A reporter tried the AI Instagram wants to use to verify age. Here"s what it found
Instagram is testing new ways to verify its youngest users' ages, including by using artificial intelligence that analyzes a photo and estimates how old the user is......»»
What happens when teens privately ask for help on Instagram?
Revelations and research over the last few years have shed light on how Instagram may negatively affect its youngest users. The most popular social media platform among 13- to 21-year-olds in America, Instagram was designed to connect people with sha.....»»
Artifact debuts AI tool that can summarize news stories for you
Artifact, the news aggregation app started by the co-founders of Instagram, wants to summarize news stories for you. In a post on Medium, the company … The post Artifact debuts AI tool that can summarize news stories for you appeared first on B.....»»
Details emerge about Apple headset’s tethered battery pack
Plus, a new Apple proprietary port for charging. Enlarge / Apple's MagSafe battery pack for iPhone. The headset's external pack is said to resemble these. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman is at it again, sharing insider d.....»»
Instagram finally lets you add multiple links to your bio
Instagram has finally relented and now allows you to add more than one link to your profile page. Instagram's boss said: "Sorry it took so long.".....»»
How to add multiple links to your Instagram profile
Instagram has rolled out a new feature that allows users to add multiple links to their profile, and here’s how you can do it. Do you manage a brand or are you a social media influencer? If you are, chances are you might have links to y.....»»
Instagram will now let users add more links in their bio
Instagram has rolled out an update that will allow users to add more links in their bio. We’re sure you’ve come across an Instagram profile that has a link in their bio to a website. For some users who have multiple social media platf.....»»
Instagram finally lets you add multiple links to bio
Instagram has finally relented and now allows you to add more than one link to your profile page. Instagram's boss said: "Sorry it took so long.".....»»
Instagram targets Linktree and finally adds support for putting multiple links in your bio
Instagram is adding what Mark Zuckerberg describes as “one of the most requested features we’ve had.” Starting today, you can now add up to five links to your Instagram bio, resolving a long-standing feature gap that forced Instagram users to.....»»
Should parents decide what their kids do online? These states think so
In the future, when teenagers want to sign up for an account on Facebook or Instagram, they may first need to ask their parent or guardian to give their consent to the social media companies......»»
Instagram announces new features to make Reels more attractive to creators
Instagram has been aggressively trying to compete with TikTok when it comes to short videos. Now the social network has announced multiple new features for its Reels platform in an attempt to make it more attractive to creators. more… The post In.....»»
After a sharp sales slump, report details some of Apple’s future Mac lineup
Apple is looking to boost sales after a significant post-pandemic bust. Enlarge / The 2022 13-inch MacBook Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon) A new report by Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman identifies several new Macs coming to A.....»»
Column: My first ride in a Cruise driverless vehicle was safe. But there was a glitch
This reporter's first ride in a Cruise driverless vehicle checked all the safety boxes, but a glitch caused the ride to end early......»»
Column: Building trust is about more than just safety
This reporter's first ride in a Cruise driverless vehicle checked all the safety boxes, but a glitch caused the ride to end early......»»
LinkedIn now allows you to verify your workplace
To combat the surge of fake LinkedIn accounts in recent years, Microsoft has introduced Entra Verified ID, a new feature that allows users to verify their workplace on the business-focused social media platform. Verified ID automates verification of.....»»
Twitter Circle tweets are showing up for random users, and you should be careful
Twitter last year introduced the new Circle feature, which works pretty much the same way as Instagram’s Close Friends, allowing you to post content that only selected users will see. However, it seems that Twitter Circle tweets are not so private.....»»
Meta already verified me to influence elections — so why do I have to pay for a checkmark?
If you have to prove who you are and where you live to run political advertising on Facebook and Instagram, paying for a blue checkmark makes even less sense......»»
How to deactivate your Instagram account (or delete it)
Growing tired of scrolling through photos and videos on Instagram? You can deactivate your account. Here's how to temporarily disable or permanently delete it......»»
Arkansas House passes bill requiring social media platforms to verify users" ages and seek parental consent for minors
The Arkansas House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that would require social media companies to verify their users' ages and confirm that minors have permission from a parent or guardian before opening an account......»»
How your phone learned to see in the dark
Open up Instagram at any given moment and it probably won't take long to find crisp pictures of the night sky, a skyline after dark or a dimly lit restaurant. While shots like these used to require advanced cameras, they're now often possible from th.....»»
You can finally ask Meta to stop tracking you – but there’s a catch
Good news, it appears that if you live in the EU, Meta will soon allow you to opt out of being tracked. One of the main reasons to avoid social media is because companies like Facebook and Instagram are known to track your web activity. T.....»»