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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......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailJun 27th, 2022

iPhone and Android users spend more than 4 hours per day in apps, TikTok tops usage

A report shows that even after the days of lockdowns have long passed, mobile usage is still growing in the US and several other countries. TikTok is the most consumed app worldwide, while Instagram is the most downloaded in Q2 of 2022. more… The.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 3rd, 2022

Newly developed COVID-19 test detects and identifies specific variants with 100% accuracy

University of California, Irvine researchers have developed a COVID-19 test that detects and identifies specific SARS-CoV-2 variants with 100% accuracy. In a study, the RNA-encoded viral nucleic acid analytic reporter correctly determined the Alpha,.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 3rd, 2022

How order and delivery tracking is better with Apple Wallet in iOS 16

Customers will soon be able to review order receipts, track deliveries, and verify purchases within the updated Apple Wallet app in iOS 16. Here's how it works.Track orders and deliveries with Apple WalletApple announced new Apple Wallet features for.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2022

Instagram’s chief is relocating to Europe, report says

Instagram boss Adam Mosseri is heading across the pond to live in London, England – reportedly for a variety of reasons......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2022

9to5Mac Daily: July 29, 2022 – Apple earnings, Instagram changes

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Koli.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJul 29th, 2022

Facebook owner Meta in first ever sales fall

The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJul 29th, 2022

Instagram U-turns on TikTok-style revamp

The social media platform pauses the rollout of new features after an online community backlash......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJul 29th, 2022

Instagram is undoing its TikTok-like changes you hated so much

Instagram is reconsidering its pivot to a TikTok-style video feed after recent changes proved to be extremely unpopular with its fan base......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 29th, 2022

Instagram Is Rethinking Its Unpopular Changes

In light of the recent controversy, Instagram is taking a step back from its plans to overhaul its app in a big way. However, videos are still the future. In light o.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  slashgearRelated NewsJul 29th, 2022

Instagram walks back updates after criticism from Kardashian family

Instagram on Thursday said it will walk back some of its recent feature changes after facing mounting backlash from users, including members of the Kardashian family......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsJul 29th, 2022

This Rising Instagram Alternative Is Promising Everything Meta Can"t

Many Instagram users are unhappy with the platform right now, which makes this a good time for competitors to rise. One such platform is Glass. Many Instagram users.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  slashgearRelated NewsJul 28th, 2022

Instagram rolls back TikTok design and limits suggested content, doesn’t credit the Kardashians

Instagram is walking back some of the controversial changes it has recently made. In a new interview, Instagram boss Adam Mosseri explained that the company needs to “take a big step back and regroup” following the criticism recent changes have.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJul 28th, 2022

Meta to double the dose of force-fed filler on Instagram, Facebook in 2023 [Updated]

Next year, TikTok-like content will dominate about a third of Meta user feeds. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) (Update at 5:17pm ET: A Meta spokesperson sent this statement in response to Instagram us.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 28th, 2022

Facebook owner Meta in first ever sales fall for

The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJul 28th, 2022

The End Of Instagram Could Be Closer Than You Think

It would be an understatement to say Instagram is braving a tumultuous phase right now, playing catch-up with TikTok and making key changes at a breakneck pace. It w.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  slashgearRelated NewsJul 28th, 2022

Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian attack Instagram video pivot; company shrugs

Reality TV celebrities Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian have lashed out at the Instagram video pivot, saying that the app should remain focused on photos. They call on Instagram to “stop trying to be TikTok.” Instagram head Adam Mosseri responded.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJul 28th, 2022

Mark Zuckerberg says your Instagram feed is about to get even worse

Earlier this week, Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared a video on Twitter (yeah, the irony) to tell people that Instagram will “continue to support photos” as multiple users have been complaining about how the platform is pushing random videos in.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJul 28th, 2022

Socure collaborates with Middesk to accelerate onboarding processes for businesses

Socure has teamed with Middesk to offer a new service that enables B2B companies to verify their customers. This integration combines the benefits of Socure’s real-time, predictive analytics identity verification and fraud prevention platform with.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 28th, 2022

Why Instagram’s pivot to video is making everyone so mad

Instagram is clearly committed to competing with TikTok. But in doing so it's ignoring what its users really want. Is its pivot to video worth it?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 28th, 2022

First ever sales fall for Facebook owner Meta

The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJul 27th, 2022