Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and Instagram
Meta removes influencer Andrew Tate from its platforms for violating its policies......»»
Microsoft staff in China must use iPhone for authentication, not Android phones
Microsoft staff in China have been told that they must use an iPhone for authentication when logging in to company systems. From September, the use of Android smartphones as multi-factor authentication devices will be banned. This will create a si.....»»
Car nicked from under nose of valet parking, AirTag saves the day
When valet parking failed to notice his car being stolen, and shopping mall security were useless, a Kuala Lumpur driver and his friends tracked down the thief with an AirTag.The recovered car (Source: owner Zach Khai Shin on Facebook)Often when a ca.....»»
Testers unearth touchscreen UI in tvOS beta, signs point to a touchscreen HomePod
Rumors of a touchscreen HomePod stretch back to 2021. Enlarge / A screenshot of tvOS 17. Recent betas have included evidence that Apple is working on a touchscreen-enabled version of the interface. (credit: Andrew Cunningham).....»»
OpenAI thinks a medical chatbot is the future of health care
Andrew Martonik / Digital Trends In a Time op-ed published Sunday, OpenAI co-founder and Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington announced they are teaming up to fund development of an “AI health coach” via the Thrive AI Health startup. The di.....»»
How to delete messages on Facebook Messenger
This tutorial explains how you can delete messages on Facebook Messenger using desktop and smartphone apps. The post How to delete messages on Facebook Messenger appeared first on Phandroid. Facebook Messenger is the most widely used insta.....»»
Surface Pro 11 and Laptop 7 review: An Apple Silicon moment for Windows
Superfluous AI features and compatibility issues don't detract from good PCs. Enlarge / Microsoft's Surface Pro 11, the first flagship Surface to ship exclusively using Arm processors. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Microso.....»»
There’s no Threads app for iPad, but this simple trick will unlock an app-like experience today
Instagram as a company seems to have never heard of this little niche product called the iPad. There may never be an Instagram iPad app, which doesn’t bode well for Threads’ own chances of native iPad support either. But did you know that you.....»»
Meta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out
If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train its AI models. The company uses posts as training material for its generative AI systems. Privacy legislation in the UK and European Union means that the company is forced to offer.....»»
Researcher develops model of influencer importance within Instagram networks
A study published in the International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing has provided new insights into social media influencers, particularly focusing on those in the women's fashion sector on the well-known image and video sharing platf.....»»
Misleading COVID-19 headlines from mainstream sources did more harm on Facebook than fake news, study finds
Since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021, fake news on social media has been widely blamed for low vaccine uptake in the United States—but research by MIT Sloan School of Management Ph.D. candidate Jennifer Allen and Professor David Rand f.....»»
Instagram enhances Notes feature by adding support for likes, mentions, and prompts
Today Instagram is rolling out a handful of enhancements to its Notes feature, including adding support for likes, mentions, and the ability to post prompts that others can respond to. more….....»»
Instagram Wants to Cull Online Harassment with its New Feature
The feature was initially under testing a couple of years back. The post Instagram Wants to Cull Online Harassment with its New Feature appeared first on Phandroid. While social media does come with a sizeable number of perks, there are ti.....»»
Travel through data from space in new 3D Instagram experiences
A new project provides special 3D "experiences" on Instagram using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes through augmented reality (AR), allowing users to travel virtually through objects in space. These new experiences of a.....»»
Instagram Limits tool offering increased harassment protection for teens
Meta is offering teenagers a strengthened version of its Instagram Limits tool. When set to its highest level, only Close Friends will be able to comment, reply, tag, mention, or message them. It’s the latest development in the company’s prote.....»»
How to search for filters on Instagram
Filters are a great way to improve your Instagram posts. Here's how to find them on the social networking app and make your posts come to life like never before......»»
Instagram Users Report Issues In Viewing Stories, Uploading Posts, And Sending Direct Messages
Instagram Users Report Issues In Viewing Stories, Uploading Posts, And Sending Direct Messages.....»»
PSA: It’s not just you, Instagram is currently down for some users
Following a brief outage that affected most of Meta’s services last week, Instagram is down again for some users. While some people can still access parts of the app, others are reporting that the platform is entirely down this Friday. more….....»»
Product showcase: Alert – Data breach detector for your email, credit card, and ID
Compared to the last quarter of 2023, data breaches rose from 81M to 435M in Q1 2024. That’s a 5-fold increase in just a few months. One of the most common ways data breaches happen is through apps like Facebook or Instagram, which collect a lot of.....»»
Militia extremists, kicked off Facebook again, are regaining comfort in public view
When journalists sounded alarm bells in early May 2024 that more than 100 extremist militia groups had been organizing and communicating on Facebook, it wasn't the first time militias had garnered attention for their online activities......»»
"Facebook probably knows I sell drugs"—how young people"s digital footprints can threaten their future prospects
Social media and messaging apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Messenger are increasingly used to buy and sell drugs in many countries. New Zealand is no exception......»»