Instagram is down, again
Just a few days after a global Facebook outage, users around the world are seeing issues with Instagram......»»
Meta confirms ongoing outage impacting Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp
An ongoing outage means that users are unable to access Meta services including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. According to Meta, the problems are being caused by an outage affecting its Ads Manager platform. more… The post Meta confirms on.....»»
Following WhatsApp, Instagram is now rolling out its ‘Channels’ feature globally
Earlier this month, WhatsApp announced its new “Channels” feature, which for those who use Telegram, works pretty much the same as it lets users broadcast messages to many other people. And Meta seems to really believe in this feature, as the co.....»»
Facebook will start paying creators for actually posting on Facebook
Facebook is really getting desperate to compete with TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. In a blog post, the company announced that it is starting to test … The post Facebook will start paying creators for actually posting on Facebook appeared firs.....»»
Instagram"s new music-sharing status feels like the return of MySpace
Share your favorite musical artists on Instagram's Notes.....»»
Instagram goes full 2000s with new music status feature in Notes
Instagram continues to have fun with its status feature called Notes. A new update to Notes is adding the ability to set your status to a song – just like instant messenger away messages in the 2000s. more… The post Instagram goes full 2000s wi.....»»
Whoopi Goldberg urges Blizzard to release "Diablo 4" on Mac
It turns out that Oscar-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg is a fan of the Diablo series. Unfortunately, she is also an Apple person, and Diablo IV is only available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.Goldberg took to Instagram yesterday to demand Blizzard En.....»»
What we know so far about Instagram"s Twitter rival
Instagram is reportedly working on a text-based social media app to compete with Twitter. Since Elon Musk purchased Twitter last year, numerous debacles including the disastrous Twitter Blue verification rollout, changes to content moderation, and nu.....»»
Exclusive: Why Great Jones, the millennial cool-kid cookware brand, sold itself to a conglomerate
Known for its chic colors, the direct-to-consumer home goods company is getting acquired by the conglomerate Meyer. CEO Sierra Tishgart explains why. Five-year-old instagram-friendly cookware brand Great Jones is getting acquired by one of its inves.....»»
Meta’s version of Twitter is just the comments section from Instagram
Meta has been developing its own version of Twitter that will reportedly be released under the Instagram brand. Now, The Verge has seen and shared new screenshots of the unreleased app. more… The post Meta’s version of Twitter is just the c.....»»
Facebook owner Meta plans to create Twitter rival
A text-based version of Instagram could potentially let users carry across followers from other apps......»»
Meta plans for Twitter rival shown to staff
A text-based version of Instagram could potentially let users carry across followers from other apps......»»
WhatsApp Channels feature might be attempt to become the new Twitter
A new WhatsApp Channels feature gives the impression that the app may be aiming to become a Twitter replacement, at least for announcements by major organizations, public and private. Like the longstanding channels features in Telegram and Instagram.....»»
Damning probes find Instagram is key link connecting pedophile rings
Lawmakers, researchers demand Meta do more to stop Instagram pedophile rings. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Instagram has emerged as the most important platform for buyers and sellers of underage se.....»»
Instagram may be preparing an AI-powered chatbot
With ChatGPT continuing to gain so much attention, other tech companies have been scrambling to release their own AI-powered chatbots in a bid to stay relevant......»»
Instagram lifts ban on anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after launch of presidential bid
Instagram announced Sunday it had lifted its ban on Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the anti-vaccine activist who has launched a presidential bid, two years after it shut down Kennedy's account for breaking its rules related to Covid-19......»»
Meta threatens to pull news content in California if bill to pay publishers passes
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, threatened to remove news from its social media sites in California if the state passes a bill requiring big tech companies to pay news outlets for their content......»»
How businesses are harnessing CPaaS and intelligent digital messaging to improve customer experience
GUEST: With the growth of online commerce and transformation of digital channels, like Google, Instagram and TikTok, into digital marketplaces, 60% of global organizations have turned to communications platform-as-a-service (CPaaS) solution.....»»
Yes, Instagram is down [Update: It’s back]
If you’re having trouble using Instagram this evening, you’re not alone. Instagram is currently down for users around the world, with the app showing an error message saying that it failed to update the home feed with new posts and stories. Upd.....»»
Facebook and Instagram paid verification starts in UK
Subscribers must be at least 18 years old and submit a government ID and a selfie video to qualify......»»
Researchers explore effect of Instagram, TikTok on psychological well-being
Instagram and TikTok are two of the fastest-growing social media outlets in the U.S., offering entertainment and connection to a world-wide community with the ease of a finger swipe. Despite their growing popularity, little research has focused on th.....»»