Instagram now paying up to $10,000 bonus to creators for posting reels
Instagram Reels is the short video platform of the Meta-owned social network (formerly Facebook) that competes directly with TikTok. As a way to attract even more content creators, the company is now paying bonuses of up to $10,000 to those who post.....»»
Researchers are first to see at-risk bat flying over open ocean
On a research cruise focused on marine mammals and seabirds, Oregon State University scientists earned an unexpected bonus: The first-ever documented sighting of a hoary bat flying over the open ocean......»»
Instagram Friends Map may clone Snapchat’s Snap Map feature [U: Meta confirms]
Update: Meta has confirmed that it’s working on this feature, but has not revealed when we can expect it to launch. There are signs that an Instagram Friends Map may be in development, seemingly replicating the Snap Map location sharing feature.....»»
Netflix members with older subscriptions might get cut off if they don’t update
Netflix is severing ties with Apple’s App Store billing system for good. Netflix stopped allowing new and rejoining subscribers to sign up with App Store billing back in 2018, but Netflix subscribers who were paying through Apple at the time were a.....»»
Instagram Friends Map may clone Snapchat’s Snap Map feature
There are signs that an Instagram Friends Map may be in development, seemingly replicating the Snap Map location sharing feature first launched on Snapchat back in 2017 … more….....»»
How to download Instagram photos for free
Wishing you could download all of your Instagram photos or save a photo to use as wallpaper? It's easier than you think. We've got several methods you can try......»»
Meta ignored reports of parents exploiting children; Zuckerberg fights personal liability in lawsuits
Two separate reports today accuse Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta of ignoring reports of parents sexually exploiting their own children for financial gain using paid subscription tools … more….....»»
Are Kindle books free? How to read on your Kindle without paying
The Amazon Kindle is an exceptional piece of kit, but it doesn't have to be an expensive one. Here's how to get free books for your Kindle......»»
Racing Driver Arrested as Police Target Thailand’s Largest & Oldest Torrent Site
On Monday, anti-piracy coalition ACE announced the shutdown of SiamBit, an 18-year-old torrent site said to have as many as 100,000 paying members, mostly from Thailand. While those details are unusual, the bigger picture is quite extraordinary. Four.....»»
Messi promotes MLS Season Pass in new Apple TV ad spot
Apple has released a new ad spot on Instagram, using Lionel Messi and other footballers to promote the Major League Soccer Season Pass on Apple TV.'You've never seen MLS like this' ad spot promo [Apple TV]The Instagram Reel titled "You've Never Seen.....»»
I paid Meta to ‘verify’ me — here’s what actually happened
Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — charges $15 to verify your account. I wanted to see if it was worth it......»»
Instagram is getting its own App Clip, but still no iPad app
The Instagram team is known for being a bit late to the party when it comes to adopting new iOS features. And while there are a number of users incessantly asking for an iPad app, Instagram has decided to give its iOS users something else: an App Cli.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg dishes on Apple ‘fanboys’ and how his Vision Pro review compares to Steve Ballmer’s iPhone reaction
Earlier this week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared a 3-minute video on Instagram in which he “reviewed” the Apple Vision Pro. Ultimately, he concluded that the $500 Meta Quest 3 is not only the better value than the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro, but a.....»»
How to fix slow upload speeds (common causes and solutions)
If you're experiencing unusually slow upload speeds -- lower than what you’re actually paying for -- then check out our guide on how to fix slow upload speeds......»»
You can Now Remix your Favourite Music Videos on YouTube Shorts
YouTube is clearly working on its efforts to double-down on rivals such as Facebook and its "Reels" feature, as well as TikTok. The post You can Now Remix your Favourite Music Videos on YouTube Shorts appeared first on Phandroid. We suppos.....»»
Apple responds to Meta’s criticism of App Store rules for in-app ‘boosts’ purchases
In a blog post on Thursday, Meta announced changes to how advertisers pay for “boosted posts” on Facebook and Instagram. According to the company, advertisers will now pay a 30% fee when they purchase boosts from inside the Facebook or Instagram.....»»
Zuckerberg’s Vision Pro video is his Steve Ballmer moment, says the internet
Mark Zuckerberg‘s Vision Pro video on Instagram got a lot of attention after he claimed that his own company’s Meta Quest 3 is “better period” than Apple’s spatial computer. The Internet mostly saw it as a predictably self-serving take,.....»»
Deals: get Apple"s M3 Pro MacBook Pro with 36GB RAM for $2,149
Professional creators looking for the power provided by a pro-level chipset can pick up Apple's latest M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with 36GB RAM at a $250 discount.Ringing in at $2,149 thanks to the $250 discount, this MacBook Pro configuration comes.....»»
Meta Removes Instagram and Facebook Accounts for Iran’s Leader
Meta has removed accounts run on behalf of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after criticism over his support for Hamas. (DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) — Meta has removed Instagram and Facebook accounts run on behalf.....»»
TikTok and Instagram "diet" tips to avoid
Interested in healthy eating? These diet tips aren't what you're looking for. Plenty of influencers and creators on TikTok and Instagram think they know the right way for you to eat. This feels especially obvious in January and February, when,.....»»
AirTag leads California police to a stolen golf cart in latest free ad for Apple
If you have a golf cart (or anything, really), you should probably inside of it. In a post on Instagram last week, the Rialto Police Department in California shared the story of how they tracked down a stolen golf cart thanks to a hidden AirTag......»»