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.....»»
Instagram stops letting random adults send messages to teenagers
Meta restricting teens’ DMs could defeat the point of social media for teens. Enlarge (credit: Dmytro Betsenko | Moment) Some teens will now have their Facebook and Instagram accounts defaulted to a setting that blocks.....»»
Is AI killing the social media star? How companies are cashing in on virtual influencers
Instagram's rising stars are a new breed of social media influencer. In fact, many of them aren't even technically human......»»
Users May Soon be Paying Samsung for Galaxy AI Features
There is a lot of excitement surrounding the launch of Galaxy AI on Samsung’a new lineup of Galaxy S24 devices. It’s completely justified, at least in my mind, as Galaxy AI brings things like generative AI photo editing and real time call.....»»
Apple Music incentivizes artists to release Spatial Audio music with royalty bump
Apple Music hopes to increase its Spatial Audio music offering by paying artists up to 10% more royalties as long as they've published songs in the format.Apple MusicDolby Atmos music, which Apple has dubbed Spatial Audio music, launched in 2021 on A.....»»
Meta relents to EU, allows unlinking of Facebook and Instagram accounts
New standalone Messenger, Marketplace, and Gaming apps coming to the EU, too. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) Meta will allow some Facebook and Instagram users to unlink their accounts as part of the pl.....»»
Mag:3 Classics Device Charging Tray review: a place for everything, and everything in its place
Keep your gear topped up and your favorite items in one place with the handy Mag:3 Classics Device Charging Tray, featuring MagSafe charging, Qi charging, and a bonus USB-C port.Mag:3 Classics Device Charging Tray If you're like us, you probably stuf.....»»
The best time to buy appliances (and the worst time to buy)
Need a new dishwasher or dryer? Depending on when you buy, you may end up paying a vastly different price......»»
Schmigadone! Apple TV+ not renewing musical series for third season
Some unfortunate news for Schmigadoon! fans: Apple has chosen not to renew the musical series for a third season on Apple TV+. Schmigadoon! co-creator Cinco Paul shared the update on Instagram, revealing that the third season with 25 new songs was al.....»»
Bonus second round of AppleCare settlement payments being sent out, here’s why
Back in 2022, Apple began sending customers payments after settling a long-running class action lawsuit over its AppleCare replacement devices. As it happens, the $95 million settlement isn’t done yet as a second round of payments is being sent now.....»»
Climate denialists find new ways to monetize disinformation on YouTube
Majority of climate-denial content posted now does not violate YouTube's policy. Enlarge (credit: PM Images | DigitalVision) Content creators have spent the past five years developing new tactics to evade YouTube's polic.....»»
Meta fixed my family member’s Instagram issue, says it addressed “system error”
"Our normal path to regain access to an account was not working at the time." Enlarge / Meta has a verified program for users of Facebook and Instagram. (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The trouble began three days befo.....»»
Meta verification proved useless—and my family is still locked out of Instagram
Bottom-of-barrel support experience shows the company's true feelings for customers. Enlarge / Meta has a verified program for users of Facebook and Instagram. (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The trouble began three da.....»»
RIP Artifact: 2 app alternatives now that it’s shutting down
Well, that was fast. Just a year after Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger launched their first post-Instagram project — the personalized social news … The post RIP Artifact: 2 app alternatives now that it’s shutting do.....»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s earnings fell by $36M in 2023
Apple is paying its top team huge amounts, hardly a surprise considering the company's success at getting people to buy its devices and sign up to its services......»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s earnings fell by $36 million in 2023
Apple is paying its top team huge amounts, hardly a surprise considering the company's success at getting people to buy its devices and sign up to its services......»»
Kids start paying attention to accuracy at about age 4
Early on, they're likely to trust humans; a bit later, performance matters more. Enlarge / Why wouldn't you trust this little guy? He's so cute! (credit: Thamrongpat Theerathammakorn) Making mistakes is human, but it's n.....»»
OpenAI’s GPT Store lets ChatGPT users discover popular user-made chatbot roles
Like an app store, people can find novel ChatGPT personalities—and some creators will get paid. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images / Benj Edwards) On Wednesday, OpenAI announced the launch of its GPT Store—a way for ChatG.....»»
Facebook, Instagram block teens from sensitive content, even from friends
Meta hiding harmful content from teens isn’t enough, whistleblower says. Enlarge Meta has begun hiding sensitive content from teenagers under the age of 18 on Facebook and Instagram, a company blog announced on Tuesda.....»»
Teen Instagram and Facebook accounts will have harmful content blocked
Meta has announced that teen Instagram and Facebook accounts will in future block a wide range of harmful content, including posts about self-harm, graphic violence, and eating disorders. The move is being made in response to lawsuits by the majority.....»»
Apple released a short video teasing Apple Vision Pro, paying homage to original iPhone ad
Apple Vision Pro is coming on February 2, and Apple has released a quick teaser called "Get Ready," filled with movie clips of stars putting on their goggles or headsets.Apple Vision ProLittle new information has been shared about Apple Vision Pro si.....»»