Instagram"s Threads: "Almost every influencer will be hopping on it"
Some of the people using Threads on its first day tell the BBC what they think about the app and its future......»»
First “Miss AI” contest sparks ire for pushing unrealistic beauty standards
Influencer platform's controversial contest awarded prizes to three nonexistent people. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of "Miss AI" award winner "Kenza Layli" (left) and an unidentified AI-generated woman beside her. (credit: Ke.....»»
We mapped the entire bilby genome—and now we can use poo to save Australia"s "Easter bunny" from extinction
Commonly known as Australia's "Easter bunny" due to its large ears and hopping movement, the greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) is the last of its kind. Today we published its reference genome—all 3.66 billion pieces of it......»»
Threads reaches 175 million active users; celebrates first anniversary with custom icons
It’s been almost a year since Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, became available to the public. Over the last 12 months, Threads has achieved some major milestones, such as hitting 100 million registered users in its first five days. A year.....»»
GameStop investor retracts suit accusing Roaring Kitty of pump-and-dump scheme
Roaring Kitty was briefly accused of deceiving his meme stock army. Enlarge (credit: jetcityimage | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) Keith Gill—the meme stock influencer known as "Roaring Kitty" and "DeepF—Value.....»»
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.....»»
Threads on desktop rolls out power user features globally: customizable home screen, multiple columns, real-time updates
Two weeks after launching a test for a new, TweetDeck-style interface for Threads on the web, today the new Threads for desktop has received the green light to begin a global rollout. more….....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
"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......»»
Threads now lets users mute post notifications, makes quote controls available to everyone
Threads on Tuesday announced some important updates coming for its users. More specifically, the platform is rolling out two new features: an option to mute post notifications and also quote controls to limit re-shares. Read on as we go into more det.....»»
Sonos could be launching their first-ever headphones tomorrow
It seems that Sonos could be getting ready to launch their first-ever pair of headphones, according to a teaser on Instagram. The post Sonos could be launching their first-ever headphones tomorrow appeared first on Phandroid. Sonos is know.....»»
Neuralink to implant 2nd human with brain chip as 85% of threads retract in 1st
Algorithm tweaks made up for the loss, and Neuralink thinks it has fix for next patient. Enlarge / A Neuralink implant. (credit: Neuralink) Only about 15 percent of the electrode-bearing threads implanted in the brain of.....»»