What happens when teens privately ask for help on Instagram?
Revelations and research over the last few years have shed light on how Instagram may negatively affect its youngest users. The most popular social media platform among 13- to 21-year-olds in America, Instagram was designed to connect people with sha.....»»
Instagram sorry for adding "terrorist" to some Palestinian user bios
It says it fixed a problem "that briefly caused inappropriate translations" in some Instagram profiles......»»
EU asks Meta for more details on efforts to stop illegal and inaccurate content on Israel-Hamas war
The European Union has told Meta it has a week to explain in greater detail how it is fighting the spread of illegal content and disinformation on its Facebook and Instagram platforms following the attacks across Israel by Hamas......»»
Snapchat isn"t just for teens anymore. Now it needs to make some real money
When Snapchat announced last month that it had reached 5 million paying subscribers for its Snapchat+ service, it seemed like a stunning achievement. The milestone marked the halfway point to the 10 million subscriber number that CEO Evan Spiegel had.....»»
First-of-its-kind hiking permit may be required in Colorado"s gorgeous Blue Lakes
The Blue Lakes, located in the San Juan Mountains between Telluride and Ouray, have become an international destination for hikers and mountaineers seeking to enjoy the Instagram-worthy alpine lakes and scale Mount Sneffels' 14,150-foot summit......»»
Why are cafes, restaurants, and even towns banning influencers?
From a Brooklyn cafe to a picturesque Vermont town, popular destinations are closing their doors to TikTok and Instagram influencers. Nowadays, it seems like every place "worth" frequenting is deemed that way by influencers. Lifestyle TikTokker.....»»
Meta"s AI messages on Instagram don"t seem to be encrypted
Meta's new AI personas on Instagram can only be accessed when end-to-end encryption is turned off. Before you go pouring your heart out to Billie, "your ride-or-die older sister" played by Kendall Jenner, or an AI grandpa named Brian on Instagr.....»»
People are accusing Instagram of shadowbanning content about Palestine
Amid the Israel-Hamas war, social media platforms are being accused of both misinformation and shadowbanning. On Oct. 7, the militant group Hamas orchestrated a terrorist attack in Israel. In the days following, Israel retaliated; now, the regi.....»»
Instagram took away a major source of income for its creators, and they"re not happy about it
Instagram got rid of the Reels Play bonus, upsetting creators. Meta keeps saying it's on its way back but without a timeline of when. Creators are often put in a frustrating position in which they rely heavily on platforms for their income but.....»»
The Israel-Hamas war reveals how social media sells you the illusion of reality
As the Israel-Hamas war reaches the end of its first week, millions have turned to platforms including TikTok and Instagram in hopes of comprehending the brutal conflict in real time. Trending search terms on TikTok in recent days illustrate the hung.....»»
Inflation barely dents spending of US teens; iPhone and Apple Watch still a priority
A new report says that the impact of inflation made only a tiny dent in the spending of US teens, but that an iPhone and Apple Watch remain top priorities. Investment banking giant Piper Sandler has shared the results of its latest large-scale sur.....»»
NY law would require kids to get parental permission to use TikTok, YouTube, more
A new bill being put forward in New York state would require kids to get parental permission to use apps with algorithmic feeds. This would include TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more. The bill is known as the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (S.....»»
Jewish parents told to delete social media apps
Some schools have suggested parents delete apps such as TikTok and Instagram due to the violent content circulating......»»
Hendrick Automotive names Ally CEO Jeffrey Brown as president
Hendrick Automotive Group on Wednesday said Jeffrey Brown will step down as CEO of Ally Financial Inc. to become president of the privately held dealership group Feb. 1......»»
Instagram CEO says iPad app still not a priority, but may work on it at some point
As you probably know, Instagram still doesn’t have an iPad app. The platform was born as an iPhone app, and although it’s now on Android and the web, Meta has never bothered to optimize Instagram for the iPad. Unfortunately, those expecting to se.....»»
Instagram is testing curated group lists for Stories
Instagram tests targeted audience lists for Stories, so now you'll have more options outside of Close Friends. Ever wanted to post an Instagram Story for a curated group of people that isn't your Close Friends list? You might be in luck.In an I.....»»
Woman named Siri had to change her name because of iOS 17
With iOS 17 meaning users no longer have to say "Hey" when invoking Siri, Edinburgh-based personal trainer Siri Price says she's had to change her name.Siri — now "Siz" — Price. (Source: Instagram)Apple added the ability to say "Hey, Siri" with i.....»»
Are we dating the same guy? Online groups toe the line between protecting women and defaming men
Infidelity and deception have always been part of dating and relationships. Traditionally managed privately between the parties or through legal processes, these issues have recently been co-opted by online vigilante communities that shame daters—m.....»»
Woman named Siri has had to change her name since iOS 17
With iOS 17 meaning users no longer have to say "Hey" when invoking Siri, Edinburgh-based personal trainer Siri Price says she's had to change her name.Siri — now "Siz" — Price. (Source: Instagram)Apple added the ability to say "Hey, Siri" with i.....»»
Users find that Facebook’s new AI stickers can generate Elmo with a knife
Instagram, Messenger AI feature goes viral for bizarre user-created stickers. Enlarge / A selection of AI-generated stickers created in Facebook Messenger and shared on social media site X. (credit: Meta) Less than a wee.....»»
Facebook’s new AI stickers can generate Elmo with a knife
Instagram, Messenger AI feature goes viral for offensive user-created stickers. Enlarge / A selection of AI-generated stickers created in Facebook Messenger and shared on social media site X. (credit: Meta) Less than a w.....»»