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 boss says Android is better than iOS, but has he tried Instagram on Android?
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, shared a hot take on the newly-released Threads app: Android is now better than iOS. This post was a reply … The post Instagram boss says Android is better than iOS, but has he tried Instagram on Android? appear.....»»
First major Threads update adds some highly desired features
Meta has made its first major update to Instagram's Threads app, adding a number of essential elements to the Twitter competitor.ThreadsOccurring almost two weeks after the launch of the app, the first update of Threads has started to roll out to use.....»»
Should you be friends with your co-workers? Here"s what the research says
In my teens and twenties, I didn't think much about how important it was to like the people I worked with. At the time, I was working as a waiter at a Toronto diner and being friends with my colleagues was part of the experience......»»
Instagram boss says ‘Android is now better than iOS’ in case it wasn’t obvious which side he’s on
What’s one so-called “tech hot takes” held by Instagram’s top boss, Adam Mosseri? “Android’s now better than iOS.” Mosseri’s comment was made on Threads this weekend in response to a question posed by MKBHD, and it naturally has us w.....»»
Instagram chief"s mic drop: "Android"s now better than iOS"
Falling a little short in the details, Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced that Android is better than iOS, then dropped the mic and moved on.There's no rule that says you have to like iOS or Android, and for all the technical differences, it i.....»»
What motivates family forest landowners to manage invasive species?
Over half of forests in the United States are privately owned, especially in the Eastern part of the country. This can make control of invasive species challenging, as efforts need to be coordinated among many different landowners. A new study from t.....»»
Meta blocks EU users from accessing Threads via a VPN
Meta is going to extensive lengths to prevent users in Europe from accessing Threads, including attempts to use the service while using a VPN.Meta has seen massive success for Threads, its Instagram-connected take on Twitter, with over 100 million ac.....»»
Meta brings cartoon avatars to video calls on Instagram and Messenger
Don't want to show your face in a video call on Instagram or Messenger? Well, now you can use a cartoon avatar instead......»»
ChatGPT’s record growth was just dethroned by a new viral app
Over 100 million users flock to Instagram Threads in just five days, toppling Open AI's ChatGPT from its fastest growing platform throne in just six months......»»
Apple tiptoes onto Threads -- but hasn"t fully embraced it yet
Apple has started to establish its presence on Instagram's Threads, but while smaller satellite accounts have appeared on the social network, the primary Apple account has yet to be activated.Since its launch on Tuesday, Threads has been a massive su.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg concealed his kids" faces on Instagram. Should you?
When Mark Zuckerberg shared a photo on Instagram of his family on July 4, two things stuck out: the billionaire CEO wore a striped souvenir cowboy hat, and the faces of his children were replaced with happy face emojis......»»
Instagram testing Live Activities in its iPhone app to show upload progress in background
Many iOS apps have been adding Live Activities since the release of iOS 16 last year. With this feature, apps can show real-time useful information right from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro. Now Instagram is taking advantage.....»»
You will later be able to delete your Threads account w/o losing Instagram
One of the more… interesting discoveries yesterday is that there’s no way to delete your Threads account without also deleting your Instagram one. After widespread objections to this, the company now says that it is “looking into a way to dele.....»»
Can Threads make more money than Elon Musk’s Twitter?
Mark Zuckerberg has made a fortune selling ads on Facebook and Instagram. Will Threads be the same?.....»»
How to get verified on Instagram Threads
Instagram Threads is Instagram's answer to Twitter. It has many of the same features, including a verified badge. Here's how to get one for yourself!.....»»
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......»»
Want to delete your Threads account? Say goodbye to your Instagram too
As it turns out, if you want to delete your Threads account, you also need to part ways with your Instagram......»»
Instagram Threads: what you need to know, and how to sign up
Instagram Threads — Instagram's new Twitter alternative — is finally here. Here's everything you need to know about the app, including how to sign up......»»
Threads crashing when you try to post a photo? There’s a workaround
Threads by Instagram has arrived just in time to save humanity, but the app might be a little crashy for some iPhone users. Fortunately for humankind, there’s a workaround to the problem. more… The post Threads crashing when you try to post a p.....»»
Instagram"s Threads is a "much-needed" Twitter competitor
Some of the people using Threads on its first day tell the BBC what they think about the app and its future......»»