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 whacked with massive fine over child privacy
Instagram has been fined 405 million euros ($403 million) for violating the European Union’s privacy-focused General Data Protection Regulation......»»
Instagram hit with $400 million fine for violation of EU children privacy rules
Instagram has received the second-highest fine under the European Union General Data Protection Regulation with a €405 million bill – the highest was a €746 million penalty to Amazon last year. This fine is due to a violation of children’s p.....»»
Instagram fined €405m over children"s data privacy
The regulator found some children's business accounts had been set to public by default......»»
Instagram ‘Not Interested’ button could come to save your feed
Instagram is experimenting with two new features that will let users have more control over suggested posts and what they see in Explore......»»
Real money, fake musicians: A million-dollar Instagram verification scheme
A jeweler, a plastic surgeon, an OnlyFans Model got the coveted blue check. Enlarge (credit: We Are via Getty Images) To his more than 150,000 followers on Instagram, Dr. Martin Jugenburg is Real Dr. 6ix, a well-coiffed Toront.....»»
Tech Resources That Help Kids Navigate Puberty
Tweens and teens will have a lot of questions. These sites, podcasts, and shows cut through the misinformation and confusion......»»
Instagram further restricts content for new accounts under 16
Instagram already expanded its Sensitive Content Control settings in June, but now it's adding a few more updates for its teen users......»»
Instagram refutes viral post claiming it shares your precise location with followers
Multiple viral posts are making their way around social media claiming that Instagram is sharing your precise location with your followers. Instagram has denied these claims, and there are actually protections in place within iOS to further protect.....»»
Instagram says precise location is never shared
Responding to viral claims online, Instagram says it does not give out users' exact locations......»»
Instagram will now restrict even more sensitive content for teens by default
Instagram currently offers options for teens to restrict how much sensitive content they see on the social network. In June, the platform added an option that further limits such content. Soon, this option will come enabled by default for teen Insta.....»»
How to turn off precise location on your iPhone (and why you should)
With social media apps like Instagram and TikTok sneaking peeks at your location, there are tools to keep your data safe that are built into your iPhone......»»
Maker Spotlight: Marcelo Lewin of Makers and Nerds
Name Marcelo Lewin Where are you located? Southern California What is your day job? Founder of MakersandNerds.com Website | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube | Podcast What kinds of stuff do you make? Custom collectibles based on old.....»»
Meta confirms it’s making a BeReal clone for Instagram
Meta confirmed it's conducting an internal test on IG Candid, a clone of recently popular app BeReal that encourages authenticity......»»
Instagram testing a new feature that looks just like rival BeReal
Over the years, Facebook has used Instagram to compete with rivals like Snapchat and TikTok by cloning their signature features. Now, a newer, fast-growing service appears to have caught the company's attention: BeReal......»»
BeReal clone being tested by Instagram as Candid Challenges
It was only a matter of time before one of the established social media apps created a BeReal clone, and it seems Instagram is in the running as it confirms an “internal prototype” feature called Candid Challenges … more… The post BeReal c.....»»
WhatsApp is bringing Stories more front and center for users
WhatsApp appears to be making some changes to its UI where Stories will now become more obvious. The post WhatsApp is bringing Stories more front and center for users first appeared on Phandroid. Similar to Instagram and Facebook, WhatsApp.....»»
Maker Spotlight: Michelle Levine of Maven’s Treats
Name Michele Levine Where are you located? Orange County What is your day job? Cookie artist Facebook | Instagram What kinds of stuff do you make? Decorated Sugar Cookies How did you get started making stuff? Over 7 years ago I took a cookie de.....»»
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and Instagram
Andrew Tate, the controversial social media influencer and self-help guru has been banned on all Meta platforms as of Friday as confirmed by The Guardian. At the time of his ban from Meta's platforms, Tate had amassed over 4.7 million followers on In.....»»
How to share song lyrics from Apple Music with your friends
End arguments over song lyrics once and for all by sharing the lines from Apple Music to your friends via iMessage, Facebook, and Instagram.Apple Music can display song lyrics synced to the music, which you can also share with friends. It's very comm.....»»
They built their businesses on Instagram. Then the platform changed
After losing her construction job early in the pandemic, Kaitlin Tokar decided to try selling some of her vintage furniture and housewares collection on Instagram......»»