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You Can Now Reply to DMs While Still Scrolling on Instagram

Instagram announced a suite of new messaging features this week, including the ability to reply to messages you receive without having to leave your feed. Rolling out in various markets across the globe, Instagram has three new features for user-to-u.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  droidlifeApr 5th, 2022

Zuckerberg’s Vision Pro video is his Steve Ballmer moment, says the internet

Mark Zuckerberg‘s Vision Pro video on Instagram got a lot of attention after he claimed that his own company’s Meta Quest 3 is “better period” than Apple’s spatial computer. The Internet mostly saw it as a predictably self-serving take,.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Meta Removes Instagram and Facebook Accounts for Iran’s Leader

Meta has removed accounts run on behalf of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after criticism over his support for Hamas. (DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) — Meta has removed Instagram and Facebook accounts run on behalf.....»»

Category: topSource:  timeRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

TikTok and Instagram "diet" tips to avoid

Interested in healthy eating? These diet tips aren't what you're looking for. Plenty of influencers and creators on TikTok and Instagram think they know the right way for you to eat. This feels especially obvious in January and February, when,.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

AirTag leads California police to a stolen golf cart in latest free ad for Apple

If you have a golf cart (or anything, really), you should probably inside of it. In a post on Instagram last week, the Rialto Police Department in California shared the story of how they tracked down a stolen golf cart thanks to a hidden AirTag......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Meta will label AI-generated content from OpenAI and Google on Facebook, Instagram

In a big election year, Meta details plans to label AI-generated media on its social media sites. Enlarge (credit: Meta / Getty Images) On Tuesday, Meta announced its plan to start labeling AI-generated images from other.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Meta wants to use your Instagram posts to train its AI

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has hinted that the company will be using public Facebook and Instagram photos to train its AI. The post Meta wants to use your Instagram posts to train its AI appeared first on Phandroid. If you’ve uploaded a lo.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Andretti Cadillac didn’t snub Formula 1—F1’s email went to spam folder

Formula 1 emailed the prospective team but never followed up when it got no reply. Enlarge / Don't you hate it when an important email ends up here? (credit: Getty Images) Last week, Formula 1 formally rejected a bid by.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

From Baby Boomers to Gen Alpha: Sociology professor asks "Is it time to stop talking about generations?"

"Millennials don't really want to work. They're far too focused on avocado toast and chai lattes!" Just one of the many clichés expressed by workers over the age of 50. And those being criticized? Well, they often reply with a bored "OK, Boomer" fol.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Instagram stops letting random accounts 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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Facebook suffers big loss in lawsuit against data-scraping company

Judge throws out Meta claim against firm that sells Facebook and Instagram data. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) One year after Meta sued a data-scraping company, a federal judge this week threw out Meta's bre.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Adult strangers won’t be able to send DMs to teens on Instagram or Facebook

Meta is beefing up protections against grooming of teens on Instagram and Facebook by further limiting who is able to send them direct messages. The latest measure builds on a previous Instagram protection, based on who teenagers follow in the app.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 9th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJan 9th, 2024