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.....»»
Sexualized Instagram imagery found to affect young women"s body image
Viewing sexualized Instagram posts by online influencers increases the negative mood and body dissatisfaction of young female adults who view them, and promotes negative effects among viewers beyond striving for thinness and attractiveness......»»
Ad-free versions of Instagram and Facebook could launch in Europe
A recent report claims that Meta could be planning paid versions of Instagram and Facebook in the EU that do not come with ads. The post Ad-free versions of Instagram and Facebook could launch in Europe appeared first on Phandroid. Apps su.....»»
Ad-free Facebook subscription rumored; social networks allow Russian disinformation to grow
Meta may introduce the option of an ad-free Facebook subscription as it struggles to comply with increasingly stringent European privacy requirements, says a new report. A similar paid subscription option may also be offered to Instagram users ….....»»
What Ever Happened to the Tiny House Movement?
Tiny houses started as a minimalist revolution. They ended up as an Instagram aesthetic......»»
Why did SpaceX give up on “catching” falling fairings? Its VP of launch explains
"You basically had this really awesome algorithm, this crazy automation." Enlarge / One half of a Falcon 9 payload fairing deploys its parafoil. (credit: Elon Musk/Instagram) Amid much fanfare, SpaceX started landing its.....»»
There’s a fake Tim Cook Instagram account and Apple VPs are following it [U]
Update: The account was fake despite being followed by Apple VPs. It has now been taken down by Instagram. more….....»»
EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others
Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines......»»
Opt out of algorithmic feeds on Instagram and Facebook – but only if you’re in Europe
Meta has announced that European users can now opt out of algorithmic feeds on Instagram and Facebook, in order to comply with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). However, the company is not extending the same choice to app users in the US or.....»»
YouTube Samples are Here to Help You Keep Discovering Your Next Jam
YouTube Music is adding a new discovery tool that is rolling out today. Called “Samples,” you’ll find a new tab in the app that works a lot like Reels in Instagram, where you can flip through short clips with a swipe and then take a.....»»
Mathematical models may help shed light on body clock disruptions
Researchers are using mathematical models to better understand the effects of disruptions like daylight savings time, working night shifts, jet lag or even late-night phone scrolling on the body's circadian rhythms......»»
Pro-Wagner accounts keep showing up on Facebook and Instagram after Meta"s ban, report shows
A large network of accounts on Facebook and Instagram have been promoting Russia's Wagner mercenary group to hundreds of thousands of followers, months after Meta vowed to remove content glorifying the group, according to a new report by disinformati.....»»
How to download Instagram photos (5 easy ways)
Wishing you could download all of your Instagram photos or save a photo to use as wallpaper? It's easier than you think. We've got several methods you can try......»»
Meta criticized for making reproductive health an R-rated issue
Female reproductive health experts are calling on Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to rethink its restrictions on reproductive health content......»»
Instagram is now optimized for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Instagram has pushed out an update where the app will now be better optimized for larger devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. The problem with foldable phones that can transform into tablets is that not all apps will necessarily play.....»»
Meta loses battle in EU, will ask for consent to show personalized ads [Updated]
Changes will impact Facebook, Instagram users in Europe as early as this fall. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After five years of fighting legal battles to prevent this undesirable outcome, Meta has.....»»
Instagram trialing posts with new AI label
Meta is showing to trial a new AI Generated tag showing off which content is made by bots and which aren't. For those who are interested in AI, and especially for those who aren’t, leaks have shown that there are plans to release new tags.....»»
Meta loses battle in EU, will ask for consent to show personalized ads
Changes will impact Facebook, Instagram users in Europe as early as this fall. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After five years of fighting legal battles to prevent this undesirable outcome, Meta has.....»»
Meta begins blocking news access on its platforms in Canada
Meta has begun to remove news content from Facebook and Instagram in Canada, the social media giant said Tuesday, in response to recently passed legislation in the country that requires tech companies to negotiate payments to news organizations for h.....»»
AI images on Instagram; Meta chatbot plans create privacy and misinformation fears
Meta seems to be planning to get into artificial intelligence in a big way – with AI images on Instagram, and chatbots aiming to gather more personal data from users … more….....»»
Deep dive into Meta"s algorithms shows that America"s political polarization has no easy fix
The powerful algorithms used by Facebook and Instagram to deliver content to users have increasingly been blamed for amplifying misinformation and political polarization. But a series of groundbreaking studies published Thursday suggest addressing th.....»»