Our coverage on all things Instagram. Founded in 2010, Instagram is a mobile-first online social media platform built around photo-sharing. The company is based in San Francisco and was acquired by Facebook in 2012 for $1 Billion.
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Google is rolling out dark mode for Gmail and Maps
Google has confirmed it's releasing dark mode for Gmail and Maps for Android 10 and iOS 11+, which leaves everyone else with ...
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Instagram may finally add DMs to desktop with Messenger-like interface
People don't really use Instagram on their PCs. The platform is clearly aimed at mobile users, with a relatively sparse desktop ...
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Instagram's new feature can help spot phishing scams — here's how
Instagram is rolling out a new security feature that makes it easy to spot phishing mails that make it seem like they come ...
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Instagram turns 'Throwback Thursday' into a Stories feature
Instagram stories are incredibly popular with more than 500 million people using the feature every day. So there's no surprise ...
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Instagram tests Threads app for 'intimate sharing' with close friends
Facebook is internally testing a new chat app for Instagram called Threads in what appears to be the company's "latest assault ...
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Instagram cuts the Following tab so we can like and comment in peace
Instagram's killing the "Following" tab in its app, meaning you'll no longer be able to track the every online move of the ...
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Instagram now supports dark mode on iOS 13 — here's how to enable it
Instagram has updated its app for iPhone with a dark mode that matches iOS 13's system-wide dark theme. Here's how to turn ...
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Instagram might soon let you post group stories
Instagram might finally let you make stories for your group. According to app researcher Jane Mancun Wong, the company is ...
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US and UK pressure Facebook for backdoor access to WhatsApp messages
The US, the UK, Australia are calling on Facebook to delay its plans to implement the end-to-end encryption across its messaging ...
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How to get started on Threads, Instagram's DM app
Instagram's Threads is the new messaging app specifically for close friends. Here's how you can get started using it today. ...
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Indian high court orders Facebook to name activists behind #MeToo testimonial account
The Delhi High Court has ordered Facebook to reveal the identities behind the anonymous #MeToo testimonial account, “Scene ...
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Instagram spins out Threads, its version of Messenger
Instagram is launching Threads, the dedicated chat app specifically for sending photos and videos with your close friends. ...
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CHEAP: $600 off a Sony A7 II camera kit (with a lens included)? Yes, please
Sony's A7 II isn't exactly new, but it's still a banging camera — and with $600 off this lens kit, you'd hard-pressed to ...
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Instagram is reportedly testing dark mode, here's what it looks like
We're officially in the dark mode era. iOS 13 and Android 10, which rolled out recently, both have that option. Sadly, ...
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Instagram now restricts visibility of weight loss products and cosmetic surgery posts for teens
In an effort to combat toxic beauty standards, Instagram announced it will tighten its policy on posts related to weight ...
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How to see what ads Instagram thinks you'll care about
Ever wonder what Instagram thinks you're interested in? Turns out the site has a list of what kinds of ads it think you'll ...
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How to report fake news on Instagram
Instagram today announced it's giving an option to its users to report fake news. It'll use this data to train its Ai algorithm. ...
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This sting ray-shaped vibrator is the non-gendered future of sex toys
In light of an increased cultural awareness of non-binary gender identities, innovative sex toy designs are making pleasure ...
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TikTok is flooded by scammers promoting adult sites
TikTok has been inundated by a slew of scammers seeking to take advantage of its quickly growing userbase – and get them ...
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How to (selectively) hide Instagram Stories like a pro
Have you ever wanted to share an Instagram Story without having all of your followers see it? Follow these tips to do it ...
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Instagram and WhatsApp get a 'from Facebook' stamp to remind you who's boss
To be honest, I'm kind of impressed Facebook held out this long. After buying WhatsApp and Instagram several years ago, ...
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CHEAP: $500 off a complete Sony A7R III photography kit? Why the F not
Smartphone cameras are ridiculously good these days – but they've got a long way to go before catching up with real cameras ...
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This retro-styled OS is actually a delightful feed of 90s-inspired tunes and videos
Poolside.FM is a gorgeous music and video curation service disguised as a retro Mac OS that lets you turn it up like they ...
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Russians caught peddling spyware disguised as legit Google and Pornhub apps
Researchers say a Russian software firm fined by Obama for meddling in the 2016 US elections is making spyware disguised ...
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How to mute annoying chats on WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram
A comprehensive guide on how to mute annoying chats in modern-day chat apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram ...
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Unsuspecting victims were cryptojacked 52.7 million times in the first half of 2019
Criminals made a staggering 52.7 million cryptojacking hits during the first six months of the year. According to the ...
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Facebook forced to take action against fraudsters peddling fake Libra
The social media giant, Facebook, has been forced to address a growing number of fake communications associated to its digital ...
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Instagram will kindly let you know you’ve F’ed up before banning you
Instagram has just introduced a new policy that’ll notify you if your account is at risk of getting banned. The social ...
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TikTok is testing a WhatsApp shortcut to let you share videos with your best friends
TikTok is testing a bunch of new features, including a new Discover tab, account linking with Facebook and Google, and a ...
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Instagram is hiding likes in 6 more countries so you can post like no one’s watching
In an effort to remove the pressure of posting more often, Instagram doubling down on its experiment to hide likes and views ...
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Over 3.5 billion people are on social media; Facebook still biggest with teens; Esports on the rise
The new Global Digital Statshot report from Hootsuite and We Are Social is packed with all the latest data you need to understand ...
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Study: Influencers can’t even influence anymore
Influencers seemed unstoppable, but a recent study has revealed that influencer engagement rates are nearing an all-time ...
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Here's how to mute those Instagram Story spammers
Don't you hate it when your favorite Instagram accounts spam you with a lengthy roll of Stories? Here are two tricks to stop ...
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This Chrome extension makes you ponder your mortality while wasting time on social media
There's a death clock for the amount of time you’re wasting on social media. In 2018, the average daily usage of social ...
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Instagram will now ask you to think twice before posting profanities
Instagram today released two new features with a view to curb bullying on the platform - but it remains to be seen how ...
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How to know for sure if Facebook (or any social network) is down
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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Here's how to delete or deactivate your Instagram account
If you think now’s the time to cure your Instagram addiction, you can decide to deactivate your account or delete it off ...
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How to recover your hacked Instagram account
Now, Instagram is rolling out new measures to help you get your hacked account back. It'll confirm your email ID and phone ...
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How to make one of those 'Best of' Instagram collages
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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Facebook won't remove Zuck's Instagram deepfake — yet
In a hilarious prank, two creators have uploaded a deepfake of Mark Zuckerberg on Instagram talking about stolen user data. ...
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Facebook, Twitter and major social media sites blocked amid Liberian anti-corruption protest
Telecommunications companies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Liberia have restricted Internet access in the country ...
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People with disabilities are finding empowerment from Instagram communities
When I search for “bipolar mother” on Google Images, I find a lot of women with their heads in their hands, their crying ...
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Naked protestors redress Facebook's prude nudity policy
Yesterday, the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) announced that Facebook will reconsider its nudity guidelines. ...
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Fake Facebook accounts are influencing African elections
Facebook has issued a statement on how it removed fake accounts originating from Israel that ran Facebook Pages, Groups ...
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(Updated) Private data (including rates) of 49M Instagram influencers leaked due to agency’s malpractice
Last night, TechCrunch reported that a massive database containing info of over 49 million Instagram influencers, celebrities, ...
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Here's the real tea: A primer on YouTube drama channels
YouTube channels devoted specifically to gossip about other YouTubers. Here's a quick primer on what they do and why it's ...
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Why Snapchat’s new gender swap feature is problematic for many trans people
You’ve probably seen it all over your social media timelines and stories this week — friends using Snapchat’s new gender-bending filter to create uncanny and slightly creepy versions of themselves as men, women, and babies. https://twitter.com/AberasturiAaron/status/1127613264400080897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1127613264400080897&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fsnapchat-gender-swap-filter%2F https://twitter.com/MikeQReports/status/1128274239402934273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1128274239402934273&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fsnapchat-gender-swap-filter%2F After ...
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Here's what Facebook announced at its F8 developer keynote
Facebook announces a redesign of its social network alongside updates to Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp at F8 deve conference. ...
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10 things we learned from the Democratic candidates' Instagrams
With the US presidential election only 18 months away, we took to Instagram to analyze the candidates for the Democratic ...
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The golden age of influencer marketing is yet to come
In an age when traditional media channels have lost their power to capture our attention, marketing professionals are forced ...
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Q2 Digital Statshot 2019: TikTok peaks, Snapchat grows, and we can’t stop talking
It’s only been three months since I published our first round of Digital 2019 reports here on TNW, but our new Q2 Global ...
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Facebook exposed millions more Instagram passwords than we realized
Facebook today revealed it'd discovered millions of improperly secured passwords on its server. So, you know... business ...
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Instagram is demoting posts to hide offensive and sexually explicit content
Instagram will now start demoting content it feels that is inappropriate that includes sexually suggestive content or offensive ...
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Snapchat's reinventing itself to fight Instagram
Snapchat announceda a bunch of things at their partner summit last week including games, shows, AR lenses, and SnapKit for ...
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Facebook is cracking down on fake accounts before India's election
The first phase of the Indian Assembly’s election kicks off on April 21, but the increase in propaganda has already begun. ...
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Apps are stealing your attention — here's how to break up with your phone
On average, people spend almost six hours on their phone everyday. But it's not all their fault, phones and apps are designed ...
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All e-commerce brands must monetize their Instagram accounts — here’s how
With over one billion monthly active users, Instagram stands as one of the most influential social media networks in the ...
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Facebook and Instagram will hide pages that spread 'vaccine misinformation'
I'd like to think that everyone who reads TNW knows that vaccines work. That they don't cause autism, as demonstrated time ...
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Q4 2018 internet report: Almost 4.2 billion humans are online
The data in Hootsuite and We Are Social’s new Q4 Global Digital Statshot report reveal that the ‘Next Billion’ is fast ...
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Something magical happens if you google Rihanna and your birthday
Seriously. Do it. Go to Google.com, type in “Rihanna (your DOB),” you’ll get… a picture of Rihanna taken on the ...
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What is a Facebook 'legacy contact' and why do you need one?
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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Why Germany wants to block Facebook's Messenger-Instagram-WhatsApp merger
Facebook made a splash recently when CEO Mark Zuckerberg's plans to integrate its messaging platforms on Instagram, Messenger, ...
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How to use Instagram collections like a makeshift Pinterest
Instagram's "collection" feature allows you to save any post on the app, and you can also turn every collection into a themed ...
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A handy list of ways Facebook has tried to sneakily gather data about you
As we learned last year, Facebook has a habit of stealthily grabbing customer data to improve its own products and services, ...
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Open standards can disrupt Facebook’s messaging monopoly
Facebook is working on integrating Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp's messaging platforms into a monopoly. Here's how it ...
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No, buying drugs via apps isn’t safer
Markets for illicit drugs are constantly evolving to increase profits and reduce risks to suppliers in response to law enforcement ...
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You can now share your Netflix faves to Instagram Stories — if you have an iPhone
When streaming first took off it felt like the period of shared viewership had ended. How could anyone gather around the ...
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Facebook's secretly working on LOL -- a meme hub meant to lure teens from Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok
Facebook hasn’t given up on attracting teens. After numerous failed products aimed at teens — including LOL, Facebook ...
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What Miley Cyrus’ birthday tweet to her hubby has to do with EU’s upcoming Copyright Reform
This actually isn't as far-fetched as it seems, the highly contested Article 13 of the proposed Copyright Reform might block ...
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This Instagram account documents the disturbing truth of online dating as a woman
The Instagram account, @byefelipe, is dedicated to publicaly shaming abusive trolls from online dating sites such as OkCupid ...
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YouTube now lets you swipe through videos like Instagram Stories
We've all wasted hours watching recommended videos on YouTube, but now the company is making it even easier to procrastinate ...
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The race to become the most-liked Instagram post has been won by an egg
A photo an egg has racked up the most likes of any single post on Instagram: 24 million. And it beat the last record holder ...
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Nefarious AI creates images of delicious food that doesn't exist
Ever think those pictures of delicious food you see on the internet are too good to be true? What if they were made by an ...
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Sharing your children's bad behavior on social media is making it worse
Matt Cox knew he would be criticized when he forced his 10-year-old daughter to walk 5 miles to school in 36-degree weather ...
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Trump Jr.'s deleted Instagram post likened border wall to zoo fencing
Donald Trump Jr. recently likened his father’s proposed border wall with Mexico to that of a zoo fence meant to contain ...
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Instagram now lets you easily share your posts across multiple accounts
Instagram is introducing an official regram feature to its iOS app, so you can share the same post from multiple accounts ...
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In Instagram's darkest corner, all it takes is a hashtag to uncover images of child sexual abuse
For pedophiles, a single hashtag opened the door to one of Instagram’s seediest corners, one where images of sexually exploited ...
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How to quietly ditch people you follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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This study shows why people fall for fake online profiles
The first step in online propaganda and misinformation campaigns is a fake social media profile. According to this study, ...
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How apps like Fitbit, Waze, and Duolingo use gamification in their design
Here's how designers can enhance their products the right way using a gamification system like Fitbit, Waze, and Duolingo. ...
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The best new social media features of 2018
Social media sites and apps have changed a lot since the beginning of the year. Here are a few of our favorite changes from ...
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Influencer marketing needs to clean up its act in 2019
If you can’t help but roll your eyes when you hear the word ‘influencer’ then trust me, you’re not alone. Earlier ...
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How to find and share your top Instagram posts from 2018
Using the app or website, Top Nine, you can see your best performing Instagram posts from this year based on likes, comments, ...
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Instagram is testing ‘creator’ accounts with special features for influencers
Facebook-owned Instagram is reportedly trialing a new type of account for content creators with large audiences on its platform. ...
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Instagram gets WhatsApp-style walkie-talkie voice messages
Facebook-owned Instagram has just added one of the best features from its sister app, WhatsApp: direct voice messages.
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Instagram no longer snitches when you screenshot Stories
Instagram has updated its app to stop notifying users anytime you take a screenshot of their most embarrassing stories – ...
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Swiss hotel chain offers a 'social media sitter' to handle your Instagram while you relax
Ibis, A popular European hotel chain, just introduced the world to the "social media sitter." It's the answer to a problem ...
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9 tips to edit and post photos on Instagram like a pro
There are millions of photos shared by Instagram users. You definitely don’t want your followers to miss your photos in ...
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The ultimate guide to Instagram for small ecommerce brands
There are various features and functionalities you can trial to make your business stand out on the platform as well, such ...
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Don’t post your kid online
As we set out on a two-hour drive, my pregnant girlfriend told me she didn’t want anyone, including ourselves, to share ...
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Instagram's rumored School Stories could be cool -- with rigorous moderation
Word on the street is that Instagram is testing a new, collaborative kind of Story -- specifically, a kind which would be ...
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Get more cats on your Instagram feed by cheating the algorithm
If you’re anything like me, a blue-eyed tabby cat coquettishly peering at the camera from under its lashes makes you want ...
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Why poor teens haven't abandoned Facebook
Facebook use remains high among teens from low-income families, unlike their more affluent peers. So why do they stick around? ...
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50% of American WhatsApp users don't know it's owned by Facebook
Research from the search engine DuckDuckGo has revealed 50 percent of American WhatsApp users don't realize Facebook owns ...
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Instagram opens its account verification process to everyone
Instagram now has a form on its app that lets anyone apply for the blue verification check mark -- and it's surprisingly ...
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How the new mosquito emoji can create buzz to battle mosquito-borne disease
The mosquito emoji was released as a part of the iOS 12.1 update. It's hoped that it will help battle mosquito-bourne diseases ...
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Instagram test shares location data with Facebook
Instagram appears to be testing a new setting which would allow it to share user location data with parent company Facebook ...
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Instagram nametags let you find users without remembering their names
Instagram today introduced nametags, a scannable calling card you can use to find people you meet in real life without resorting ...
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Facebook thinks saying ‘all men are trash’ is hate speech — it’s not
Facebook believes statements like "men are trash" are a form of hate speech. Facebook Jailed is a site that exposes Facebook's ...
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EU’s new copyright law will cement the dominance of tech giants
The new European Union Copyright Directive, passed recently by the European parliament after a vociferous campaign both for ...
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‘Free tech’ economy creates harmful monopolies and alters our self-expression
Many of the world’s biggest companies would be giving away their services for free in today’s digital economy and costs ...
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Instagram is testing a 'regram' feature to natively repost content
On Twitter there's the retweet button. Facebook has the share icon. On Instagram, nothing. To date, users have had to ...
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Instagram's parents guide is helpful, but doesn't go deep enough
Instagram has put together a starter guide for parents of teens who use the app. Unfortunately it doesn't shed light on some ...
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Instagram is changing the way we experience art
With 1 billion users and growing, it was perhaps inevitable that Instagram would shake up the art world. The social photo ...
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Reading novels on Instagram has validated my social media addiction
The New York Public Library has introduced a sheme to get more young people reading. Insta Novels showcases classic literature ...
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This account shows everyone is living the same life on Instagram
A new Instagram account, @insta_repeats, has exposed how many users online are posting the same kind of candid shot through ...
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Internal Facebook note reveals clever 'psychological trick' to attract teenage users
Always on the lookout for novel ways to attract teens, Facebook purchased viral polling app TBH last October. The app fell ...
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Instagram influencers almost duped me into using ineffective fertility apps
Instagram influencers are promoting fertility apps as a way to prevent pregnancy with no added hormones. But the irresponsible ...
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Facebook and Instagram officially announce new tools to fight social media addiction
Facebook and Instagram have announced a selection of tools to help their users combat social media addiction and manage the ...
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YouTube tests Explore feature for more personalized video recommendations
YouTube is testing a new "Explore" feature where users will see more videos catered to their interests and creators will ...
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Instagram is testing out a new feature to remove creepy followers discreetly
Instagram is allowing some public users on Android to pick and choose who can follow them. This comes as an alternative to ...
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Digital Artist painstakingly recreates Childish Gambino's 'This is America' on an ancient Macintosh SE
As music videos go, Childish Gambino's "This is America" is an instant classic. The retired alter ego of actor Donald Glover ...
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New uploader app lets you post photos to Instagram directly from your Mac
A few flawed online and emulation workarounds have made the rounds over time, but a new app for the Mac platform, by Anobot ...
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Instagram now lets you save anyone’s pictures to your own private collection
Ever seen an awesome Instagram you want to save for later, only to have it fade into memory after myriads of new posts? That's ...
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Instagram now has stickers and 'hands-free' video
Instagram, which has been adding features an impressive clip, is getting a few more today. First up, you can now add ...
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There's a hidden Instagram 'Other' inbox, too
Instagram Direct also has an Other inbox just like Facebook and Messenger. Did you miss any interesting messages?
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The mega guide to ideal image sizes for Facebook, LinkedIn and all your social media posts
How exactly should your image look so it fits in the News Feed, timeline, or stream? Here is a guide to ideal image sizes ...
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How to grow and monetize your Instagram account
Instagram has been the most disruptive social network to redistribute social power away from paparazzi and publications ...
