The Web Tech Culture Instagram is rolling out a feature that will warn bullies and shadow ban them The new AI will stop bullies in their tracks By Adrian Potoroaca, July 9, 2019, 9:27 AM
The Web Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp get restored after lengthy outage Services across the three social media platforms have since been restored By Humza Aamir, July 4, 2019, 6:37 AM
The Web Facebook taps Instagram Explore for extra ad revenue stream The marketing program is on a slow rollout with select users; full implementation coming in a few months By Cal Jeffrey, June 26, 2019, 4:34 PM
The Web Security Instagram is testing new ways to recover accounts stolen by hackers Making life harder for hackers By Shawn Knight, June 17, 2019, 2:05 PM
Tech Culture The Web Socialism and surveillance: CrossFit quits Facebook and Instagram Have social media platforms really turned evil? By Isaiah Mayersen, May 25, 2019, 1:31 PM 18 comments
Industry Instagram is shutting down its standalone direct messaging app Direct messaging will live on within the main Instagram app By Shawn Knight, May 16, 2019, 12:50 PM
Security Facebook admits that millions, not thousands, of Instagram passwords were stored in plaintext Was Facebook trying to bury the news beneath the Mueller report? By Rob Thubron, April 19, 2019, 9:25 AM
Mobile The Web Instagram could be getting ready to hide Like counts A good or bad idea? By Rob Thubron, April 19, 2019, 7:11 AM
Microsoft Mobile Facebook is killing off its Windows Phone apps on April 30 Bad news for the few people who still use the devices By Rob Thubron, April 4, 2019, 7:11 AM
The Web Mobile Mark Zuckerberg outlines Facebook's "privacy-focused" future Zuck believes private messaging is the way forward By Rob Thubron, March 7, 2019, 7:02 AM 9 comments
Industry Facebook wants to unify the underlying messaging infrastructure of WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger End-to-end encryption is also reportedly in the cards By Shawn Knight, January 25, 2019, 1:43 PM 13 comments
Tech Culture Mobile Man arrested for using Instagram to impersonate Parkland shooter and harass victims' families He did it to "gain popularity" By Rob Thubron, January 24, 2019, 7:55 AM 9 comments
Tech Culture Mobile A picture of an egg becomes the most-liked Instagram post ever Cracking the formula to social media success By Rob Thubron, January 14, 2019, 10:55 AM 13 comments
Downloads Software Instagram adds walkie-talkie voice messaging Instagram has introduced a new way to communicate via private chats. Besides sending text, gifs, or pictures now you can send voice messages. Press and hold the microphone icon in the bottom right corner to record and share. By Erik Orejuela, December 13, 2018, 7:29 AM
The Web Tech Culture Instagram testing Creator Accounts for key influencers Instagram attempts to cater to popular content creators By David Matthews, December 12, 2018, 6:52 AM
The Web Instagram's "Close Friends" feature lets you be the real you Eliminating the need for a fake Instagram account By Shawn Knight, November 30, 2018, 12:52 PM
Tech Culture The Web Babysitter vetting firm Predictim, which analyzes social media posts, runs afoul of Facebook, Twitter policies Slightly ironic By Rob Thubron, November 27, 2018, 7:19 AM
The Web Instagram is cracking down on fake likes, follows and comments Instagram is cementing its reputation as a valuable destination for influencers and brands By Shawn Knight, November 19, 2018, 3:20 PM
Mobile The Web Instagram rolls out feature that shows how much time you waste on the app It also lets you set usage limits, thankfully By Rob Thubron, November 16, 2018, 7:37 AM
Industry Facebook's growth rate keeps on falling User growth fell in Europe and was flat in the US & Canada By Rob Thubron, October 31, 2018, 7:52 AM 7 comments
The Web Instagram turns to machine learning to proactively combat bullying Bullying has no place on Instagram By Shawn Knight, October 9, 2018, 11:11 AM
The Web Mobile Instagram testing feature that shares location data with Facebook Great timing, Facebook By Rob Thubron, October 5, 2018, 7:27 AM
Security Facebook says it has found no evidence of hackers accessing third-party apps "So far" By Rob Thubron, October 3, 2018, 7:24 AM
Industry Instagram names Facebook veteran Adam Mosseri as new CEO New leadership takes over at Instagram By Shawn Knight, October 1, 2018, 3:31 PM
Industry Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are leaving the company Transitioning from leaders to users By Shawn Knight, September 25, 2018, 10:01 AM