Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram Photos Are Being Labeled 'Made With AI' When They're Not

Instagram’s “Made with AI” labels are creating confusion as photos are slapped with the tags depsite even when no or minimal AI was used.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Meta to Label AI Images on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

Labels for images detected as AI generated are expected to roll out in the coming months across Meta's three primary social media apps.

News | News

Hamas Cheerleaders Are All Over Instagram

Since 10/7, young social-media users have been inundated with memes that present terrorists as social justice champions.

Gen Z is truly a generation of absolute morons.

Science & Technology | Social Media

New leak gives us another look at what Instagram's Twitter competitor will look like

The Verge got access to an internal meeting at Meta which went over Project 92, the Instagram's upcoming Twitter competitor.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram is the App Americans Want to Delete Most

New data reveals that Instagram is the app that people in the U.S. want to delete more than any other apps.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Meta Will Start Charging $12 a Month For Verification on Instagram

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta will roll out paid verification to both Instagram and Facebook starting this week for $12 a month.

Science & Technology | Tech

Instagram is killing live shopping in March, will focus on ads instead | TechCrunch

Instead of pushing live commerce, Instagram will now focus on advertising as one of the main ways people discover businesses and shop on Instagram.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram could be working on a paid verification feature

Instagram might be considering the possibility of offering paid verification to users, based on code seen by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi..

Science & Technology | Social Media

A Marketing Strategist Shares Her Top Instagram Tips To Maximize Sales For 2022

Instagram turned 12 this year – and the social media platform has grown significantly from when it began as a simple photo-sharing app. Today, it’s the seventh most visited website in the world with 2.9 billion total visits per month, and a robust marketi

Pets & Animals | Animals & Pets

Chocolate Labrador Now Pays for Owner’s Apartment Rent after Becoming Famous on Instagram!

Hard work pays off for this young woman and her chocolate Labrador who's now a celebrity dog on Instagram and Tiktok!

Science & Technology | Social Media

If you think Instagram is bad now, you won’t like Zuckerberg’s plans

Mark Zuckerberg says Meta plans to double the number of algorithmically recommended posts we see on our Instagram and Facebook feeds by the end of next year.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram gets worse with dark patterns lifted from TikTok | TechCrunch

I, of all people, got a fresh new user interface in Instagram the other day. Although the company has not rolled it out to all users yet, the changes seem in line with its intention to move away from its original model of photo sharing among friends, to t

I hate the new layout.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram finally lets you delete your account in the iOS app

Instagram recently rolled out an update for the iOS app that allows you to permanently delete your account from within the app.

Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals

35 Funny And Adorable Dogs That Were Sneakily Photographed And Ended On Up On ‘Dogs Poorly Photographed’ IG Page

Let’s be frank, when we come across a dog outside, we sometimes can’t resist sneakily snapping a pic. The result might be low quality and poorly framed, but it’s authentic.

These dogs are so funny.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

How can we minimize Instagram’s harmful effects?

Psychologists’ research has shown that Instagram use is associated both with beneficial and detrimental effects.

Science & Technology | Science & Technology

Facebook has finally given a reason for the six-hour outage Monday - The Verge

Facebook platforms including Whatsapp, Instagram, Messenger, and Oculus VR were offline most of the day Monday as part of a massive outage caused by a configuration issue.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Facebook and Instagram go down the day after whistleblower goes public

WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are down too.

Politics | Big Tech vs Conservatives

‘DISGUSTING’: Gold Star Mom of Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, Shana Chappell, suspended from Facebook/Instagram for BRUTAL letter to Biden

This is bad, even for Facebook.

This is unreal. When the HELL are republicans going to start doing something about this? These people are full on authoritarians at this point. On the other hand, I know the Moptu founders and they’ve attempted to get prominent conservatives to publicize Moptu, and they couldn’t care less. So is there even a real difference between the conservative media and the liberal media? Neither seems to support free speech. Conservatives certainly don’t support alternative platforms like this one in numbers large enough to make a real difference.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Twitter for iOS supports sending tweets to Instagram Stories | Engadget

You don't need to screenshot a tweet anymore if you want to share it on Instagram Stories..

News | News

Instagram for Kids? A Horrible Idea That Invites Further Indoctrination

A coalition of child safety advocates is opposing Facebook’s plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under 13 years of age...

Science & Technology | Social Media

10 Popular Instagram Tools to Up Your Marketing Game

You want consistency, engagement and results. Here's how to accomplish all three.

Advice & Self-Help | Dating & Relationships

Woman finds husband's 'secret Instagram account' full of recipes he makes for her

Rachael Sullivan posted a viral TikTok showing the sweet reason her husband, Tom, has been keeping a "secret Instagram account" full of meals he cooks for her.

This is so sweet!

News | News

Instagram Now Reads Your Private Messages To Detect And Ban ‘Hate Speech’

Instagram, a subsidiary of the wide reaching Facebook empire, has announced that they will be eavesdropping on private direct messages

Politics | Liberal Fascism

Instagram Announces Policing Of Private Direct Messages, Law Enforcement Team-Up In Latest ‘Hate Speech’ Crackdown

Instagram announced the policing of private messages in their latest crackdown on so-called "hate speech."

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram says its algorithm won’t promote Reels that have a TikTok watermark - The Verge

Instagram issued new best practices for creators who want to make content on Reels. The platform recommends getting rid of watermarks and logos and making sure content isn’t blurry.

Science & Technology | Social Media

How to Fake Friends and Influence Instagram

In Fake Famous, journalist Nick Bilton sets out to document how easy it is to manufacture celebrity online.

Science & Technology | Social Media

This Restaurant Owner Went Viral for His Response to An Influencer Who Wanted to Eat for Free

The bloggers wanted to enjoy the best dishes of the place, but they received an accurate rejection that was applauded by thousands of Internet users.

I love this.

Science & Technology | Science & Technology

Here's the deal with those Instagram DM updates you might have gotten

By bringing Messenger to Instagram, Insta is more tightly intertwined with Facebook than ever before.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram redesigns its home screen for the first time in years, adding Reels and Shop tabs - The Verge

Instagram redesigned its home screen to include Reels and Shop tabs. The Likes and upload button are moving to the top right-hand corner of the home screen next to the DMs inbox.

Politics | Big Tech vs Conservatives

Instagram can’t even let President Trump post a Veterans Day photo without a ‘fact-check’ about the election

Fact-check: Donald Trump is still president until January no matter what happens.

Science & Technology | Social Media

How to save and download Instagram photos

A complete guide to downloading and saving Instagram photos, including creating Collections and downloading posts directly to your computer.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram tests new home screen with tabs for shopping and Reels

Instagram is testing three new looks for its home screen that make Reels and shopping more prominent in its app.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Facebook and Instagram testing new feature to cross-post stories to both apps

Instagram and Facebook are testing a new feature that would further deepen the integration between the two platforms. As reported by The Verge, Facebook is testing the ability to bring Instagram stories directly to Facebook stories. The report explains th

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram Guides may soon allow creators to recommended places, products and more

Instagram is working to expand its recently launched “Guides” feature which initially debuted with a specific focus on wellness content. The feature, which launched in May, has allowed select organizations and experts to share resources related to managin

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram kept deleted photos and messages on its servers for more than a year - The Verge

A security researcher found that Instagram was keeping copies of photos and direct messages he’d deleted from his account for more than a year. The researcher discovered and reported the problem last October, and Instagram now says it’s fixed the bug as o

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram will make suspicious accounts verify their identities | Engadget

Instagram is taking new steps to root out bots and other accounts trying to manipulate its platform.

Entertainment | Entertainment

He’s 83, She’s 84, and They Model Other People’s Forgotten Laundry - The New York Times

The owners of a laundry shop in central Taiwan have become Instagram stars for posing in garments left behind.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram is Making it Easier to Kickstart your Small Business

Instagram Shops, IGTV, and Pinned Comments are just a few recent updates to help small businesses market their products and services.

Science & Technology | Technology

Jason Calacanis Urges Users to Quit Facebook and Instagram, Says He'll Fund Alternative

"I'm gonna fund folks to replace both platforms," tech investor tweeted Sunday evening

Conveniently we are already here and ready for Jason's funding and to be top dog of the social media industry.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram Will (Finally) Pay Influencers | WIRED

The company is rolling out new ways for its creators to make money—and they might sound familiar.

Science & Technology | Social Media

There’s an actual science to good Instagram photos

Social media managers, aspiring influencers, and individual users are all seeking that winning combination of composition, lighting, color, and subject matter that will drive up likes, followers, and click-through rates on Instagram. But what is it that g

Science & Technology | Tech News

Facebook just bought GIPHY to better bake GIFs into Instagram - SlashGear

Facebook has acquired GIPHY, with plans to fully integrate the GIF-search tool into apps like Instagram and Messenger so as to make finding animated responses

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

Social Media Isn’t Actually Creating Anxiety Or Depression In Teens

An eight-year study conducted by Brigham Young University found that the amount of time spent on social media is not directly increasing anxiety or depression in teenagers.

Science & Technology | Social Media

How to Set Your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to Control Who Sees What | WIRED

Pick who sees your tweets, posts, and stories—and choose what you want to see, too.

Science & Technology | Technology

How Instagram's First Investor Steve Anderson Struck Gold As A One-Man Deal Machine

Steve Anderson paints his toenails blue and works alone out of a former children's photo studio. He's also the second-best venture capitalist in the world.

Architecture & Interior Design | Home & Decorating

How to make one of those gallery walls you keep seeing on Instagram in 5 simple steps, plus the best prints and wall art to shop

Ever wondered how to make a gallery wall worthy of a spot on your Instagram feed? Here are the 5 steps to creating a beautiful gallery wall, plus the best prints and artwork sites to shop now.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram Star Erika Santos On How Social Media Influencers Must Change To Thrive In A Post-Pandemic World

Fashion and travel blogger Erika Santos reflects on the ever-changing social media landscape and her future role as an influencer in a post-pandemic world.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram: How to Use the Stay Home Sticker in Stories

You can encourage viewers to practice social distancing.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram to remove coronavirus related content from recommendations

Facebook Inc's Instagram said on Tuesday it would remove coronavirus-related content and accounts from recommendations and its "explore" option, unless posted by or belonging to credible health organizations.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Why You Really Only Need 1,000 Fans To Be Successful

You don't need millions of fans to make a six-figure income through social media.

Science & Technology | Tech

Instagram CEO explains why the company hasn't developed an iPad app yet - 9to5Mac

It’s 2020 and Instagram still doesn’t have an iPad app — despite its barrage of other feature additions and expansions. Now, in a response to a user question this weekend, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has explained why the company has yet to roll out an app

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram Tests Reverse-Chronological 'Latest Posts' Feature

If you're annoyed by Instagram's algorithmic feed, there's good news. Instagram appears to be testing a new feature that gathers posts and displays them in reverse-chronological order.

Science & Technology | Social Media

The FTC Is About to Crack Down on Influencer Ads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube | Inc.

A new review is likely to result in stricter rules and increased enforcement. 

Science & Technology | Social Media

Getting started with Instagram: A guide for marketers

Instagram has gone from a startup to one of the world's biggest social media sites in just a decade and to stand out on the platform brands must get ready to flex their creative muscles in the pursuit of engaging, highly-visual content. 

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram DMs come to the web

Instagram is testing out direct messages from the web.

Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

As Year Turns, 'Top Nine' Instagram Collage App, Developed by Israeli, Hits #1 in US Store

‘Top Nine’ is listed in the app store. Photo: Courtesy of Beta Labs. From classmates and coworkers to the Kardashians, …

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram now lets you upload multiple photos on one Story post with ‘layout’ feature

Instagram’s newest feature for Stories is called Layout and allows users to post multiple photos in one Story post. They can upload up to six images at once.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Influencer marketing agencies prepare for the end of the Instagram like

With Instagram expected to soon remove Instagram likes, advertisers are doubling down on other ways to evaluate the reach of their influencers. Options include using technology or gaining access to the influencers' analytics data from a social network.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram still doesn’t age-check kids. That must change.

Instagram dodges child safety laws. By not asking users their age upon signup, it can feign ignorance about how old they are. That way, it can’t be held liable for $40,000 per violation of the Child Online Privacy Protection Act. The law bans online ser

Miscellaneous | Dating & Relationships

Why Twitter and Instagram are the best dating apps

Social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram are great resources for vetting potential dates.

Science & Technology | Social Media

What Instagram Hiding Likes Could Mean For Your Mental Health

Will Instagram's decision to hide likes affect its users' mental health?

Science & Technology | Tech

Shady app lets stalkers view private Instagram accounts in exchange for their own data

Facebook doesn't have the best reputation when it comes to minding its users' privacy, and Cambridge Analytica exploiting the social network's third-party

Advice & Self-Help | Advice From Bobby

5 Proven Marketing Tips to Grow an Instagram Page

Here are five of the top strategies for growing an Instagram page.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram test helps you choose people to unfollow

Groups would help you cut users you rarely see in your feed.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram launches Create mode with On This Day throwbacks | TechCrunch

Instagram has finally turned Throwback Thursday into an official feature. It’s part of the new Instagram “Create” mode that launches today in Stories, bringing the app beyond the camera. Create makes Instagram a more omni-purpose social network with

Science & Technology | Social Media

Pandora now lets you share music and podcasts to your Instagram Stories | TechCrunch

Pandora today announced a new integration with Instagram that will allow users to share to their Instagram Story their favorite music and podcasts. The feature comes well over a year after Spotify launched a similar integration with Instagram Stories, and

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram: Here’s How to See Everyone You’ve Blocked – Adweek

You have the option to unblock them.

Entertainment | Celebrities!

18 Celebrity Instagrams You Probably Missed This Week

Here's what you might've missed!

Science & Technology | Social Media

Big brother? 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 effective they are.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Agencies voice concerns that Instagram is killing organic reach

Scores of Instagram users and agencies recently took to the social network to voice concerns over a sudden dip in engagement on their posts. Speculation around an algorithm change was dispelled by an Instagram spokesperson, but it’s left a question mark

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

French Rock Star’s Instagram Defeats His Widow in Inheritance Battle

If Johnny Hallyday, the “French Elvis,” was a United States resident, then his fourth wife stood to inherit his whole fortune. Social media evidence led a French court to rule otherwise.

Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing

Five Tips For Developing A Successful Instagram Marketing Strategy

Nowadays, it's hard to come by a brand that doesn't want to be ahead of the game on Instagram.

Politics | Big Tech vs Conservatives

Study Uncovers Coordinated Anti-Trump Disinformation Campaign on Instagram

An independent study has uncovered a coordinated campaign on Instagram designed to undermine President Trump. The Facebook-owned photo-sharing app claims it is investigating and removing fake accounts associated with the campaign. “We are investigating th

Not Twitter or Facebook, but still another platform obviously biased against conservatives.

News | The News

Kicked Off Facebook And Twitter, ISIS Turns To INSTAGRAM | Daily Wire

When most people think of "Instagram influencers," they think of beauty bloggers, makeup gurus, and lifestyle queens who force their boyfriends to snap photos of them in outrageous outfits, standing in front of "interesting walls." But according to a new

Politics | Big Tech vs Conservatives

Jewish Conservative Female Journalist Banned from Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

Laura Loomer is an independent investigative journalist who one of the first people to actively expose the antisemitism in the women's march.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram is working on new rules for banning accounts

Less than a week after banning Alex Jones and other far-right extremists, Instagram has revealed that it is working on a new policy for account removals. These...

Science & Technology | Social Media

If Instagram Gets Rid Of Like Counts, What Will It Mean For Influencers?

Instagram is testing out hiding like counts on profiles. How could this affect influencers and creators, who rely on metrics like these for business?

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram officially tests hiding Like counts | TechCrunch

TechCrunch - Reporting on the business of technology, startups, venture capital funding, and Silicon Valley

Science & Technology | Social Media

What If a Girl in the Holocaust Had Instagram? | Israellycool

Here in Israel, billboards have appeared on the Ayalon Highway advertising something called Eva Stories.The trailer has now just dropped on Instagram.

This is the first truly innovative idea I've seen to make the Holocaust more relatable to younger people. This is a perfect example of how social media can be used in positive ways. People complain so much about social media, but it really depends on how it's used: like anything else, it's a tool. I firmly believe that social media has many positive applications that haven't even been thought of yet (I think that Moptu is another good example!)

Science & Technology | Social Media

Instagram Followers: Get free Instagram followers and likes

Best way to grow your free Instagram followers and likes fast. Get more real free Instagram followers and likes fast in an organic way naturally.

Science & Technology | Social Media

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 as usual.

Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing

10 Instagram Marketing Tools to Help Grow Your Brand on Instagram in 2019

Instagram marketing can help you scale your brand quickly, and these tools can help you do that.

Science & Technology | Technology

The Best Time to Post on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, & Pinterest

Discover the best hours and days to post on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger are down for some users

It's not just you: Facebook's apps are having an outage.

Join Moptu! I know that the owners would move to have you! I think of it as social media for smart people.

Science & Technology | Technology

When Is the Best Time to Post on Instagram in 2019? [Cheat Sheet]

If a person posts to Instagram, but nobody's online to see it, does it make a sound? Read on to discover the best time and day to post on Instagram so your content can generate the most engagement.