Massive Database Breach Exposes 149M Credentials from Facebook, Instagram, Gmail and More
Cybersecurity researchers have confirmed that a massive trove of login credentials tied to Gmail, Instagram, Netflix, and dozens of other everyday platforms was left openly…
Large-Scale Research Shows Social Media Does Not Cause Teen Harm
Large-scale scientific studies have found no clear causal link between social media use and widespread harm among teenagers, challenging narratives that single out platforms as…
Here’s How Meta’s New Privacy Trial Changes Your Profile Visibility
Instagram is quietly testing a profile change that could reshape how users interpret popularity, influence, and connection on the platform and it is already prompting…
Meta’s New “Lip-Sync” AI Just Broke the Language Barrier Again
Meta has expanded its AI-powered translation capabilities for Reels, adding a broader set of languages to make short-form video content more accessible and easier to…
Meta Thinks Social Media Ban Will Push Teens to “Darker Corners” of Internet
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has publicly asserted that existing scientific evidence does not support broad bans on social media use…
New Instagram Tool Lets Users Adjust Feed Algorithm Settings
Instagram has expanded a feature that gives users more control over how the platform’s recommendation algorithm shapes their experience, rolling it out to all English-speaking…
Instagram Denies Data Breach After Wave of Password Reset Emails
Instagram users recently faced a security scare. Many received suspicious-looking password reset requests, sparking fears of a massive hack. However, the company officially states that…
Instagram Users Alarmed as Password Reset Emails Surge Worldwide
Millions of Instagram users worldwide have received unsolicited password reset emails that appeared to come from Instagram’s official security address, prompting widespread concern about a…
Instagram CEO Signals Big Shift Toward AI Content on the App
Instagram is preparing for a rapid increase in AI generated images and AI video, as advances in generative artificial intelligence begin reshaping how content is…
Is Meta Reworking Instagram Teen Strategy to Win Younger Users Back?
Meta is escalating its push to win back teenagers on Instagram after internal documents detailed an aggressive multi year strategy to reverse declines in teen…
5 Social Media Apps That Could Fade into Irrelevance by 2026 (And Why)
Social media changes rapidly, with platforms rising and falling as user preferences evolve. These apps heavily rely on algorithms which need to adjust as trends…
New Instagram Rule Restricts Hashtags, Promotes Community Engagement
Instagram is cracking down on hashtag overload, limiting posts to just five tags. The move aims to boost content quality and make engagement more meaningful.…
Instagram Announces TV App Focused on Reels and Big Screen Viewing
Instagram is pushing its video strategy beyond smartphones with a new app built for televisions. The company has introduced Instagram for TV, a big-screen experience…
