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fromEngadget
2 days ago
Mobile UX

The Morning After: Instagram will try to penalize 'unoriginal' posts - Engadget

fromEngadget
3 days ago
Social media marketing

Instagram's recommendation algorithm will penalize 'unoriginal' photo and carousel posts - Engadget

EU data protection
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Meta isn't doing enough to keep kids off Facebook and Instagram, rules EU

Meta is violating the Digital Services Act by failing to prevent children under 13 from using Facebook and Instagram.
Law
fromTNW | Meta
1 hour ago

Meta would rather leave New Mexico than rebuild its apps for kids

Meta faces potential algorithm changes and age verification requirements in New Mexico after violating consumer protection laws regarding child safety.
Social media marketing
fromTrusted Reviews
3 days ago

Instagram is cracking down on unoriginal photo posts, not just Reels

Meta penalizes reposted photo and carousel posts without meaningful edits, prioritizing original content creators over aggregator accounts.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
2 days ago

The Morning After: Instagram will try to penalize 'unoriginal' posts - Engadget

Meta is adjusting Instagram's algorithm to promote original content in photo and carousel posts while penalizing recycled Reels.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Instagram's recommendation algorithm will penalize 'unoriginal' photo and carousel posts - Engadget

Meta is revamping Instagram's algorithm to prioritize original content and penalize unoriginal posts.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Meta isn't doing enough to keep kids off Facebook and Instagram, rules EU

Meta is violating the Digital Services Act by failing to prevent children under 13 from using Facebook and Instagram.
#algorithm-update
Social media marketing
fromCNET
3 days ago

Instagram Cracks Down on Accounts That Mostly Post Unoriginal Content

Instagram is enforcing originality guidelines to limit aggregator accounts that share unoriginal content without meaningful alterations.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
3 days ago

Japanese Instagram ads reveal product-specific words that lift click-through rates

Ad copy strategies should be tailored to product categories for effective Instagram advertising.
Social media marketing
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

They're using my images to sell products': Influencers angry with Instagram over the new feature

Instagram uses influencers' images to sell unrelated products without their consent, leading to potential profit loss for creators.
#content-creation
Social media marketing
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Instagram says it doesn't want your tweet round ups

The platform is enforcing stricter rules against reuploaded content to prioritize original creators and limit the reach of unoriginal accounts.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
Social media marketing

Instagram cracks down on content aggregators | TechCrunch

Instagram will limit recommendations for accounts that primarily repost others' content to promote originality and credit creators of original work.
Social media marketing
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Instagram says it doesn't want your tweet round ups

The platform is enforcing stricter rules against reuploaded content to prioritize original creators and limit the reach of unoriginal accounts.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Instagram cracks down on content aggregators | TechCrunch

Instagram will limit recommendations for accounts that primarily repost others' content to promote originality and credit creators of original work.
LA food
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

3 Cooks Stanley Tucci Recommends If You Enjoy Watching Content Like His - Tasting Table

Stanley Tucci highlights three culinary content creators he admires on Instagram, showcasing their unique cooking styles and contributions to the culinary world.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

These Are the Best Places in the U.S. to Catch a Sunset

San Diego is recognized as the top destination for sunsets, supported by extensive Instagram activity and favorable environmental conditions.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

There's a new ugly little toy winning the internet

Raoul wants to encourage people to step away from their screens and into the real world, inspired by Emy's adventures in the great outdoors.
Social media marketing
#social-media
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Mental health
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Most teens report social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat do not harm their mental health, but some experience negative effects on sleep and productivity.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
3 weeks ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A star reborn: America's sweetheart' Sandra Bullock returns to the spotlight

Sandra Bullock's arrival on Instagram last week says anything, it's that the Oscar-winning actor once routinely dubbed America's sweetheart is ready to embrace the spotlight again.
Film
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Instagram has launched another Snapchat clone

The app, called 'Instants,' allows users to send each other disappearing photos that are available for 24 hours and can be viewed only once during that window.
Mobile UX
#instants
Photography
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Instagram tests a new 'Instants' app for sharing disappearing photos | TechCrunch

Instagram is testing a new app called Instants for sharing disappearing photos that focus on real-life snapshots and casual connections.
Photography
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Instagram tests a new 'Instants' app for sharing disappearing photos | TechCrunch

Instagram is testing a new app called Instants for sharing disappearing photos that focus on real-life snapshots and casual connections.
Paris food
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Prince Louis is 8 Years Old (And All Grown Up!) in New Birthday Photo

Prince Louis celebrated his 8th birthday with a new photo and video shared by his family on Instagram.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology says the people who look the wealthiest on Instagram often aren't the ones with money, they're the ones who got trapped in a performance they can't figure out how to stop without admitting who they've quietly become - Silicon Canals

Instagram serves as a stage for performance rather than a window into real lives, often trapping users in a cycle of impression management.
#subscription-service
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Instagram tests a feature to let you see your ex's Stories without a trace and it's going to cost you

Instagram is testing a subscription service offering stealth viewing of Stories and other premium features to enhance user experience.
Photography
fromMashable
1 week ago

Why Instagram was turning some users' photos black and white

Instagram users experienced a bug causing color photos to upload as black and white, which has since been confirmed and fixed by Instagram.
Photography
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Instagram says a bug turned your photos black and white

Instagram confirmed a bug caused HDR photos to appear in black and white, but the issue has been corrected.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
2 weeks ago

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: Teens share which app affects sleep most

TikTok is perceived by teens as a major distraction, negatively impacting sleep and productivity more than Instagram and Snapchat.
fromArtnet News
2 weeks ago

Painting Has Entered Its Performance Era | Artnet News

Much of Instagram's video content is organized around transformation-the virtual magic of the before-and-after and clips that show cause and effect. A person makes pasta from scratch in 20 seconds via edits that compress time-intensive labor.
Arts
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Kacey Musgraves Shares Video of "Craziest UFO Orb Experience"

Kacey Musgraves described her experience with three bright, color-changing orbs that flew in shifting formations, stating they were 'not moving like any craft that we can control.'
OMG science
#comment-editing
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
3 weeks ago

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.
MMA
fromCageside Press
3 weeks ago

Azamat Murzakanov Says Brazilian Fans Are Rooting for Him Ahead of UFC 327

Murzakanov humorously addresses his Instagram followers and Brazilian support ahead of UFC 327 fight against Costa.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.
#subscription
fromInc
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Meta Is Testing a Paid Instagram Plan That Could Reveal Who Rewatches Your Stories

Social media marketing
fromInc
1 month ago

Meta Is Testing a Paid Instagram Plan That Could Reveal Who Rewatches Your Stories

Meta is testing an Instagram subscription plan called Instagram Plus to enhance user experience and diversify revenue.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Instagram Plus lets your stories last longer for a monthly fee

Instagram is testing a Plus subscription service in select markets with exclusive features for a monthly fee.
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Erin O'Connor says Instagram removed her pregnancy photo for nudity breach

Instagram removed a photo of pregnant model Erin O'Connor for breaching nudity guidelines, sparking concerns over double standards in content moderation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Why Young People Are Embracing Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again' Lifestyle

I had really bad gut issues when I was younger. I was crying every day, and it felt like all the foods I ate were destroying my body. Doctors diagnosed me with I.B.S. but told me there wasn't much they could do.
Mental health
Social media marketing
fromVariety
1 month ago

Instagram to Sell Reels Ads for Viral TV and Movies Content, 'Cultural Moments' Like NFL Games and Black Friday

Instagram is enhancing Reels ads to capitalize on viral moments and cultural events for marketers.
Education
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Teen given 10-year contact ban after 'extremely threatening' harassment of teacher and discovery of hundreds of abuse images

A teenage girl harassed a teacher with altered images and possessed hundreds of child pornography pictures, avoiding a custodial sentence.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Instagram, YouTube found liable in lawsuit alleging they were designed to addict kids

Instagram and YouTube were found liable for contributing to a Chico woman's addiction, resulting in a $3 million damages award.
fromRobb Report
1 month ago

This New N.Y.C. Car Show Celebrates Modern Classics to Attract a New Generation of Collectors

"I started Wheels of NYC as an Instagram page of parked cars in the city. No events, only photos."
NYC food
fromDigiday
1 month ago

What happens when agency execs negotiate against AI agents

The interactive game created to test AI agents in advertising negotiations revealed that these agents could represent both buyers and sellers effectively, showcasing their potential in the industry.
Marketing tech
fromVulture
1 month ago

Are You Following Ann Dowd on Instagram?

Hello Instagram and cheers everyone! It's me, Ann. Love to you all ... and wondering how I got here!?
Social media marketing
London food
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

Where the Chefs Eat: Insta-chef Xavier Bramble's favourite restaurants in London, from Ethiopian to Persian

Xavier Bramble transformed from a psychology student to a successful chef and cookbook author through self-taught cooking during lockdown.
Pets
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Meet Henry: Brooklyn corgi with rare coat gains following on social media * Brooklyn Paper

A corgi named Henry, adopted in 2019, gained popularity on Instagram, attracting over 22,000 followers and securing brand partnerships.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Sam Smith, on the Way Out of Town, Declares Lovely's a '10 Out of 10 Burger'

Now that Smith's five-week residency at the Castro Theatre has just wrapped, they called on fans to recommend the best smashburger in the Bay, and the answer they received was Lovely's, which has locations in Cole Valley and in Oakland. In the video below, shot on top of the Castro marquee, we see Smith laying out a bevy of delights from Lovely's, including several hot dogs, chili cheese fries, and apparently every burger on the menu.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.nydailynews.com
2 months ago

Rihanna sparks new music buzz with recording session video

I still have to go to the studio after this and I have to make a Mardi Gras costume for my son after the studio. Longest day ever. Just after 2:30 a.m., Rihanna can be seen hard at work in the studio, with the session going on well past 5 a.m.
Music
#social-media-addiction
fromFortune
2 months ago
Silicon Valley

Instagram chief grilled over his previous use of 'addiction' to describe smartphones | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Silicon Valley

Instagram chief grilled over his previous use of 'addiction' to describe smartphones | Fortune

Public health
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Mark Zuckerberg Grilled About Underage Instagram Users, Social Media Addiction During Landmark Trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg denies Instagram is designed to addict young users, saying the company prioritizes a sustainable community over maximizing user time.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Meta's Zuckerberg pushes back on social media youth addiction claims

Instagram's design is being legally challenged for allegedly contributing to young users' mental health problems, with Meta's CEO testifying and disputing those claims.
fromTheWrap
2 months ago

Mark Zuckerberg Defends Instagram Age Checks at Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

a meaningful number of people who lie about their age in order to use our services,
Mental health
fromFlipboard
2 months ago

Mosseri Testifies That Instagram Isn't Addictive. Then Social Media Reacts

Instagram head Adam Mosseri is pushing back on claims that the platform is "clinically addictive," saying the label doesn't fit how social media use is measured.
Digital life
fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
2 months ago

These are the changes Instagram plans for 2026 | The Jerusalem Post

After a long period of small updates and targeted changes, it seems that in 2026 Instagram is planning a broader move. Not a revolution that will change the app overnight, but a series of features that accumulate into a clear directional shift - more tools for creators, more emphasis on paid subscriptions, and more control over content even after it is live.
Digital life
UX design
fromIlyabirman
2 months ago

Design is dead, it's all evolution now

Digital products increasingly evolve through incremental, ad hoc changes rather than coherent, intentional design, producing tangled, inconsistent interfaces that confuse users.
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
2 months ago

How Instagram Made You a Terrible Photographer

Posting photographs primarily to Instagram exposes photographers' work to AI exploitation and undermines copyright control and long-term ownership.
Social media marketing
fromHollywood Life
2 months ago

Instagram Likes and Follows, Tracked Weekly: What It Shows, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters

Snoopreport monitors public Instagram profiles and delivers weekly or monthly CSV reports of likes and follow activity without requiring users' Instagram passwords.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Instagram boss reveals he's paid $900k per year plus stock worth 'tens of millions of dollars' as he denies 'addiction' claims | Fortune

"I believe protecting minors in the long run is good for profit and business," Mosseri said when questioned by Meta's lawyers.
US news
Public health
fromNBC New York
2 months ago

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri defends platform in landmark trial over social media harms

Instagram's head says social platforms are not intentionally engineered to be addictive and use can be problematic, amid lawsuits alleging harm to children.
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