TikTok launches photo-sharing app to compete against instagram
TikTok, the short-form video platform, is venturing into new territory with the launch of TikTok Notes, a photo-sharing app, as a competitor to Meta’s Instagram. The new app is currently being introduced in Canada and Australia, and is available for download on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Instagram to add AI-powered search feature: report
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is planning to add a new AI-powered search feature on Instagram, according to a report by the global tech news platform TechCrunch. With this feature, users can initiate conversations with an AI chatbot and enter unique search queries to find photos and reels.
Knowing your social media etiquettes
Understanding the unwritten standards of social media etiquette has become an essential need in the ever-connected world that is the internet, where virtual interactions have become a fundamental part of our everyday lives.
Varun Dhawan, Natasha Dalal announce pregnancy with cute picture
Varun Dhawan and his wife Natasha Dalal have shared the news of expecting a baby via Instagram.
Instagram lays off 60 jobs ahead of court hearing
Instagram, owned by Meta, has reportedly terminated 60 technical program manager positions, as revealed by a recent report from ‘The Information’. This decision aims to streamline the company's structure by eliminating a layer of management. The affected employees are granted a two-month period to seek alternative positions within the company. Failure to secure a different role within this timeframe will result in the termination of their employment.
Vicky Kaushal becomes first Bollywood celebrity to be followed by Instagram
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal who is currently basking in the success of “Sam Bahadur”, has achieved a milestone by becoming the first Indian celebrity to be followed by Instagram’s official account on the platform.
Tripti Dimri’s followers grow massively since ‘Animal’ released
Tripti Dimri has been grabbing attention since the release on December 1, particularly due to her intimate scene in the film with Ranbir Kapoor, and the 'lick my shoe' moment with Ranbir in the film. As a result, Triptii's Instagram followers have seen a significant increase.
Netizen creates Chandler Bing’s AI chatbot as tribute to Matthew Perry
A man has created an AI chatbot to honour the iconic “Friends” character Chandler Bing, played by actor Matthew Perry who passed away recently.
Instagram fuelling youth mental health crisis: US states' lawsuit
Dozens of US states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of fuelling a youth mental health crisis by making their social media platforms addictive
Broadcast Channels feature coming to Facebook and Messenger
Meta, the parent company of the popular social media platform Facebook, has recently announced that they are adding a feature called Broadcast Channels to Facebook and Messenger. According to Meta, broadcast channels are a public messaging tool that Facebook page admins and public figures can use to engage with all their followers in one unified space.
Facebook will remove "posts or comments supporting Hamas"
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has recently announced that they are taking steps to control misinformation related to the Israel-Hamas War on their platforms. These steps will include removing any posts or comments supporting Hamas, as well as deleting content that "clearly identifies hostages" of the ongoing war.
Meta plans to launch ad-free Facebook and Instagram in EU: reports
Meta Platforms Inc. is planning on launching ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram to users in the European Union nations for as much as $14/month, as per a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. Under the unconfirmed plan, Meta would charge roughly 10 euros (about $10.49/BDT 1,163) a month on a desktop for a Facebook or Instagram account, and about 6 euros for each additional linked account.
Facebook brings changes to its video streaming services
Now on Facebook, users can view and write comments on Instagram Reels through Facebook without needing to switch between apps.
Twitter threatens Meta with lawsuit over hiring former employees
Twitter, the popular microblogging platform, threatened Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, with a lawsuit a few hours after the launch of Threads - an app many believe to be Meta's replacement for Twitter.
Meta to launch Twitter-like app Threads tomorrow
Threads, Instagram's text-based conversation app, is expected to be released on Thursday and will allow users to follow the accounts they follow on the photo-sharing platform and keep the same username, a listing on Apple's App Store showed.
Facebook to block news access in Canada
Facebook will no longer allow news access on its site in Canada, due to a recent regulation that forces Facebook's parent company Meta to pay Canadian news publishers.
Meta's social media apps back up after outage
At one point, nearly 20,000 users in total said they were having trouble accessing Facebook and Instagram and Meta's messaging service WhatsApp, according to outage-tracking website Downdetector.com.
5 places to travel this monsoon for that perfect Instagram picture
Monsoon season in Dhaka has its glorious moments, but often, that is overshadowed by the sheer inconvenience it causes such as floods and out-of-control traffic. However, once you decide to travel out of town, you will be met with destinations that has mesmerising sights. Be it going on road trips or visiting popular tourist places, capturing photos and short videos for Instagram is something we all enjoy doing.
Bigolas Dickolas and the power of a heartfelt ‘Read this NOW’
One random tweet by a fan account has sent a 2019 book flying off the shelves, climbing bestseller charts.
