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Reddit may ask you to prove you’re human as it cracks down on bot accounts
Reddit is cracking down on bots with new human verification checks for suspicious accounts. It also plans clearer labels for automated profiles so you can tell if you are interacting with software.
WhatsApp will now sniff and warn if a scammy link could steal your account
WhatsApp’s new warning system can stop scammers from hijacking your account by tricking you into scanning a QR code or entering your phone number.
Facebook Messenger will use AI to read your chats and save you from scams
Meta is rolling out AI-powered scam detection on Messenger and new warnings for suspicious friend requests on Facebook.
X finally lets you block Grok AI from modifying your photos, but the fix falls short
X’s new Grok edit blocker promises more control over your photos, but the feature only prevents AI edits triggered by tagging @Grok in replies.
Anthropic research says AI can mass expose of anonymous internet accounts
New research suggests AI models can analyze online posts and link anonymous accounts to real identities.
Investigation finds YouTube is serving mindless AI slop to toddlers and preschoolers
A new investigation reveals YouTube's algorithm floods kids' feeds with bizarre AI videos after trusted channels, while creators profit from the synthetic content with millions of views.
Instagram comes to Google TV, if you prefer mindless doomscrolling on a giant screen
After launching on Fire TV, Instagram’s TV app is now available on Google TV in the U.S., as Meta bets that short-form video and passive scrolling belong on the biggest screen in the house.
Threads now lets you personalize your feed with simple text prompts
Threads is rolling out a new feature called Dear Algo that lets you temporarily adjust what appears in your feed using a simple text prompt.
Your next binge on Instagram could be creator-made mini dramas
Instagram seems to be working on its own spin of the popular short vertical drama format.
Meta thinks you’ll want a whole app just for AI videos
Meta is testing a standalone Vibes app focused solely on AI-generated short videos, moving the feature out of Meta AI.
Meta premium subscriptions are coming, here’s what you’ll actually pay for
Meta is testing premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Pricing and launch markets aren’t public yet, but early Instagram perks point to power-user tools and AI features that may be locked behind a paid tier.
WhatsApp has begun testing a long-overdue group chat feature
WhatsApp is testing a new "group chat history sharing" feature that allows admins to share up to 100 recent messages with new members, helping them understand context instantly when joining.
You can now choose the kind of content you see on Instagram Reels
Instagram has rolled out Your Algorithm, a new feature that lets users control the kind of content they see on Reels by adding or removing topics, giving people more say over what shows up in their feed.
New UK under-5 screen time guidance targets passive time, what it changes for you
The UK will publish its first under-5 screen time guidance in April. It targets passive viewing after research linked very high daily use in two-year-olds with weaker vocabulary and other concerns.
Instagram says it fixed the issue behind shady password reset emails
Numerous Instagram users received suspicious password reset emails amid reports of a massive data scrape. The social media company says it has resolved the issue but denies a data breach.
Instagram data of 17.5 million users resurfaces online after 2024 incident
Previously scraped Instagram user data has resurfaced, enabling realistic phishing and account takeover attempts, underscoring the long-term risks of exposed personal information.
You might soon be able to play mini games inside Threads DMs
Meta is reportedly testing a new feature that will let Threads users play mini games in DMs.
New York to start treating social media like cigarettes with warning labels
A new New York law mandates mental health warning labels on addictive social media features, allowing state enforcement and reflecting growing global concern over youth online safety.
Threads is about to become a hub of podcast chatter
Threads is rolling out podcast previews and creator-focused features to become a central hub for podcast discussion.
Instagram now limits you to five hashtags per post
Instagram is cracking down on hashtag spamming, limiting posts to just five hashtags each.
Facebook’s wants to turn basic link sharing into a paid feature
Meta is experimenting with charging users to share more than a couple of links on Facebook. While still a limited test, the change signals how basic platform features are increasingly being tied to paid subscriptions.
Your Snapchat Memories can be beat-synced in seconds, if you’re on iPhone
Snapchat is rolling out Snapchat Quick Cut iOS, a Lens-powered tool that turns Memories or Camera Roll clips into beat-synced videos fast. Android support is promised "soon," but Snap hasn’t shared dates.
You can now watch Reels on the big screen with Instagram for TV
Instagram has finally released a dedicated TV app that lets users binge on Reels on compatible Amazon Fire TV devices.
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