Threads, a messaging app by Instagram, is reportedly working on a new feature that allows users to post content that disappears after 24 hours. This could potentially be a game-changer for users who fear that their past posts might come back to haunt them in the future. The concept of ephemeral posting is not new,
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Manchester Airport, the third-busiest in Britain, faced a significant setback on Sunday as over 100 flights were cancelled, impacting thousands of passengers. The airport spokesperson reported that at least 20 percent of all outgoing and incoming flights had to be cancelled, with expectations of further disruptions. Causes of the Disruption The disruption was attributed to
Facial recognition startup Clearview AI recently settled a lawsuit in Illinois alleging that their extensive collection of facial images violated the privacy rights of individuals. The settlement, estimated to be worth more than $50 million, involves a unique agreement that gives plaintiffs a share in the potential value of the company, rather than a typical
In the United States, concerns about the negative impacts of social media on young children have prompted various states to take action by implementing their own laws and regulations. New York, for example, recently introduced the “Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids” act, as well as a Child Data Protection Act. The aim of
Butterflies, the latest social media platform designed by former Snap engineering manager Vu Tran, has recently been launched to the public. This platform offers users the unique opportunity to create artificial intelligence (AI) characters known as ‘Butterflies’ and allows them to interact freely with other characters as well as real users. The app, which was
Instagram has recently introduced a new feature that allows users to incorporate music tracks into their carousel posts, which include video clips. This update provides users with another creative avenue to enhance their posts by combining images, videos, and music in a single carousel update. This new addition expands on the previous capability of adding
Elon Musk recently made headlines for his controversial comments towards advertisers at the Cannes Lions advertising festival in France. Initially telling advertisers threatening to pull ads from his X social media platform to “go f— yourself,” Musk clarified that his statement was not directed towards advertisers as a whole, but rather as a defense of
The Threads API has finally been launched by Meta, fulfilling a promise made to developers by the end of June. This free API opens up a world of possibilities for developers to create unique integrations into Threads, paving the way for potential third-party apps to rival what was once dominated by Twitter. Jesse Chen, the
Despite efforts to position X as a trustworthy source of news and information, recent data from the Reuters Institute Digital News Report indicates that social media users are turning to the platform less frequently for news. In fact, TikTok has emerged as a more popular source of news coverage in many regions, overshadowing the once
In a recent development, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has taken a bold step by urging Congress to introduce warning labels for social media platforms. These warning labels would serve as a way to inform parents and adolescent users about the potential mental health risks associated with excessive social media use. The Mental Health