Viral gym trend revives antisemitic stereotypes online, NGO CyberWell's report shows
The “Promised 3,000 Years Ago” trend involves the antisemitic assertion that Jews falsely claim property belonging to others as their own, and in this specific case, gym equipment.
Instagram launches paid subscription officially
New CAM report reveals disturbing details about Instagram’s algorithm
Gal Gadot shares extravigant Caribbean vacation on Instagram
Meta drops restrictions which protected LGBTQ community
Meta's global policy chief stated, "It’s not right that things can be said on TV or the floor of Congress but not on our platforms."
'Israel must go': Israeli attacked in Berlin over Israeli-Palestinian peace pin - report
“Israel must go,” one of the attackers reportedly shouted.
WhatsApp goes down, users report
The messaging had previously appeared to be down for worldwide users in April.
Gen Z and the intifada: social media’s role in shaping anti-Israel narratives – opinion
How TikTok and Instagram are shaping Gen Z’s sympathy for Palestine and igniting campus protests.
Oxford University Press announces Word of the Year 2024
‘Brain rot’ is a noun defined as, “Supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as a result of overconsumption of material."
Instagram unveils three new direct message features
The messaging app adds three new tools to upgrade direct messages (DMs). Features include adding nicknames and using new stickers.
Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
Impacted companies have argued the legislation should be postponed until after the age verification trial.
New on Instagram: How to change annoying reels in your feed
The app lets you reset content recommendations, start fresh, and get rid of annoying suggestions. You can also unfollow accounts during the reset process.
Days after coming out of the closet, Israeli singer Eden Hason engaged to boyfriend Yotam Gavriel
Many knew about Hason's relationship but respected the singer and his partner, allowing them to come out publicly in their own time.
Finally: Instagram's new feature to stop annoying users
Following complaints from users worldwide, Instagram is changing its user experience and will stop automatically refreshing the app every time you open it.
