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Instagram will soon let you rearrange your profile grid the way you want Subscriber Only

Instagram customise profile page: Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced that users will soon be able to customise their profile grid and post content without broadcasting it to everyone.
Instagram is getting a bunch of new features.

Meta is bringing video ads to Instagram Threads: Here’s what they look like Subscriber Only

Like Instagram and Facebook, Meta's newest social media platform - Threads will soon start showing video ads in its feed.
Launched in 2023, Threads is Meta's answer to Elon Musk's X. (Express Photo)

Trump says would extend TikTok deadline if no deal reached by June 19

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is willing to extend the June 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest TikTok’s U.S. assets, citing the app’s role in helping him win young voters in the
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It was just a rumor on Facebook. Then a militia showed up. Subscriber Only

Residents of Oakdale, Calif., have abandoned traditional media outlets for a mishmash of online sources. These days, they’re often not sure what information to trust.
Residents of Oakdale have ditched traditional media outlets for a mishmash of online sources — these days, they’re often not sure what information to trust.

Google, X next targets as Europe stays tough on tech regulation

The European Union has imposed its first fines under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), targeting Apple and Meta, while signaling Google and X (formerly Twitter) could be next.
Google said this was "yet another speculative and opportunistic case".

Meta launches Edits, a video-editing app to help people make more Reels Subscriber Only

Edits is a free video-editing app for Instagram Reels, offering powerful features like AI animation, no-watermark exports, and a vast music library.
Edits is a free video editing app for Android and iOS devices.

Instagram’s new feature is allowing you to see friends’ suggested Reels: Here’s how to use it Subscriber Only

With the Blend feature, friends can now get personalised Reels recommendations on their respective feeds.
Instagram's new Blend feature lets friends share and discover Reels together in a personalised feed.

Mark Zuckerberg once thought of deleting everyone’s Facebook friends, court documents reveal Subscriber Only

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg once sent an email proposing the company should delete everyone's Facebook friends to increase user engagement on the platform.
Facebook's popularity has taken a dip in the last few years.

Sam Altman’s next big move: A new social network to challenge Elon Musk’s X and Mark Zuckerberg’s Instagram Subscriber Only

OpenAI saw a significant boost from its new image-generation feature that went viral for its ability to simulate the artwork of Hayao Miyazaki.
Sam Altman | Sam Altman returns | OpenAI

Meta’s Zuckerberg eyed Instagram spinoff amid antitrust scrutiny, document shows

Zuckerberg admitted Instagram was better than Facebook's own app at the time and suggested that breakups can sometimes benefit companies — a stark contrast to Meta's current public stance.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the company's Connect 2024 event.

U.S. prepares to challenge Meta’s social media dominance Subscriber Only

On Monday, Meta will face off against the federal government in a landmark antitrust trial over claims that it illegally squashed competition by buying Instagram and WhatsApp.
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Instagram testing new Reels that unlock with a secret code: Here’s how to try it Subscriber Only

Instagram is testing a new feature that lets users lock a Reel with a secret code and add a hint to help users guess it.
Instagram's new feature might help boost engagement on the platform.

Trump says TikTok deal is still ‘on the table’

The proposed plan would spin off TikTok’s U.S. assets into a new American-owned entity, but it faces legal and geopolitical hurdles ahead of a June 19 deadline.
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Amazon said to make a bid to buy TikTok in the U.S. Subscriber Only

The e-commerce giant put in a last-minute offer for the popular video app, according to three people familiar with the talks. TikTok faces a Saturday deadline to change its ownership structure.
An Amazon distribution facility in Garner, N.C., on Feb. 8, 2025. Amazon has reportedly put in a last-minute bid to acquire all of TikTok.

White House to hold meeting on TikTok

The White House, alongside investors like Blackstone and Andreessen Horowitz, is exploring options for ByteDance’s U.S. operations to ensure non-Chinese ownership.
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Eid ul-Fitr Mubarak 2025 WhatsApp Wishes Stickers, Status: How to send Eid Mubarak stickers on WhatsApp Subscriber Only

Happy Eid ul-Fitr Mubarak 2025 WhatsApp Wishes Images, Stickers: Share heartfelt wishes, WhatsApp stickers, images, and status videos to spread happiness with your loved ones.
Eid 2025 wishes.

Blackstone mulls small stake in US TikTok spinoff

Private equity firm Blackstone is considering a minority investment in TikTok's U.S. operations, joining existing non-Chinese shareholders in a bid to meet U.S. legal requirements.
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Facebook’s new ‘Friends’ tab lets you see all friend posts in one place Subscriber Only

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the move is part of Facebook's initiative to bring back "OG" experiences.
Facebook's new Friends tab is placed in the bottom navigation bar.

X to report first annual ad revenue growth since Musk’s takeover, data shows

Elon Musk-owned X is set to see its first year of ad revenue growth since his 2022 acquisition, with U.S. sales expected to rise 17.5% in 2025.
Over 1,15,000 users in the US have deactivated their X account.

Meta to launch Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads to replace fact-checking Subscriber Only

Community Notes are first coming to the US with support for six different languages.
Meta Community Notes.

Bluesky update adds support for 3 minute videos, new inbox for DMs and more Subscriber Only

With Bluesky now allowing users to post videos up to three minutes long, the decentralised social media platforms seems to be taking on the likes of X and Threads.
Bluesky look like Twitter, but the underlying concept cannot be more different.

‘Massive cyberattack from Ukraine-based IP addresses’ may have caused X outage: Elon Musk Subscriber Only

According to Downdetector.com, over 40,000 users reported issues related to X on March 10, during which the platform became inaccessible on both the web and the app.
X (formerly Twitter) had released its last transparency before Elon Musk's takeover.

X (Twitter) Down Today: Elon Musk’s X back online after worldwide outage Subscriber Only

X (Twitter) Globally Down Today: X is facing a major outage, with users across the globe reporting issues accessing the platform.
Over 1,15,000 users in the US have deactivated their X account.

Trump says US talking to four different groups on sale of TikTok

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his administration is in talks with four groups regarding the sale of TikTok, as ByteDance faces a national security-driven deadline to sell or risk a ban.
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Instagram may launch Reels as separate app

Instagram is reportedly considering launching a standalone app for Reels to compete with TikTok, taking advantage of its uncertain status in the U.S.
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