The UK announced on Monday, June 15, a ban on social media use by those under 16 as a measure to protect children from online dangers.
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who added that they will monitor children's communications in digital chats to protect them from their…
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Meta launches subscription plans for WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook
Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp users now have access to subscription plans, as announced by Meta on May 27, in addition to trials for its artificial intelligence services.
Regarding pricing, the tech company stated that the monthly cost…
Google tops list of the 20 most visited websites in the world
The Digital 2026 report, published by We Are Social, lists the 20 most visited websites between December 1, 2025, and February 28 of this year. Google is in first place, followed by YouTube in second and Facebook in third.
Similarweb data…
Instagram will change its algorithm to favor original content
Instagram announced a key change to its algorithm starting in June, directly related to content reposting.
The social network seeks to reduce the saturation of accounts that repeat posts and favor original content, such as photos taken by…
Meta updates access to its platforms through account centralization
Meta announced an update to its account center, aiming to simplify the process and provide greater security for users of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp.
According to a press release, the new feature provides "a platform that…
Instagram launches feature to edit comments
Instagram users have long awaited the option to edit comments containing spelling errors or other mistakes they do not want to leave as is.
This is now possible, as the platform, among other updates, has just announced this tool through an…
Instagram extends certain professional features to public accounts
Instagram is expanding certain features previously reserved for professionals to public accounts. With this expansion, all public accounts will be able to create and schedule content more easily.
The platform stated that "this strategic…
Meta surpasses 3.5 billion daily active users across its platforms
The number of daily active users across Meta's platforms currently stands at 3.5 billion, representing a +7% year-over-year increase.
In this total, “Facebook and WhatsApp already have more than 2 billion daily active users, with Instagram…
Study reveals positive health effect of reducing social media use
Doctors have been warning about the mental health problems caused by prolonged screen time. A study published in JAMA Network Open concluded that reducing this activity helps reduce anxiety, stress, insomnia, and promotes socialization.…
Meta wins social media monopoly case
The case brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission against Meta, accusing the tech company of being a social media monopoly, was dismissed by Federal Judge James Boasberg, granting the company the victory.
As you may recall, in 2020 the…
Meta AI App on Instagram fails and exposes private chats
A flaw in the Meta AI app on Instagram left dozens of private conversations exposed in the feed without users' consent.
The issue affects users once they log into Instagram, interact with the chatbot, and use the "share" button next to the…
Instagram will have community chats of up to 250 members
The social network Instagram will soon allow community chats of up to 250 members. The platform belonging to Meta, directed by Mark Zuckerberg, seeks to organize users with common interests into groups to share content.
Instagram is…