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.

Computing     M. Priyadarshini     February 25

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.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     February 11

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.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     February 11

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.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     February 7

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.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     January 27

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.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     January 25

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.

Computing     M. Priyadarshini     January 14

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.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     January 12

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.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     January 11

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.

Computing     Moinak Pal     January 10

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.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     January 7

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.

Computing     Moinak Pal     December 29, 2025

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.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     December 23, 2025

Instagram now limits you to five hashtags per post

Instagram is cracking down on hashtag spamming, limiting posts to just five hashtags each.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     December 19, 2025

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.

Computing     M. Priyadarshini     December 18, 2025

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.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     December 18, 2025

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.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     December 17, 2025

Meta’s Threads doubles down on Communities, along with “Champion” badge and profile labels

Threads has expanded its Communities feature to more than 200 topic groups and begun testing visible badges for super-engaged members.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     December 15, 2025

Instagram supercharges creation and feed control with new Edits app features and “Your Algorithm”

Instagram is rolling out major updates that bring deep customization to Reels recommendations and make creation faster with new Edits app features.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     December 11, 2025

Meta promises it’ll soon be easier to recover your hacked Instagram account

Meta is rolling out a unified support hub to make recovering hacked Instagram and Facebook accounts faster and easier, with AI tools and improved security.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     December 5, 2025

You might be using Facebook more than you think, new research reveals

A new Pew Research Center study shows Facebook remains the only social platform used by a majority of U.S. adults, far surpassing TikTok, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and X despite ongoing narratives about its decline.

Computing     Moinak Pal     November 25, 2025

Lawsuit claims Meta stopped research showing users felt better after leaving Facebook

A lawsuit alleges Meta stopped an internal study showing users felt less depressed and anxious after leaving Facebook.

Computing     Moinak Pal     November 25, 2025

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