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Instagram is a Facebook-owned social media platform that focuses on image sharing. The platform was released in October 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. In April 2012, the platform was acquired by Facebook for just $1 billion in cash and stock. As of 2018, Instagram was valued at approximately $100 billion. The platform is accessible on Android, iOS, Windows, and via a website in 32 languages. Instagram originally supported posting images only. Now, it allows users to post ephemeral content in the form of Stories (just like Snapchat), short-format video content (Reels), long-form videos (IGTV), and video posts. The platform sees millions of posts and stories uploaded each day with the most-like post of all time being a picture of an egg. The egg got around 55 million likes to supersede a record of 18 million likes on a post by American celebrity Kylie Jenner. Instagram is monetized via in-app advertising just like Facebook. Advertisements can be seen between stories, reels, and posts on the main feed. Instagram also allows users to call and message each other individually or in groups using a direct message feature called DMs.
YouTube now lets you build custom feeds with simple prompts
YouTube has announced a new feature called 'custom feeds,' which will allow users to personalize their content experience.
Biohacker Bryan Johnson shares 5-part protocol that helps improve sleep
Longevity expert Bryan Johnson, who is also an entrepreneur and author, has revealed a five-part protocol that helped him achieve a perfect sleep score for eight months.
Sexual exploitation case: 'Mahabharat' actor sent to 14-day judicial custody
Saurav Gurjar, the actor who portrayed Bhim in Mahabharat and Zor in Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva, has been arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting a 29-year-old woman.
Facebook, Instagram suffer major outage in US
Meta's social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, suffered a major outage in the United States on Sunday evening.
Meta sues UK regulator over Online Safety Act rules
Meta has filed a new lawsuit against the UK's online safety regulator, Ofcom, as the company disputes the way parts of the country's Online Safety Act are enforced.
Meta One brings premium apps and more AI for ₹549/month
Meta has launched a new subscription service called Meta One, bundling its paid offerings into a single package.
You can soon watch news clips on Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is taking a step into the world of short-form content by introducing on-demand news clips.
Meta adjusts AI after bot questioned woman about her daughters
Meta has announced plans to change the prompts suggested by its AI chatbot.
Meta sued for using photos to train AI, facial recognition
Meta is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly using users' photos without consent.
Instagram now lets you add tagged posts to main grid
Instagram has launched a new feature that lets users add tagged posts directly to their main profile grid.
Instagram CEO says algorithm-free feeds could hurt user experience
Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri has warned that an algorithm-free world would lead to a worse user experience.
Jennifer Lawrence finally joins Instagram after years of avoiding it
Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence, 36, has finally joined Instagram after years of avoiding it.
Scammers now targeting Instagram creators with fake copyright strikes
Instagram creators are falling prey to a long-running scam, where fraudsters are filing fake copyright claims against their accounts.
'We will rock you': Modi walks ramp at Vadodara university
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Social media giants are staring at hefty fines in Australia
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed new laws that would hold social media giants accountable for their "duty of care" toward users under the age of 18.
Instagram falsely labeling real images as AI-generated, again
Instagram's AI detection system, designed to help users identify synthetic content, is facing a major issue once again.
Meta's new flagship model targets better coding and agentic performance
Meta has launched Muse Spark 1.3, an upgraded version of its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model.
Instagram targets AI profiles pretending to be real people
Instagram has announced a major change in its policy regarding AI-generated profiles.
Meta testing AI agent that can book restaurants and goods
Meta is testing a new personal AI agent, dubbed Project Hatch, to its employees for testing.
Delhi couple arrested for spying for Pakistan's ISI
The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested a couple, Sahil (25) and Sameera (21), for allegedly spying on behalf of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
How Meta is changing Instagram and Facebook for teens
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to implement major changes for its platforms in the US.
Meta agrees to $18B settlement over child safety
Meta has agreed to pay $18 billion in a settlement with 29 US states over claims that it endangered children on its platforms, particularly Instagram and Facebook.
Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit in US for $16.68B
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a massive settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit.
Meta child safety trial: What Instagram boss said in testimony
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, testified in a California court on Tuesday.
Instagram's new feature turns raw footage into Reels
Instagram has launched a new feature called "First Draft" to simplify the Reels creation process.
Did Govinda and Sunita unfollow each other on Instagram?
Recently, rumors spread that Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja have unfollowed each other on Instagram.
Delhi Police allows 'Reservation Hatao Andolan' at Ramlila Ground
The Delhi Police has granted permission for a protest under the "Reservation Hatao Andolan" at Ramlila Ground on Friday.
Meta AI app now available for Mac users
Meta has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) app for Mac users. The beta version of the app is primarily targeted at businesses and content creators.
Zuckerberg lied about child safety concerns, claims ex-Meta engineer
Arturo Bejar, a former engineering director at Meta Platforms, has testified against the company in a landmark trial.
Meta rejects claims it hooked children to Instagram, Facebook
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing a major lawsuit from 29 US states.
Government sent social media blocking orders every 68secs between March-July
Between March and July this year, the Indian government issued an average of one blocking order every 68 seconds to social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Meals at ₹5?: Delhi gets 25 new Atal Canteens
The Delhi government has launched 25 new Atal Canteens, bringing the total to 100.
Meta calls claims 'unsubstantiated' as social media addiction trial begins
Meta has rejected claims made by state attorneys in its upcoming social media addiction trial.
'Instagram' or 'Instagzam': New wordmark logo sparks jokes online
Instagram has unveiled a new wordmark logo, its first major update in 10 years.
Meta removes 750,000 teen accounts in Australia amid looming ban
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced the removal of over 750,000 accounts it suspected belonged to Australians under the age of 16.
Delhi HC questions Meta's copyright policy amid dispute
The Delhi High Court has questioned Meta's policy for granting access to its copyright-protection tool on Facebook and Instagram.
Season 2 of 'Jantar-Mantar' starting very soon: Abhijeet Dipke
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is planning to launch a fresh protest, which founder Abhijeet Dipke has dubbed "Season 2 of 'Jantar-Mantar.'"
Facebook launches standalone Creator Studio app
Facebook has officially launched its standalone Creator Studio app, an AI-powered platform designed to help content creators grow their audiences and engage with communities.
Why Meta, Google, Snapchat are staring at thousands of lawsuits
A US appeals court has allowed thousands of lawsuits against social media giants Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat to proceed.
Delhi HC shields Tabu from AI misuse; 150 URLs disabled
The Delhi High Court has granted an ex-parte interim injunction in favor of Bollywood actor Tabu, protecting her from the unauthorized use of her name, image, voice, photographs, and other personality attributes.
Lucky Ali is prepared for death: 'Jaha bhi marr jau...'
Renowned singer Lucky Ali recently left his audience emotional during a live concert by speaking candidly about death.
Meta set to face another trial over child safety concerns
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to face another major trial this week.
Remember Myspace? It's coming back
Myspace, once the world's leading social media platform, is planning a comeback.
Air India captain reportedly fails dope test after Phuket-Delhi flight
The captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, which encountered severe turbulence on August 4, has tested positive for psychoactive substances, according to various media reports.
Akanksha Chamola requests Instagram username change amid divorce
Actor Akanksha Chamola, who recently announced her separation from husband-actor Gaurav Khanna, has sought assistance from Meta India and Instagram to change her Instagram username.
Nagpur kidnapper, rape accused demands pizza, soft bedding in lock-up
A BBA student, arrested for allegedly abducting and sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in Nagpur, has been demanding VIP treatment in police lock-up, reports said.
Why is Pranit More's special drawing Samay Raina comparisons?
Stand-up comedian Pranit More, who has been on a hiatus following a controversy over misogynistic remarks made by an audience member during one of his shows, has announced his return.
NHRC directs 6 states to file FIR against Meta
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Directors General of Police (DGPs) in six states to file a First Information Report (FIR) against Meta Platforms, News18 reported.
'Apologize or face action': Zuckerberg gets ultimatum over Modi video
The Parliamentary Committee on Communications and Information Technology has given a three-day deadline to Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg.
India summons Meta's global team over CSAM, account restrictions
The Indian government has summoned Meta's global team for a meeting on August 5 and 6.
EU mandates labels for AI-generated content and deepfakes
The European Union (EU) has implemented new rules aimed at improving transparency in artificial intelligence (AI).
Triggered Insaan raises over ₹70L for Assam flood relief
Popular YouTuber and streamer, Nischay Malhan aka Triggered Insaan, recently completed a 50-hour no-sleep marathon livestream on YouTube to raise funds for the Assam flood relief.
Bengaluru police book 3 Instagram accounts over Rahul Gandhi posts
The Bengaluru Cyber Crime Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against three Instagram accounts for allegedly posting derogatory content against Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha.
E20 policy: Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest by Delhi Police
Activist and venture capitalist Tehseen Poonawalla has alleged that he was placed under house arrest by Delhi Police ahead of his planned protest against the government's E20 petrol policy.