Masked man harasses Dearborn Heights family with 'disturbing behavior'
Police call it an ongoing harassment situation where an individual wearing a mask has been targeting a family.
Meta to stop fact-checking in the US on April 7 — Community Notes to take over
Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.
Was Instagram down? Outage reports surged Wednesday morning
Instagram appeared to be down for some users Wednesday morning.
YSL RICO Trial: Verdicts reached for Deamonte Kendrick (Yak Gotti), Shannon Stillwell
After an extensive and tumultuous trial, the jury reached verdicts for the two remaining defendants in the high-profile YSL RICO case in Fulton County on Tuesday morning.
Florida sheriff fed up with prank school threats; vows to 'perp walk' both parents and students
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.
Instagram profiles getting a musical update reminiscent of Myspace
Instagram’s new feature lets users decide to play or stop a song on their profiles. Here's how it works.
'Selfie control' Instagram filter helps you judge distance from wildlife
A new Instagram filter, called the "Selfie Control" app, is helping visitors to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks maintain safe distances from wildlife while taking photos.
Instagram testing 'unskippable' ads feature that you can't scroll past
Instagram users would have to watch the full ad before scrolling through content on their feeds under the tested feature.
Instagram is cracking down on teen sextortion – here's what that means
Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.
TikTok planning Instagram rival – Here’s what to know
A notification was sent to some TikTok users saying that it was launching “TikTok Notes" – new app for photo posts.
Instagram down? Users report not being able to comment on own posts
Several users reported getting the same "try again later" message, which stated "We restrict certain activity to protect our community," adding to the confusion among users.
Instagram stopped recommending political content – now social media users are noticing
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Meghan Markle returns to Instagram with new business venture
Meghan Markle has launched a new brand called American Riviera Orchard. Here’s what the brand could feature, according to trademark records.
Instagram joins the edit club: Users can now correct DMs
Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature allowing users to edit direct messages within 15 minutes of sending.
Facebook, Instagram down: Outage, 'session expired' reported; users logged out
Why did Facebook log me out? Facebook and Instagram users reported outages amid issues logging in. Some got messages saying "session expired. The issue has been resolved.
Facebook, Instagram back online after widespread outages
A technical issue caused widespread login issues for over an hour on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday.
Instagram’s latest feature encourages teens to close app at night
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.
Instagram will soon let you create polls in your comments section
First animated GIFs, now polls. The Instagram comment section is getting more interactive.
Instagram labels would identify Meta AI-generated images: report
The move comes after Meta and other AI leaders pledged to adopt safety measures last month.