Facebook, Instagram, and Threads Down: Meta's Apps Experience Widespread Outage
Multiple Meta apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, are currently down, with thousands of users reporting issues and error messages.
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban Unless Sold to US Owner
A federal appeals court has ruled to uphold a law banning TikTok in the US unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells it to an American owner, citing national security concerns.
Federal Court Upholds TikTok Divest-or-Ban Law, Raising Uncertainty for App's Future
A federal appeals court has ruled that a law banning TikTok from the US unless its Chinese parent company divests it is constitutional, sparking concerns for the app's future in the country.
GoBlue App Launches to Fill Analytics Gap in Bluesky Ecosystem
New app GoBlue offers Bluesky users a simple way to track their analytics, filling a gap in the platform's ecosystem of third-party apps and utilities.
Hypelist Aims to Unify Online Recommendations with Topic-Agnostic List-Building App
Former Squarespace employee Alfonso Cobo launches Hypelist, a platform that enables users to create and share lists across various categories, with AI-powered suggestions and collaboration features.
Instagram Boosts Creator Engagement with Broadcast Channel Replies and Time-Sensitive Prompts
Instagram introduces new features for broadcast channels, enabling creators to foster deeper audience engagement through replies and time-sensitive prompts.
Instagram Introduces Live Location Sharing and Nicknames in DMs
Instagram adds live location sharing and nickname features to its direct messaging service, enhancing user experience and privacy controls
Instagram Introduces Live Location Sharing in DMs, Challenging Apple and Snapchat
Instagram launches live location sharing in direct messages, allowing users to share their whereabouts with friends for up to an hour, competing with Apple's Find My and Snapchat's Snap Map.
Instagram Rolls Out 'Trial Reels' to Let Creators Test Content Without Fear of Judgment
Instagram introduces 'trial reels' to allow creators to experiment with new content without worrying about follower reactions, giving them an edge over TikTok.
