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'Just bored and reading Hebrew': Britney Spears shares Jewish prayer books in Instagram post

Spears did not explain why she was reading Hebrew, where she had obtained the religious texts, or whom she was addressing in the final portion of her caption.

US singer Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures' "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on July 22, 2019.
 Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Kick, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Reddit, Threads and X applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture

Meta, Tiktok, X lose legal challenge against UK regulator Ofcom over online safety demands

 Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Kick, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Reddit, Threads and X applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture

1.18 billion views in 75 days: CAM study offers look at rapid spread of antisemitic hate

Compare 8 free Instagram Reels to MP3 converters for quality and ease of use.

8 best free IG Reels to MP3 converters (online app)


WhatsApp goes down, users report

The messaging had previously appeared to be down for worldwide users in April. 

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Gen Z and the intifada: social media’s role in shaping anti-Israel narratives – opinion

How TikTok and Instagram are shaping Gen Z’s sympathy for Palestine and igniting campus protests.

 3D-PRINTED TIKTOK logo is seen in front of a US flag, 2020. The hashtag #FreePalestine is used in 35 million videos on TikTok, the author points out.

Oxford University Press announces Word of the Year 2024

‘Brain rot’ is a noun defined as, “Supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as a result of overconsumption of material."

Oxford Word of the Year 2024

Instagram unveils three new direct message features

The messaging app adds three new tools to upgrade direct messages (DMs). Features include adding nicknames and using new stickers.

 Instagram: Automatic Refresh Will Stop

Australia passes social media ban for children under 16

Impacted companies have argued the legislation should be postponed until after the age verification trial.

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New on Instagram: How to change annoying reels in your feed

The app lets you reset content recommendations, start fresh, and get rid of annoying suggestions. You can also unfollow accounts during the reset process.

 Instagram: Refresh Only After Scrolling

Days after coming out of the closet, Israeli singer Eden Hason engaged to boyfriend Yotam Gavriel

Many knew about Hason's relationship but respected the singer and his partner, allowing them to come out publicly in their own time.

 Israeli singer Eden Hason sings the Israeli national anthem with family members of hostages during a Lights for Liberty event demanding the release of the remaining 135 hostages held in Gaza, in Manhattan in New York City, US December 13, 2023.

Finally: Instagram's new feature to stop annoying users

Following complaints from users worldwide, Instagram is changing its user experience and will stop automatically refreshing the app every time you open it.

 Instagram. The automatic refresh will stop

Instagram degrades quality of unpopular videos on the platform

This announcement has raised concerns among creators who fear the policy could limit their audience reach.

 Instagram users using the app.

Meta begins testing facial recognition for account recovery

The new technology developed will be used primarily in cases of account breaches to help individuals regain access to their accounts. 

Meta announces testing of facial recognition via a video selfie instead of a password.