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How Instagram got its mojo back
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Instagram seemed to be losing its relevance to TikTok, but against all odds, it is staging a comeback. Sensor Tower data shows that Instagram downloads were up 20% in 2023 compared to TikTok's 4% year-over-year growth. The success of Instagram can be attributed to its newly launched Threads feature and the improvement of Reels, which now showcases more original videos. TikTok, on the other hand, saw a decrease in monthly active users among the 18-24 age group. Additionally, TikTok's emphasis on shopping has made the app less enjoyable for some users. However, both Instagram and TikTok may face challenges with increasing regulation and the push for a screen-free lifestyle.
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Instagram, Snapchat, X or Threads; which was the most deleted app of 2023?
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
According to a study by TRG Datacentres, Instagram is the most deleted social media app, with over 1 million searches on "how to delete my Instagram account" each month. This poses a potential threat to Instagram's 2 billion user-base. Snapchat is the second most deleted app, with approximately 130,000 people searching for how to delete their account each month.
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Meta's Facebook, Instagram face global outage, users unable to login
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads experienced a widespread outage on Tuesday, impacting users globally. The disruption caused users to be unexpectedly logged out of their accounts and prevented them from logging back in. Users encountered issues such as inability to refresh pages or post new content on Instagram, and complete shutdown of the Threads app. Over 300,000 complaints were recorded for Facebook and more than 20,000 for Instagram on Downdetector.com. Despite the significant impact on users, Meta has not yet acknowledged the outage or provided an explanation.
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Meta to let EU users unlink their Instagram, Facebook, Messenger accounts
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
To comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union (EU), Meta has announced that users in the EU will be able to unlink their Instagram and Facebook accounts, as well as other services. This gives users more choices and control over how they use Meta's services. Users will also have the option to manage their Instagram and Facebook accounts separately. These changes aim to provide a more personalized and user-friendly experience while ensuring compliance with the DMA.
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Google Chrome vulnerabilities expose millions — What should you do
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has warned about multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, affecting Windows, MacOS, and Linux users. These vulnerabilities could allow remote attackers to execute code on users' systems. The specific vulnerabilities involve insufficient policy enforcement in Loader and incorrect handling in Mojo. The CVE-2025-4664 vulnerability is actively being exploited. Users are urged to update their Chrome versions to safeguard against these security issues.
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Millionaire who spends ₹16 crore a year on his body shares pic of his 'baby face'
Inshorts
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1y ago
Medial
Millionaire Bryan Johnson, a 46-year-old entrepreneur who spends ₹16 crore annually to reduce his biological age to 18, shared a picture on X (formerly Twitter). "I got really skinny the first year of Blueprint and lost a lot of facial volume. We started Project Baby Face 10 months ago. How are we doing?" he wrote along with the picture.
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Bottomline: Peepul-controlled cookie maker Unibic had a modest FY24. Can it bounce back?
VCCircle
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7m ago
Medial
Bengaluru-based cookie maker Unibic recorded modest growth in FY24 due to weak urban consumer demand in a crowded market. The company's performance in the current financial year will depend on how it utilizes its added capacity. Unibic manufactures a wide range of cookies and aims to regain momentum and bounce back in the industry.
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Sisters build ₹5 Cr Chikankari brand from ₹1 lakh startup
Inshorts
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1m ago
Medial
Amid the 2020 pandemic, sisters Anuja and Pratanksha Gupta launched Chowkhat with ₹1 lakh, reviving Lucknowi Chikankari through affordable fashion. Starting from home in Ghaziabad, their Instagram-led brand now earns ₹5 crore and empowers 40+ women. Their journey blends tradition, digital savvy, and social impact, proving how passion and grit can stitch a powerful success story.
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Pinterest's weak forecast signals intense competition for ad dollars
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Pinterest's first-quarter revenue forecast fell below Wall Street estimates, indicating tough competition from larger social media players despite a stabilizing digital advertising market. However, shares of the company bounced back after announcing an ad integration deal with Google. Pinterest is also partnered with Amazon.com, driving expected advertising spend on its platform. The platform faces competition from TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, which have larger user bases and higher engagement for targeted ads. Pinterest's Q4 numbers, though solid, may face scrutiny from the market after Meta's stronger performance.
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How to save culture from the algorithms, with Filterworld author Kyle Chayka
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Kyle Chayka, author of "Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture," discusses the concept of Filterworld, where algorithms and algorithmic recommendations have become dominant forces in shaping culture. He explores how algorithmic feeds on platforms like Google Search, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok dictate what content is created, distributed, and consumed, leading to a convergence of tastes. Chayka highlights the tension between algorithmic distribution and the need for human gatekeepers and curators to maintain diversity and authenticity in culture. He also suggests being more thoughtful about our personal tastes and having genuine, unfiltered experiences with art and culture.
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Corporate America's loyalty problem is on display in Big Tech
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
The paragraph discusses the issue of loyalty in corporate America, particularly in the context of big tech companies. It highlights how employees no longer feel loyal to their employers, and the deterioration of the psychological contract between employer and employee. The paragraph also mentions recent layoffs in Big Tech, including Google, Instagram, and Meta, which further contribute to the erosion of loyalty.
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