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Did Texas Ban Instagram Filters?

A lawsuit by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton provoked headlines and social media posts in...

EU Agrees on New Digital Rules to Rein in Big Tech Dominance

The European Union set the stage for a stepped-up crackdown on big tech companies with...

Instagram User @miss_anna.fx Exposed as Crypto Scammer

The account has nearly 20,000 followers. Here's how the hijacking scam works.

Avoid These $750 Cash App Scams on Facebook and Instagram

We found dozens of the scams within seconds, all with a simple search.

Instagram Head Faces Senators Amid Anger over Possible Harms

Senators are demanding the company commit to making changes and increase its transparency.

Facebook Is Down, as Are Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp

The websites and apps for all four Facebook products were not available on the morning...

Facebook Puts Instagram for Kids on Hold After Pushback

Facebook is putting a hold on the development of a kids' version of Instagram, geared...

Is Instagram Down? ‘Couldn’t Refresh Feed’ Error Impacting Some Users

The Instagram feed problem appeared to only impact a select number of users.

Instagram Says Fix Coming for ‘Couldn’t Refresh Feed’ Error

In August 2021, Instagram users took to Twitter to discuss experiencing a "couldn't refresh feed"...

Gay Muslim Comic Gone from Instagram After Indonesia Warning

The Ministry of Communications said in a statement Instagram had "fulfilled" its request made in...

Instagram Co-Founders Resign from Social Media Company

Chief Executive Kevin Systrom said in a statement that he and Mike Krieger, Instagram's chief...

Iran Arrests 46 in Fresh Crackdowns on Instagram Models

The official IRNA news agency reported that officials in Iran arrested eight women and 36...