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Instagram begins warning users on "potentially offensive" captions
Yesterday, Instagram began warning users their caption content might be considered “potentially offensive.” The warnings are generated via the platform’s AI technology which interprets the postings to be offensive or hurtful in any way. The program is being instituted by Instagram in an effort to eliminate acts of bullying. If users post content the technology […]
Facebook Messenger delivers ‘Star Wars’ dark mode—here’s how to get it
Star Wars is coming from a galaxy far, far away right to your phone. Facebook just added Star Wars-themed Messenger features. All of this is in promotion of Disney‘s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker releasing Dec. 20. The features include AR visuals and effects, stickers, reactions and even a new chat theme. If you’re a […]
Spotify is giving away free Google Home Minis—here's how to get yours
Spotify users may recall a special offer advertised by the streaming platform last year where premium family-plan subscribers were able to receive a free Google Home Mini. Now, it looks like a similar offer has returned, only this time, new and existing Premium users in the U.S. are eligible to snag one of these bad […]
Google predicts 2019 Halloween costume trends by city with FrightGeist
Google has created a function that determines the most popular Halloween costumes of 2019 based on search trends. The FrightGeist platform use statistics from around the country to figure out the most searched for costumes by city. Read more: Billie Eilish “bad guy” video comment becomes first to get 1 million likes You can see […]
Instagram releases emo dark mode function — here’s how to activate it
Goths are further infiltrating social media as Instagram has just unveiled its own dark mode to match our permanent mood. The app follows Twitter, Android, iPhone and Facebook Messenger, all of who has unveiled their own dark modes this year. Read more: Lisa Frank hotel unveils booking for rainbow-filled 90s paradise While the mode is […]
Waterparks celebrate ‘FANDOM’ with "HIGH DEFINITION" Instagram filter
Waterparks have unveiled a new Instagram face filter in honor of their upcoming album FANDOM. The filter is inspired by Awsten Knight’s green star face paint in the band’s video for “HIGH DEFINITION”. Read more: Slayer unveil intense trailer for ‘The Repentless Killogy’ film Waterparks has been having fun posting Stories with the filter, especially […]
Instagram creepers mourn the app removing “Following” tab this week
Instagram has gotten rid of its long-time existing Following tab that allowed them to see what their friends were posting, liking and following. The social media company will eradicate the function starting this week. So it looks like the days of mindlessly stalking your friends and loved ones on Instagram are now over. Read more: […]
Spotify is cracking down on sharing family plans by asking for locations
If you’ve been saving yourself some money by sharing a family Spotify plan, you might be out of luck soon if you aren’t actually family. The company are reportedly cracking down on users who share family plans with people they don’t live with by asking users for their locations. Read More: ‘The Addams Family’ soundtrack […]
iPhone 11 multi-lens camera becomes instant meme after Apple reveal
Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 11 and needless to say, people online have a lot of thoughts about the new camera and more. The company unveiled three new phones — the iPhone 11, iPhone Pro and the iPhone Pro Max. Read more: I Prevail explore effects of trauma in gritty new “Gasoline” video The […]
Netflix to shift to weekly episodes for some upcoming series
Netflix might change the way they release their shows from putting all episodes out at once to releasing them on a weekly basis. This could mean that it will be impossible to binge-watch some of your favorite shows the day they release. Read more: Post Malone is a knight in shining armor in “Circles” video […]
Facebook considering hiding like counts on users’ News Feeds
It looks like Instagram might not be the only social media platform ditching likes as parent company Facebook says they might also get rid of like counts in the News Feed. Instagram is currently testing hiding its like counts in 7 countries including Canada because they want to users to “focus on the photos and […]
Apple are unveiling the latest iPhone model at next event
Every time Apple announces a new device it sets the internet ablaze and it looks like the company is ready to do so again with a new iPhone. The tech giant is hosting their next big event on September 10 with the centrepiece this time being the iPhone 11. Read More: Andy Hurley hardcore supergroup SECT drop surprise […]
Amnita take “Control” back from technology-infatuated world—watch
Ottawa-based indie act Amnita are beginning a fresh chapter from their days as Nighttime In Kansas. They’re teaming up with AltPress to premiere their new track and video for “Control.” The band released their final effort, “Better Feeling Alone,” under their previous name in February. Transitioning to their new persona, the four-piece—vocalist/guitarist Michael Watson, drummer […]
Lisa Frank phone cases, tech accessories are a ‘90s dream come true
If you love rainbows, animals and everything Lisa Frank, a new collection of cases for your phone, laptop and more is meant for you. CASETiFY just collaborated with Lisa Frank for a ‘90s inspired series of cases that make your phone look like it’s covered with stickers. Read more: ‘Stranger Things’ creators reveal dream Hopper […]
Facebook creating Snapchat-like app for Instagram messaging
Facebook is reportedly working on a new app for Instagram that would utilize a private messaging function like Snapchat. This is far from the first time Facebook has taken inspiration from Snapchat, considering the app replicated the Stories feature for Facebook and Instagram. Read more: Spotify most streamed summer songs include Post Malone, Billie Eilish […]
‘Matrix 4’ officially happening with Keanu Reeves, original director
It’s time to head back in The Matrix because a fourth film in the franchise is actually happening. The news comes from Variety, which reports that the film will feature Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss back as Neo and Trinity. Read more: Taco Bell back-to-school merch collection features glasses, pencils, more Lana Wachowski will write […]
Disney plans to stop password sharing on Hulu, Disney+
Disney has teamed up with Charter Communications to prevent people from sharing their streaming accounts with multiple people. The new policy will affect Disney’s upcoming streaming service Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. Disney teamed up with Charter, the U.S.’s second-largest cable company, to work on “piracy mitigation.” Read more: Waterparks reveal “Dream Boy” is about pressure […]
Instagram, WhatsApp get Facebook-supported name change
Facebook has decided to change the names of Instagram and WhatsApp to let people know who is in charge of two of the most popular apps. Facebook is the parent company of both apps, and the name change is to reflect that. Read more: Slipknot on Tortilla Face: “The audience has to figure out who […]
Instagram, Facebook go down worldwide again in an outage-filled summer
Instagram is down for the fourth time this summer causing major outrage online by social media users. According to users, new posts will not load in their feeds and they are unable to view their friends’ stories on the app. People are also saying its parent company Facebook is down as well. Read more: ‘Are […]
Slipknot selfies are real thanks to Facebook mask filter
Facebook just added some on-brand camera filters for fans of Slipknot and Guns N’ Roses that we are completely obsessed with. For Slipknot, the filters are pretty obvious — users can superimpose the band’s masks onto your face. However, that doesn’t make them just as cool as they are. Read more: twenty one pilots song […]
