Instagram on the way to a subscription revolution: Paid features revealed
A new service called “Instagram Plus” is being tested, offering extended Stories, anonymous viewing, and advanced analytics not previously available to users.
EXPOSED: Instagram algorithm flooding millions with antisemitic content, new research reveals
Meta, Google lose US case over social media addiction harming kids, court orders to pay over $5M
Iran shifts social media network from sowing Western discord to promoting war propaganda
Pete Hegseth just became Israel’s latest war-celebrity obsession
Until February 28, most Israelis had barely heard of him. Ten days later, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is one of the most prominent figures on Hebrew media, Instagram, and X.
Meta's Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids
Mark Zuckerberg faces questions in a trial accusing Meta and Google of profiting from social media addiction and harming children’s mental health.
No more routine update: These are the changes Instagram plans for 2026
Numerous reports from recent weeks reveal the features Instagram is testing to give users unprecedented control.
Instagram top chief defends platform during trial over youth mental-health crisis caused by it
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, testified in Los Angeles as part of a trial on what plaintiffs call "social media addiction" in children and young adults.
Instagram recovers after brief outage disrupts US users
Meta’s Instagram recovered after a short outage Wednesday that saw more than 10,000 users in the US report problems, according to Downdetector.
Ms. Rachel appears to support antisemitic conspiracy theory in apology post
"I'm a human who makes mistakes. I would never agree with an antisemitic thing like the comment,” internet personality and early education creator Rachel Accurso said.
Instagram comes to the big screen: A new Reels app for smart TVs
Instagram for smart TVs lets users watch Reels in the living room with interest channels, multiple accounts, and future phone control. Launch starts in the US.
Nas Daily lets viewers 'get to know Israel' in video series to be launched online
The series, produced in Israel for social platforms, will feature concise clips about daily life, landmarks, and communities.
Reddit files lawsuit against Australia's social media ban
The website called the ban "invalid on the ground that it infringes the implied freedom of political communication," in its court filing.
Australia leader defends social media ban as teens brag about staying online
Australia's new ban on under-16s using social media faces hurdles as some young users find ways around it. Global reactions are mixed, with experts raising concerns about its effectiveness.
