RIP Circles, the latest feature to be shut down as part of the transition of the app into X. Which is no surprise. X owner Elon Musk has been talking about getting rid of Circles for months, so really, it was just a matter of time. But now the X team has set an official…
On January 14, 2025, Meta will shut down its augmented reality (AR) platform, Spark, leaving many creators who rely on Spark to develop AR effects shocked and concerned about their future. Spark’s closure and its impact Creators can develop augmented reality (AR) effects, including face filters, for a variety of apps, including Instagram and Messenger,…
Although an app’s downloads aren’t an exact proxy for usage, they can hint at where the market is headed. And in the case of the alt-Twitter wars, the app winning the game right now is Instagram’s Threads. Meta’s take on Twitter now sees triple the daily downloads of X (formerly Twitter) on iOS globally, and…
Livestreaming platform Twitch has swiftly reversed its decision to allow “artistic nudity” just two days after implementing it in response to concerns raised by the community. New policy’s disastrous results The initial policy, released on December 13, sought to allow artists to depict nudity through drawings, animations or sculptures as long as they labeled the…
SpaceX‘s Starship launch this past April was a big success. Yes, the rocket ship exploded, which at the time was the focus of most criticism. But, as experts have explained, that was a planned part of Elon Musk’s highly-subsidized space exploration company’s milestone achievement. The real failure of SpaceX’s Starship, however, is now coming fully…
“This year is going to be transformative!” As humans, we tend to say (and believe) this statement about every year. And it’s true – we don’t stay stagnant, and neither do the industries in which we work. But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the…
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.6.13. What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to pin more than 3 chats, and it will be available in a future update! Common questions Answers Name of the feature? Chat pinning Status?…
Elon Musk-owned X, formerly Twitter, has renamed TweetDeck to XPro in an ongoing rebranding exercise of the social media service. The company has adopted the @Pro handle instead of @TweetDeck for the tool. However, many parts of the tool, including the help page, still have “Twitter” and “TweetDeck” mentions. The renaming is not surprising given…
On Instagram, artist Michael Kerschner posts collaborative queer portraits on his account, @queeringbeauty. Like many LGBTQ creators on the platform, Kerschner has received a warning that his account can’t be viewed by non-followers — aka, he’s been shadowbanned. “How does it feel? Horrible,” Kerschner told Mashable. His photo series is about embracing a fabulousness queer…
Social media platforms have developed beyond being simple means of keeping in touch with friends and exchanging information in the dynamic world of the digital era. People can now use these platforms to make money in addition to staying connected. Users can now get money from the time they spend on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube…
Meet Dr. Jordan Sudberg and the Evolution of Pain Management Pain management is a crucial field in medicine that significantly impacts patients’ quality of life. This delicate balance of knowledge, patience, and care defines the work of specialists like Dr. Jordan Sudberg, who has dedicated his career to helping individuals cope with chronic muscle and…
Instagram came into my life — and business — like a breath of fresh air. After many years of trying to get Facebook to surface my content in feeds and a brief, failed dalliance with LinkedIn, I discovered the joys of Instagram. It felt like a friendlier corner of the internet, where I stumbled upon…
Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving…
It looks like Threads might be getting an API soon. Threads user Donna Lowe asked if there was a “Thread-deck-type thing yet,” and technology reporter Casey Newton responded by saying, “No, because there isn’t an API yet. Hopefully someday.” In response, Instagram head Adam Mosseri said, “We’re working on it. My concern is that it’ll…