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black lives matter June 2, 2020

Your Black Square Instagram Isn’t HelpingThe #BlackLivesMatter hashtag has been overrun by blank, black boxes suppressing vital protest information.

By Madison Malone Kircher

augmented reality Jan. 18, 2020

Why Instagram Makes Its Filters So Hard to FindIt’s not an oversight, it’s by design.

By Brian Feldman

antitrust Dec. 12, 2019

The FTC Might Take Action Against the Great Facebook Mash-upThe regulatory body sees Facebook’s effort to make all of its sites interoperable as a way of protecting the company’s near monopoly on social media.

By Brian Feldman

who were the 2010s? Nov. 27, 2019

Instagram’s Co-Founder on Creating the World’s FilterKevin Systrom talks truth, scale, and influencers.

By Stella Bugbee

tech boot camp Nov. 11, 2019

How to Block, Mute, and Avoid Your Enemies OnlineCleansing your feed has only grown more granular over time.

By Brian Feldman

life in pixels Oct. 9, 2019

Coleen Rooney, Instagram SpycatcherThe WAG George Smiley acknowledges the truth: Social media makes spies of us all.

By Max Read

metrics July 19, 2019

Why Instagram Is Experimenting With Hiding LikesThe social network wants people to stop focusing on big numbers.

By Brian Feldman

select all July 6, 2019

Instagram Accidentally Made Emoji Fun AgainWouldn’t it be nice if social media was a little weirder all the time?

By Madison Malone Kircher

memes June 13, 2019

Finally, I Understand Shaft SonUntangling the simple explanation for an initially confusing meme.

By Brian Feldman

instagram May 24, 2019

IGTV Is Just YouTube NowInstagram’s hub for long-form video never really took off despite Facebook’s best efforts.

By Madison Malone Kircher

how is babby formed May 17, 2019

Snapchat’s Uncanny Valleys Are Its Biggest Advantage Over InstagramInstagram might have more muscle, but Snapchat biggest asset is its willingness to get weird.

By Brian Feldman

influencers May 13, 2019

My Afternoon With ‘Curvy Wife Guy’I met up with a guy whose Instagram I’d devoted hundreds of words to making fun of. Was it possible we’d get along?

By Madison Malone Kircher

life in pixels May 4, 2019

Is Instagram’s Future Just Snapchat’s Past?The platform is testing getting rid of like counts.

By Madison Malone Kircher

hate speech May 2, 2019

Facebook Announced Ban on Far-Right Extremists Before Actually Banning ThemFacebook and Instagram banned Alex Jones and Milo Yiannopoulos, among a list of other extremists.

By Madison Malone Kircher

life in pixels May 1, 2019

On the Internet, You Can Run But You Can’t HideSomebody blocking you on Instagram doesn’t mean you can’t still see their posts.

By Madison Malone Kircher

instagram Apr. 22, 2019

Curvy Wife Guy Proud to Announce Curvy Wife Is ‘Carrying His Seed’Congrats to the whole curve-loving family.

By Madison Malone Kircher

instadrama Apr. 4, 2019

Guy Says Prince Harry and Meghan Stole His Instagram HandleKevin Keiley woke up this week to find that his Instagram handle of three years suddenly belonged to the royal family.

By Madison Malone Kircher

technology Mar. 8, 2019

Elizabeth Warren’s Plan to Break Up Big Tech Is Extremely Aggressive. Good.Intelligencer tech writers Max Read and Brian Feldman react to Elizabeth Warren’s aggressive proposal to break up Silicon Valley megaplatforms

By Brian Feldman and Max Read

instagram Feb. 5, 2019

FuckJerry’s Success Is Instagram’s FailureInstagram has known about the popular meme account for years — and done nothing about it.

By Brian Feldman

freebooting Feb. 1, 2019

The Real Story Behind the Viral ‘Poo Flip’A New York investigation uncovers contested history, new footage, and — finally — the truth.

By Brian Feldman

select all Jan. 22, 2019

I Went to Influencer Caroline Calloway’s $165 Seminar So You Don’t Have ToThe uncanceled workshop offered five and a half hours of personal stories, journaling lessons, and Fyre Festival jokes.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Jan. 16, 2019

Instagram Influencer Un-Cancels Infamous Creativity TourCaroline Calloway is back, baby.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Jan. 14, 2019

This Instagram Influencer’s Failed Tour Will Satisfy Your Fyre Fest NostalgiaThe $165 ticket promised fresh orchid crowns. In reality, guests were given a single flower to put in their hair and then give back after a photo.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Jan. 14, 2019

Instagrammers Are Freaking Out Over a Nonexistent Algorithm ChangeThere’s a bogus rumor swirling that Instagram now only shows posts to 7 percent of a user’s followers.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Jan. 11, 2019

Dear God, Please Don’t Let 2020 Be the Instagram ElectionBeto O’Rourke’s recent trip to the dentist raises some concerns about how candidates are likely to use — or misuse — social media.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Jan. 4, 2019

Instagram Is Making Me Panic About Who My Close Friends AreA new feature from Instagram brings a new existential crisis.

By Madison Malone Kircher

influencers Dec. 28, 2018

Talking With Instagram’s (and Ariana Grande’s) Favorite DancerIf you haven’t already seen his “Thank U, Next” tribute, stop what you’re doing immediately.

By Madison Malone Kircher

instagram Dec. 27, 2018

Internet Reacts to Horizontal Instagram Scroll With Horror and RevulsionAnd I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and the horizontal scroll followed with him.

By Jake Swearingen

politics Dec. 20, 2018

Louise Linton’s Instagram Is Back, Baby!But it’s very different.

By Madeleine Aggeler

instagram Dec. 11, 2018

Instagram Is Sucking Up to Creators to Avoid Becoming Snapchat, or Worse … VineThe platform is testing new features for creators.

By Madison Malone Kircher

please make this year end Dec. 7, 2018

This Website Combines Your Best 9 Instagram Posts From 2018 Into a CollageEveryone’s favorite Instagram-collage generator is back for 2018.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Dec. 4, 2018

Instagram’s ‘Close Friends’ Take It One Step Closer to Becoming FacebookYou can now post curated Stories for a select group of followers.

By Madison Malone Kircher

instagram Dec. 3, 2018

PSA: Instagram Stories Moved All Its Buttons AroundSave yourself the embarrassment of posting content you didn’t mean to share.

By Madison Malone Kircher

instagram Nov. 30, 2018

Instagram Quick Reactions Are Trying to Ruin My LifeMy fingers keep accidentally sending crying-face emoji to near strangers.

By Madison Malone Kircher

tech boot camp Oct. 17, 2018

Get the Most Out of Your iPhone Camera With This Hidden FeatureDevelopers have unlocked a feature that allows users to capture every bit of information your iPhone camera is capable of.

By Kenny Wassus

select all Oct. 17, 2018

Why Can’t Instagram Get Anybody to Care About IGTV?It’s been months since Instagram launched its longform video hub, with help from popular creators. So why isn’t the YouTube competitor luring users?

By Madison Malone Kircher

technoguilt Oct. 11, 2018

The Algorithm Knows Me. So Why Does It Keep Shaming Me?Algorithm shame: the inescapable feeling of being pigeonholed with almost no one to blame but yourself.

By Noreen Malone

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The Facebookification of Instagram Has BegunThe newest features from the platform feel out of touch for Instagram but old hat for Facebook.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Oct. 1, 2018

Can You Believe How Many Women Own This One-of-a-Kind Couch?Inside a Soho penthouse decorated entirely for Instagram influencer photo shoots.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Sept. 26, 2018

If Zuck Acquires You, You’ll Feel Gross. The Only Question Is HowTwo separate products, three separate founders, two separate reasons for leaving — all with regrets about being bought (& made rich) by Zuck.

By Jake Swearingen

select all Sept. 25, 2018

Is Instagram About to Suck?Instagram’s co-founders announced a surprise departure this week.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Sept. 14, 2018

‘Wow Queen’: The Story Behind the Internet’s Most Famous Goofy ArtA self-taught artist created the iconic image that’s taken on a life of its own.

By Brian Feldman

select all Aug. 28, 2018

You Can Now Ask Instagram to Verify Your AccountInstagram says your account must meet certain criteria before it can be approved.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all July 20, 2018

How to Turn Off Instagram’s New Feature That Shows People You’re Using the AppThe feature turns on by default, so you’re going to want to read this.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all July 3, 2018

You Don’t Have to Instagram Those FireworksA Fourth of July plea.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all July 2, 2018

Instagram Now Tells You When You’ve Seen Every New Post From the Past Two DaysStill not bringing back the chronological feed, though.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all June 26, 2018

How Influencers Get Free Cosmetic Products, and You Can Too!It can be kind of illegal, though.

By Kenny Wassus

select all June 20, 2018

Instagram Announces IGTV With Botched Livestream and Foie GrasInstagram’s answer to YouTube has arrived.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all June 18, 2018

Astrology, the World’s Oldest, and Newest, Meme TrendAcross social media — particularly on Instagram — a rash of new accounts have emerged wanting to tell you about your celestial self through memes.

By Dayna Evans

select all June 14, 2018

Instagram Will No Longer Notify People When You Screenshot Their StoriesGreat news!

By Madison Malone Kircher

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