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Instagram
black lives matter
June 2, 2020
Your Black Square Instagram Isn’t Helping
The #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 Find
It’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-up
The 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 Filter
Kevin Systrom talks truth, scale, and influencers.
By
Stella Bugbee
tech boot camp
Nov. 11, 2019
How to Block, Mute, and Avoid Your Enemies Online
Cleansing your feed has only grown more granular over time.
By
Brian Feldman
life in pixels
Oct. 9, 2019
Coleen Rooney, Instagram Spycatcher
The 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 Likes
The social network wants people to stop focusing on big numbers.
By
Brian Feldman
select all
July 6, 2019
Instagram Accidentally Made Emoji Fun Again
Wouldn’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 Son
Untangling the simple explanation for an initially confusing meme.
By
Brian Feldman
instagram
May 24, 2019
IGTV Is Just YouTube Now
Instagram’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 Instagram
Instagram 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 Them
Facebook 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 Hide
Somebody 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 Handle
Kevin 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 Failure
Instagram 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 To
The 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 Tour
Caroline Calloway is back, baby.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
select all
Jan. 14, 2019
This Instagram Influencer’s Failed Tour Will Satisfy Your Fyre Fest Nostalgia
The $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
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Jan. 14, 2019
Instagrammers Are Freaking Out Over a Nonexistent Algorithm Change
There’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 Election
Beto 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 Are
A 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 Dancer
If 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 Revulsion
And 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 … Vine
The 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 Collage
Everyone’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 Facebook
You 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 Around
Save 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 Life
My 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 Feature
Developers 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
select all
Oct. 4, 2018
The Facebookification of Instagram Has Begun
The 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 How
Two separate products, three separate founders, two separate reasons for leaving — all with regrets about being bought (& made rich) by Zuck.
By
Jake Swearingen
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Sept. 25, 2018
Is Instagram About to Suck?
Instagram’s co-founders announced a surprise departure this week.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
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Sept. 14, 2018
‘Wow Queen’: The Story Behind the Internet’s Most Famous Goofy Art
A 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 Account
Instagram 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 App
The 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 Fireworks
A 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 Days
Still 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 Gras
Instagram’s answer to YouTube has arrived.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
select all
June 18, 2018
Astrology, the World’s Oldest, and Newest, Meme Trend
Across 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
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June 14, 2018
Instagram Will No Longer Notify People When You Screenshot Their Stories
Great news!
By
Madison Malone Kircher
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