Instagram's new filter is in the early stages of development. The company says the nudity filter will cover up nude photos, and the company won't be able to access the pictures either. Priyanka Sharma tells you how it will work.

WION Fineprint | Instagram launches filter to prevent people from sending unsolicited nude

Iran on Wednesday (September 21) curbed access to WhatsApp and Instgram. The platforms are two of the last remaining social networks in the country. The move to curb access to social media platforms has been taken amid protests over death of a woman in police custody Last week's death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested by morality police in Tehran for "unsuitable attire", has unleashed anger over issues including freedom in the Islamic Republic and an economy reeling from sanctions.

Iran restricts access to Instagram amid intensifying protests

A Bengaluru-based woman was arrested for allegedly killing his 27-year-old fiancé after he leaked her naked photographs online and shared them with his friends. The victim was identified as Vikash Rajan, a doctor by profession.

Indian woman kills doctor fiancé for sharing her nude photos online ‘for fun’

The world of tennis was in a state of shock on Thursday evening (September 15) with Swiss maestro Roger Federer announcing his retirement from the game after this year's Laver Cup, scheduled later this month.

'You inspired countless millions' - Serena Williams welcomes Roger Federer to retirement club

The dreaded day finally arrived on Thursday (September 15) when 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer announced his decision to retire from tennis after this month's Laver Cup.

Reliving arch-rivals Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal's epic camaraderie over the years - Video

From Virat Kohli to Yuvraj Singh: Indian cricketers who rule social media

Intending to provide monetary incentives to influencers on the platform, Meta-owned Instagram is currently testing a feature called 'Gifts' that allows creators to earn money through Reels.

Instagram working on a new feature called 'Gifts' to monetise reels for creators

The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined Meta-owned social media platform Instagram $405 million for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | Instagram fined over $400 million for violating kids’ privacy

Ireland's data privacy watchdog has levied a record 405 million euro (USD 402 million) fine against social media platform Instagram after an investigation into its handling of children's data.

Ireland: Instagram slapped USD 400 million fine over children's data

The Verge reported that Facebook and Instagram will get more paid features as Meta is setting up a new group that will focus on creating products. A company spokesperson told News agency Reuters that "Any new product will be complementary to our existing ads business.

More paid features on Facebook and Instagram? Meta to set up new group for creating products

Cristiano Ronaldo has topped Instagram's annual rich list of celebrities who can charge the most for a sponsored post. The Juventus star can get as much as $1.6 million to endorse a product on social media.

Cristiano Ronaldo tops Instagram rich list; goes past Dwayne Johnson and Kylie Jenner

Tesla, the automobile giant and the market leader in electric vehicles thanks to its cutting-edge driving technology, including ‘self-driving/autopilot’ feature, found itself a target of snide remarks from bemused netizens.

Tesla autopilot feature mistakes horse carriage for a truck, netizens amused

Social networking apps like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok have become a part of our daily life. Apart from being addictive, these apps inflict damage in other ways. These apps can track iPhone users and steal sensitive information like passwords and bank details without consent.

Tech Talk: Popular apps capable of collecting private information on iPhones

We keep warning you about online scams. In this video, we alert you about frauds that could rob you of your hard-earned money and trick you into sharing personal data. What's more worrisome is that all of it is happening on apps that we use on a daily basis. Watch this report and find out how you can protect yourself & your data in the digital world.

Tech It Out: Watch out for online scams on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram

Facebook parent company Meta on Thursday (August 18) announced that it has banned one of the United States' most influential anti-vaccination groups, the Children's Health Defense (CHD) from its social media platform for spreading misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic.

Meta bans US' biggest anti-vaccine group for spreading misinformation, gets accused of 'stifling free speech'

The mystery regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United continues. Ronaldo has been in the news constantly ever since reports emerged that he is desperate to exit the Old Trafford club and join somewhere else.

'Of 100 news I made...': Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence over his situation at Man United, to expose 'lies'

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and one of the most popular public figures, has acknowledged having a secret Instagram account. Ironically, Musk has 102.9 million Twitter followers while only having 54 followers on his personal Instagram account.

WATCH | Elon Musk has secret Instagram account with 54 followers, says it is 'next level thirst trap'

For the first time, the popular messaging app Snapchat has rolled out a new feature that will allow parents to see whom their teens are talking to. The feature has been launched at a time when social media companies have been criticised for their lack of protection for kids.

Snapchat to allow parents to see who their teens are talking to

Amid backlash over Instagram’s decision to make a series of changes to its app so that it looks more like its rival TikTok, the social network site’s CEO defended the move saying that the platform will continue to focus more on “reels” without compromising support for the photo features.

‘We need to evolve’: Instagram CEO doubles down on criticism over TikTok-like features

Celebrity sisters Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner criticised Instagram, urging the Meta-owned app to stop mimicking rival TikTok. Recently, both sisters took to their Instagram handles and shared a picture.

Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner urge Instagram to not copy TikTok

As long as your account is public, Instagram will soon allow anyone on the platform to remix your fresh photographs. Remixing will be possible to disable, but once the option is available, you will have to actively choose not to do so because it will be turned on by default.

Anyone can now make your Instagram photo into a reel. But you can opt out

A Frenchman who transformed himself into an alien and calls himself as “Black Alien” is now struggling to find a job. He says that he is finding it difficult to make a living as people are judging him based on how he looks.

France’s ‘Black Alien’ struggling to make a living, opens up about hardships

A viral video of a Swiggy delivery boy helping his Zomato counterpart has won the hearts of the people on the internet. In the video, a Swiggy delivery executive on a motorbike is spotted grasping the hand of a Zomato colleague on a cycle and pulling him along.

Unlikely camaraderie: Swiggy delivery boy helping Zomato counterpart leaves netizens impressed

Meta Platforms Inc on Monday announced that Instagram is getting a payment feature that will allow users to buy from small businesses through direct messages. Meta, which is the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, said that users of the photo-sharing app will be able to track the order and ask the business any follow-up questions in that same chat thread.

Meta Platforms introduces new feature on Instagram, users can shop directly in chats

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