Instagram Premium Program Aims To Boost Users' Story Performance
Instagram is piloting a new subscription called Instagram Plus in Mexico, Japan and the Philippines, priced up to $2.20 per month. The service adds Story‑centric tools such as unlimited audience lists, re‑watch metrics, weekly spotlight, 24‑hour extensions and anonymous story previews. It is positioned for everyday users, distinct from the higher‑priced Meta Verified plan for creators and businesses. The rollout mirrors Snapchat+ and could open a new revenue stream for Meta beyond advertising.
Meta's Social Media Battle Plan
Meta is confronting the landmark K.G.M. v. Meta decision that threatens its long‑standing Section 230 shield, prompting an internal legal strategy dubbed "Project Hail Mary." The ruling fuels global discussions on age‑based social‑media bans, with Australia already restricting users under...
Phone Habits, Not Screen Time, Define Kids' Digital Wellbeing
A new Aura Digital Wellbeing Index reveals that children’s wellbeing is tied more to how often they pick up their phones than to total screen‑time minutes. The study found kids with low digital wellbeing check their devices roughly seven times...
Section 230 Is Dead
A Los Angeles jury in K.G.M. v. Meta Platforms found Meta and YouTube negligent for how their platforms are engineered, awarding $3 million and assigning 70% liability to Meta. The verdict pivots the legal analysis from merely hosting user content to...