Instagram app gets new look (and new ads)
Instagram has undergone a major redesign, along with new “dynamic” ad format, as the Facebook-owned app looks to turn its high user number into ad revenue.
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The Grand Tour: Amazon reveals name of new Jeremy Clarkson show
After months of speculation, Amazon has finally revealed the name of the motoring show from Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond.
Facebook’s controversial facial-recognition app Moments launches in Europe
Facebook has launched its photo-sharing app in the EU and Canada after adapting its controversial facial-recognition software to work around each region’s privacy laws.
Periscope lets viewers save livestreams via #save hashtag
Periscope has launched a new feature which lets users keep their streamed video for more than 24 hours.
Facebook in court battle over facial recognition privacy
Facebook has lost the first round in a court fight against some of its users who allege it “unlawfully” collected and stored users’ biometric data derived from their faces in photographs.
Snapchat spooks its users with mobile-first horror film
Snapchat users were treated to a movie with a difference last week, when made-for-mobile film ‘Sickhouse’ was broadcast in real-time snippets to the social media app.
Sina Weibo partners Nielsen to boost digital ad measurement in China
Sina Weibo has secured a deal with Nielsen that will create a digital measurement ratings standard in China.
Facebook’s first temporary ‘Reaction’: Say it with flowers on Mother’s Day
It was Mother’s Day in over 80 countries on Sunday, and Facebook used the occasion to roll out its first temporary reaction- a flower to send to mums around the world.
10-year old who hacked Instagram wins $10,000 prize
A 10-year-old hacker has been awarded thousands of dollars for breaking into Instagram – a service he’s too young even to use.
Instagram debuts video carousel ads
Instagram has launched video carousel ads, with Airbnb, Taco Bell and Macy’s among the first brands to sign up to the new interactive format.