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- Tinder is betting on IRL events to fix swipe fatigueby Varun Mirchandani (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 12 March 2026 at 21:40
Tinder is introducing IRL events and virtual speed dating features as part of a broader effort to bring people back to the platform and combat dating-app burnout. The post Tinder is betting on IRL events to fix swipe fatigue appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Two new hosts join Digital Trendsby DT Staff (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 12 March 2026 at 21:35
Meet the newest hosts joining the Digital Trends YouTube channel. Sam and Faiz introduce themselves, share the tech they’re most passionate about, and talk about the perspective they’ll bring to future videos. Expect more reviews, deep dives, and hands-on coverage as the channel continues to grow. Subscribe to follow along. The post Two new hosts join Digital Trends appeared first on Digital Trends.
- WhatsApp’s new pre-teen accounts put parents in charge, not the algorithmby Paulo Vargas (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 12 March 2026 at 10:57
WhatsApp's new parent-managed accounts let guardians control who contacts their pre-teen, which groups they join, and all privacy settings, while keeping individual chats end-to-end encrypted. The post WhatsApp’s new pre-teen accounts put parents in charge, not the algorithm appeared first on Digital Trends.
- You can now stream full songs on TikTok, if you pay for Apple Musicby Manisha Priyadarshini (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 11 March 2026 at 16:51
TikTok now lets you stream full songs directly inside the app using Apple Music. If you subscribe to Apple Music, you can tap Play Full Song on TikTok and listen without leaving the platform. The post You can now stream full songs on TikTok, if you pay for Apple Music appeared first on Digital Trends.
- WhatsApp will now sniff and warn if a scammy link could steal your accountby Rachit Agarwal (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 11 March 2026 at 14:34
WhatsApp’s new warning system can stop scammers from hijacking your account by tricking you into scanning a QR code or entering your phone number. The post WhatsApp will now sniff and warn if a scammy link could steal your account appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Facebook Messenger will use AI to read your chats and save you from scamsby Rachit Agarwal (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 11 March 2026 at 13:15
Meta is rolling out AI-powered scam detection on Messenger and new warnings for suspicious friend requests on Facebook. The post Facebook Messenger will use AI to read your chats and save you from scams appeared first on Digital Trends.
- X finally lets you block Grok AI from modifying your photos, but the fix falls shortby Manisha Priyadarshini (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 9 March 2026 at 20:55
X’s new Grok edit blocker promises more control over your photos, but the feature only prevents AI edits triggered by tagging @Grok in replies. The post X finally lets you block Grok AI from modifying your photos, but the fix falls short appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Anthropic research says AI can mass expose of anonymous internet accountsby Moinak Pal (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 7 March 2026 at 22:14
New research suggests AI models can analyze online posts and link anonymous accounts to real identities. The post Anthropic research says AI can mass expose of anonymous internet accounts appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Investigation finds YouTube is serving mindless AI slop to toddlers and preschoolersby Paulo Vargas (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 27 February 2026 at 10:15
A new investigation reveals YouTube's algorithm floods kids' feeds with bizarre AI videos after trusted channels, while creators profit from the synthetic content with millions of views. The post Investigation finds YouTube is serving mindless AI slop to toddlers and preschoolers appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Instagram comes to Google TV, if you prefer mindless doomscrolling on a giant screenby Manisha Priyadarshini (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 25 February 2026 at 15:11
After launching on Fire TV, Instagram’s TV app is now available on Google TV in the U.S., as Meta bets that short-form video and passive scrolling belong on the biggest screen in the house. The post Instagram comes to Google TV, if you prefer mindless doomscrolling on a giant screen appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Threads now lets you personalize your feed with simple text promptsby Pranob Mehrotra (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 11 February 2026 at 18:00
Threads is rolling out a new feature called Dear Algo that lets you temporarily adjust what appears in your feed using a simple text prompt. The post Threads now lets you personalize your feed with simple text prompts appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Your next binge on Instagram could be creator-made mini dramasby Pranob Mehrotra (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 11 February 2026 at 14:27
Instagram seems to be working on its own spin of the popular short vertical drama format. The post Your next binge on Instagram could be creator-made mini dramas appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Meta thinks you’ll want a whole app just for AI videosby Varun Mirchandani (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 7 February 2026 at 21:35
Meta is testing a standalone Vibes app focused solely on AI-generated short videos, moving the feature out of Meta AI. The post Meta thinks you’ll want a whole app just for AI videos appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Meta premium subscriptions are coming, here’s what you’ll actually pay forby Paulo Vargas (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 27 January 2026 at 10:00
Meta is testing premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Pricing and launch markets aren’t public yet, but early Instagram perks point to power-user tools and AI features that may be locked behind a paid tier. The post Meta premium subscriptions are coming, here’s what you’ll actually pay for appeared first on Digital Trends.
- WhatsApp has begun testing a long-overdue group chat featureby Shikhar Mehrotra (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 25 January 2026 at 15:27
WhatsApp's upcoming group chat history sharing feature aims to eliminate confusion for newly added members by letting admins share up to 100 recent messages. The post WhatsApp has begun testing a long-overdue group chat feature appeared first on Digital Trends.
- You can now choose the kind of content you see on Instagram Reelsby Manisha Priyadarshini (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 14 January 2026 at 14:00
Instagram has rolled out Your Algorithm, a new feature that lets users control the kind of content they see on Reels by adding or removing topics, giving people more say over what shows up in their feed. The post You can now choose the kind of content you see on Instagram Reels appeared first on Digital Trends.
- New UK under-5 screen time guidance targets passive time, what it changes for youby Paulo Vargas (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 12 January 2026 at 12:40
The UK will publish its first under-5 screen time guidance in April. It targets passive viewing after research linked very high daily use in two-year-olds with weaker vocabulary and other concerns. The post New UK under-5 screen time guidance targets passive time, what it changes for you appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Instagram says it fixed the issue behind shady password reset emailsby Nadeem Sarwar (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 12 January 2026 at 07:06
Numerous Instagram users received suspicious password reset emails amid reports of a massive data scrape. The social media company says it has resolved the issue but denies a data breach. The post Instagram says it fixed the issue behind shady password reset emails appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Instagram data of 17.5 million users resurfaces online after 2024 incidentby Moinak Pal (Social Media - Digital Trends) on 11 January 2026 at 05:34
Previously scraped Instagram user data has resurfaced, enabling realistic phishing and account takeover attempts, underscoring the long-term risks of exposed personal information. The post Instagram data of 17.5 million users resurfaces online after 2024 incident appeared first on Digital Trends.


















