Instagram will soon encourage young people to ‘take a break’ with a new option
Take a break? A social network that encourages you to stop scrolling on its app is not what you’d normally expect.
Facebook & Instagram were down, so people went on Twitter to meme about it
Facebook, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp were down for hours on Monday, resulting in the outage of big communication platforms that many often rely on. In the digital age, many have become reliant on social media platforms. Facebook is one of these platforms, having played a big part not only in helping people stay connected, […]
Instagram ‘no longer a square photo-sharing app’ says head of IG
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, announced yesterday, June 30, that the social network plans to depart from its usual “square photo-sharing” setup. The change in content presentation will likely align Instagram to its competitor TikTok, an upstart in the social app market. After the success of TikTok and Youtube in the market, […]
Filipino Instagram book clubs remind us that reading is what? Fundamental
The library is (virtually) open, thanks to these Filipino Instagram book clubs. Lockdown: year 2, has definitely given people enough time to adjust to this foreign lifestyle. One of the many coping mechanisms used to make lockdown more exciting is diving into hobbies. Whether it be discovering new passions or rediscovering past loves, hobbies can […]
16 Queer entrepreneurs & artists to support instead of rainbow capitalism
We shouldn’t have to put a price tag on Pride, here’s how you can support the LGBTQ+ community without giving into rainbow capitalism. Your timeline may appear more colorful than usual as June marks the celebration of Pride Month. In an online parade of solidarity, brands have also taken it upon themselves to don a […]
Thai K-Pop stars BLACKPINK’s Lisa and NCT’s Ten break the internet
BLINKzens, rise. Your favorite Thai K-Pop stars just saved the day. Lisa from popular K-Pop girl group BLACKPINK along with Ten from K-Pop groups NCT and SuperM, and the Chinese sub-unit WayV, teamed up in an Instagram video that broke the internet. Posted by Ten on his personal Instagram account, the video showed the two […]
Olivia Rodrigo might have to rethink ‘Drivers License’ after getting a ticket
It looks like Olivia Rodrigo isn’t just getting heartbreak with her new drivers license, but also her first ticket. The ‘Drivers License’ singer recently shared on her Instagram story that she received a parking ticket, accompanied by a hilarious caption. Yes Olivia, it’s not all fun and games. You probably should’ve checked the “sidewalks you crossed” instead […]
Apparently Rami Malek asked Rachel Bilson to delete a throwback photo
Actors Rami Malek and Rachel Bilson go way back, but it seems like some people prefer not to reminisce on the past as much as others. ‘The O.C.’ star was a recent guest on Dax Shepard’s podcast, ‘Armchair Expert’. Bilson shared that she and Malek actually went to high school together. “We did ‘The Crucible’ […]
Fans saw her blonde hair coming yet Billie Eilish still broke an IG record
It’s been an eventful week for Billie Eilish as she not only took home two Grammys, but also broke the internet as she showed off her blonde hair on Instagram — becoming the fastest post in history to reach 1 million likes. The 19-year-old bid goodbye to her signature neon green roots and is ushering in […]