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Virat Kohli says recent report on his social media earnings is 'not true'
Virat Kohli's comments come after the Instagram Rich List released by Hopper HQ said the cricketer earns a mind boggling $1,384,000 or over Rs 11.45 crore per post on the social media platform.
Kim Kardashian promotes $2,500 full-body scan: Why are health experts warning against it?
Kim Kardashian is facing flak for promoting a costly full-body scan on her Instagram, with her followers calling her ‘tone-deaf’. Health experts say there is no evidence to prove these scans benefit asymptomatic people
What is a thirst trap? How not to fall prey to it
Photos of people flaunting their bodies in captivating, desirable poses and/or settings that could elicit the emojis, (and real-world responses) of hot, beautiful and more, are known as thirst traps. They can make us feel inferior. But do we avoid them?
Now Live: Meta’s Twitter Rival Threads gets 1 crore sign ups in 7 hours. Here's how you can sign up
Within just 7 hours of its launch, Meta's Threads has over 1 crore downloads and sign ups. The app is being hailed as a better version of Instagram and Twitter combined
Twitter-Killer: Meta planning to launch its Twitter competitor this week, calls it ‘Threads’
Meta is planning to officially launch its Twitter-competitor, called Threads later this week. Although they have already dropped the app on the US' iOS App Store, users will be able to join from July 6. The timing seems perfect given Twitter's shenanigans
Meta to stop showing news on feed to Canadian users because of new law, won’t pay news outlets
Meta has decided that it will not pay for news content and instead will take down news from Facebook and Instagram. This move comes in response to new law called the Online News Act, which requires internet companies to pay news publishers
Here’s the first look of Instagram’s upcoming Twitter competitor, codenamed Project92
Meta-owned Instagram had announced that they would be taking on Twitter and launch a platform similar to the blue bird app. In an internal meeting at Meta, an executive unveiled a sneak peek of the app, which is codenamed Project 92
Haven For Perverts: Instagram enabled paedophiles to find child pornography, prey on children
Instagram has become the preferred platform for paedophiles. The platform's core design and functionality allows paedophiles to buy, sell Child Pornography and even set up meet ups without much issue. Furthermore, Instagram's algorithms facilitate all of this
Meet Meta’s Twitter Clone: Everything we know about ‘Insta for your thoughts’
The Twitter-like app has been given the codename PN92, Project 92, or Barcelona. It will be at least partially integrated with Instagram with users retaining their verification and handle and their followers will be alerted when they get on the new platform
Heartwarming! Viral video shows man taking his father on his first-ever flight
The viral shows how a man took his father on his first-ever flight. The father's happy expressions are priceless!
Teen stops bus as driver faints, saves classmates; internet calls him 'hero'
In the video, Dillon can be observed taking control of the wheel and applying the brake while his classmates shout in panic.
From walking out of abusive marriage to owning business; this woman's life will inspire you
The woman's inspiring story has been shared by the Humans of Bombay and has grabbed huge appreciation.
Australian man caught eating raw chicken in mall, video disgusts internet
A few people suggested that the man might have been under the influence of drugs, while others joked that he purposely made himself sick to take time off from work.
What is mewing, the TikTok trend that gives you a sharp jawline? And why is it being slammed?
The not-so-new but bizarre quick-fix practice called 'mewing' is believed by beauty influencers on TikTok to give you a perfectly chiselled jawline. It's about placing the tongue on the roof of the mouth and applying pressure to cause changes to the face. But doctors have rubbished the process
How a software engineer tricked thousands on Instagram with AI-generated portraits
Jos Avery has duped thousands of people using the artificial intelligence programme Midjourney, which generates bizarre and fantastic images from brief text instructions. He started an Instagram account to house his Midjourney output without being completely transparent about the images' origins
The outrage over Nike, US beer Bud Light’s collab with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney
She put a post about the popular American beer Bud Light. Days later, she modelled in a Nike sports bra. Since then, trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney has been receiving hate. Singer Kid Rock has led the boycott against the beer and from sportswomen to feminist writers, everyone is lashing out at Nike
Taking down Instagram: Instagram users have IQ of less than 100, says Twitter CEO Elon Musk
Elon Musk took a dig at Instagram and Instagram users by saying that the platform's users have an IQ less than 100. Musk has often had an issue with Meta's Instagram. In 2018, Musk had deleted his Instagram account as he did not like the platform.
NASA shares stunning picture of 'jellyfish galaxy'; leaves Instagram awestruck
As per NASA, these images could aid astronomers in getting a better understanding of the star formation elsewhere in the universe
Meet Cleanfluencers, the new sensation sweeping social media
‘Cleanfluencers’ have racked up millions of online views tidying up filthy homes and passing on cleaning hacks to followers. Here’s what you need to know about them
Not So Social: Utah’s new law to regulate use of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok for kids
Utah governor signed bills — H.B. 311 and S.B. 152 — into law, which will require minors to obtain the consent of a guardian before joining platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and others. The law comes amid debates in the US about the impact of social media on young people’s mental health