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![The cover screen for the Instagram Threads social app on a Motorola Edge+ (2023)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WFe6c9745ogqQJrHwGZ7pQ-320-80.jpg)
Threads, like Twitter, will introduce a rate limit to crack down on spam bots
By Nickolas Diaz published
Copycat? Threads will look to introduce a rate limit as the platform struggles with aggressive spam bots and attacks.
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Twitter's latest move leaves many out of the loop, forces visitors to log in
By Nickolas Diaz published
Log in Twitter has been blocking unregistered users from viewing accounts and tweets.
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Reddit communities go dark to protest upcoming API changes
By Nickolas Diaz published
Peaceful protest Thousands of Reddit communities go dark after learning of the platform's harsh API changes for third-party apps.
![Instagram logo on OnePlus 9](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XWYAStdB7tewzGVkxFGbAR-320-80.jpg)
Instagram reportedly testing an AI chatbot with 30 personalities to choose from
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
After Snapchat recently added its version of AI chatbot dubbed My AI, Instagram might be on its way to launching something similar.
![Instagram logo on a phone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XvzChEfU2W2oZfxt7JdZCG-320-80.jpg)
It wasn't just you; Instagram was down on Sunday for a couple of hours
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Meta-owned social media app just went for a break on Sunday evening for many users across regions.
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How to use Substack Notes
By Michael L Hicks published
Looking to hit the ground running with Substack's answer to social media? Here's how to use Notes and whether or not you should.
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How to use Mastodon
By Andrew Myrick published
If you're tired of the Twitter shenanigans, you're not alone. While there aren't many options, Mastodon is probably the closest alternative to a social media platform that rivals Twitter.
![TikTok app logo on Android](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/grNeVRDB3Cyt4cKWUcd9QL-320-80.jpg)
TikTok introduces new parental controls for healthier app practices
By Nickolas Diaz published
TikTok details its new parental controls coming for Family Pairing to monitor teen usage.
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