Instagram is rolling out a new app that's a mix of Snapchat and BeReal

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Instagram is rolling out a new app called Instants.

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I'm a millennial who ditched my smartphone for a month. I made new friends and ended up keeping my flip phone.

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Maneesha Panja, a 30-year-old tech product leader, swapped her smartphone for a flip phone. She hasn't switched back since.

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Snapchat is the No. 1 app for teens, they say in a survey. And parents think kids spend too much time on TikTok.

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Teens love social media, especially messaging each other

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The ultimate do-nothing side hustle: selling courses

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Former Instagram VP shares 5 tips for young software engineers

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James Everingham was a VP of engineering at Instagram. He shared his advice for young engineers.

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Instagram tests a feature to let you see your ex's Stories without a trace — and it's going to cost you

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New features may be coming to Instagram Stories for those willing to buy a subscription.

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Instagram and Facebook are letting influencers earn a commission from products — again

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Instagram is adding affiliate links directly into Reels
Instagram is adding shoppable affiliate links directly onto Reels in the app.

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You're laughing. The metaverse is dying, and you're laughing.

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Mark Zuckerberg finally confronts himself during a 2021 demonstration of the metaverse.

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Social media giants have grand plans for AI. Creators fear they'll be left out.

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The TikTok generation is clashing with old-school Wall Street culture

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