Hide Your Instagram Likes—and Be Free
A feed without likes is far from a revolution. But I want to enjoy this summer with my friends, not my metrics. Continue reading Hide Your Instagram Likes—and Be Free
Author Archives: Arielle Pardes
Even Calibri’s Creator Is Glad That Microsoft Is Moving On
Microsoft is switching up its default font for the first time since 2007. Continue reading Even Calibri’s Creator Is Glad That Microsoft Is Moving On
My Treadmill Desk Made Working From Home a Cakewalk
The first day, I logged 8 miles. I haven’t looked back. Continue reading My Treadmill Desk Made Working From Home a Cakewalk
Covering Comments Is Instagram’s Newest Anti-Bullying Tool
Harassment takes many forms. The platform’s latest update works to address a broader swath of negative interactions by hiding comments and sending warnings. Continue reading Covering Comments Is Instagram’s Newest Anti-Bullying Tool
Facebook Merges DMs for Instagram and Messenger
A new update allows for cross-platform messaging for the first time within the Facebook family of apps. Continue reading Facebook Merges DMs for Instagram and Messenger
Instagram Launches Reels, Its TikTok Clone, in the US
The company is wooing creators with features they know and love, on a platform President Trump doesn’t publicly hate. Continue reading Instagram Launches Reels, Its TikTok Clone, in the US
Meet Fleets: Twitter Is Testing Out Disappearing Tweets
Following the example of competitors like Facebook and Snap, Twitter is piloting a new ephemeral feature it calls “fleets,” for “your fleeting thoughts.” Continue reading Meet Fleets: Twitter Is Testing Out Disappearing Tweets
What Is the Internet of Things? A WIRED Guide
What you need to know about the promise (and peril) of networked lightbulbs, ovens, cameras, speakers and, well … everything. Continue reading What Is the Internet of Things? A WIRED Guide
Americans Are Split On Online Dating—but Swipe More Than Ever
A new survey backs assumptions with data: Like IRL romance, finding a match on the web is a mixed bag. And yes, women get lots of unwanted dick pics. Continue reading Americans Are Split On Online Dating—but Swipe More Than Ever
Tinder Swipes Right on AI to Help Stop Harassment
The dating app says its new machine-learning tool can help flag potentially offensive messages and encourage more users to report inappropriate behavior. Continue reading Tinder Swipes Right on AI to Help Stop Harassment