Big Read Dixon’s dilemma: Irish data watchdog faces big call over Meta’s subscription planThe Data Protection Commission is in the spotlight as Meta proposes new subscription ‘options’ to comply with data consent aspects of GDPR
Media Analysis: What Meta’s move to charge for Instagram and Facebook means for advertisersThe social media giant might protect some EU revenue, but it could cost in terms of advertising income
Interiors The Renovator: ‘The builders thought we were mad. They hadn’t seen it done before’Mona Fox has made her mark on the interiors corner of Instagram by documenting the renovation of her 1864 Victorian home. She explains the thrill of bringing the house back to life in the social media space – and breaking renovation rules along the way
Tech Instagram’s Threads to give big boost to Meta’s revenuesAnalysts are predicting Thread’s user base will reach close to 200m daily active users within two years
technology Threads likely to hasten Twitter’s demise despite privacy issuesMeta is delaying the launch of its Twitter clone in areas covered by GDPR, but the new app is likely to sound the death knell for Elon Musk’s platform
Tech Ten million flock to Meta’s rival to Twitter, says ZuckerbergThreads, created by the owners of Facebook and Instagram, went live in the UK at midnight on Thursday, but is not yet available in the EU
Tech Q&A: could Twitter go the way of Bebo?With users in uproar over restrictions and outages, and as advertisers stay away and Instagram readies a rival, some critics wonder if Twitter will fold
technology Data Protection Commission: ‘We are not blocking Instagram’s Threads’Twitter rival is expected to launch on Thursday but expectation is that it will not be available in Europe
Social Media Instagram launching rival to Twitter on Thursday Threads will function similarly to Twitter with text-based posts that can be liked, commented on and shared
technology Meta rolls-out new parental controls for Facebook, Instagram Many features require minors, and their parents, to opt in, raising questions about how effective the measures are
technology Zuckerberg shows off AI products in bid to reassure staffMeta CEO said the company’s two priorities are incorporating AI into its varied products, and the metaverse
Tech Revealed - Instagram gears up with new rival to Twitter The app, which will be separate from Instagram but will allow people to connect accounts, may debut as soon as June
King Charles III Matt Barrett apologises ‘unreservedly’ for posting to social media at King Charles’ coronationThe Taoiseach’s partner posted comments about the coronation to his private Instagram account while attending the event
Artificial Intelligence Meta introduces AI tools to create ads and predict performanceCompany as been under pressure to rediscover growth in its core digital advertising business
Tech Twitter, YouTube, Instagram among sites to face new EU rulesNon-compliance with rules can cost the company as much as 6 per cent annual revenue or even get the platform banned
Zuckerberg follows Musk’s Twitter by launching subscription services for Facebook and InstagramAs ad sales stall, Meta has announced that it is to charge users for additional services
Tech Facebook-owner Meta cuts more than 70 jobs in Ireland as AI improvements reduce need for humansThe social media giant said that the change would have no impact on its ability to review content
Interiors Renovate Masters: Meet the interiors influencers documenting their refurb realitiesInstagram renovators in Ireland are making their mark on the platform for their honest home truths
Social Media Facebook and Instagram to block advertisers from targeting teenagers based on genderThe impact on teenagers’ mental health from the Meta-owned social media platforms has drawn criticism from politicians and regulators.
Tech DPC set for fresh dispute with EU counterparts as it seeks order blocking new Meta inquiryThe Data Protection Commission has been told to increase its fines on Facebook and Instagram, and launch a new investigation
