Daniyal Malik

We know for some of you the “Threaded Reply Format” isn’t a piece of breaking news. Twitter has been working on testing the feature for quite a few months now and from the initial response, it seems like users are loving the ease it has brought them – in case of reading more of opinions expressed by others on the platform through tweets.

However, the new part is that the company has decided to made subtle changes in the threaded tweet replies layout for more of iOS and web users. Hence, now the same feature will also include a line linking of all the replies a tweet has received.

Carrying on with the announcements that Twitter made back in February, they tweeted about the further additions in the following ways.

For more clarification on the newer version, we are going to look at the app researcher Jane Manchun Wong’s tweet that already had screenshots of the newer version. While the glimpses shared by her are from last month, one can see that when you tap on a reply tweet, a new thread of responses opens up that is attached to that particular comment.

The new tweak also shows replies to the best comments further.

One thing to note here is that these tweets don’t have Like, Retweet or reply icons and according to Twitter the reason behind this move is to hide the engagement tools so that users can easily focus more on the replies.

Looking at the tweaks alone, for sure they don’t appear as very significant ones but there are some definite chances that it would have been very difficult for engineers to pull them off and the impact of it would be seen in later days when people would love to engage into conversations upon reading the associated comments.

As usual, the update will first go through the experimental phase in the Twttr App where a group of selected users will beta test it. Usually, not a lot of features in the testing phase make it to the real Twitter but still, it is encouraging to see Twitter making the effort to push forward the threaded replies.

Besides that to fulfill the major innovation craving of users, Twitter has been working on “Fleets” – the platform’s own Stories format for quite some time now. Although we don’t have many insights to share about that as of now, but looking at all the changes, we can most definitely say the executives of the company are on a swing to make Twitter best from being great soon!

https://www.digitalinformationworld.com/2020/05/twitter-introduces-more-important-tweaks-in-the-threaded-tweet-replies-feature.html#

Artie Beaty

If you’re a YouTube TV subscriber, your channel lineup is about to get a little more robust.

Thanks to the renewal of a deal between ViacomCBS and the live television streaming service, five current channels will continue to be broadcast and 14 more will be added.

Renewed are The CW, Smithsonian Channel, Pop TV, CBS Sports Network and local CBS stations. On the way this summer are BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, TV Land and VH1. Coming a little later are BET Her, MTV Classic, MTV2, Nick Jr., NickToons, and TeenNick.

ViacomCBS premium channels, including Showtime, are renewed as well and will still be available for purchase. 

With over 2 million subscribers at present, YouTube TV is quickly becoming one of the most popular live TV streaming options. It offers a “cable-like” experience with over 70 channels (including almost all local channels) for a fraction of the price with no extra equipment required, so it’s not hard to see the appeal.

As a part of this deal, ViacomCBS content will get larger promotion on YouTube’s platform. If you remember the early days of YouTube, you’re aware of the irony as they were famously on the receiving end of a lawsuit from Viacom over copyrighted content. The fact that the two sides have worked so closely ever since shows not just the growth of YouTube, but it’s an indicator that television companies realize streaming is the future.

Written By Danish Ansari

Instagram not showing all posts – Instagram users have been reporting an issue where they aren’t able to view more than 18 posts on any profile. Get details.

Instagram is one of the most popular social networking platforms used by millions around the world, but on the rare occasions that the service doesn’t work it can be quite a frustrating experience. Their servers are generally reliable; however, there are unfortunate occurrences where it is plagued with certain bugs or errors affecting certain features on the platform.

Also Read | What Are Impressions On Instagram & How Can You Access It? Read Details Here

Instagram not showing all posts

In case you have been wondering why your Instagram feed isn’t able to load beyond 18 posts on your personal or any other profile, it’s because the app was recently faced with a bug. Several users also took to micro-blogging site Twitter to raise their concerns. Here’s a quick glance at some of the reports:

Why is Instagram showing only few posts?

This is one of the recent issues that is affecting several users; however, the platform was also plagued with a bug where it wasn’t loading any photos and videos on the newsfeed and stories for a number of profiles. And while it may have something to do with your internet connection, the issue was actually reported by a number of users, suggesting it was some kind of a bug.

Update the Instagram app

Instagram hasn’t officially addressed the issues; however, the problem has seemingly resolved after a new update from Instagram recently went live. Certain users also confirmed that the update has fixed the bug and Instagram appears to be back up and running.

So, the best fix available at the moment is to head over to the respective application store and get your Instagram app updated. Meanwhile, if you are still facing any issue or any other problem with the app, do leave a comment below.

https://www.republicworld.com/technology-news/apps/instagram-not-showing-all-posts.html

By TooFab Staff|

“I don’t care if he’s an adult and he carries a gun and a badge. At the end of the day. He’s still my boy.”

Erika Jayne says she’s “super proud” of her police officer son, Tommy Zizzo.

Speaking on Andy Cohen’s Sirius XM show, “Radio Andy” Wednesday, the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, 48, opened up about her decision to share a rare photo of her 26-year-old son on Instagram, revealing that his pic is her “best performing post.”

“I don’t know. Maybe [I’m] quarantine crazy,” Erika said as to why she posted the pic of Tommy in his police officer uniform. “But I am a proud mom, you know, of my essential worker son. He’s out there working like every other man and woman.”

When asked by Andy if she feels “extra protective” of her son during the coronavirus pandemic, Erika replied, “I think we all are. Listen, this is a crazy time. We’re all concerned for all of our families.”

The reality star, who has two million Instagram followers, said the photo of her son received more likes than any of her other posts.

“It’s so crazy,” she told Andy. “I put him on Instagram. He’s my best performing post!”

Andy then brought up how he had stopped sharing photos of his 14-month-old son, Benjamin, at the request of his family, who said his son didn’t “choose” to be in the spotlight. However, the “WWHL” said he changed his mind after reuniting with his son following his stint with the coronavirus.

“I was like, ‘I’m here. I’m, this is the reality of my life. It’s just he and I,” Andy told Erika. “And so I guess, you say maybe it’s the quarantine, but I think all of us are a little…I think we’re just chipping away at what our real life is and who we really are. And you know, this person is such a huge part of your life that it also makes sense why you would now be saying, look here. Here he is.”

“I appreciate you saying this before, you know, he didn’t choose this life. I chose this life and we try to protect them,” Erika replied in agreement. “I don’t care if he’s an adult and he carries a gun and a badge. At the end of the day. He’s still my boy.”

“The Pretty Mess” author said she doesn’t regret sharing the photo of Tommy, but admitted she didn’t give him a heads up before posting it.

“I posted it and I’m glad I did,” Erika explained. “He’s a very fine young man and I’m super proud.”

“Hopefully, it doesn’t even come across his whole situation,” she quipped. “Who knows!”

On Tuesday, Erika shared the rare photo of Tommy on her Instagram, however, she had the comments section deactivated.

“People say we look alike,” she wrote in the caption. “No, you can’t comment. ?

Though Erika has often spoken about her son from her first marriage on “RHOBH,” he’s never made an appearance on the show.

https://toofab.com/2020/05/06/erika-jayne-opens-up-about-sharing-photo-of-her-son-on-instagram/

Katie Mather

When Logan Paul’s 17 million Instagram followers saw his most recent post, they thought nothing of it.

Paul had added a photo gallery congratulating his friend Mike Majlak on the release of his book, “The Fifth Vital.” An ad for the book can be seen in the background of the first picture.

Low on supplies? We’re regularly updating our list of retailers that are still selling household essentials, including toilet paper and hand sanitizer. 

Unfortunately for Paul, fellow YouTuber James Charles seems to have an eagle eye and excellent memory when it comes to billboards in LA with his face on them.

Charles revealed that what looked like a blank billboard in Paul’s Instagram was actually an edit job to erase a poster for Charles’s new show, “Instant Influencer.”

“Excuse me @LoganPaul I don’t f****ing think so!” Charles tweeted, along with a side-by-side of Paul’s Instagram and a photo Majlak had posted on his Instagram story which included the “Instant Influencer” ad.

“This means war,” Charles added.

Knowing Twitter would not be enough, Charles also went to Paul’s Instagram and commented, “YOU DID NOT BLUR OUT MY BILLBOARD BEHIND HIM OMFG.”

Paul responded with an explanation on his Instagram story, saying he didn’t think Charles would notice and now he feels bad.

Paul then replied to Charles’s tweet with a solution.

But perhaps Charles was coming off harsher and angrier than he actually was. He responded to a fan saying “don’t start a war with Logan” by explaining “we’re friends.”

https://sports.yahoo.com/2020-05-06-james-charles-skewers-logan-paul-for-instagram-post-this-means-war-24220785.html

Conspiracy theories have linked 5G with the spread of Covid-19 and has lead to miscreants destroying 5G towers in the UK

Posted by Jhinuk Sen

Twitter said on Wednesday it would tackle the spread of damaging conspiracy theories linking mobile phone technology with the coronavirus with a prompt to direct people searching for 5G to British government-verified information.

The theory, which has spread on social media, has resulted in attacks on mobile telecoms masts and abuse directed at engineers in Britain. Scientists, phone companies and the government have said it is completely untrue. Twitter said the search prompt would inform users that the government had seen no link between 5G and Covid-19, and include a link to a government website with credible, factual and verified information in relation to 5G.

Also read: Coronavirus-5G conspiracy theory fuelled by coordinated effort

Katy Minshall, Twitter UK’s head of government, public policy and philanthropy, said the move was the latest step in its focus on connecting people with authoritative information regarding Covid-19.  “Our partnerships throughout this pandemic have allowed us to take proactive steps in bringing people the information most relevant and useful for them,” she said.

Facebook and Google have also taken steps to counter misinformation about Covid-19 on their platforms, however the social media companies have been criticised for not doing enough to counter misinformation. Representatives from all three were questioned by lawmakers last Thursday about the steps they had taken.

Also read: Fact check: 5G does NOT cause Covid-19, please be rational

The chairman of parliament’s digital and media committee Julian Knight said the position they had adopted was “deeply unhelpful and failed in clarifying what they are doing to tackle the threat posed by record levels of misinformation and disinformation online about Covid-19, some of it deadly.”  

Facebook recently removed the official page of British conspiracy theorist David Icke, who has promoted the 5G theory, for violating its policies on harmful misinformation. Google terminated Icke’s YouTube channel for the same reason.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/tech/twitter-tackles-5g-covid-19-conspiracy-in-the-uk-with-warning-prompt/story-SXZJVVccebkqSd8mhkR9BM.html

BY NINA AGHADJANIAN

This week in social media news, Pinterest reports 367 million monthly active users in Q1, YouTube announces plans to live stream a virtual graduation ceremony with the Obamas and Twitter says it’s testing a tool that lets users self-edit tweets that include harmful language.

Pinterest Reports 32 Million More Users In Q1

Pinterest’s Q1 2020 report shows that the platform’s increased usage during lockdown has led to an added 32 million users since Q4, bringing its total monthly active users (MAU) to 367 million.

Why it matters: Pinterest’s MAU saw a 9.55 percent quarter-on-quarter growth rate, outpacing the same figure at Twitter (9.21 percent), Snapchat (5 percent), Facebook (4.20 percent) and LinkedIn (2.22 percent).

The details: Pinterest reports a 35 percent year over year increase in revenue, at $272 million. Like LinkedIn and Twitter, however, Pinterest says it saw a sharp drop in March due to changes in advertiser behavior. Pinterest notes that video, conversion optimization and shopping ad products drove its ad revenue growth for the quarter. Searches for how to educate and entertain kids, how to clean during quarantine, what food to put in the pantry and how to make masks, have increased significantly, says Pinterest.

BY ENOCH 

Ghanaian dancehall sensation has released a video of him responding to YouTube comments on his ‘Shuga’ music video.

The song which featured Jamaican singer Beenie Man has over 3 million videos on Youtube with over 3,000 comments and Stonebwoy took time to respond to some of the comments under the video.

The musician is currently promoting his new album, Anloga Junction. The album has earned him rave reviews and even landed him a feature in South African newspaper.

https://www.ghgossip.com/watch-stonebwoy-responds-to-youtube-comments-on-his-shuga-video/

BY MARISA CASCIANO

Getting creative at home is easier than you may think. It can start with a picture of your #outfitoftheday taken in your vintage-looking mirror, or a selfie with the colorful breakfast you just made. It can be as ~extra~ as you want it to be — meaning, you could pull out your digital camera and have a photo shoot with the flowers on your kitchen counter, or take a few simple pics of your latest clothing haul and apply some of the best Instagram presets for pictures at home to the well-lit ones.

It’s really up to you to tap into your artsy side and see where the flow of inspiration takes you. Will you find yourself spending an afternoon with your pup and capturing every little sprint they do across your backyard on film? Will you quickly angle your lens at your morning coffee, before grabbing your laptop and signing onto work for the day? Nobody knows yet, but you can best believe the right filter will make those moments as dreamy as the sky right after the sun sets.

Each preset when applied will mellow out the yellows in your walls, and make your raspberry-toned lipstick pop. They’ll brighten up your space, or give it a cozy atmosphere. You’ll want to keep being creative at home after working with them in Adobe Lightroom on your desktop or phone. Here are the eight best presets for your indoor pics to purchase RN.

1. Cara Jourdan Mobile Presets

First up, head to your backyard or driveway with your phone. Take pictures amongst the blooming flowers or sitting in the trunk of your car. Then, open up your Lightroom app and get to work with the Cara Jourdan Mobile Presets. With just one click, and maybe a few adjustments, they’ll bring depth and a ton of saturation into your photo. They’ll make your feed look like a work of art.

2. Elsa Collection 2.0 (Mobile)

If you aren’t already following Ellie Bullen on Instagram and using her presets, then you’re in for a real treat. There’s not another pack like her Elsa Collection 2.0 one on the market, that brings every photo to life and makes your space into a living version of a coffee table book. You’ll want to purchase them and then try them out on your smoothie bowls, floral baths, and pool selfies.

3. Aspyn Ovard Minimal Instagram Mobile Presets

Here’s the deal: You need Aspyn Ovard’s Minimal Instagram Mobile Presets. They come as a pack of three and will make any picture with your pup or pretty room look magical. They dim any yellow tones to give your photographs a beachy vibe, and will truly shine on your feed next to selfies or cute garden snaps.

4. Chloe Wen’s “Naturally” Preset

When you’re hanging out at home in a pair of sweatpants and watering your succulents, look no further than Chloe Wen’s “Naturally” preset. It’s designed to make your space look cool, calm, and collected, and will pair well with any other presets you may use. The best part? On cloudy days, it’ll brighten up your day and photos to bring a smile to everyone’s face.

5. TYFRENCH02 Preset Pack

When it comes to Ty French‘s presets, you can always expect your photo to turn into a film camera’s masterpiece. That’s no different with the TYFRENCH02 preset pack that’s extra vibrant, and filled with grain. The five different presets can be used within the desktop and mobile versions of Lightroom, and are worth messing with for an entire afternoon. Make sure you bring in some props before cueing the self-timer, OK?

6. Marie Fe And Jake Snow’s The Ultimate Mobile Pack

Odds are, if you’re searching for presets that work well with photos taken indoors, you’re not doing much traveling right now. That’s all well and good, because you can still make the most of Marie Fe and Jake Snow’s The Ultimate Mobile Pack. Use the 12 mobile and desktop presets in this pack when you want to illuminate your breakfast or make a chill Saturday afternoon feel like a spontaneous excursion. Your wanderlust will adore what you come up with.

7. Somewhere Devine’s Everyday Mobile Preset

Your go-to indoor preset can, and should, be this Everyday Mobile Preset created by the Devine family. If you’re in the market for a pre-curated aesthetic or a filter that’ll work well with pictures taken on your phone, this is for you. Buy it ASAP and watch your space flourish and bloom.

8. Matty Vogel’s World Presets vol. 01

Last but not least is Matty Vogel’s World Presets vol. 01. This photographer really knows the ins and outs of editing photos, and does most of the heavy lifting for you with these presets. Purchase them to see how they can spice up your kitchen on rainy days or make your neighborhood look like a dreamy city in a #lit music video.

https://www.elitedaily.com/p/8-best-instagram-presets-for-pictures-at-home-getting-creative-at-home-22878161

By Todd Spangler

Get ready to see a tide of T-shirts, toys and other merch based on “Like Nastya,” the hugely popular Russian-American 6-year-old YouTube vlogger.

The family of Anastasia Radzinskaya, star of YouTube’s Like Nastya channel with nearly 54 million subscribers, inked an exclusive global deal with IMG to develop a line of licensed consumer products. The internet star is managed by Eyal Baumel, CEO of L.A.-based multichannel network Yoola, and repped by WME, which like IMG is a division of Endeavor.

IMG, the Anastasia’s first licensing representative, will work with the family to explore licensed product opportunities including “toys, apparel, accessories, homeware, food and beverage and more,” the company said.

The kid influencer’s YouTube channels generate over 3.3 billion monthly views. She is among the top-earning YouTubers, having generated $18 million revenue from June 2018-June 2019, per Forbes estimates.

Born in Russia in 2014, Radzinskaya was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. In 2016, her parents started sharing videos on YouTube of her engaging in regular activities and several videos went viral after her condition improved. Anastasia now vlogs with her dad and the family has some 120 million subscribers across multiple YouTube channels including Like Nastya, Like Nastya Show, Like Nastya Vlog, and Like Nastya PRT. Anastasia speaks four languages (Russian, English, Spanish and Mandarin) and produces local-language content across the channels.

“We are pleased to be working with IMG to develop products that will provide new ways for Anastasia’s millions of viewers around the world to engage with her vibrant personality, stories and content,” Baumel said in a statement.

Gary Krakower, IMG’s VP of licensing, added that the merchandise-development focus will be on products “that highlight and embody the spirit of her educational, playful and colorful YouTube content, which we hope will inspire children to embrace their curiosity and explore the world around them.”