Social media platforms have gone from being casual hangouts to global powerhouses that shape the way people think, vote, shop, and communicate. Billions of users log in to share opinions, consume information, and interact with communities that transcend borders. In many ways, these platforms now serve as the digital public square. But with this level […]

If you’ve noticed Instagram’s new Friends Reels tab showing your likes and comments to others, you might not be thrilled. By default, the feature can display your reel activity to friends or followers you follow back. The good news is you can turn it off in just a few taps. Step-by-Step: How to Disable Friends […]

Overnight, Meta rolled out Instagram maps for many of its users. Instagram chief has publicly stated that the feature is opt-in only, despite many users claiming they were opted-in automatically. Ready to turn it off? Skip to the instructions here. Whether or not Meta has made a mistake, sharing your location with followers every time […]

Your child is already building an online presence – whether you realize it or not. From their first baby photo on Instagram to their comments on YouTube, everything posted online becomes part of their digital footprint. That content can follow them for years. It could be seen by friends, schools, strangers, or even future employers. […]

Meta has redefined the boundaries of digital consent – again.  Facebook has started testing a sneaky feature that scans your private photos from your phone’s camera roll. They disguise this under the name of “creative suggestions powered by Meta AI”. While the tech giant claims this feature is optional, the implications are more sinister for […]

Researchers have discovered another ethically concerning abuse of user privacy from Meta (parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Messenger and WhatsApp). The same technology appears to have been used by Russian search paltform Yandex too. Tracking users has been a critical part of Meta’s business model for years (and almost any ad-support platform) – for […]

Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) has begun roll out of its AI features in the EU. Meta says this will improve tools like Meta AI and Imagine, as well as future integrations across WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads. Watchdogs are on the defensive, with NOYB sending a cease and desist and widespread criticism […]

Managing your Facebook history shouldn’t be overwhelming. Today, Redact.dev introduces Disappearing Mode for Facebook — allowing you to automatically delete posts, comments, likes, and more after a set time period, giving you full control over your Facebook presence. Apps like Snapchat, Telegram, and Signal have popularized disappearing content. Now, with Redact, you can bring that […]

If you’ve ever posted on Reddit and later wished you could easily clean up your history, you’re not alone. Now, with Redact.dev’s Disappearing Mode for Reddit, you can automatically delete posts, comments, and upvotes after a certain period of time — without having to manually dig through your account. While apps like Signal, Telegram, and […]

If you’ve been active on Facebook for years, chances are you’ve left more comments than you can count—on your posts, friends’ updates, and in public groups. Some of those comments might feel outdated, embarrassing, or no longer represent you. Manually scrolling through endless threads to delete them is time-consuming. That’s where Redact.dev comes in. Redact.dev […]