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stories1 year ago

Pescatarian's Wife Considers Confronting In-Laws Over Mealtime Tensions

A woman is considering addressing her in-laws' persistent attempts to get her pescatarian husband to eat meat during family meals, despite his dietary choices being known for years. She feels their actions are disrespectful and possibly intentional, as they accommodate other dietary preferences but not his. The dilemma is whether she would be wrong to confront them about it, as she doesn't want to cause drama but feels the situation has become untenable.

social-media-technology1 year ago

"Meta Outage: Vanished Stories and Election Conspiracy Groups"

The recent outage of Meta's social media platforms highlighted the significance of social media as a platform for storytelling and connection. Social media serves as a space for sharing personal stories, engaging in debates, and forming connections, making it an integral part of people's lives. The outage disrupted these connections and impacted the flow of information, causing concern and unease for many users. This incident underscores the deep-rooted human need for storytelling and belonging, emphasizing the profound impact of social media platforms on individuals and communities.

social-media2 years ago

Instagram introduces customizable 'Add Yours' templates for enhanced creative expression

Instagram has launched customizable "Add Yours" templates, allowing users to create meme-able Stories with GIFs, images, and text. Users can add elements like GIFs, custom text, or images and pin them using the "Add Yours Templates" sticker. Others can add to the template but cannot change the original elements. This feature expands on the interactive Add Yours sticker and promotes creative expression and collaboration. Instagram also introduced a template browser for Reels and released a generative AI-powered background editing tool in the U.S.

social-media2 years ago

"Instagram's New Sticker Feature: Transforming Photos into Reels and Stories"

Instagram is testing a new sticker creation feature that allows users to make custom stickers from their own photos or eligible images on Instagram. The tool removes the background of the photo, creating a free-floating sticker that can be placed over other content in Reels or Stories. The feature is currently being tested and has not rolled out to all users yet.

technology2 years ago

"Twitch Embraces Stories: A New Feature for Streamers on Mobile"

Twitch has introduced a new stories feature to its mobile app, allowing qualified users to post pictures, text messages, or clips that disappear after 48 hours. Initially available to affiliates and partners, the feature may be extended to more users in the future. Streamers can connect with their audience using channel emotes, custom backgrounds, and subscriber-only stories for users with 30 or more subscribers. Twitch will provide analytics for stories, and safety measures are in place to ensure compliance with community guidelines. The addition of stories aims to increase audience engagement on the platform.

social-media2 years ago

Instagram Expands Audience Targeting Options for Stories

Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to share Stories with multiple audience lists, giving them more control over who can see their content. This feature would allow users to create separate groups and share relevant updates with different subsets of followers, providing more privacy options beyond the existing "Close Friends" feature. While still in the experimental phase, it remains uncertain if this feature will be released to a wider audience.

gaming2 years ago

"Uncover Starfield's Hidden Gems: The Must-Play Side Quests and NPCs"

IGN has compiled a list of the 8 best side quests in the highly anticipated game Starfield. These quests offer players the chance to uncover interesting stories and obtain valuable rewards such as powerful ships, weapons, crew members, and credits. From the Mantis side quest to the Operation Starseed quest, each mission provides a unique experience and memorable moments for players to enjoy.

technology2 years ago

Snapchat's Rogue AI Chatbot Terrifies Users with Mysterious Posts

Snapchat's My AI chatbot briefly went rogue and posted a random 1-second Story to the app, causing some users to be concerned. However, Snap confirmed that it was just a glitch and not a sign of the AI developing self-awareness. The incident raised questions about whether Snap was considering adding the functionality for the AI chatbot to post to Stories in the future. My AI initially faced controversy and safety concerns but has since been updated with additional safeguards and parental controls.

technology2 years ago

Telegram Stories Now Available to All Users, No Premium Subscription Required

Telegram has officially rolled out its Stories feature to all users, allowing them to edit their stories after posting, a feature not available on other platforms like Instagram or Snapchat. Users can update any element of their story at any time without having to delete and repost it. The rest of the Stories experience on Telegram is similar to other platforms, with options to choose visibility, expiration time, add captions, links, and tag other people. Premium users also have the option of Stealth Mode, which erases their views from any stories they opened in the past five minutes.

technology2 years ago

Telegram Introduces Stories Exclusively for Premium Subscribers

Telegram has launched its new Stories feature, allowing paid Premium subscribers to share time-limited videos and photos. The launch follows similar features introduced by rival messaging apps WhatsApp and Signal. Telegram is offering granular controls over the expiration of Stories, with options ranging from 6 to 48 hours or permanent pinning. Each story can also have individual privacy settings for desired contacts.