A feed without likes is far from a revolution. But I want to enjoy this summer with my friends, not my metrics. Hide Your Instagram Likes—and Be FreeThis entry was posted in Gear and tagged social media on May 28, 2021 by Arielle Pardes
Microsoft is switching up its default font for the first time since 2007. Even Calibri’s Creator Is Glad That Microsoft Is Moving OnThis entry was posted in Gear on May 1, 2021 by Arielle Pardes
The first day, I logged 8 miles. I haven't looked back. My Treadmill Desk Made Working From Home a CakewalkThis entry was posted in Gear on March 14, 2021 by Arielle Pardes
Harassment takes many forms. The platform’s latest update works to address a broader swath of negative interactions by hiding comments and sending warnings. Covering Comments Is Instagram’s Newest Anti-Bullying ToolThis entry was posted in Gear and tagged social media on October 6, 2020 by Arielle Pardes
A new update allows for cross-platform messaging for the first time within the Facebook family of apps. Facebook Merges DMs for Instagram and MessengerThis entry was posted in Gear and tagged social media on September 30, 2020 by Arielle Pardes
The company is wooing creators with features they know and love, on a platform President Trump doesn’t publicly hate. Instagram Launches Reels, Its TikTok Clone, in the USThis entry was posted in Gear on August 5, 2020 by Arielle Pardes
Following the example of competitors like Facebook and Snap, Twitter is piloting a new ephemeral feature it calls "fleets," for “your fleeting thoughts.” Meet Fleets: Twitter Is Testing Out Disappearing TweetsThis entry was posted in Gear on March 4, 2020 by Arielle Pardes
What you need to know about the promise (and peril) of networked lightbulbs, ovens, cameras, speakers and, well … everything. What Is the Internet of Things? A WIRED GuideThis entry was posted in Gear on February 10, 2020 by Arielle Pardes
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. Americans Are Split On Online Dating—but Swipe More Than EverThis entry was posted in Gear on February 6, 2020 by Arielle Pardes
The dating app says its new machine-learning tool can help flag potentially offensive messages and encourage more users to report inappropriate behavior. Tinder Swipes Right on AI to Help Stop HarassmentThis entry was posted in Gear on January 27, 2020 by Arielle Pardes