Category: Instagram Inc

Tumblr Reverses Nudity Ban

The New York Times – Business:
Reversing a 2018 ban, the company said that nudity and “mature subject matter” would be allowed. But “visual depictions of sexually explicit acts” remain off limits, the company said.
Campaigns Pay Influencers to Carry Their Messages, Skirting Political Ad Rules

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Campaigns are using social media influencers as a way to reach young and diverse voters, a novel and mostly unregulated strategy. Some are even spreading the message through dating apps.
The $4,990 Ice Bath

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Cold-plunge enthusiasts are spending big on home tubs and spa classes. Is it worth it?
Meta Quarterly Earnings: Profit Declines With Losses in Reality Labs

The New York Times – Business:
The social networking company, which is trying to shift into the so-called metaverse, posted falling sales and said it was “making significant changes” to operate more efficiently.
‘House of the Dragon’ Hair Inspires an Icy Blond Renaissance

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The icy-white hair from “House of the Dragon” has some fans reaching for the bleach. But it’s not for the faint of heart.
Ahead of Midterms, Disinformation Is Even More Intractable

The New York Times – Business:
Ahead of the midterm elections, the proliferation of alternative social media sites has helped cement false and misleading information as a defining feature of American politics.
‘Christian Girl Autumn’ Goes Back to Basic

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Caitlin Covington became a meme in 2019 for her love of fall. Three years later, she’s leaning into it harder than ever.
The Fight for the Soul of Pilates

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Long after the death of Joseph Pilates, the exercise program’s magnetic founder, his disciples are battling over his legacy.