Topic: direct messages
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New Discord safety feature gives parents control over teen contacts
Discord's Family Center now allows parents to control who can send direct messages to their teens, choosing between friends or shared server members, while keeping message content private. Teens can automatically notify parents when they report another user for misconduct, and both parties can vi...
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Threads Launches 24-Hour Disappearing 'Ghost Posts'
Threads is introducing "ghost posts," a feature that allows users to share content that automatically archives after 24 hours, aiming to encourage spontaneous and informal conversations without a permanent digital footprint. To create a ghost post, users tap a ghost icon in the mobile app, and th...
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Instagram May Open Directly to Reels
Instagram is testing a new default home screen in India that prioritizes the Reels tab, emphasizing short-form video content as a key growth driver. The redesigned home feed includes familiar elements like Stories but transitions to a full-screen Reels experience when scrolling, while still integ...
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