Instagram's URL Blackhole

kept by eddie feb 17

A researcher found an Instagram SQLite database with a URL blackhole table containing 4,629 flagged URLs, mostly phishing links using redirectors like t.co and storage.googleapis.com.

uBlock filter list to hide all YouTube Shorts
A maintained uBlock Origin filter list hides all YouTube Shorts, with additional filters for comments and playables, and is actively maintained by a new contributor.
also on uBlock Origin, #social-media, #user-experience
Google Chrome is killing all uBlock Origin bypasses, Microsoft Edge, Opera to follow - Neowin
Google Chrome removed the final feature flags that allowed uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2 extensions to function, with Edge and Opera expected to follow.
also on uBlock Origin, #security
WWDC26 — The Small Things - Oneberri Blog
A blog post lists dozens of minor but thoughtful improvements across Apple's platforms, emphasizing the company's attention to detail in user experience.
also on #ios, #user-experience
Apple Events - Apple
Apple announced a new Siri AI powered by Apple Intelligence, expanded child safety features, and performance improvements across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27.
also on #ios, #user-experience
Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing - 9to5Mac
Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral photo sharing that disappears after friends view it.
also on Instagram, Meta, #social-media, #user-experience