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"Social media has transformed into a place to educate", says filmmaker Jack Harries
By Lauren Scott last updated
Interview Earthrise founder Jack gives us insight into his content creation and focus on climate change ahead of talk at The Photography Show
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Making an Instagram reel is even easier with new templates
By Hannah Rooke published
News If you've ever been put off making a reel due to time commitments, the template option makes it super fast
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TikTok emits 3x more carbon than Facebook per minute, says study
By Lauren Scott published
news A recent estimate suggests social media platforms differ massively in terms of their environmental output, but will users care?
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What is a "photo dump" and why are people sharing them?
By Beth Nicholls published
News A "Photo Dump" for dummies explainer to hopefully clarify what this new term means and how it's used on social media
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Instagram tests nudity filter for direct messages
By Rachael Sharpe published
News Unsolicited nude messages to become a thing of the past on Instagram
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A new virtual photography category has been added to Flickr as popularity grows
By Beth Nicholls published
News The online worlds of videogame photography have impressed the industry, with Flickr now on board with the niche category
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Plates is the new photo-sharing app serving up an Instagram alternative
By Hannah Rooke published
News Plates is a photo-sharing app made with photographers in mind and you won't find any video content there
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Analysis of Instagram selfies shows places where people smile the most in the US
By Beth Nicholls published
News Yet another study based on Instagram data, latest research from House Fresh determines the happiest cities and US states
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