Meta's Instagram is testing a new "ad break" feature, displaying unskippable ads that users must watch before continuing to browse. Unlike YouTube's longer videos, these brief ads interrupt Instagram's rapid scrolling, making them feel more intrusive. Users on X and Reddit have reacted negatively, with many closing the app in frustration. Criticism is widespread, as this disrupts the user experience. It's unclear how extensively this will be rolled out, but Meta could face significant backlash if it becomes more widespread. Instagram has been criticized before for aggressive ad placements.
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68 words · 23 secMeta Plans to Open Office in Dhaka as Facebook User Base Grows in Bangladesh
Meta is interested in opening an office in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs State Minister Shama Obaid said. She noted that Meta discussed the proposal, citing Bangladesh’s larger Facebook user base compared with Ind…
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