Daily Tech Headlines Instagram ponders spinning Reels out into its own app - DTH
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Feb 27, 2025 Instagram is considering launching Reels as a standalone app to take on TikTok. Meanwhile, AWS introduces its first quantum-computing chip, named Ocelot. A recent glitch on Instagram caused a surge of violent content in users’ feeds, prompting swift fixes. The rise of podcasts on YouTube is gaining momentum, while eBay works on enhancing buyer experiences. In India, Uber rolls out a new ride-sharing service, and Google introduces a simpler way for users to remove personal data from search results.
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Instagram's Project Ray
- Instagram considers spinning Reels into a separate app, Project Ray, to rival TikTok.
- This aims to boost content recommendations and introduce longer videos.
AWS Ocelot Chip
- AWS revealed Ocelot, its first quantum computing chip, aligning with rivals like Google and Microsoft.
- This follows their 2019 investment in quantum computing services.
Meta's Reels Glitch
- Meta fixed a glitch that exposed Instagram users to violent content in Reels.
- The glitch disregarded users' sensitive content control settings.