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Instagram’s AI tool vanished in a week—what users need to know Instagram quietly launched a new AI feature last week. Within days, it was gone. The feature, which reportedly offered users something like automated content generation or enhanced editing, did not survive the week, according to a Business Insider report. For anyone who uses Instagram or similar platforms, the quick rollout and removal raises questions about how carefully these tools are vetted—and what risks users take when they try them. ...

4 Free Mac Apps That Boost Productivity and Security in 2026 A recent MSN article rounded up four free Mac apps covering productivity, security, and creativity. Given the steady rise in remote work and phishing attacks, it’s worth looking at what these tools actually do—and whether they’re worth installing. Below is a closer look at each category, with specific app recommendations that are still free and updated as of mid‑2026. ...

Meta’s Muse AI on Instagram: What It Does to Your Photos and How to Opt Out If you use Instagram, you may have heard about Muse—Meta’s new AI image generation tool. The company started rolling it out in July 2026, and it’s already raising questions about how your photos might be used. The actors’ union SAG-AFTRA has recommended its members opt out, but the privacy implications extend well beyond celebrities. Here’s a straightforward look at what Muse does, why it matters for your privacy, and the steps you can take to protect your images. ...

AI Coding Assistants: The Security Trade-Off You Didn’t Sign Up For AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code promise big productivity gains—faster code completion, fewer boilerplate tasks, less context switching. But over the past year, a series of security incidents has raised a legitimate question: do the risks now outweigh the benefits for everyday developers? ...

How to Avoid Online Shopping Scams on Amazon Prime Day: BBB Tips Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, and while shoppers are looking forward to major discounts, scammers are preparing their own offers that are anything but legitimate. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued warnings about a surge in online shopping scams timed to coincide with the event. If you’re planning to take advantage of the deals, knowing what to watch for can save you money—and your personal data. ...

Meta’s Muse AI Tool on Instagram: Privacy Risks and How to Opt Out Instagram is now home to a new AI image-generation tool called Muse. It can create images based on user prompts, but the catch is that it may also draw on photos you’ve already uploaded to train its models. Privacy advocates, including the actors’ union SAG‑AFTRA, have urged users to opt out. Here’s what’s happening, why it matters, and how you can protect your images. ...

AI Coding Tools: What You Need to Know About Their Security Risks AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code have become indispensable for many developers. They can generate boilerplate, suggest fixes, and even write entire functions in seconds. But a string of recent vulnerabilities has raised a difficult question: are the productivity gains worth the security risks? This article breaks down what we know about the current threats and offers concrete steps you can take to protect your code, your data, and your machine. ...

How to Spot Amazon Prime Day Scams: BBB’s Top Warning Signs Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, and scammers know it. The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning ahead of this year’s event, noting that fraudsters are already ramping up efforts to trick shoppers with fake websites, phishing emails, and too-good-to-be-true deals. If you plan to take advantage of Prime Day sales, it helps to know what to look for before you click “buy.” ...

How Meta’s Muse AI Tool Raises New Instagram Privacy Risks (and How to Opt Out) In early July 2026, Meta began rolling out its new AI image generator, Muse, across Instagram and its advertising platform. The tool can create realistic images from text prompts, but it has also raised immediate concerns about how user photos are being used to train the model—prompting the actors’ union SAG-AFTRA to advise its members to opt out. For anyone who posts pictures on Instagram, the question is straightforward: what data is Meta collecting from your account, and what can you do about it? ...

Beware These Online Shopping Scams Before Prime Day — and How to Outsmart Them Amazon Prime Day has become one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, drawing millions of bargain hunters. Unfortunately, it also draws scammers. Every year, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) issues warnings about the surge in fraudulent activity surrounding sales events like Prime Day, and this year is no different. If you’re planning to shop for deals, it’s worth knowing what to look for before you click “buy.” ...