Instagram Will Let You ‘Reset’ Your Algorithm

Nov 20 2024

If you’re fed up with Instagram’s suggested content, Meta is testing a way to give you a clean slate. In a recent blog post, the company announced a feature that allows users to reset their recommendations across Explore, Reels, and Feed.

This update is set to launch worldwide soon.

By resetting your recommendations, Instagram essentially starts over, treating your account as if it doesn’t know your interests.

Over time, the algorithm will adapt based on the content you engage with. Users can also review and unfollow accounts they no longer want to see. However, Meta has emphasized that this reset cannot be undone.

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Although designed with teens in mind, the feature will be accessible to all users. Meta said it aims to make Instagram a more positive and safe space, especially for younger audiences.

“We want Instagram to evolve with users’ interests and provide meaningful, age-appropriate experiences,” the company shared.

Instagram’s head, Adam Mosseri, explained the feature in a video, noting it might make your feed less tailored at first but offers a helpful reset option. TikTok introduced a similar tool last year.

Meta has also strengthened protections for users under 18 with stricter messaging rules and limited exposure to sensitive content. Instagram remains a top app for U.S. teens, according to a recent Piper Sandler report.

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72 Year Old Bryan Is This Year’s Oldest UOM Graduate

Nov 20 2024

In a wholesome video shared by the University of Malta, we got to meet Bryan Corlett, this year’s oldest graduate from the UOM at the age of 72!

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In a get-to-know style video, Bryan talks about his past and return to education, as well as his gratitude for his professors and family.

The father of four daughters and originally from New Zealand, this is Bryan’s first time graduating and has some words of encouragement for anyone seeking to seek further higher education.

Congratulations Bryan! For the full video, visit @ummalta

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Our 1st Teaser For ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Live Action

Nov 20 2024

Universal Pictures has released the first teaser trailer for the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, offering a first look at Hiccup and Toothless, including the pivotal moment where Hiccup spares the dragon’s life, forever altering the dynamics in Berk.

Set on the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been sworn enemies for generations, the story follows Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind), the inventive but underestimated son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated series).

Hiccup’s decision to befriend Toothless, a feared Night Fury, upends centuries of tradition, challenging his society’s deep-seated fears of dragons.

Joining him are Astrid (Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us), the bold warrior, and Gobber (Nick Frost; Shaun of the Dead), Berk’s eccentric blacksmith.

Together, they face an emerging ancient threat that jeopardizes both Vikings and dragons. Hiccup and Toothless must navigate a fragile path toward peace, redefining leadership and heroism along the way.

Directed by Dean DeBlois, who helmed the original trilogy, the live-action film debuts June 13, 2025. The ensemble cast includes Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Ruth Codd, and more, based on Cressida Cowell’s beloved books.

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Maltese Premier Clubs Receive Over €2,300,000 In UEFA Solidarity Payments

Nov 19 2024

The Malta Premier League has announced a record-breaking UEFA solidarity payment of €2,356,000, which will be equally distributed among the 12 teams competing in Malta’s top division.

The clubs receiving the payment are Birkirkara, Floriana, Hibernians, Hamrun Spartans, Sliema Wanderers, Gzira United, Balzan Youths, Melita, Naxxar Lions, Marsaxlokk, Zabbar St. Patrick’s, and Mosta.

Each team will receive €196,333, marking the largest solidarity payment ever given to Maltese clubs by UEFA. This amount more than doubles the €1.08 million solidarity distributed to clubs last year.

In a show of unity, all 12 Premier League clubs have pledged to donate a total of €293,400 to the clubs in the Challenge League. Each of these clubs will contribute €24,450, further reinforcing their commitment to solidarity within the Maltese football community.

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