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Instagram Will Now Alert Parents if Teens Search for Suicide or Self-Harm Content

Instagram is rolling out a new feature that will notify parents when their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm — a significant escalation in Meta’s efforts to position itself as a responsible platform for young users amid mounting regulatory and public pressure. Starting next week, parents enrolled in Instagram’s parental supervision tools in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada will receive an alert via email, text, or WhatsApp if their teen makes multiple searches for phrases associated with suicide or self-harm within a short period of time. The rollout will expand to other regions later this

Spotify and Liquid Death Want You to Take Your Playlist to the Grave

Because apparently dying wasn’t the hard part — curating the right soundtrack for it is. Spotify and Liquid Death announced Monday the launch of the Eternal Playlist Urn, a limited-edition collector’s item that doubles as a wireless Bluetooth speaker. Available now in the U.S. in limited quantities, the urn features a speaker built into its lid, allowing users to connect from any compatible device and stream music even after they’re no longer around to hear it. As part of the partnership, Spotify is also launching the Eternal Playlist Generator, a tool that creates a personalized playlist based on a user’s