META TO END END-TO-END ENCRYPTION FOR INSTAGRAM DIRECT MESSAGES. (PHOTO).

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 Meta to end end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages Meta is ending end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages, a feature the company says will no longer be available after May 8, 2026. Unlike WhatsApp, Instagram never offered encryption to all users or as a default; only select users in certain regions could opt in on a per-chat basis. A Meta spokesperson explained that the decision comes due to low adoption. “Very few people were opting in to end-to-end encrypted messaging in DMs, so we’re removing this option from Instagram in the coming months,” the spokesperson said. “Anyone who wants to keep messaging with end-to-end encryption can easily do that on WhatsApp.” Meta’s messaging strategy has shifted multiple times over the years. WhatsApp chats have been encrypted since 2016, and the company began rolling out default encryption for Messenger in 2023. However, Meta has not clarified whether the Instagram decision affects Messenger, which is still in the proc...

YOUTUBE TV PLANS GENRE-BASED SUBSCRIPTIONS STARTING IN 2026.(PHOTO).


 YouTube TV plans genre-based subscriptions starting in 2026

YouTube TV will introduce more than 10 genre-specific channel bundles in early 2026, marking the first time the streaming service offers options beyond its traditional all-in-one package. The new plans are designed to give viewers greater control over the content they pay for, allowing them to focus on the programming they actually watch.

One of the highlighted bundles will focus on sports, offering access to major broadcasters and sports networks, including FS1, NBC Sports Network, all ESPN channels, and ESPN Unlimited. Subscribers will also have the option to add features like NFL Sunday Ticket and RedZone. Key features of YouTube TV, such as unlimited DVR, multiview, key plays, and fantasy view, will remain available. Other planned bundles are expected to cover news, family programming, and entertainment, though specific details and pricing have not yet been announced.

Currently, YouTube TV’s base plan costs $82.99 per month for a full suite of live and on-demand channels. The new, smaller bundles will be priced lower, appealing to viewers who prefer not to pay for channels they don’t watch and those looking to avoid rising subscription costs. According to YouTube’s leadership, the goal is to make TV more flexible and customizable, whether subscribers choose the full plan, a sports-focused package, or a combination of options such as sports and news.

The move follows a broader trend in the streaming industry toward lower-cost, genre-focused packages. Competing services like DirecTV, Fubo, and Sling TV have already introduced similar offerings, catering to viewers who want à la carte options or bundles centered on specific types of content.

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