Photoxels
Photoxels
Fun Stuff

The Bieber Effect Strikes Instagram

photoxels
2011-07-21
1 min read

This is probably Instagram’s most famous picture, though you would be forgiven if you thought otherwise. It was just about an hour ago that Instagram noticed a server spike and investigated. The reason: Justin Bieber started to use it, had posted his first picture and had tweeted his 11 million followers: La traffic sucks http://instagr.am/p/IMhuj/.

It used to be the slashdot effect that got your server blown up, but I guess the times, they are a changing…

source techcrunch

 

You may also like

Panasonic LUMIX ZS99
CamerasPanasonic

Panasonic Announces Lumix G97 and ZS99

PRESS RELEASE Panasonic Announces Two New Cameras: Compact Micro Four Thirds LUMIX G97 and Pocket-Sized Travel Zoom LUMIX ZS99 Newark, N.J. (December 17, 2024) – Panasonic is pleased to introduce two new cameras to its...

2024-12-17
4 min read

Support Photoxels

There are various ways to support Photoxels. Whenever you click on an ad or make any purchase from an Amazon, B&H, Adorama or other link, it does not cost you a cent more, but I earn a small commission or referral fee.

  • As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
  • Visits and/or purchases you make through a qualified link (e.g. B&H, Adorama, Google ads, or any other ads on this site) may eventually earn us a commission fee from the advertisers.
  • Thank you for your support!

Advertisements: Google

Camera Buyer’s Guide

Advertisements: B&H

Advertisements: Adorama

Advertisements: Amazon

Advertisements: Skylum

Categories

Archives

Sponsored Links: Accessories