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Courtesy of TikTok
Major ad tool announcements from TikTok World 2026
The app’s sixth annual event was a showcase for its updated marketing offerings, including new artificial intelligence-powered elements.
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Retrieved from WhatsApp on May 14, 2026
Meta adds incognito AI chats to WhatsApp
The new feature offers users an enhanced level of privacy and security, but raises concerns regarding the safety and accuracy of chatbot responses.
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Retrieved from Nikita Bier/X on May 14, 2026
X updates History tab for iOS
The revision divides viewing history into content types, including video and long-form articles, so users can more easily find previously viewed posts.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on May 14, 2026
Snapchat says “what it means to be a teenager” hasn’t changed
A new report from the app examined teen behavior online and offered insights into the perspective of younger users.
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Retrieved from TikTok on January 09, 2026
TikTok introduces 2026 FIFA World Cup creator correspondents
The app has been expanding its sports engagement, and 59% of users say watching events on TikTok is more fun than viewing actual games.
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Retrieved from Meta on May 13, 2026
Meta updates parental supervision tools
New controls in the company’s Family Center dashboard will build on Instagram’s existing Your Algorithm option, and additional alerts will provide more oversight.
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Retrieved from TikTok on May 13, 2026
TikTok expands TikTok Go in the US
The travel affiliate program allows creators to earn commissions by tagging relevant businesses in their posts.
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Retrieved from LinkedIn on May 13, 2026
LinkedIn will enable consultants to book business direct from their profile
Consultants will now be able to add an in-app link to book a session with them, which will also facilitate payment in-stream.
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Retrieved from Grok/X on February 25, 2025
Grok downloads fall nearly 60%
Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot is struggling to compete with similar artificial intelligence projects from OpenAI, Meta and Google, per the Wall Street Journal.
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Retrieved from TikTok on May 13, 2026
TikTok launches counterfeit goods detection initiative
The TikTok Real program incorporates insights from more than 300 experts and is designed to remove fake products from the app.
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Retrieved from Binita Shah/Threads on May 12, 2026
Instagram tests captions on each post within carousels
The option would give users more opportunity to add context and potentially generate more engagement with their carousel updates.
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Retrieved from Threads on May 12, 2026
Threads updates its branding
A new logo and font for the platform comes as it continues to grow its user base and compete with larger apps like X for market share.
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Retrieved from TikTok on May 12, 2026
TikTok launches ad-free offering in UK
Users can pay a monthly fee to disable data tracking for targeted promotions, in line with current regulations.
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Retrieved from YouTube on May 12, 2026
YouTube publishes brand growth playbook
The guide offers suggestions for building businesses on the platform and tapping into the evolving creator marketplace.
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Retrieved from Radu Oncescu/Threads on May 12, 2026
YouTube is testing clear screen viewing for Shorts
The option would let users hide on-screen function buttons and is already available on competitor platforms such as TikTok and Reels.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on May 12, 2026
Snapchat hosts AR developer bootcamp
The event last month was intended to boost creative collaboration between the most active Spectacles developers ahead of the Specs device release.
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Retrieved from Erran Berger/LinkedIn on May 11, 2026
LinkedIn uses AI to improve feed relevance
The company is using artificial intelligence-powered generative recommendations to assess user actions across the platform.
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Retrieved from Instagram on December 17, 2025
Instagram eyes long-form content on CTV
Tessa Lyons, Instagram’s vice president of product, told audiences at Scalable Summit that short-form videos may not “be enough to succeed on TV,” per ICYMI.
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Retrieved from Pinterest on May 11, 2026
Pinterest updates ad relevance
The platform is using offline activity and additional integrated data points to predict potential user interest in Promoted Pins.
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Retrieved from Meta on May 11, 2026
Meta outlines the features of its AI glasses range
The company published an explainer on its various models as sales of the devices continue to rise.
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Retrieved from LinkedIn on May 08, 2026
LinkedIn partners with Amazon Ads
The collaboration will let advertisers buy CTV ads targeting professional audiences via Amazon DSP.
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Retrieved from TikTok on September 08, 2025
TikTok users are motivated by affiliate links
Donte Murry, the platform's director of beauty, wellness and personal care, told Glossy that it was important to meet shoppers where they are.
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Meta challenges latest legal penalties
The Facebook and Instagram owner is trying to have U.K. fines recalculated and a U.S. verdict overturned, per Reuters.
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Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube tests updated feed navigation
A new mobile app user interface for the platform’s Home and Subscription tabs switches placement from the bottom to the top of the screen.
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Retrieved from Meta on March 23, 2022
Meta announces AI support for SMBs and rural companies
Joel Kaplan, Meta’s chief of global affairs, said the initiatives were part of a broader push to help U.S. entrepreneurs use artificial intelligence tools.
