Google Adds AI-Powered Comparisons To Trends

A handy addition to help improve your Google Trends data comparisons.

LinkedIn Articles Are Getting More Citations in AI Responses

If you’re looking to get more mentions in AI responses, LinkedIn should be on your radar.

Instagram Rolls Out Algorithm Control Option to All English-Speaking Users

Now you can tell Instagram what you want to see more of in your Reels feed.

YouTube Updates Ad Placement Rules Related To Dramatic Content

YouTube will now allow certain dramatic depictions of controversial issues to be monetized.

X Provides Tips on How To Maximize Ad Campaigns

Despite an advertiser exodus, many may feel the platform still has value. 

Pinterest Says Gen Z Users Are Finding Themselves in Pins

Pinterest says it offers an alternative to angst-inducing algorithms. 

Meta Plans 10% Cuts To Staff in Its Reality Labs Division

The cuts look set to impact the development of the metaverse.

Google Announces AI-Powered Updates for Retailers

Announced at the NRF conference, Google's new AI tools are designed to provide more connection opportunities in the era of conversational commerce.

TikTok Adds Channel Sales Experts To Marketing Partners Program

Some new options for TikTok campaign assistance. 

Meta Appoints Former Trump Staffer as VP

Meta continues to appoint Trump-aligned Republicans to senior leadership roles.

Meta Says It’s Removed 540K Teen Accounts in Australia

Meta is also looking to implement a new form of age checking to meet the new laws.

X Launches Antitrust Lawsuit Against Music Industry

Musk is not keen to pay for music licensing.

Meta Announces Nuclear Energy Projects to Support AI Development

Meta is going nuclear as it looks to build out energy infrastructure to power its AI projects.

X Pledges To Publish Latest Algorithm Code This Week

Elon Musk says that the code will be updated every four weeks. 

Instagram Says There Was No Data Breach Over the Weekend

The platform has moved to reassure users after many received password reset emails.

X Restricted in Several Regions Over Grok-Generated Images

X's Grok chatbot is reportedly producing over 6k sexual images per hour.

X Adds New Features, Claims Record User Engagement

X continues to roll out new tweaks, though its user growth claims seem questionable.

TikTok Launches Calendar To Help Parents Manage Screen Time

The template is intended to help families coordinate on and offline activities. 

TikTok Announces New Partnership With FIFA World Cup

Sports are clearly a big focus for TikTok in 2026.

X Faces Bans in Several Regions Over Grok-Produced Images

Grok is reportedly producing over 6,500 sexualized images every day.

YouTube Updates Search Filter Terms and Functions

The changes are mostly just wording updates.

WhatsApp Tests Usernames as Primary Connection Display

WhatsApp is preparing users for the switch to usernames instead of phone numbers.

Assessing the Safety of AI Projects [Infographic]

A look at how each of the major AI projects stacks up on safety and risk management.

7 Digital Marketing Trends to Watch for in 2026

In the final post of our 2026 planning series, we look at some evolving industry shifts, including sharing behavior and emerging platforms. 

X Looks To Win Back Journalists

Elon Musk knows that xAI needs journalist content to improve its AI outputs.