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Snapchat releases data on video ad performance

The app used eye-tracking and a brand equity framework to determine how its user base responded to branded commercials on Snapchat.

Meta launches pop-ups in Best Buy stores

The Meta Lab retail locations will offer 900-square-foot in-store experiential spaces to test artificial intelligence-powered devices in the U.S. and Canada.

Meta’s lax community standards have led to increased harassment

A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that hateful comments on Facebook have quadrupled since 2025.

Meta launches America’s Workforce Academy

The regional jobs and training program will partner with local construction companies in areas where the company is building data centers.  

Instagram hack impacted more than 20K users

Meta sent out notifications to the affected users, according to This Week in Security, but the incident highlights larger artificial intelligence vulnerabilities.

Instagram releases profile grid rearranging

After teasing the function earlier this year, all users will be able to control how their profile content is presented.

TikTok announces 2026 Community Fest plans

The annual event, now in its third year, will focus on livestream creators and offers educational programming, competitions and fan base celebrations.

Meta walks back facial recognition in AI app

The company had quietly added non-active elements, according to reporting from Wired, but removed the code shortly after the story dropped.

Instagram expands Reels post-view ads to all advertisers

The feature allows brands to place video ads after the end of a Reel.

Meta launches new legal action against spyware manufacturer

NSO Group’s Pegasus tool was used in a recent phishing attempt on WhatsApp, and Meta wants to hold the firm accountable.

LinkedIn adds more post performance insights

The platform will provide users with detailed data points on who posts are reaching, both in-network and out-of-network.

Instagram outlines add-on subscription offerings

Instagram Plus will cost $3.99 a month and feature Super Hearts, Story Spotlights and other niche tools to enhance the in-app experience.

Google to pay SpaceX $920M a month

The computing power deal will bring approximately $30 billion to Elon Musk’s combined companies ahead of a massive IPO.

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YouTube ends product tag experiment

The feature, which allowed some creators to tag Shopping products in community posts, is no longer available and old tags will be removed.

Edits adds new audio and font features

Meta’s separate video editing app continues to roll out near-weekly updates for creators and social media marketers.

Meta launches creator assistant chatbot

The artificial intelligence-powered bot is designed to help creators by answering their questions and providing insights via the messaging interface.

Google tests Search profiles

The new feature allows brands and creators to create custom search result listings using information gathered from social and video platforms.

WhatsApp adds new features ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Updates include soccer-themed calling effects, stickers and icons to encourage fans to engage on the app during the games.

Snap acquires spatial AI developer Illumix

The deal aligns with Snap’s push to compete with Meta and Apple in the artificial intelligence wearables market.

TikTok launches microdrama development program

The app is partnering with Sundance Institute to help train the next generation of filmmakers on how to create a short-form narrative series.

Snapchat is growing its presence in India

The app is expanding its user base and ad business in the region, and currently has more than 250 million monthly active users there.

Meta offers new AI messaging options for businesses

At its Conversations event in London, the company announced global access to its artificial intelligence-powered agents via paid subscriptions.

Hackers continue to exploit Meta’s AI agents

Despite Meta working to address a recent issue that enabled hackers to use its AI chatbot to gain access to Instagram profiles, reports suggest it is still possible.

TikTok launches separate event-based app

The new TikTok Pro Events platform will let fans engage with daily challenges and win stars they can redeem for merchandise and other rewards.

Google tests proactive AI guidance app

Dreambeans is designed to cull information collected from connected Google apps and make recommendations to “inspire and delight.”