X Expands Grok Translation on Posts In-Stream

The platform began phasing out Google Translate in June, with all U.S. users now able to access Grok translations for posts.

Russia Restricts WhatsApp and Telegram Usage

Russian authorities are seeking to push Russian users towards its own local messaging platform.

TikTok Adds AI Avatar Stickers, Expanding Its AI Tool Set

TikTok continues to integrate more AI elements.

Threads Reaches 400M Users, Closing in on X’s Usage

The Threads team is getting closer to perfecting the recipe for live, in-the-moment engagement.

Elon Musk Threatens Legal Action Over Apple’s App Store Rankings

The tech mogul insists Apple is deliberately restricting promotion of both X and xAI.

Snapchat Launches ‘McDonaldland’ AR Experience

McDonald’s latest multi-platform promotion extends to Snapchat with mini-games and a Lens that transforms a restaurant location into McDonaldland.

New Insight Suggests That xAI Is Seeing Solid Revenue Increases

Elon Musk’s xAI project is generating more revenue, though significant challenges remain.

LinkedIn Adds Mini Sudoku, Its Sixth In-App Game

The platform reports that 86% of those who play its puzzle games return to try again the next day, with 82% still playing a week later.

YouTube Adds CTA Promote Options, Allows More Images in Community Posts

Also, now you can reprocess edited auto-dubbed clips.

Google Expands Its Use of AI To Detect Invalid Ad Traffic

Invalid traffic can increase ad costs and skew performance data.

LinkedIn Expands Newsletter Access, Teases Premium SMB Package

LinkedIn’s forthcoming Premium Business Suite will include a range of easy-to-use promotion tools.

Meta Updates Brand Rights Protection System To Enhance Enforcement

The improved UI and features turn the platform into a powerful tool for brands to protect their IP across Meta’s apps.

Reddit To Restrict Internet Archive From Accessing Its Communities

Reddit is looking to implement more protections to maintain control over its data.

LinkedIn Adds New Animations for Professional Announcements

Some new options for your announcements on LinkedIn.

TikTok Launches In-App Hub To Celebrate the Jonas Brothers Tour

TikTok’s looking to help fans join in the celebration around the new Jonas Brothers album, including with limited-edition merchandise for sale. 

X Makes Grok 4 Free to All Users To Boost Interest in Its AI Offerings

Grok 4 is the latest version of xAI’s model, using the power of xAI’s expanding processing stack to power its rapid responses.

McDonald’s Launches VR Experience in Meta’s Horizon Worlds

Is this the next stage of brand community building?

LinkedIn Shares Strategic Insights for B2B Marketers [Infographic]

Video content’s strong traction on LinkedIn is one of several highlighted trends. 

X Makes Big Push on Text-To-Video Functionality, New AI Options

Elon’s hoping that X’s new vAI video generation options will spark a new wave of interest in the app.

Meta Provides Tips on How To Optimize Ads With Its AI Systems

Meta says its AI-powered ad tools are driving better response for many ad partners.

TikTok Launches Simplified Affiliate Program for Hotel Promotions

The program provides a simplified way for creators to earn money from hotel promotions.

Instagram Reiterates Location Sharing Is Optional

No, location sharing is not switched on by default on Instagram.

Edits Gets Streamlined Script Creation and Louder Audio Options

More options to customize your video content creations.

Pinterest Reaches 578M Users, Improves Revenue Intake in Q2

User growth in the U.S. seems to have stalled and is declining in Europe.

Snapchat Shares Insights Into the Key Drivers of Audience Attention

Snaps latest report looks at the importance of grabbing attention and how to do it.