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X partners with Genius Sports on NFL data

The deal will let app users access real-time statistics and insights via X’s NFL Gametime feed.

TikTok shares holiday sales data

In-app sales surpassed $500 million between Black Friday and Cyber Monday last year, per the company.

YouTube labels AI-generated music

The company has implemented transparency measures on its music platform and in its main app to identify generative artificial intelligence creations.

Snap reports on Snap Map data for brands

The company said that the discovery tool can help drive engagement but noted that most users still turn to Google Maps for location information.

TikTok Shop offers UK merchants more engagement tools

The platform added group deals, new auction functions and an easy way to create shoppable carousels.

WhatsApp provides chat guest links for non-users

The new feature lets hosts send out chat invitations to anyone on or off the app, although guests will have limited usage options on calls.

Reddit announces plans for upcoming US elections

The platform outlined its commitment to election resources and explained how it intends to prevent misinformation from spreading online.

Pinterest asks brands to send people ‘back into their life’

A marketing playbook outlines how to inspire offline activity instead of encouraging infinite scrolling.

Meta assists with scam crackdown in West Africa

The company joined Google, Microsoft and others in a larger law enforcement effort designed to disrupt criminal networks.

Snapchat publishes 2026 holiday marketing guide

The overview offers statistics and tips on how marketers can connect with gift givers during the upcoming shopping season.

Meta launches advanced Muse Wonder AI models

The new series of artificial intelligence models are able to undertake more complex tasks, though risks remain in regards to privacy, data safety and human error. 

Meta offers updated ad placement control guidance

The revised overview provides options for enabling some level of ongoing control as the company continues to automate its ad display systems. 

Threads allows parents to see who their teens have blocked

The Meta-owned app has been steadily rolling out supervision tools designed to help protect younger users from harmful activity.

Meta acquires multiple VR patents from Sony

The two companies transferred 43 U.S. patents related to specific XR applications and displays, according to reporting from Road to VR and ZDNet Korea.

Meta publishes post to counter data center concerns

An overview from creator Tom Shaw addresses public apprehensions about water usage, energy bills and local job impacts.

There is no viable case for widespread generative AI access

Despite the push to incorporate artificial intelligence into every aspect of social media and online life, the risks far outweigh AI’s narrow use case.

Meta removes access verification for developers

The company is retiring a separate access review process for third-party apps and will rely on Business Verification and App Review instead.

Social media platforms have not ruled out execution livestream

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth proposed that a December military execution be livestreamed, and many platforms haven’t yet weighed in.

X rebuilds its third-party usage showcase

The platform’s relaunched exhibit website lists official partners, agentic use cases and more in an effort to inspire developers to integrate X data into their apps.

Threads recognizes top posts with in-app Gems program

Gems automatically selects original posts and replies that bring value and spark discussion, per the company.

X’s Grok bots get analytic search capabilities

The bots will be able to respond to conversational queries and search in-app posts and brand mentions, offering trend insights to marketers.

X launches MLB Gametime experience

Similar to its NFL hub, the dedicated space will feature real-time scores and conversations designed to enhance engagement among the platform’s sports fans.

TikTok announces its first European Bestseller of the Year

The 2026 BookTok honor went to author Rebecca Yarros’s novel “Fourth Wing” on a list that also included author Rachel Reid’s book “Heated Rivalry.”

LinkedIn exec offers insight into the battle against AI slop

Vice President of Engineering Tim Jurka outlined in a post how the company approaches detection and how its artificial intelligence agents are trained.

X adds liveness check to counter bots

The app’s new bot profile detection tool is designed to test whether suspect profiles are run by human users.