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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.

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.

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.

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.

Meta is preparing to launch AI agents to undertake tasks for users

Meta's agentic tools would introduce users to a new phase of automation, in which AI tools can act on their behalf.

LinkedIn launches Ad Agency Certification to showcase LinkedIn Ads knowledge

The program will enable agencies to demonstrate their understanding of the latest LinkedIn ads skills and trends.

Snapchat usage declined in the US and EU in Q1

Growth is coming from other regions where the platform is still developing its business tools and doesn’t generate as much income.

Threads adds playable music stickers in-stream

Users will be able to add tracks to their Threads updates as a native music-sharing option.

Reddit shares key trends for in-app financial services research

At its inaugural FinServ Summit in New York, Reddit showcased evolving usage behaviors in the app.

Meta adds more insight tools to Edits to enhance video projects

Having more insights data in-stream will help creators build better, more effective video projects.

Threads adds direct messaging access on desktop

The highly requested update will offer social media managers new options in terms of integrating messages into their workflows.

Meta implements more protocols to detect underage users

New tools include artificial intelligence-powered visual analysis systems that estimate a user’s age based on height and bone structure.

TikTok launches international ad platform campaign

The company wants to showcase its value as a shopping destination with the new tagline, “Watch it. Love it. Want it.”

Pinterest posts solid growth for the first quarter of 2026

The company added 12 million more users, mainly from regions outside the U.S. and the EU, where the online discovery platform is gaining traction.

Instagram adds AI Creator labels

The feature is rolling out for accounts that post artificial intelligence-generated content, and the labels will appear on profiles and content.

FTC settles lawsuit over alleged X ad boycott

The Federal Trade Commission and Media Matters agreed to a settlement and the lawsuit was dismissed this week.

Meta threatens to withdraw its apps from New Mexico

The move comes in response to proposed state regulatory measures designed to protect minors from accessing harmful content within the company’s apps.

Threads expands trending topic summaries to more regions

Topic summaries are determined by artificial intelligence, with the app’s team providing oversight to avoid violating community guidelines.

Reddit releases new small business marketing guide

The 13-page publication outlines key product trends in the app and provides an overview of related subreddit communities. 

TikTok expands Out of Phone campaigns

A new partnership with Vistar Media will allow advertisers to bring their campaigns to more than a million placements beyond the app.

Custom voice models added to xAI’s Grok tool set

The feature will allow users to generate audio samples that replicate their own voices, offering new capabilities in digital audio.

YouTube experiments with new music generation and moderation tools

The platform will allow creators to replace copyrighted songs with royalty-free instrumental clips, while also using conversation context to filter video comments.

Meta acquires humanoid robot developer Assured Robot Intelligence

It’s the latest move in a race to add artificial intelligence to consumer-facing home technology, with xAI and Amazon also competing for future category dominance.

Reddit posts strong Q1 results

The platform’s ad business drove a 69% year-over-year revenue increase to $663 million for the first quarter of 2026.

Instagram tests option to swap out text in someone else’s Reels

An explainer article appeared and then disappeared in the app’s Help Center, suggesting this feature is still a work in progress.