TikTok Announces Expanded Launch of Its Version of Community Notes

User-submitted fact-checking comes to TikTok. 

Instagram Restricts Live Streaming to Creators With 1K or More Followers

Now, you’ll need to grow your audience before broadcasting.

Meta Reports Increases in Users and Revenue in Q2

The latest performance data from Meta, which continues to invest big in its next-level bets. 

Zuckerberg Outlines His Vision for the Development of AI Superintelligence

Mark Zuckerberg is aiming for the next stage of AI development. 

LinkedIn Reports ‘Record Levels’ of Engagement, Looks To Address Artificial Interactions

LinkedIn says it is exploring new measures to combat engagement pods and other artificial activity.

TikTok Launches a Stripped Down Version of the App in Europe

An alternate, nicer version of TikTok?

X Touts Better Looking Ad Formats and Improved Targeting Systems

X hasn’t provided any actual data to support its claims.

YouTube Eases Its Monetization Restrictions on Bad Language

YouTube is changing its approach to content that includes bad language in the first seven seconds.

TikTok Adds More Safety Tools for Parents, Teens and Creators

More safety and oversight options for parents and creators. 

YouTube Launches New Age Detection Process To Protect Younger Users

The new process will use your viewing history, among other measures, to determine your age.

Edits Gets More Creative Options, Including New Fonts and Audio Tools

Expanded creative options in Meta’s new video editing app.

YouTube Expands Access to Premium Lite, Adds New Community Post Options

YouTube is giving more users access to its reduced ad viewing option. 

TikTok Expands ‘Out of Phone’ Offering to More High Exposure Surfaces

More exposure for your TikTok content and promotions.

Meta Adds New Follow-up Messaging Options for Brands

More options to stay in touch with customers via DM. 

Reddit Brings Automated Bidding To Brand Awareness and Reach Campaigns

New options to help maximize your Reddit ad spend.

TikTok Adds YouTube Music to Its ‘Add to Music App’ Options

Another handy music connection element.

LinkedIn Adds Connection-Based Leaderboards for In-App Games

A new competitive element for LinkedIn’s in-app games.

Google Adds AI Summaries of Business Reviews to Chrome URL Displays

Expanded availability of Google review info for shoppers.

Threads Expands API Functionality To Enable Third-Party Management

Threads continues to make strides towards becoming a key platform. 

TikTok Launches ‘Next Up’ Live Singing Competition

TikTok’s hosting its own American Idol-style live singing event.

X Premium Users Can Now Sign up for Its Coming Text-To-Video Option

xAI’s text-to-video tool is very close to live deployment.

LinkedIn Wins Legal Case Against Data Scrapers

LinkedIn has won another case against scrapers gathering up user data.

X Adds More Functionality to Its Updated DM System

X is building out its revised DM system. 

Social Media Age Checking Requires an Industry Standard Detection Process

Establishing age access rules is just one element of the broader puzzle.

Meta Is Banning Political Ads in Europe Due to New EU Regulations

New EU political advertising requirements are unworkable, Meta says.