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Meta gives 15,000 pairs of AI glasses to vision impaired users

The initiative is run through not-for-profit charitable organization Vision Ireland and may help assuage some negative sentiment about the devices.

Instagram reveals its new logo

It’s the first updated branding for the app in more than a decade, and users have received the refresh with mixed reactions.

Meta publishes holiday marketing guides

The company advised brands to start planning early in order to take advantage of audience insights before the December gifting phase heats up.

Meta expands access to Creator Studio app

IOS users in the U.S. and Canada can now access the artificial intelligence-driven app to help manage content and get audience insights.

Pinterest partners with Zillow for ad targeting

Through the deal, the real estate platform can target app users with ads based on specialty consumer segments including fixer-uppers and homebuyers.

YouTube expands access to its in-app AI chatbot

The artificial intelligence-powered function offers contextual responses and is available on desktop, mobile and TV devices.

Meta partners with North America’s Building Trades Unions

A new training program is designed to support skilled workers across the U.S. even as community support for data center development wanes.

Meta outlines updated scam alert system coming to WhatsApp

The system adheres to WhatsApp’s privacy focus, ensuring better user protection without external oversight. 

Adobe says brands need a point of view to stand out

Best practices for artificial intelligence-generated promotions focus on individuality and consistency, according to a new report.

LinkedIn playbook offers guide to optimizing for AI

As more people turn to chatbots for answers, the professional platform’s new playbook features tips on how to boost credibility via artificial intelligence citations.

Snapchat ads pharma ad disclaimer links

Promotions will support multi-CTA attachments and allow health brands to include important safety notes in the app’s in-feed display.

Reddit shares insights for travel marketers

The platform said users begin to make holiday plans early and many look for discussions in the app before booking.

Google Ads and Analytics add more AI tools

Updated displays and notes offer easy access to information and new benchmarking features provide performance insights.

Meta’s lack of consumer trust could derail its AI plans

Owner Mark Zuckerberg’s latest manifesto outlined his vision of an artificial intelligence-enabled future, but the company first needs to restore its reputation.

Reddit adds two new ad partners

Skai and Innovid join a growing network of platforms that help brands maximize their promotions on the community-based app.

Study highlights Reddit’s influence on purchase decisions

Users in the U.S. and the U.K. turn to the platform’s communities for advice and recommendations and often trust people on the app more than family or friends.

Zuckerberg releases AI manifesto

The Meta owner published a 6,500-word essay outlining his hopes for the future of artificial intelligence and taking aim at critics and policymakers.

YouTube announces changes to creator monetization

Beginning in February 2027, the company will double watch hour requirements for new channels looking to enter the program.

Meta faces a raft of social media addiction lawsuits

The company is fighting to protect itself from liability in multiple cases of social media addiction and a potentially crushing wave of payouts.

Meta supports Texas data center guidelines

The company released a statement upholding Governor Greg Abbott’s standards amid widespread backlash against unfettered development.

Meta adds dedicated ad exclusion audiences

The option will help brands avoid reaching people who don’t want to see their promotions or people who legally cannot be targeted.

LinkedIn updates feed display to drive more post replies and comments

The app is focusing on relevance and ranking engagement based on how pertinent an interaction is to each user, per a creator economy expert.

X updates creator revenue share parameters

The new program is designed to reward original creators and disincentivize aggregators as the company works to improve its content stream.

YouTube adds vertical livestream practice mode

Creators can use the feature to test chat, green screen and other streaming effects before going direct.

Meta adds more incentives for paying users

The company is offering new ways to build audiences and grow follower counts, according to social media researcher Jonah Manzano.