YouTube Expands Access to Gen AI Features

YouTube's latest AI tools include video generation for Shorts and music features.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 25, 2025

Edits Gets More Features, Including ‘Stranger Things’ Font

The updates keep coming for Meta's dedicated video editing app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 25, 2025

YouTube Music Rolls Out AI Powered Recap for 2025

Spotify Wrapped (YouTube's Version)

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 25, 2025

YouTube Tests New Feed Control Options

More social platforms are trying out AI chatbot-based algorithm control tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 24, 2025

Threads Adds Group Chat Invites To Encourage DM Discussion

Now you can more easily build your DM group in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 24, 2025

YouTube Expands Prepublish Checks To Cover More Violations

More preupload alerts about potential violations in your clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 23, 2025

Meta Advances Towards the Metaverse With New Creative Tools

3D object and environment generation is getting much easier.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2025

WhatsApp Adds Activity Notes to User Profiles

Like Instagram Notes, but for your WhatsApp profile instead.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2025

Facebook and YouTube Remain the Most Popular Social Apps in the US

The latest data from Pew shows that the big players have held their lead in U.S. usage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2025

xAI Seeks More Funding as It Looks To Expand Grok Models

xAI is reportedly seeking $15 billion in funding at a $230 billion valuation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2025

EU Regulators Meet To Discuss Teen Social Media Restrictions

Age verification approaches will be the key topic of discussion at the event. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2025

Data Shows Meta’s AI-Based ‘Vibes’ Feed Is Struggling to Hold Attention

Initial results suggest not many people are interested in an AI-only video feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 18, 2025

YouTube Improves Timestamp Controls, Expands Reply Suggestions

The latest updates from the YouTube team. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 18, 2025

WhatsApp’s Usernames Option Will Help Limit Data Exposure

WhatsApp's shift to usernames will help to address data scraping concerns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 18, 2025

Meta Announces That ‘Core’ 2Africa Undersea Cable Project Is Complete

The report has been repeatedly delayed due to attacks in the Red Sea.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 18, 2025

YouTube Tests Comment Summaries in Studio

The summaries will provide a quick snapshot of audience responses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2025

Google Adds AI-Powered Shopping Tools for the Holidays

The new tools will help you find relevant products and even make purchases on your behalf.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2025

Edits Adds Improved Caption Editing, New Effects

Edits is also getting a Boomerang-style reverse play option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 11, 2025

YouTube Adds New ‘Hype’ Options, Members-Only Content Filters

Now you can double-down on your promotion of rising creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 11, 2025

Threads Adds Podcast Promotion Tools

Now podcasts can be linked to Threads profiles.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 11, 2025

YouTube Warns of Incorrect Payment Summaries, Cracks Down on Ad Blockers

YouTube's latest effort to stop ad blockers has impacted many users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 10, 2025

3 Stats Defining Social Media in 2026

The data points marketers need to know about how social media usage is changing in the new year.

Nov. 10, 2025

Reddit Puts More Focus on Automated Targeting in Ads Manager

Reddit says its automated targeting tools are driving better response across all objectives.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 9, 2025

WhatsApp Plans To Allow Usernames

The change will enable users to hide their phone number in WhatsApp chats. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 6, 2025

Threads Adds Time Management Options

But you don't have to, your phone can't tell you what to do. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 5, 2025