71% of People Support Social Media Bans for Children [Infographic]

Concerns about the dangers of online exposure have led to broader calls for stricter access bans.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2025

YouTube Opens Door for Previously Banned Creators To Return

Some of the most controversial creators have already sought reinstatement. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2025

Meta Adds More Languages To AI Translations for Reels

The option can also lip sync the creator’s voice to the translated language.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2025

Edits Gets New Fonts, Halloween Sound Effects and More

Edits is also getting a new media kit-style option for creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 8, 2025

Threads Experiments With ‘Ghost Posts’ Which Auto-Delete After 24 Hours

Another consideration for those looking to share takes (but not argue for them).

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2025

YouTube Launches New Music Education Initiative

YouTube is looking to enhance its educational offerings. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2025

Meta Announces New Subsea Cable Project to Increase Global Connectivity

The company sets it sights on southern Asia with its latest investment in a subsea project to increase connectivity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2025

Threads Makes It Easier To Hide Unwanted Post Replies

An easier way to limit the reach of unwanted post responses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 5, 2025

Threads Opens up Topic-Based Communities to All Users

Threads now has its own groups, which could help to drive more conversation growth. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 2, 2025

Google Partners With Sesame Street on Digital Literacy Training for Kids

The new program will see Sesame Street characters share important online safety messages.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 1, 2025

Top Social Media Conferences To Watch Out for in 2026

Conference topics include AI, building an audience and navigating a social-first strategy.

By Sara Karlovitch • Oct. 1, 2025

Threads Is Hiding Hashtags in Cross-Posts From Instagram

Threads is still trying to work out an alternative to hashtags.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2025

YouTube Expands Access to Livestream Gift Goals and Effects Maker

Gift goals provide another way to drive livestream donations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2025

Meta Outlines WhatsApp Updates, Including AI-Generated Backgrounds

WhatsApp has provided a round-up of its latest feature updates. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2025

YouTube Enables Users To Generate Alternative Endings for Shorts With AI

YouTube's 'Extend with AI' feature is the latest slop generation process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2025

Threads Invites Creators To Join Its New Communities Element

Threads is looking to spark more topical engagement with dedicated community discussions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2025

Threads Is on Track To Exceed X in Active Usage

The latest usage data suggests that Threads will soon overtake X in total users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2025

Engagement-Based Algorithms Are Causing Social Division. But Is There an Alternative?

Algorithms are designed to exacerbate emotional response — and they increasingly drive all social discourse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2025

YouTube Tests New AI Functions With Premium Subscribers

Paying users can sign-up to the new "YouTube Labs" project.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2025

Meta Launches Custom Feed of AI-Generated Video Clips

The new feed, called 'Vibes,' will live in the Meta AI app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2025

Report Finds Facebook and TikTok Are Key News Sources

Facebook remains the top news source, though TikTok and Instagram are rising.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2025

Metal Will Open 3 New Retail Outlets in Lead up to Holidays

The stores will enable people to try out Meta's latest AI glasses models.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2025

YouTube Rolls Out an Option To Remove Video End Screens

You know those "Up next" overlays?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2025

Meta Allows US Allies To Access Llama AI Models for Military Training

So now, the company that powers Facebook will also power the military. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 23, 2025

WhatsApp Rolls Out In-Stream Translation for Messages

A simple way to conquer language barriers in the messaging app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 23, 2025