Instagram shares tips on video creation

How to make engaging content using Meta’s Edits app, according to the platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 5, 2026

Meta ads introduces stablecoin payment options

Following the demise of its ill-fated Libra experiment, the company is offering third-party cryptocurrency options for creators and advertisers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2026

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Meta makes AI Developer Assistant its primary support option

The company is actively pushing forward with its plan to incorporate artificial intelligence agents into as many systems as possible.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2026

Meta shares holiday 2026 tips for small businesses

The company offered guidance on how to plan for ad spending and promotional budgeting ahead of the upcoming shopping season.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 2, 2026

Meta touts industry-leading ad revenue growth, but AI unease rises

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that faster revenue gains mean AI investments are paying off, but not everyone is convinced.

By Peter Adams • July 30, 2026

How to build a brand on Facebook

Meta’s flagship app has more than 3 billion users and has seen a resurgence due to the popularity of Reels.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 29, 2026

Meta still has widest social media reach

Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp each have more than 3 billion users, giving the platforms’ owner a clear lead in the digital community landscape.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2026

Will Meta’s massive AI bet pay off?

The company has invested hundreds of billions of dollars into developing artificial intelligence models, but the market’s response hasn't matched owner Mark Zuckerberg’s enthusiasm for the tech.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 23, 2026

Meta’s AI-based layoffs allegedly targeted workers who had taken protected leave

The company used “a constellation of internal artificial-intelligence systems” to determine who would be included in its 10% reduction in force, per a lawsuit.

By Ginger Christ • July 21, 2026

Can social media platforms survive the flood of AI content?

A recent report from Pangram estimated that 41% of posts on LinkedIn show signs of AI generation, highlighting a growing problem across all apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2026

Meta AI adds additional safety measures

Updates include parental alerts when children engage in self harm or suicide-related chats with the artificial intelligence tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2026

EU Commission preliminarily finds Meta apps addictive

The design of Instagram and Facebook violates the Digital Services Act, according to the commission, which cited features such as infinite scroll and autoplay.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 12, 2026

Meta’s new AI option allows remixes of public IG posts

The company’s updated image generation model lets users tag profiles and import visuals into its artificial intelligence visual creation tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 8, 2026

Meta adds updated disclosure tags for AI-generated ads

The updated tags will provide more info on which promotions include AI-generated elements, whether from Meta or via external AI tools. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2026

Meta faces potential $1.4 trillion in penalties

In a child safety case, four U.S. states are seeking combined damages that the company estimates would be close to its market cap, per Reuters.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2026

Meta improves AI image generation tools for advertisers

The company said its new Muse Image model, developed by its Superintelligence Labs, “understands complex creative briefs the way a designer would.”

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2026

Facebook tests view count display for posts

Meta already offers this metric on Instagram and Threads, and the company has repeatedly said this information offers a more accurate understanding of engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 6, 2026

Meta allowed ads promoting child sexual abuse in India

The BBC said that promotions for abusive videos appeared on the social media giant’s apps, although the offending materials were subsequently removed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 5, 2026

Meta tries to limit liabilities in child harm cases

The company is lobbying lawmakers in California to protect itself from a proposed bill that could fine companies up to $1 million per child, per Politico.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 28, 2026

Meta outlines best practices for AI-generated multimedia ads

The company’s updated creation tools are designed to help advertisers maximize their performance by generating multiple ad variations to find the best fit.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2026

Meta brings back Facebook Creator Studio

The updated portal offers new artificial intelligence features to help creators build their presence, including personalized insights and auto-generated replies.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2026

Meta launches integrated booking for lead ads

The Facebook-only update integrates third-party platforms including Calendly and is designed to streamline the signup process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2026

Meta launches advanced AI ad features

The company is rolling out new creative solutions, testing mechanisms and text generation tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2026

Meta updates its livestream shopping tools

The company is broadening access to its affiliate marketing program, working with more live commerce platforms and expanding live video ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 17, 2026

Social media is the leading source of news, per Reuters

The 2026 Digital News Report found that people rely on social media for news more than TV or news websites.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 16, 2026