YouTube Expands Voice Replies, Superchat Goals and AI Creation Tools

A broad range of expansions from YouTube in its final feature update of the year. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 18, 2025

Google Adds AI Content Detection Tools to Gemini

So now, users can check if something was generated by AI before sharing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 18, 2025

Snapchat Is Using Apple’s Age Range Measure To Restrict Underage Users

As the debate rages over teen social media access, Apple may hold the key to more effective regulation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2025

Meta Adds New Features To Edits, Including AI Segmentation of Objects

In its final feature update of the year, Edits gets advanced AI segmentation tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2025

YouTube Tests Still Image Carousels Within Shorts Feed

Image carousels come to YouTube, just like every other app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2025

YouTube Introduces AI Chatbots Based on Popular Creators

But can AI bots simulate, or even replicate, real life interaction?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2025

IGTV Is Back, With an Instagram Reels TV App

Now you can watch Reels on your home TV set. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2025

Threads Launches More Topic-Based Communities

Threads is looking to encourage more topical engagement in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2025

YouTube Looks To Streamline Sponsored Content Partnerships

YouTube is making it easier for creators and brands to maximize collaborations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 14, 2025

Australian Teens Still Accessing Social Media Amid New Bans

Following the implementation of new restrictions, Australian teens have quickly adjusted.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 14, 2025

Meta Establishes New Partnerships To Gather Data for AI

Meta is looking to improve its data ingestion processes based on real world conversation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 14, 2025

‘Operation Bluebird’ Aims To Reawaken Twitter Trademarks

Could the Twitter bird fly again?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2025

WhatsApp Adds Messaging and AI Creation Improvements

A raft of new WhatsApp updates for the holidays.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2025

Meta Expands Creator Partnership Opportunities for Brands

More ways to identify and action creator partnerships across Facebook and IG.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2025

Reddit Updates Verification Indicators

Reddit is moving its verification markers more into line with other apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 10, 2025

YouTube, TikTok and Instagram Remain the Top Apps for Teens

The report also looks at AI usage and how teens are using the latest chatbots.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 10, 2025

Edits Adds Improved Storyboard Functionality, Expanded Templates

Meta continues to add more functions to its video editing app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2025

Reddit Announces Expanded Teen Safety Measures

Reddit's announced a range of updates to align with new teen restrictions in Australia.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2025

YouTube Adds More AI Creation Tools

YouTube also provided an overview of its latest updates to the Inspiration tab. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2025

Facebook Launches Feed Updates, Algorithm Control Options

Facebook's trying to align with evolving social media usage trends. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2025

Australian Teens Confident They’ll Beat New Age Checks

Australia's under 16 social media restrictions come into effect this week.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 8, 2025

Google Highlights Key Search Trends of 2025

The annual Year in Search overview has arrived with a rundown of 2025's top trending searches.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2025

Meta Signs Deals With Publishers To Improve AI Answers

The deal will enable Meta to incorporate news content into its AI database.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2025

YouTube Expands Access to Title A/B Testing, Adds C-Span to TV

Now, more YouTube creators can test their titles and thumbnails against each other.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2025

Meta’s Oversight Board Highlights 5 Years of Rulings

Meta's independent Oversight Board has played a significant role in helping to shape the company's policies. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 4, 2025