Social Media CEOs to Appear Before Trial Over Teen Social Risks

The CEOs of Facebook, Instagram and Snap will have to take part in a new trial.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2025

YouTube Previews its Coming Likeness Detection Tool

The system will use facial scans to detect depictions of your image across video uploads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2025

Edits Adds Halloween Effects, Updated Voiceover Recording Options

Spooky fonts and effects, as well as updated voiceover recording options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2025

YouTube Shares New Report on the Growth of In-App Shopping

YouTube is driving more shopping activity, providing expanded opportunities for creators and brands.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2025

Meta Shuts Down Messenger App for Windows and Mac

You will still be able to send messages via desktop, you just won't have a separate app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 16, 2025

Google Shares Data on Digital Literacy and AI Use Among Teens

Google's teen web usage report looks at how EU teens are adapting to the latest tech developments.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 16, 2025

New Data Highlights Concerns About the Rise of AI

As AI becomes more prevalent, people are growing concerned about effective regulation of AI tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2025

Meta Announces Data Processing Partnership To Power AI Recommendations

Meta will work with Arm to expands its AI processing capacity. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2025

Meta Breaks Ground on New AI Data Center Project

Another major investment in the AI future.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2025

Threads Adds Group Chats, Expands DMs to Europe

Another way to connect with users in Meta's evolving real-time social app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2025

YouTube Rolls Out UI Updates, Threaded Comments, Audio Replies and More

YouTube is also expanding access to courses and appeals for content violations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2025

YouTube Launches Mental Health Assistance Content for Teens

More assistance for teens dealing with mental health concerns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2025

YouTube Previews Updates to Shorts Editing, AI Creative Options

YouTube is rolling out a multi-stream editing display for Shorts creation. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2025

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