Meta Launches New Creator Funding Programs to Fuel Development of the Metaverse

Meta's looking to kick-start metaverse development with new programs to incentivize creator experiments.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 11, 2022

The Kids Apps That Collect The Most Data [Infographic]

What kinds of data are your kids providing via the apps that they use? Take a look at this study.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 11, 2022

Meta Shares Insights into its Reporting and Safety Tools in New Video Series

Some key tips for those looking to stay safe, or keep their friends and relatives safe, online.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 11, 2022

Rising Social App BeReal is Gaining Momentum, with Downloads Up 315% This Year

French social app BeReal is the latest trending connection tool - which will likely get Meta's attention.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 11, 2022

Twitter Backtracks on Recent Update to Tweet Embeds

Twitter has reversed course on its recent change to the way embeds of deleted tweets are displayed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 11, 2022

Elon Musk Rejects Twitter Board Seat After Sharing Various Criticisms of the Company's Approach

Elon Musk continues to raise questions about his intentions as the new top shareholder at Twitter.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 11, 2022

Elon Musk Raises More Questions About Twitter's Approach, Which Could Lead to a Big Shake-Up

In a series of tweets, Elon Musk has shared his views on some elements of Twitter that he thinks should be changed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Updated April 11, 2022

Live-Stream Commerce Offers Big Potential for TikTok's Growth Prospects

TikTok looks set to make a bigger move into live-stream commerce, following the lead of its Chinese counterpart.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 8, 2022

Meta Partners with Rolling Stone on 'Creator House' Activation at Coachella 2022

The Creator House will showcase Meta's various new tools and projects, as well as new opportunities for creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2022

TikTok Continues to Lead the Download Charts in Q1, Sees Record In-App Spending

The rise and rise of TikTok continues...

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2022

Twitter Launches Initial Test of New 'Unmention' Option, Enabling Users to Remove Themselves from Chats

The option adds another way to control your Twitter experience, and avoid potentially stressful engagements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2022

Instagram's Removed In-Stream Video Ad Placements from its Advertising Options

The move could be another step towards Instagram's next evolution.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2022

NFTs are Coming to Facebook and Instagram – Whether You Like Them or Not

A new report suggests that Meta is close to launching its initial push into NFTs and an in-app currency.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2022

Twitter's Changed the Way Tweet Embeds Look When the Source Tweet Has Been Removed

Might be worth checking out your tweet embeds...

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2022

Pinterest Announces Full Ban on Climate Change Misinformation in Pins and Pin Ads

Pinterest becomes the first social platform to take a more definitive stance on climate misinformation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2022

Meta Cancels its F8 Developer Conference for 2022

F8 is where Meta has traditionally shared insight into its latest projects and system developments.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2022

Twitter Shares New Data on the Evolving Gaming Conversation via Tweet

The gaming conversation continues to grow on Twitter - though the inclusion of 'Wordle' seems like cheating

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 5, 2022

Meta Reiterates the Value of Personalized Ad Tracking in New Ad Campaign

The campaign highlights how personalized ads have helped people find relevant small business offerings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 5, 2022

Meta Launches 'Share to Reels' Option for Third Party Developers to Help Fuel Reels Usage

Third-party developers will now be able to add a new 'hare to Facebook Reels' button into their apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 5, 2022

Snapchat Adds New ASL Alphabet Lens to Improve Awareness Around Sign Language

The new Lens will help to raise awareness of sign language, and facilitate more means of communication in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 5, 2022

Twitter Confirms That it is Working on an Edit Button, Following Tweets from New Board Member Elon Musk

Musk is already looking to wield his newfound sway at the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Updated April 5, 2022

TikTok Adds New 'Background Player' Option for Live-Streams

The option will provide more ways to increase audience connection in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 4, 2022

What to Make of Elon Musk's Buy-Up of Twitter Shares

Elon Musk is now the single biggest Twitter shareholder - so what will that mean for the platform?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Updated April 5, 2022

Twitter's Testing a New Status Indicator Marker Within Tweets

The status indicator would provide another way to add context to your tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 4, 2022

TikTok Announces Showcase Events for Arab Heritage Month

TikTok will highlight various creators and small businesses from the Arab community throughout April.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 3, 2022