Meta Announces the Closure of Facebook Campus, its School-Aligned Social Network Experiment

Meta is re-aligning its projects onto the next major usage shifts, which has seen it move on from several app experiments.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 2, 2022

YouTube Expands Alerts on Potentially Offensive Comments, Updates Creator Payment Process

YouTube's splitting its YouTube and AdSense payments displays, which is an important note for creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 2, 2022

Meta Expands Test of New Removal Alerts Which Let Users Know When Automated Detection Was used

The new alerts will provide more context as to why, and how, a post was detected and removed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 2, 2022

Meta Releases New 'Widely Viewed Content' Report for Facebook, Which Continues to be a Baffling Overview

Meta’s attempts to counter the narrative that it fuels divisive content continue to cause more harm than help.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 1, 2022

Google's Removed Over 31,000 Chinese YouTube Channels for Coordinated Influence Operations in the Last 7 Months

The program appears to be looking to use YouTube as a vector for distributing pro-China content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 1, 2022

Pinterest Adds Hebrew Language Support, Expanding Access to Millions More Users

More language support will help Pinterest expand its appeal and usage in more markets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 1, 2022

Pinterest Announces New Support Program for Female-Owned Businesses as Part of Women's History Month

The program aims to assist businesses from underrepresented communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 1, 2022

Instagram Launches Automated Captions for Feed Videos

Now, you have the option to switch on auto captions within all Instagram surfaces.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 1, 2022

Meta Shares its Latest Advances in Automated Object Identification, a Key Development in its AR Push

Meta's advancing image recognition systems could underpin a range of major developments for its tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 28, 2022

LinkedIn Acquires Marketing Analytics Platform Oribi to Improve its Marketing Solutions Offering

The acquisition will help LinkedIn improve its connection between advertiser website and on-platform activity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 28, 2022

Meta Uncovers Coordinated Misinformation Initiatives Targeting Ukrainian Users

Meta's teams are working hard to stop the spread of misinformation around the Ukrainian conflict.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 28, 2022

TikTok Confirms that 10 Minute Video Uploads are Coming to All Users

Longer clips are coming to TikTok - but is that a good thing?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 28, 2022

Instagram Announces Closure of Separate IGTV App, Removal of In-Stream Video Ads

Instagram continues to refine its video offerings, and hone in on Reels as its key engagement pathway.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 28, 2022

How Social Platforms Are Responding to the Crisis in Ukraine

UPDATED: The crisis in Ukraine is playing out in social media apps, presenting new challenges in avoiding misuse and manipulation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Updated April 22, 2022

Russia Announces Partial Bans on Facebook Amid Escalating Ukraine Conflict

Russian authorities have sought to ban Facebook amid claims that the platform is censoring state-approved messages.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 25, 2022

YouTube Previews New Channel Analytics Options, Providing More Insight into Content Performance

The new insights will provide more specific info on what's driving the performance of your YouTube channel.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 25, 2022

Clubhouse Adds In-Room Chat, Providing Another Way to Engage in Conversations

There's a new way to engage in Clubhouse rooms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 24, 2022

LinkedIn Previews New Post Analytics, as Well as a New Reaction Emoji

The new analytics will provide more insight into who, exactly, is reading your LinkedIn posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 24, 2022

Reddit Launches New Discovery Tab to Help Improve Content Discovery

Reddit's looking to get more people using the app more often, with an updated Discovery tab.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 24, 2022

Twitter Adds New Settings Search Option, Making it Easier to Find What You're Looking to Update

The new search option will make it easier for users to update their settings in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2022

Meta Showcases New VR Building Tools, Which Will Facilitate Customized, Personalized VR Environments

Facilitating the creation of VR worlds is the next stage in the advance towards its metaverse vision.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2022

YouTube Adds New Shorts Analytics Insights for Artist Channels, Expanding its Short-Form Content Push

The new insights will encourage more artists to post Shorts, helping to diversify their YouTube presence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2022

TikTok Announces New, Exclusive Content Deals with the NHL and Other Media Entities

TikTok is looking to establish more exclusive content partnerships to bolster its offerings, both for viewers and creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2022

LinkedIn Launches New Podcast Network to Provide More Professional and Career-Related Content

The new podcast network includes a range of internal staff and established shows, focused on industry news and professional development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2022

Reddit Adds New Visual Editing Tools as it Looks to Facilitate Expanded Usage Options

Reddit's looking to lean into new user behaviors, and boost usage with a range of updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2022