Meta Launches Facebook Reels to All Users, Expanding its Short-Form Video Push

Meta looks to add more pressure onto TikTok with an expansion of its video options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2022

What is the Metaverse, Exactly, and How Will it Change Digital and Social Connection?

The metaverse is starting to take shape - here's a look at how Meta's looking to dominate the next stage of digital connection.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 20, 2022

Meta's VR Worlds are Growing Fast, with Usage Climbing Above 300k Monthly Actives

The next stage of digital connection is still a way off, but it is beginning to take shape.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2022

Meta Announces New Restrictions on the Creation and Use of Profile Image Frames on Facebook

Due to activists creating anti-vax profile frames, Meta has been forced to restrict access to the option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2022

Snapchat Adds New Live Location Feature to Help Keep Users Safe

The new option will enable more granular tracking of user movements, shareable with one user at a time.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2022

LinkedIn Adds New Elements to its 'Services' Listings to Help Freelancers Generate Business

The new options will provide more capacity to showcase your work, and boost credibility.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2022

Twitter Announces New Activations for NBA All-Star Weekend

With NBA discussion on the rise in the app, Twitter's looking to link NBA fans into the All-Star Weekend action.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2022

Twitter Adds Option to Pin DM Chats in Order to Keep Track of Key Conversations

The option could help brands looking to manage customer queries via DMs.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2022

Snapchat Will Let Users Update their Username From February 23rd

The update will enable Snapchatter's to finally shed those old, 'funny at the time' usernames

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2022

YouTube Outlines its Evolving Efforts to Combat the Spread of Harmful Misinformation

YouTube continues to evolve its efforts to combat misinformation, though there are some major challenges before it. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2022

Twitter Launches New Bot Labels to Identify Bot Accounts In-Stream

The new bot labels are now being rolled out to all developers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 16, 2022

Twitter Adds New, Regional-Focused Payment Options for Twitter Tips as it Looks to Help Fund More Creators

The addition of new tipping providers will enable Twitter to expand its creator monetization options in more regions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 16, 2022

YouTube Adds New Shorts Shelf in Channel Listings, Continuing its Push on Short-Form Content

The update adds another element to YouTube's push on using short-form content as a supplement for your main channel.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 16, 2022

Snapchat Launches New Ticketmaster Map Layer to Help Connect Users with Events

A new way to discover entertainment options via Snapchat.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 16, 2022

Meta Announces New Mission Statement as it Looks Towards the Metaverse Future

Meta's new mission statement puts more focus on moving fast once again, as it looks to develop the infrastructure of the metaverse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2022

Twitter Expands New 'Safety Mode' Auto-Block Option to More Users

Twitter's new Safety Mode could be a simple way to avoid the psychological impacts of 'Cancel Culture'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2022

LinkedIn Announces 2022 'Forward' Conference for HR Professionals

LinkedIn's bringing back its HR trends conference for 2022.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2022

Facebook Renames 'News Feed' to Just 'Feed' to Avoid Potential Confusion

The change will not change how the Feed works, nor have any impact on the Feed algorithm.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2022

Instagram Adds Stories Likes to Provide Insight on Viewer Engagement

The option provides a low-touch way to engage with Stories, which could have a big impact.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2022

Snapchat Will Enable Top Creators to Insert Mid-Roll Ads into Their Stories in New Monetization Test

It's the latest in Snap's push to build a more sustainable funding system for creators in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2022

TikTok Warns Users to be Wary of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine's Day

Romance scams are on the rise, and TikTok's looking to help users spot the warning signs to avoid potential harm.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 11, 2022

How Social Platforms are Celebrating Super Bowl LVI

Here's a look at the various ways in which you can join in the celebration around Super Bowl LVI via your favorite social apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 11, 2022

Meta Launches New Metaverse-Aligned Ad Campaign for its Quest 2 VR Headsets

It's the latest step in Meta's growing campaign to own the next stage of digital connection. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 10, 2022

Messenger Adds New Tools for Black History Month, Including Themed Stickers and Creator Showcase

The key element is a new video series which aims to amplify the stories of Black creators and businesses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 10, 2022

Instagram Announces Valentine's Day Live-Stream Shopping Event, the Latest in its eCommerce Push

The new promotion will help to showcase Instagram's evolving live-stream shopping tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 10, 2022