Meta Launches Improved 3D Avatars, Expands Avatar Use to Instagram

Meta's new avatars are a first step towards advanced connection in the metaverse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2022

TikTok Announces Events and Support Initiatives for Black History Month

TikTok will host a range of live-streams, while it will also showcase the work of Black creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2022

WhatsApp Launches New Promo Campaign Highlighting the Value of Encryption

The new campaign aims to stoke user fears around third-party groups snooping on their private exchanges.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2022

Instagram Adds New Stickers and AR Features to Celebrate Lunar New Year

The new tools will enable users to celebrate the Year of the Tiger in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 28, 2022

Meta Moves to the Next Stage of its Messaging Integration Plan, with E2E Encryption on Messenger Group Chats

Despite ongoing opposition from government and law enforcement groups, Meta continues to push ahead with its expanded messaging encryption plan.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

Pinterest Tests New Idea Pin Highlights to Showcase Specific Content

The new option could provide another way to showcase your Idea Pins, and get more value out of your best content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

YouTube Adds New Guided Support Process for Community Guidelines Violations

The updated process will provide more context on policy violations, and direct response options to resolve them.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

Facebook's Removing Profile Videos from Next Month

The looping, 7-second video profile clips will be no more as of February 7th.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

Twitter Shares New Insights into Rising Discussion Around the NFL Playoffs [Infographic]

Looking to link into the rising discussion around the Super Bowl? Check out these new insights from Twitter.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

Snapchat Renews Content Deals with Disney, Viacom and NBCUniversal, Securing Exclusive Programming for Discover

The new deals will see Snapchat continue to air exclusive, publisher-originated content in Discover.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

LinkedIn Announces the Retirement of its LinkedIn Lite App

As more users switch over the full version, LinkedIn's removing its pared-back variation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

Instagram Increases Response Options in Stories Polls, Facilitating Expanded Engagement

Some handy new updates for your Instagram Stories polls.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2022

LinkedIn Publishes New Report into Workplace Culture Shifts, and What They Mean for Employer Branding

The report looks at a range of evolving workplace trends, which could have significant implications for your business.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2022

Instagram Adds Scheduled Live Display on User Profiles to Improve Discovery of Upcoming Streams

The option will display all of your scheduled IG Live streams on your profile in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2022

Meta Looks to Sell Off its Diem Cryptocurrency Project Due to Ongoing Challenges and Restrictions

Meta's troubled crypto project may be entering its end-stage, with the company looking to move on from the initiative.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2022

LinkedIn Continues to see 'Record Levels' of Engagement, Sales Solutions Reaches $1 billion in Revenue

LinkedIn continues to grow, as businesses gradually get back to regular operating capacity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2022

Snapchat Adds 'Catalog-Powered Shopping Lenses' to Simplify AR Product Displays

Snap's latest AR additions expand on the potential for product marketing in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2022

Twitter Updates Video Playback in the New Version of TweetDeck

Twitter continues to refine its updated version of its native tweet management platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2022

YouTube Outlines Key Areas of Growth, Including the Rise of Shorts and its Expanding Creator Economy

YouTube is on track to solidify its position in 2022, with a range of plans to help improve its connection with creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2022

Twitter Reports a Jump in Government Removal Requests in Latest Transparency Report

Twitter's various clashes with certain governments and authorities could become a bigger point of concern.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2022

LinkedIn Launches New Promotional Campaign Focused on the Evolving Professional Environment

The new campaign aims to highlight LinkedIn's role in the evolving professional environment,

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2022

TikTok Faces Creator Backlash Over Flawed Payment Models

TikTok could have a new battle on its hands, with top creators calling for a bigger slice of the platform's revenue pie.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2022

TikTok Is Experimenting With New Video Avatar Tools, Audio-Only Live-Streams

TikTok's avatars look similar to Apple's 'Memoji', with responsive features based on your actual expressions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 24, 2022

Meta Is Developing the World's Fastest AI Supercomputer to Fuel its Metaverse Vision

Meta's RSC project will give it significant advantages in building for the next stages of digital connection. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 24, 2022

TikTok Is Working on a New, Opt-In Function to Show You Who Viewed Your Profile

The option would show you who's checked out your profile over the past 30 days - if you care.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 23, 2022