YouTube Expands Test of Opening the App to the Full-Screen Shorts Feed

YouTube's leaning into the short-form video trend, with a significant revision of its UI for some users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 8, 2021

Snapchat Continues to Advance its AR Try-On Tools, Pointing to the Next Stage of Online Shopping

Snapchat's AR try on tools are advancing, and will eventually help to merge our on and offline identities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 7, 2021

Facebook Shares New Insights into Climate Change Knowledge and Concern by Gender and Region

The report looks at how men and women, in different regions, are responding to the climate crisis.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 7, 2021

Twitter Adds New Option to Let Non-Twitter Users Tune into Spaces

Twitter continues to provide new options to maximize Spaces discovery and engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 5, 2021

Internal Research from Facebook Shows that Re-Shares Can Significantly Amplify Misinformation

Should Facebook consider removing the 'Share' button entirely?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 5, 2021

Meta is Reportedly Planning to Open Retail Stories to Sell VR, AR and Other Digital Connection Tools

Direct-to-consumer connection could help Meta maximize its metaverse push, in various ways.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 5, 2021

Twitter Rolls Out Profile Search to More Users, an Easier Way to Search for a Specific Users' Tweets

The option makes it easier to search through a specific users' past tweet takes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 4, 2021

Pinterest Loses 10 Million More Active Users as COVID Restrictions Ease and Shoppers Return to Physical Stores

Pinterest usage continues to decline, as physical stores re-open around the world.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 4, 2021

Facebook Announces New Groups Tools at Its 2021 Communities Summit

New engagement tools, paid subgroups, merchandise shops - Facebook's adding a range of new groups tools. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 4, 2021

Instagram Announces New Features and Events to Celebrate Diwali

Instagram will also look to highlight South Asian creators and businesses during the event. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 3, 2021

The NBA Signs New, Exclusive Content Deal with Twitter, Including 40 Twitter Spaces Events

The new agreement will see the NBA provide exclusive content to Twitter, including Spaces broadcasts throughout the season.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 3, 2021

Clubhouse Adds Support for 13 Additional Languages, Continues to See Strong Take-Up in India

Clubhouse is seeing big growth in India, which now represents the app's biggest potential opportunity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 3, 2021

Instagram Post Preview Cards are Back on Twitter

Now, you can re-share your IG posts in your tweets, with new tweet cards showing a preview of the post.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 3, 2021

YouTube Tests Opening to Shorts Direct for Users That Regularly Engage with the Option

YouTube's looking to lean further into the short-form video trend, underlining the rising influence of TikTok.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 3, 2021

Facebook Adds New Monetization Tools for Creators, Continues its Battle with Apple Over Fees

The new options provide more ways for creators to make money, and build connection with their biggest fans.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 3, 2021

Meta Launches New Fact Checking Mentorship Program to Reduce the Impacts of Misinformation Online

The program aims to provide more support, and information-sharing processes, to assist fact-checking teams.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2021

Meta Is Facebook's Push to Own the Metaverse - And It Might Just Work

Facebook wants to own the metaverse space - and right now, it looks to be best-placed to maximize the benefits.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2021

Facebook Abandons Facial Recognition, Will No Longer Identify Users to Tag in Uploaded Images

The decision comes after various legal challenges, and significant fines, relates to Facebook's facial ID systems.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2021

Instagram Launches Live-Stream Shopping Events for the Holidays, Free Shipping on Purchases

Instagram's looking to lean into live shopping as part of its push for the holiday season.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2021

Facebook Expands Climate Science Center to More Regions, Ramps Up Climate Misinformation Detection

As world leaders discuss the next steps on tackling climate change, Facebook is looking to up its own contribution to the broader effort.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2021

Instagram Launches 'Add Yours' Sticker to Facilitate More Engagement in Stories

Instagram continues its process of replication as it seeks to maintain engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2021

Snapchat Expands Sounds Library Under New Deal with NBCUniversal

The option will provide another creative way for Snapchatters to engage within the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2021

Facebook's 'Meta' Name Change Has Also Sparked the Beginning of its New Effort to Win Back the Youth

Facebook - or Meta - has made winning back the youth a mission, and it's trying new things to boost its appeal.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2021

Pinterest Announces 'Pinterest TV' Shoppable Live-Stream Series

Pinterest is leaning into live-stream shopping with its new 'Pinterest TV' project.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2021

Facebook Tests New 'Spotlight' Conversation Option to Facilitate More Focused In-App Chats

The new option enables users to have more focused chats within the reply threads on Facebook posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2021