Twitter Adds New Updates to its Improved Version of TweetDeck

The latest updates are largely tweaks, but they will help to improve the broader functionality of the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2021

Clubhouse Adds Universal Search, Room Replays and Clipping Functionality to Help Boost Sharing

The new additions will help broadcasters glean more value from their Clubhouse efforts, while also improving discovery.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2021

Twitter Opens Up Applications for Professional Profiles, a New Option for Brands and Creators

Twitter's moving to the next stage with its new business and creator profiles option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2021

Facebook Adds Cross App Group Chat Functionality in Messenger and Instagram Direct, New Chat Tools

The new features will enable more functionality in your Messenger and Instagram chats, while also advancing Facebook's broader integration efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2021

Instagram Tests 'Selected People' for Stories, Providing More Control Over Your Stories Audience

The option will enable users to edit their Close Friends list with every post, which could facilitate new sharing behaviors.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2021

YouTube Expands its $100 Million Shorts Fund to 30 More Countries

More creators will now be able to generate real money for their short clips, which could keep more of them on YouTube, and away from TikTok.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2021

Pinterest Launches the Next Stage of its Assistance Program for Minority-Owned Businesses

The program aims to highlight minority-owned businesses, and provide platform assistance to help guide their efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2021

Twitter Shares First Look at Coming NFT Integration for Profile Images

The option would provide direct linkage between your Twitter profile and your NFT purchases.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2021

YouTube Takes a Tougher Stance Against COVID Vaccine Misinformation with Updated Rules

YouTube will now remove videos that share misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2021

Instagram Launches New Click to WhatsApp Message Ads to Facilitate Cross-App Connection

The option will provide more ways for people to get in touch, via the app that they prefer.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2021

Facebook Launches Reels on Facebook to US Users

Facebook looks to bring more users in on the short-form video movement. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2021

Facebook's First Big Investment into the Metaverse, and What it Means for the Future of the Company

The Metaverse has quickly become a key buzzword online - but what is the Metaverse exactly, and what does it matter to you and me?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2021

Facebook Calls on Independent Oversight Board to Rule on 'Cross Check' System for Celebrities

The move highlights the need for more independent oversight and ruling in social media platforms regulations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2021

Facebook Provides New Tips on How to Set Boundaries in Messenger to Avoid Harmful Interactions

The framework provides some key pointers on healthy use of messaging apps. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2021

Facebook Announces Expansion of 2Africa Subsea Cable Project to Connect the Next Billion Users

The project will connect more regions to the web, and bring more users to Facebook's apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2021

TikTok Announces New Advertising and Branded Content Partnership Options at TikTok World Event

The platform has announced a range of new and coming features, with a focus on creator partnerships and eCommerce.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2021

Facebook Experiments with Additional Business Context Elements in Ad Display

The new display provides more immediate context on advertisers, which could help to improve transparency.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 27, 2021

TikTok Reaches a Billion Active Users, the Latest Milestone for the App

The app continues its meteoric rise, now seeing the same levels of usage as Instagram. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 27, 2021

Instagram Pauses 'Instagram for Kids' Project After Recent Media Reports

Amid concerns around the mental health impacts of Instagram use, the company has decided to shelve its 'Instagram for Kids' project.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 27, 2021

Pinterest Announces Second 'Creators Festival' Event to Showcase Key Trends and Tips

Pinterest will announce new features, share new usage insights and more at the event.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 27, 2021

Twitter Launches Live Test of Topics in Spaces to Improve Discovery

Topics will help Twitter highlight relevant Spaces broadcasts to a broader audience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2021

Twitter Updates Video Playback to Ensure a Higher Quality Viewing Experience

Your Twitter videos will now look better, thanks to a new update in the platform's playback process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2021

Twitter's Testing More Options to Help Users Avoid Negative Interactions in the App

The new options would give users more ways to control their in-app experience, and avoid unwanted interactions. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2021

Instagram Launches New Global Branding Campaign, Highlighting the Benefits of Community Connection in the App

The campaign aims to highlight the community benefits of Instagram, in connecting people around interests and trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2021

Twitter Launches New #ExtremeWeather Mini-Site to Help Maximize Climate Change Messaging

The mini-site aims to help raise awareness as to how climate-related discussion evolves via tweet, which could help to improve messaging approaches.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 23, 2021