Facebook Announces New Projects to Improve its Approach in Policing Misinformation

The new program will help Facebook expand its efforts to reduce the amplification and impact of misinformation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 26, 2021

Snapchat Announces New Updates for its Scan Tool, Including New Scan Shopping Options

The updates will help take Snap's Scan options to the next level, and bridge the gap between on and offline activity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 26, 2021

TikTok Tests Even Longer Video Uploads as it Looks to Expand its Presence

Some users are now seeing a notification that they can publish videos up to 5 minutes long in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2021

YouTube Outlines its Approach to Policing Misinformation, and the Challenges in Effective Action

YouTube's Cheif Product Officer provides some valuable insight into the challenges it faces in policing misinformation and other issues.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2021

TikTok Partners with the National Cyber Security Alliance to Recruit the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Talent

The new partnership is part of TikTok's evolving career and professional development focus.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2021

Facebook Adds New Tools to Mark the 10th Birthday of Messenger

Facebook is celebrating the milestone with a range of new additions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2021

Twitter's Testing a New Option That Will Show You the Spaces That People You Follow are Tuning In To

The new display will look to highlight potential Spaces of interest, based on the people you follow in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 24, 2021

TikTok Publishes New Parents Guide to Help Better Protect Youngsters in the App

The new guide covers TikTok's various protection tools and restriction options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 24, 2021

TikTok Expands Marketing Partner Program in Southeast Asia

The expansion will help TikTok maximize its ad potential in emerging markets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 24, 2021

TikTok Announces New Shopify Shop Tab for Approved Merchant Profiles

The new addition is the next step in TikTok's broader eCommerce push.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 24, 2021

Twitter Announces New Features to Help Users Celebrate the Paralympic Games

The additions include custom hashflags, news updates and promotion of the #WeThe15 campaign.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 23, 2021

TikTok is Developing its Own AR Effects Creation Platform to Expand its Visual Tools

The new AR effects platform is currently in early testing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 23, 2021

Instagram is Removing Swipe-Up Links for Stories, Replacing the Function with Link Stickers

The change will come into effect later this month.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 23, 2021

Facebook's Attempt to Counter the Idea That it Fuels Misinformation and Political Division is Not Going as Planned

Facebook's new 'Most Viewed' content report raises more questions about the platform's influence and impact.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 23, 2021

Facebook Adds New Features to Help Users Follow the Paralympic Games

Facebook's added a range of interactive tools and options to help users engage with the Paralympic Games.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 21, 2021

Twitter Announces Coming DM Improvements, Including Multi-DM Sharing and Updated Navigation

The updates are relatively small, but could be particularly helpful for brands that are using DMs as a connection tool.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2021

Facebook Expands Push into Local News Through Expansion of its Bulletin Newsletter Platform

The expansion could be a key step towards making Facebook the key outlet for local news.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2021

Twitter Officially Launches Integration of Revue Newsletter Subscriptions Direct from User Profiles

The new button will help Revue creators gain more direct subscribers from their Twitter presence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2021

FTC Files New Antitrust Case Against Facebook, Citing Anti-Competitive Behavior Through Acquisitions

The case will once again see Facebook forced to defend its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2021

Facebook Brings Reels to its Main App as it Seeks to Capitalize on the Short-Form Video Trend

The update could expose a lot more people to Reels content, and increase engagement with the option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2021

Facebook Announces Horizon Workrooms VR Collaboration and Meeting Platform

The new virtual meeting type aims to simulate in-person interaction, and can be joined via VR headset or video link.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2021

Facebook Announces the Date for its Upcoming 'Facebook Connect' AR/VR Showcase

The conference will see the company unveil its latest AR and VR projects

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2021

Twitter Launches New API Access for Spaces to Facilitate the Development of Third-Party Apps

The new options will facilitate more Spaces planning tools and data insights.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2021

Facebook Publishes Latest Update on Content Removals, Fake Accounts and Hate Speech

The report covers all the actions it's taken, and the improvements Facebook has made in enforcement over the past three months. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2021

Pinterest Launches 'Hair Pattern Search' Option to Boost Inclusion and Utility in the App

The new process will enable users to find hairstye Pin matches based on their specific hair type.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2021