Pinterest Adds New Pin Insights To Provide More Performance Insight [Infographic]

The new metrics provide data on followers per board and profile visits.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2021

Facebook Makes New Pledge to Help Increase Gender Equality Within the Tech Sector

Facebook has committed to new goals for increasing diversity in its tech roles.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2021

Pinterest's VP of Tech Outlines Its Evolving Efforts To Maximize Inclusion and Cater To All Users

Pinterest is working to maximize inclusion, in various ways, as explained by the platform's SVP of Engineering Jeremy King.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 25, 2021

Facebook Adds New Features for the Tokyo Olympics, Including a Games Hub and AR Effects

Facebook's added a range of features, across all of its apps, to help fans engaged with the event.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 23, 2021

Twitter Posts Steady Increases in Users and Revenue for Q2, with Good Growth in Ad Spend

Twitter's performance numbers are strong, showing that it is moving in the right direction on several fronts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2021

Twitter is Testing New Vocal Effects Options for Spaces, Which Could Help to Reduce Speaker Anxiety

The option could help people feel more comfortable hearing their own voice.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2021

Facebook Adds New Emoji Search Options in Messenger, Space Jam Chat Theme

The new emoji search tools make it easier to add in your favorite responses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2021

Twitter Outlines its Olympic Tie-In Tools, Provides Tips for Brand Campaigns

The Games will kick-off this week, and could significantly disrupt the media cycle.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2021

Facebook Updates Policies Around the Promotion of Prescription Drugs

The new regulations aim to keep-up with the evolving health landscape as a result of COVID-19.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2021

Instagram Rolls Out Language Translation Options Within Instagram Stories

The option will improve accessibility for Stories content, and could open up new ways to reach new audiences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2021

Instagram Tests New Option That Would Enable Users to Partner Up on Posts and Reels

The option will enable Instagram users to co-create posts and Reels, ad broaden their content reach.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2021

Twitter Looks to Improve its Recommendation Systems by Asking Users to Up and Downvote Replies

Users in the test are seeing up and downvote buttons on their replies - but it's not exactly what you think.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2021

Clubhouse Moves Out of Invite-Only Beta, Now Open to All Users

The app is now open to everyone who downloads it, greatly expanding its reach potential.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2021

Pinterest Makes Arabic Available as a Language Option on All Platforms

Pinterest says that Arabic is one of the fastest-growing languages in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2021

Facebook Partners with Coursera on New Digital Skills Training Initiatives

The new initiatives will provide additional training opportunities for those looking into emerging areas.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2021

Instagram Adds New Sensitive Content Control Options to Better Protect Users from Unwanted Exposure

The option will provide another way to limit unwanted exposure in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2021

TikTok Adds New Live-Stream Features, Including Live Guests and Q&A Panels

TikTok has added some new live-stream elements as it continues to expand its offerings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2021

YouTube Expands Super Chat Creator Payment Option Beyond Live-Streams with 'Super Thanks'

The option expands YouTube's creator donation tools from live-streams to regular video uploads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2021

Twitter Launches the First Stage of Testing for its New and Upgraded TweetDeck

The updated TweetDeck includes simplified features and improved customization options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2021

YouTube Taps into the Popularity of BTS to Boost its New 'Shorts' Option

The promotion will help YouTube boost awareness of Shorts following the recent expansion of the tool.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 19, 2021

Snapchat Launches New 3D Bitmoji, Another Step in its Digital Fashion Push

The new characters will provide more opportunity for customization, which could open up new opportunities for brand tie-ins.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 19, 2021

WhatsApp Looks to Join the Audio Social Trend with Group Calls Update

WhatsApp users will now be able to join group calls at any time, even after the call has begun.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 19, 2021

YouTube Adds New Labels and Search Panels to Prioritize Official Health Advice

The new labels will provide more endorsement of, and authority for, officially recognized health resources. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 19, 2021

Facebook Clashes with the US Government Over Vaccine Misinformation

The US Government is right to be pushing Facebook to take a closer look at its systems.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 17, 2021

LinkedIn Explains Data Scraping Amid Reports of More Data Hacks and Breaches

LinkedIn has repeatedly said that claimed data 'hacks' are not a result of security flaws.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2021