Instagram is Adding New Tools to Protect Users from Abusive DMs and Repeated, Unwanted Contact

Instagram is working on new features which will enable users to block those who repeatedly harass them via DMs.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

Instagram is Working on New Sticker Types, New Background Visuals for Direct Chats

Instagram is developing new 'Link' and 'Super Mention' stickers for Stories, as well as new, themed chat backgrounds.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2021

Twitter Adds New Option to Add Background Video and Images in Fleets

Twitter has added a new option to Fleets which enables users to add a background visual to their Fleet frame.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2021

Facebook is Now Suggesting Topics for Users to Follow in Feeds

Facebook is looking to expand engagement around specific topics, with new recommendations in feeds.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Facebook Shares New Insights into its Evolving Data Privacy and Protection Efforts

Facebook has shared a new overview of its evolving data privacy and protection efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Facebook Will Now Let Users Transfer Posts and Notes to Google Docs, Blogger and Wordpress

Facebook has added a new data portability option, with the capacity to transfer posts and notes to third-party platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Pinterest Launches New 'Content Claiming Portal' to Better Protect IP

Pinterest is adding a new Content Claiming Portal to provide more ways for users to protect their copyrighted content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Reddit Officially Announces 'Reddit Talk' Audio Meeting Rooms Feature

Reddit has shared a preview of its coming audio connection option 'Reddit Talk', its own take on Clubhouse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Facebook Announces a Range of New Audio Tools, Including Audio Rooms, New Sound Clip Creation Tools

Facebook has announced a range of new features to tap into the rising audio social trend.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Facebook Expands 'Related Discussion' Prompts on Shared Posts in News Feeds

Facebook has expanded its test of new 'Related Discussion' prompts on posts to prompt more engagement around shared content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Clubhouse Secures New Funding Round at $4 Billion Valuation

Clubhouse has secured a new funding round which values the platform at $4 billion.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

In Ruling on Trump's Ban, Facebook's Oversight Board Has the Opportunity to Change the Platform's Approach

Facebook's independent Oversight Board is about to face its first major test.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2021

Facebook May Soon Offer Campaign Budget Optimization Across Platforms, Not Just Ad Sets

Facebook is developing a new system that would enable advertisers to automate optimal ad spend across multiple platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021

Child Health Experts Call on Facebook to Abandon Plans for an 'Instagram for Kids'

A group of child health experts have called on Facebook to abandon any plans for an 'Instagram for Kids'.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021

Facebook Launches New Legal Action Over Attempted Domain Name Abuse Scams

Facebook is taking legal action against a company that's been looking to use lookalike domain names to dupe users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021

Facebook Adds New Volunteer Features for Earth Day, Shares New Data on Climate Change Awareness

Facebook has added some new volunteer features for Earth Day, and published new data on climate change awareness.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021

Facebook Adds Scheduling for Stories, New Ad and Business Discovery Options

Facebook has launched some new business tools, including Stories scheduling.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021

Twitter Outlines Evolving Approach to Algorithms as Part of New 'Responsible Machine Learning Initiative'

Twitter has outlined how it plans to address algorithmic performance, including bias, as part of a new project.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2021

Instagram Will Enable Users to Choose Whether They Want to Hide Post Like Counts in New Test

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has announced a new test that will enable users to choose whether they want to hide post like counts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2021

Snapchat Launches New AR Art Project Which Places Digital 'Monuments' Across LA

Snapchat has launched a new digital art project, with a series of AR monuments viewable through the Snap camera.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2021

TikTok Previews Coming Ad and Product Display Options

TikTok has previewed some coming ad options in a new presentation to advertisers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2021

LinkedIn Adds 'Stay-at-Home Mom' and Other Job Title Options to Help Address Career Gaps

LinkedIn has added some new job titles to help users address career gaps on their profiles.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2021

Facebook Launches New Video Speed Dating App in Latest NPE Experiment

Facebook is trying out yet another new app, this time focused on video speed dating.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2021

Facebook's Independent Oversight Board Will Now be Able to Hear a Broader Range of Content Appeals

Facebook is expanding the remit of its new, indepedent Oversight Board for content appeals.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2021

Clubhouse's Android Version is Moving Closer, as Competitors Continue to Rise

Clubhouse's Android version is getting closer, as major competitors (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Reddit) swirl around the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 12, 2021