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

Facebook Launches New Vaccine Awareness Prompts in News Feeds to Help Maximize Take-Up

Facebook has launched a new effort to help maximize COVID vaccine take-up.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 12, 2021

Reddit is Reportedly Developing its Own Clubhouse-Like Audio Rooms Feature

Reddit may be the next platform set to jump aboard the audio social train.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 9, 2021

Instagram Provides Handy Navigation Tips to Streamline Your Usage of the App

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has provided some tips on how to use the app's various navigation shortcuts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 8, 2021

TikTok Launches New 'Wellness Hub' to Encourage Positive Behaviors and Provide Support for Users

TikTok has launched a new 'Wellness Hub' to connect users to tips and resources on health and fitness content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 8, 2021

Facebook Tests Updated Up and Downvoting for Comments in Groups

Facebook is testing out another addition to its up and downvote option for group comments.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 8, 2021

Data Hacks at Facebook and LinkedIn Spark Concerns Among Users

Both Facebook and LinkedIn are dealing with reports of new data breaches - but is it actually new data?

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 8, 2021

Facebook Tests New Page Labels to Help Provide More Context on Posts

Facebook is looking to help provide more context on the motivation behind political posts with new labels for Pages.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2021

Snapchat Acquires Fashion Recommendation App Screenshop to Advance its eCommerce Efforts

Snapchat continues its advance into eCommerce with the acquisition of Screenshop. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2021

Facebook Adds New Photo 'Layouts' Feature to Put a Different Spin on Your Posted Images

Facebook is rolling out some new presentation options for your posted images in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2021

TikTok Announces New Partnership with LiveRamp to Help Advertisers Better Target Their Campaigns

TikTok has announced a new partnership with LiveRamp which will provide more data targeting tools for advertisers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2021

Facebook Launches Test of New, Clubhouse-Like App as it Looks for Angles on the Audio Social Trend

Facebook is testing a new, Clubhouse-like app, with some enhanced features.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2021

Facebook Launches New Stickers to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

Facebook is looking to do its part to encourage take-up of the COVID-19 vaccine with new stickers to prompt participation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2021

Facebook Adds Support for Zoom Video Calls to Portal TV, Enabling You to Conduct Video Meetings on Your TV Set

Facebook has added support for Zoom video calls to its Portal TV device, enabling you to conduct meetings on your TV screen.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2021

Twitter Re-Brands its Ad Options to Simplify its Promotional Offerings

Twitter has recategorized its ad options to make it easier for marketers to identify the right options for their promotions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2021

TikTok Adds New Music-Triggered Visual Effects Tools

TikTok has added some new, music-triggered visual effects, providing more creative capacity on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2021

Twitter Publishes New 'Global Impact' Report to Highlight its Social Good Efforts

Twitter has published a new, 50-page overview of its various social good efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2021

Pinterest Announces Creator Fund to Support Creators, Launches 'Creator Code' to Encourage Positive Interaction

Pinterest is looking to build a better support system for creators on the platform through two new initiatives.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2021

YouTube Provides New Data on its Efforts to Limit User Exposure to Rule Violating Content

YouTube has shared some new stats on its efforts to remove rule violating content before users see it.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2021

Facebook Adds New Features to Help Users Celebrate Ramadan

Facebook has launched a range of new tools to help users connect around Ramadan.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2021

Google Launches Video Ad Experiments to Help Refine Marketing Approaches

Google's adding a new video experiments element in Google Ads which will enable brands to test and compare different approaches.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2021

TikTok Announces New Partnership with IPG Mediabrands, Expanding Brand Opportunities

TikTok has formed a new partnership with IPG Mediabrands, which will see TikTok working with Mediabrands to boost ad sales.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2021

Facebook is Testing QR Codes as a New Funds Transfer Tool in the US - The Next Push for QR Code Tools?

Facebook's testing a new process which would enable users to transfer funds by simply scanning a QR code.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2021