Facebook Launches New Legal Action Over the Sale of Counterfeit Goods on its Platforms

Facebook has launched new legal action, in partnership with Gucci, over the sale of counterfeit goods on its platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2021

Snapchat Acquires 3D Mapping Company Pixel8Earth to Expand AR Capabilities

Snapchat has acquired crowdsourced 3D mapping company Pixel8Earth as it continues to expand its AR tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2021

Instagram Provides an Update on its Efforts to Eliminate Potential Systemic Bias on the Platform

Instagram has provided an update on its efforts to address systemic bias within its systems. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2021

Twitter Announces New Prompts to Help Boost COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

Twitter is launching some new prompts to help boost awareness of COVID-19 vaccination.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2021

Reddit Announces Exclusive Content Partnership with the NBA

Reddit has announced a new, exclusive content partnership with the NBA.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2021

Facebook Announces New Integration with Spotify Enabling Users to Listen to Music and Podcasts In-Stream

Facebook has announced a new music and podcast integration option, in conjunction with Spotify.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2021

Clubhouse Announces Exclusive Content Deal with NFL, its First Official Sports Partnership

Clubhouse has announced a new content agreement with the NFL, in the lead-up to the 2021 NFL Draft.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2021

LinkedIn Announces 'LinkedIn Learning Hub' to Provide More Comprehensive Skills Development Pathways

LinkedIn is looking to help professionals and businesses better prepare for coming industry shifts with its new LinkedIn Learning Hub.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2021

Twitter Tests New 'Super Follow' and Tipping Buttons for Profiles

Twitter is working on new profile buttons for its coming 'Super Follow' and tipping options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2021

Snapchat Rises to 280 Million Users, Reports Strong Take-Up of TikTok-Like 'Spotlight' Option

Snapchat has posted its latest performance update, showing solid increases in usage and revenue.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2021

TikTok Launches Vaccine Awareness Push as Part of World Immunization Week

TikTok has announced a range of new initiatives as part of World Immunization Week.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2021

Facebook Tests New Video Ad Options, Including Updated Targeting Categories and Instagram Reels Ads

Facebook's announced a set of new video ad options, including the first stage of Instagram Reels ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2021

Twitter Launches Full Support for 4K Images in Tweets

Twitter now supports 4K image uploads in both its Android and iOS apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

Facebook Increases Support for Businesses from Underserved Communities via New Initiative

Facebook has joined Andreessen Horowitz’s Talent x Opportunity Initiative to help provide support for businesses from underserved communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

Twitter Launches Initial Test of 'Professional Profiles' for Brands and Creators

Twitter is launching an initial test of its new Professional Profiles for brands and creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

Facebook Provides Advice to Help Advertisers Prepare for Apple's iOS 14.5 Update

With Apple confirming that its controversial IDFA update is being rolled out from next week, Facebook has sent out a reminder to advertisers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

Pinterest Expands Shopify Integration, Adds New Promotion Options for Shopify Merchants

Pinterest is expanding its Shopify integration options to more regions, which will facilitate a significant expansion in shoppable Pins.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

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