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

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