Facebook Adds 'Feed Filter Bar' News Feed Control Tool, New Options to Restrict Post Comments

Facebook has launched a new News Feed control option, which makes it easier to switch to different feed display listings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2021

Facebook Adds New Option to Slow Down Comments Within Groups

Facebook's added a new option which enables group admins to slow down comments in a group. which could help to ease tension and angst.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 30, 2021

LinkedIn is Also Developing Audio Rooms, Tapping into the Audio Social Trend

LinkedIn is working on a new audio rooms product, similar to Clubhouse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 30, 2021

Snapchat is Developing New, AR-Enabled Spectacles

Snapchat is reportedly developing a new, fully AR-enabled version of its Spectacles device. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 30, 2021

YouTube Tests Removing Public Dislike Counts on Videos

YouTube is experimenting with the removal of public dislike counts on videos.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 30, 2021

LinkedIn Adds New Profile Features, Including Video Cover Stories and 'Creator Mode'

LinkedIn has added some new options to help users sare more of their personal story via their profiles.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 30, 2021

Instagram Expands IGTV Ads to the UK and Australia

Instagram is expanding IGTV ads to creators in the UK and Australia as it continues to add more revenue-share tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2021

Facebook Invests in Two New Subsea Cables to Boost Capacity for Growth in the Asia Pacific Region

Facebook has announced investment in two new subsea cable projects to expand its connective capacity in the Asia Pacific.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2021

TikTok Launches New 'Playlists' Feature to Group Clips into Themed Collections

TikTok is rolling out a new 'Playlists' feature which enables you to group your TikTok clips into themed collections.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2021

Reddit Announces Expansion of Operations in Canada as it Seeks to Boost its Ad Business

Reddit is opening a new, local office in Toronto as it seeks to expand its ad business.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2021

Twitter is Developing New 'Community' Tools to Share Tweets with Selected Audiences

Twitter's working on a new option that would enable users to create sub-communities, and share their tweets within those selected groups only.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 26, 2021

Twitter Spaces Will Soon Been Accessible Via Desktop PCs

Twitter has shared its initial testing of the format for Twitter Spaces on the web.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 26, 2021

The Latest Hearing of Big Tech CEOs Was Another Missed Opportunity for Real Progress

The latest hearing of big tech leaders seems to have been a missed opportunity for real progress.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 26, 2021

Instagram's 'Remix' Option for Reels is Now Being Tested with Selected Users

Instagram is now testing its 'remix' option for Reels with selected users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 26, 2021

Twitter Previews Potential New Account Safety Tools, Launches New Update for Birdwatch

Twitter has previewed a number of new safety tools in development, along with an update to its Birdwatch fact-checking tool. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2021

Twitter Expands Test Pool for Spaces on Android, as Clubhouse Falls in Daily Download Rankings

Twitter is looking to maintain the momentum behind its new audio social tool, as Clubhouse appears to be stumbling for the first time.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2021

Snapchat is Working on a New 'Remix' Feature for Snaps

Following the lead of TikTok, Snapchat is now developing a new 'remix' option for Snaps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2021

Facebook's Developing a New App to Help Former Prisoners Re-integrate with Society

Facebook is developing a new 'Re-Entry' app as part of its efforts to serve marginalized communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2021

Twitter Assesses the Potential of Emoji-Style Reactions and Up and Downvotes on Tweets

Twitter is surveying users on the potential of a new reactions emoji set on tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 2021

Instagram's Testing New Quick Reply Stickers to Stories

Instagram is testing a new range of quick reply options for Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 2021

Facebook Takes Action Against Hacking Group from China Which Targeted Uyghur and Turkish News Sites

Facebook has taken enforcement action against a hacking group from China, which targeted people looking for information on Uyghur Muslims.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 2021

Instagram Announces That Stories Drafts are Coming Soon

Instagram's adding a new option to save your Stories as drafts to be posted at a later stage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2021

Facebook Announces 'F8 Refresh' Virtual Showcase Event in June

Facebook has announced a new F8 Refresh event to be held in June.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2021

Facebook Says That People Have Raised Over $5b Through its Donation Tools

Facebook says that over $5 billion in donations has now been raised via its various fundraising and cause-promotion tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2021

Facebook Adds New Tools to Enable Content Creators and IP Holders to Detect and Report Violations

Facebook is providing content creators and IP holders with new tools to detect and claim rights over copyrighted content violations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2021