Facebook Is Updating its Approach to Hate Speech to Combat 'The Worst of the Worst' Cases

Facebook is changing its approach to hate speech in order to better address 'the worst of the worst' cases.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2020

Facebook Is Stepping Up its Efforts to Remove COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation

With COVID-19 vaccines now being shipped, Facebook is boosting its efforts to eliminate misinformation, which could undermine public health efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2020

Twitter Strengthens Two-Factor Authentication Options with Physical Security Keys

Twitter's updating its two-factor authentication features to provide more security options for users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2020

Instagram Now Allows Up to Three Guests in Live-Streams in India

Instagram is now allowing Indian users to add multiple guests into their Live streams.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2020

TikTok's Looking to Expand its Video Length Limit to Three Minutes

TikTok's testing a new option which would enable users to upload videos up to three minutes long, triple the current limit.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2020

TikTok Shares Insights into its Top Creators, Clips, Trends and More

TikTok has shared insights into its best performing content of 2020, including top creators, rising stars, trends, effects and more.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2020

YouTube Lists the Top Videos and Creators of 2020

YouTube has listed the top videos and platform stars of 2020, highlighting the key creators that are gaining traction with YouTube viewers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2020

Facebook's Troubled Cryptocurrency Project Changes Name Again

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project is still pushing ahead, though it continues to face challenges.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2020

Facebook's Content Oversight Board Takes on First Cases

Facebook's new Content Oversight Board, which will provide independent, expert advice on content rulings, is now hearing its first cases.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2020

Facebook Launches New Website to Help Businesses Advance Their Social Impact

Facebook has launched a new website to help businesses make a social impact through their efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2020

Facebook Will Launch Facebook News in the UK in January

Facebook has announced that its dedicated News tab is coming to users in the UK in January.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2020

25 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2021

After a tumultuous 2020, what's on the social media marketing horizon for the next 12 months? Here are our predictions for the year ahead. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2020

Facebook Looks to Boost Watch Viewership with Exclusive Deal for Indian Cricket Tour

Facebook has signed an exclusive deal to broadcast the Indian cricket team's latest tour of Australia, which could help boost Watch viewership in India.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2020

Facebook Acquires Messaging Automation Platform Kustomer to Streamline Customer Service Queries

Facebook has announced the acquisition of automated customer service platform Kustomer, which will help improve its buisiness response tools. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2020

Instagram Adds 'Giving Tuesday' Features to Highlight How People Can Assist Nonprofits and SMBs

Instagram has added a new Giving Tuesday group story to highlight how people can support nonprofits and SMBs.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2020

Google and Instagram Provide Insight into Thanksgiving Food Trends

Google and Instagram have shared some insights into food trends around Thanksgiving, based on user activity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 24, 2020

Instagram Is Testing a new FAQ Option for Direct Interactions with Business Accounts

Instagram is testing a new FAQ option for business accounts to help brands provide quick responses to common customer queries.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 24, 2020

Twitter Is Looking to Re-Open its Account Verification Process, Seeks Feedback on New Guidelines

Twitter says that it's looking to re-open account verification, but it's looking for community input into what its new guidelines should be.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 24, 2020

Facebook Partners with Better Business Bureau to Help Online Shoppers Avoid Scams

Facebook is partnering with the Better Business Bureau to combat scammers looking to dupe Facebook users over the holiday period.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 24, 2020

TikTok Adds New Photosensitivity Warnings to Strobing Clips

TikTok is adding new warnings to video clips that feature contrasting light and dark patterns, which can cause people with epilepsy to have seizures.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 24, 2020

Twitter Adds New Warning Pop-Ups When Users Attempt to Like Tweets Which Include Disputed Claims

Twitter is expanding its warning pop-ups on tweets which include disputed claims.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 23, 2020

Twitter Addresses Early Issues with Fleets, Including People Viewing Fleets Without Showing Up in 'Seen' List

Twitter has addressed some key concerns in the early going of Fleets, largely caused by a massive increase in system demand.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 23, 2020

Facebook Launches New Fundraising and Community Assistance Tools as Part of 'Season of Giving'

Facebook has added some new fundraising tools and initiatives as part of its 'Season of Giving' for 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 23, 2020

Snapchat Launches TikTok-Like 'Spotlight' Short Video Feed Option

Snapchat has added a new, TikTok-like short video feed called 'Spotlight' in the latest replication of the trend.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 23, 2020

10 Facebook Trends You Need to Know in 2021 [Infographic]

The team from Oberlo has put together a listing of 10 key Facebook trends of note for the coming year.

By Mark Walker-Ford • Nov. 22, 2020