Facebook Officially Launches Cloud Gaming on Android and Web, Expanding its Gaming Focus

Facebook has launched a new set of cloud-streamed games, enabling users to play instantly, with no downloads required.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2020

YouTube Tests New Shorts Logo, Provides Tips on How to Get Videos Featured in Shorts Feed

YouTube is working on the next stage of its Shorts video feature as it looks to tap into the rising popularity of TikTok.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2020

TikTok Launches New Notification System to Help Creators Understand Video Removals

TikTok has announced a new notification system which will provide more insight into moderation decisions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2020

Snapchat Adds New Barcode Scanning Capacity for Selected Products, Providing Further Insight

Snapchat has added some new options to its Snap Camera scan capacity, with users now able to get additional product information by scanning a bar code on an item. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2020

Twitter Prompts All US Users to Vote, Adds New Vote-Related Hashflags

Twitter is launching a major voter awareness push, including new, in-feed prompts for every user in the US, and new vote-relates hashflags.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2020

WhatsApp Announces New Business Features, Flags Coming Charges for Some Business Services

WhatsApp has announced some new areas of focus for its evolving business tools, while it will also begin charging for some advanced options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2020

Facebook's Oversight Board Begins Hearing Cases, Adding a New Element to Content Decisions

Facebook's Content Oversight Board, which has been in development for over a year, will now begin hearing cases.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2020

Facebook Launches Facebook Dating in Europe

Facebook is expanding the availability of Facebook Dating, with several European nations getting access to the option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2020

Facebook Outlines its Evolving Efforts to Detect Scammers on its Platforms

Facebook has shared a new report on its efforts to remove inauthentic networks working to manipulate Facebook users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2020

Facebook Rolls Out Easier Access to Chronological News Feed and Other Feed Sorting Options

Facebook is giving users some new, simple options to sort their order in which content is presented in their News Feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2020

Twitter Updates Tweet Creation Process in Ads Manager

Twitter has updated the composer element of its Ads Manager, making it easier to see what your promoted tweets will look like before you launch your campaign.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2020

Pinterest Announces New Initiatives to Support Underrepresented Creators

Pinterest has announced some new initiatives to ensure creators from minority groups receive equal representation on the platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2020

Twitter Will Now Enable Users to Share Topic Listings in Tweets and DMs

Twitter will now enable users to share topic lists, another way to expand relevant tweet discovery.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2020

TikTok Updates Moderation Guidelines Around QAnon and Harmful Targeting of Minorities

TikTok has announced a range of updates to its rules in order to better protect its users and remove harmful misinformation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2020

Facebook Launches Test of Nextdoor Style 'Neighborhoods' Feature

Facebook is testing a new 'Neighborhoods' feature which aims to connect users to local community news and happenings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2020

Facebook Initiates Legal Action Against More Companies for Selling Followers and Likes

Facebook has announced new legal action against two companies found to be selling likes and followers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2020

Facebook Relaunches Spark AR Partner Network to Maximize AR Potential

Facebook is looking to boost its AR potential with the re-launch of its Spark AR partner network for brands.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2020

Snapchat Reports Increase in Users and Revenue in Q3

Snapchat has released its latest earnings update, showing improvements in both users and revenue.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2020

Facebook Provides New COVID-19 Spread Prediction Maps in the US

Facebook's research team has developed new maps that predict the likely spread of COVID-19 across US counties based on real-time information and relationship data.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2020

LinkedIn Adds New Event Features, Rolls Out Video Meeting Options via LinkedIn Messages

LinkedIn has added some new features to enhance its virtual events offering, while it's also giving all users access to its new video meeting tools. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2020

Zuckerberg Says Recent Policy Changes Do Not Reflect a Change in Approach at Facebook

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has told staff that recent shifts in its policies around QAnon, Holocaust denial and anti-vax ads are not reflective of an internal re-think.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2020

Instagram Expands Its Badges for Live-Stream Donations, Advances IGTV Ads

Instagram's looking to add more incentive for live-streamers with new Badges which enable fans to donate to creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2020

Facebook Announces New Advance in Automated Language Translation Tools

Facebook has announced a new advance in automatic translation that will reduce language barriers for many users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2020

Pakistan Agrees to Lift Ban on TikTok After Reaching New Agreements with TikTok Management

Pakistan is lifting its ban on TikTok after the platform's management agreed to do more to police content violations in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2020

Facebook Updates Messenger API to Incorporate Instagram Direct, Enabling New Connection Opportunities

Facebook's updating its Messenger API to also incorporate Instagram Direct into advanced messaging workflows.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2020