Facebook Launches Climate Science Information Center to Distribute Accurate Climate Data and Insights

Facebook has launched a new initiative to help support to battle against climate change and connect Facebook users to accurate climate information.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2020

Oracle 'Partnership' With TikTok Set To Be Approved by White House, According To Reports

Reports indicate that The White House will indeed support the terms of Oracle's new partnership with TikTok, which will keep the app operational in the US.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2020

Twitter Launches 2020 US Election Hub to Distribute Accurate, Timely Voter Information

Twitter has launched a new 'Election Hub' which will provide accurate, timely information on how to participate in the upcoming US Presidential Election.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2020

Facebook Adds Video Co-Watching Functionality to Messenger

Facebook has added a new co-watching feature to Messenger, providing another way to keep people connected around common interests.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2020

YouTube Launches its TikTok-Like 'Shorts' Tool in India

YouTube has announced that it's bringing its TikTok-like 'Shorts' function to users in India.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2020

Oracle Wins in TikTok Takeover Race, Though Technical Questions Remain

After weeks of intense negotiations, Oracle has now been named as the preferred partner for TikTok in the US.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 13, 2020

Twitter's Testing Audio Clips in DMs with Users in Brazil

After releasing audio clips in tweets back in June, Twitter is now also testing audio DMs with some users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 13, 2020

Instagram Warns of Major Impacts to Ad Targeting as a Result of Apple's iOS 14 Update

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri says that Apple's proposed IDFA changes will have a significant impact on ad targeting, while he's also provided some thoughts on the TikTok takeover talks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 11, 2020

With US Takeover Deadline Looming, Reports Suggest China Would Prefer to See TikTok Shut Down

New reports have suggested that China would prefer to see TikTok shut down than sold to a US company.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 11, 2020

Facebook Outlines Coming Mental Health Support Tools

With the impacts of COVID-19 wearing on many people, Facebook has outlined a range of new mental health resources that it's developing for its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2020

Facebook Rolls Out Data Use Check-Up to Ensure Developers Adhere to Data Usage Guidelines

Facebook is rolling out its Data Usage Check Up Tool to all developers using its API in order to reduce data misuse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2020

Twitter Expands Policies Around Election Misinformation to Cover More False Claims Around the Voting Process

Twitter is expanding its election misinformation policies to cover more types of potentially misleading claims and updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2020

Facebook Launches 'Facebook Campus' to Facilitate Connection Among College Students

Facebook has launched a new, dedicated space for college students called 'Facebook Campus'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2020

Facebook Launches 'Get Digital' Program to Improve Digital Literacy Among School Students

Facebook has launched a new program to help students understand the various privacy and security concerns online, with many of them returning to school in digital form.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2020

Facebook Ordered to Stop Sending European User Data to the US

According to a new report, Facebook has been ordered to stop sharing European user data with the US due to concerns over international surveillance operations. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2020

Instagram Provides an Update on Its Efforts to Address Systemic Bias Within Its Systems

Instagram has shared an update on its efforts to address systemic bias and representation within its internal systems and processes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2020

Facebook Announces New Limits on How Many Ads Pages Can Run Concurrently

Facebook has outlined its coming limits on how many ads a Page can run at any one time.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2020

Instagram Tests Variations of New Reels and Shop Tabs on the Bottom Navigation Bar

After recently launching a dedicated Reels tab on the home screen in India, Instagram is now looking to add the same in all regions where Reels is available.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2020

Instagram Adds 'Suggested Reels' Display in Main Feed, Launches Monthly Reels Trend Insights

Instagram is working on a range of ways to boost its new 'Reels' option in order to capitalize on concerns around TikTok.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2020

LinkedIn May Soon Provide the Option to Add URL Links into Your LinkedIn Stories

LinkedIn is testing a new option that would enable users to add 'swipe up' URL links to their LinkedIn Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020

Instagram Launches Dedicated Tab for Reels in India

Instagram is adding a new, dedicated tab for its new 'Reels' functionality to cater to rising usage of the option in India.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020

Facebook Adds More Ways to Export Photos and Videos as Part of Data Portability Initiative

Facebook will now enable users to export their posted photos and videos via Dropbox and Koofr, along with Google Photos.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020

TikTok Adds New 'Stitch' Feature to Facilitate Video Responses

TikTok has added a new 'Stitch' feature which enables users to re-use snippets of other people's video clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020

Facebook is Letting Some Users View Instagram Stories on Facebook

Facebook has launched a new test which enables some users view Instagram Stories on Facebook.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020

Facebook Adds New Personalization Tools for Watch, Flags New Organic Video Performance Insights

Facebook has announced some new personalization tools for Watch as viewership for the platform increases.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020