Facebook Officially Launches Topics in Watch, Adds New 'Featured' Section to Highlight Popular Clips

Facebook's added some new discovery tools to its Watch video platform as it seeks to build on growing viewership.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2020

Instagram Adds New, Post-Level Age-Gate Tool for Branded Content

Instagram is adding a new, post-level age gate option for brands to better protect young users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2020

Twitter Adds New Prompts to Alert Users Before Sharing Any Tweet Flagged for Misinformation

Twitter has added another warning prompt to slow the spread of misinformation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 16, 2020

TikTok Refutes Claims Made Against it in White House Executive Order as it Pushes to Remain in the US

TikTok has issued a response to the White House Executive Order to force the sell-off of the app, essentially saying that the claims against it are incorrect.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 16, 2020

Instagram Announces New Crackdown on Influencers Who Fail to Disclose Commercial Partnerships

Instagram will launch new tools, and a new detection effort, to crackdown on influencers that fail to disclose commercial agreements in their posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 16, 2020

US Senators Call for Increased Social Media Regulation After Blocking of NY Post Article

Twitter and Facebook look set to face more scrutiny after they both moved to restrict the reach of a recent NY Post report.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2020

Snapchat Adds 'Sounds' Option to Include Song Clips within Snaps

After initial testing in Australia and New Zealand, Snapchat is now giving all iOS users access to its 'Sounds' option to add music tracks to their Snaps. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2020

YouTube Toughens its Rules Around Dangerous Conspiracy Theories, with a Focus on QAnon Content

YouTube is strengthening its stance against dangerous conspiracy theories, with a focus on QAnon.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2020

Twitter Shares Insights into How People are Communicating During COVID-19 [Infographic]

Twitter's UK team has shared some new insights into how people are tweeting during COVID-19, and how brands should adapt their messaging.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2020

Snapchat Announces AR Support for Apple's New LiDAR Capability for iPhone 12

Snapchat will be among the first companies to utilize Apple's new LiDAR vision mapping technology built into the iPhone 12.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2020

Twitter Updates Privacy and Safety Settings to Help Users Better Understand Their Options

Twitter has rolled out a new update to its privacy and safety settings, including new video overviews of how to utilize the various options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2020

TikTok Announces New Partnership with OpenSlate to Ensure Brand Safety in Ad Placement

TikTok has announced a new partnership with OpenSlate to ensure safe placement of branded content and ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2020

Facebook Announces New Messenger Branding, Adds New Messaging Features

Facebook has unveiled a new look for Messenger, which is designed to reflect the evolving usage of the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2020

Facebook Announces Ban on Anti-Vax Ads, Launches New Push to Promote Vaccine Use

Facebook has announced that it will prohibit ads which discourage people from getting vaccinated. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2020

Twitter Is Testing Prompts Which Would Recommend Users Hide Potentially Offensive Replies

Twitter looks to be testing a new prompt which would ask users if they want to hide potentially offensive replies to their tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2020

Facebook Launches Anti-Discrimination Tools for UK Football Fans

Facebook has launched a new campaign to tackle discrimination among UK football fans.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2020

Snapchat Launches First 'Local Lens' Collaborative AR Experience in London

Snapchat has launched its first 'City Painter' Local Lens project in Carnaby Street, London.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2020

Facebook Announces Full Ban on Holocaust Denial Content

Facebook has announced that it will no longer allow Holocaust denial content on its platform, a significant step in its misinformation approach. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2020

Facebook Adds New Tools and Guides for Coming Out Day 2020

Facebook has announced new tools and guides as part of Coming Out Day 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2020

Pakistan Bans TikTok Due to 'Immoral and Indecent' Content

TikTok has been banned in another region, though this time the move is not related to national security concerns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2020

YouTube Tests Product Tags in Selected Creator Videos as Part of Larger Shift Towards eCommerce

YouTube is testing a new process which would enable creators to tag and track all products in their video clips, essentially turning YouTube into a major product showcase.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2020

Twitter Announces New Election Integrity Measures as We Head Into the Final Weeks of the US Presidential Campaign

Twitter has announced some new election integrity measures, including a ban on calls for intimidation at polls and retweet warnings on questionable claims. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2020

Facebook Provides Update on Actions Taken Against Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior

Facebook has published its latest 'Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior' report, covering all the accounts removed for such in September.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 8, 2020

Instagram Adds New Audio Features for Reels, Including Option to Save Sounds for Your Clips

Instagram has added some new audio features for Reels as it works to maximize Reels usage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 8, 2020

Facebook Announces Election Notification Updates, Reiterates Efforts to Protect Poll Integrity

With the US Presidental election drawing near, Facebook has outlined its latest update in its election integrity efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2020