YouTube Tests New Warnings on Potentially Harmful Comments, Auto-Deletion of 'Held for Review' Comments

YouTube is testing some new ways to reduce the impact of potentially harmful comments.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2020

Twitter Tests Making 'Quote Tweet' the Default Retweeting Option

Twitter is looking to make more users add their own thoughts to their retweets by removing the current menu of retweeting options in the process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2020

Instagram Updates 'Threads' App with Messaging Integration

Instagram has announced a new update for its separate Threads app which adds full messaging integration.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2020

Antitrust Investigation Recommends Major Changes to Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon

The big tech players could be in for major changes after a 16-month investigation by The House Antitrust Subcommittee found that they do hold monopoly power in their respective markets. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2020

Facebook Strengthens its Stance Against QAnon, Banning All Pages, Groups and Accounts Linked to the Movement

Facebook is ramping its action against the QAnon conspiracy theory, with an expansion of its rules around what is no longer allowed in relation to the movement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2020

Twitter Tests New 'Suggested Follows' Listings on Android

Twitter is testing a new 'suggested follows' listing to help improve account discovery.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2020

TikTok Set to Remain Fully Available in US as Takeover Talks Continue

TikTok's ban in the US has been suspended till at least November 4th, as negotiations over the app's sell-off continue. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2020

Snapchat Launches 'First Commercial' High Impact Ad Option to All Advertisers in the US and UK

After several months of testing, Snapchat is launching its 'First Commercial' ad option to businesses in the US and UK.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2020

Facebook Adds New Features for Portal, Including Netflix and Zoom Integrations

Facebook has announced some new video enhancements for its Portal smart home device, including integrations with Netflix and Zoom. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2020

Messenger Adds New Features for Halloween, Including AR Masks and 360 Backgrounds

Facebook has added some new features for Halloween, including new AR filters and effects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2020

Instagram Tests New Processes to Limit Potentially Offensive Comments

Instagram is adding some new, automated warning prompts to deter people from posting potentially offensive remarks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2020

Instagram Releases New Features to Celebrate its 10th Birthday, Including Stories Map

Instagram has added some new features to celebrate its tenth birthday, including a Stories map and a range of app icons.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2020

Facebook Announces New Emotional Health Resource Center

Just in time for World Mental Health Day, Facebook announced the launch of its new Emotional Health resource center.

By Emma Wiltshire • Oct. 6, 2020

Celebrating 10 Years of Instagram [Infographic]

As Instagram celebrates it's tenth birthday, we look back at the biggest updates and events in the app's history

By Aaron Brooks • Oct. 6, 2020

Twitter Reiterates Rules Against Wishing Harm on Others as Anti-Trump Tweets Flood the Platform

With US President Donald Trump contracting COVID-19, Twitter has been forced to reiterate its rules against wishing harm or violence against others.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 3, 2020

Twitter Shares New Insights into Key Trends During COVID-19

Twitter has shared some new insights into key conversational trends that it's seeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 2, 2020

Google Removes Default Selfie Filters on Pixel Phones to Reduce Unhealthy Comparison

Google has announced a new approach to image editing features in order to reduce unfair and unhealthy comparison to highly filtered selfie images.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 2, 2020

Facebook Issues Official Response to Claims Made in Netflix Documentary 'The Social Dilemma'

Facebook has posted a two-page, seven-point response to claims made about social media in new Netflix documentary 'The Social Dilemma'

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 2, 2020

Facebook Takes Legal Action Against Data Scrapers in Latest Enforcement Effort

Facebook is taking two companies to court over data scraping, which saw them extract data on Facebook users for digital intelligence tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 1, 2020

Pinterest Provides Cultural Context on Halloween Costumes, Shares Data on Halloween Search Trends

Pinterest will look to reduce cultural appropriation this Halloween with new informational prompts in related searches.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 1, 2020

Google Launches New Speech Enhancement Tech to Clarify Audio Within YouTube Stories

Google has launched its new speech enhancement technology within YouTube Stories, which will help users clarify speech within their Stories video clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 1, 2020

Facebook Further Clarifies Rules Around False Claims in Ads in Relation to Election Fraud

Facebook has announced some new revisions to its rules around false claims related to election results and voting. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 1, 2020

Facebook Announces New Groups Features, Including Automated Moderation Tools and New Engagement Options

Facebook has announced a range of new groups features at its latest Communities Summit event.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 1, 2020

TikTok Adds More Duet Formats to Facilitate New Collaboration Opportunities

TikTok has added three new options to its popular Duets video interaction option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2020

LinkedIn Reports That It's Helped 10 Million People Gain New Skills in 2020

LinkedIn has provided an update on its effort to re-train and re-skill 25 million people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2020