US Moves to Ban TikTok on All Government-Issued Devices Due to Concerns Around Connection with China

The US House of Representatives has voted to ban TikTok on all Government-issued devices, in another blow for the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2020

LinkedIn to Cut 6% of Global Workforce Due to Impacts of COVID-19

With the COVID-19 shutdowns having an impact on recruitment and acquisition, LinkedIn has announced that it will cut almost 1,000 roles.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2020

Instagram Shares Listing of Top Hashtags on Posts About Racial Injustice

Instagram has shared a listing of the most popular hashtags used on posts related to racial injustice to help users both track and participate in the conversation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2020

Twitter Tests New App Icons and Launch Screen for iOS

Twitter is testing some new looks for its app on iOS, including a new video splash screen intro.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2020

Facebook's Rolling Out Touch ID and Face ID Lock Options for Messenger

Facebook is adding new Touch ID and Face ID options for Messenger on iOS, which could help you stop people snooping on your private chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2020

Investigation Finds Facebook has Removed Fact Check Markers on Some Climate Change Denial Posts

While Facebook continues to up its efforts to remove COVID-19 misinformation, questions have been raised over its lack of the same push on other fronts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2020

TikTok Faces More Challenges, Pausing Expansion Plans in UK and Dealing with Penalties in South Korea

TikTok has been forced to halt plans to establish a new HQ in London amid concerns over its Chinese ownership, while it's also been fined in South Korea for violating the privacy of minors.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2020

Snapchat Launches Meditation Tool from HeadSpace, the First of its New Mini-Apps

Snapchat has today launched a new guided medication mini-app, the first of its Snapchat Minis which will enable developers to build new experiences within the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2020

Twitter Outlines Specific Detail of Recent Hack: 130 Accounts Impacted, Personal Information Compromised

Twitter has provided a new update on the full extent of the recent hack which targeted the accounts of several high profile users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 18, 2020

Facebook, Google and Apple Announce New Emoji Updates for World Emoji Day

Today is World Emoji Day, and several platforms have taken the opportunity to announce new emoji updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 17, 2020

Pinterest Will Donate $300k to the Hospitality Sector as Part of New 'Chefs at Home' Initiative

Pinterest is launching a new 'Chefs at Home' initiative which will showcase recipe ideas from leading experts, while helping to support the hospitality sector. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 17, 2020

Facebook Will Add New Labels to All Posts from Politicians Which Mention Voting

Facebook will add new labels to all tweets from politicians that mention voting.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2020

TikTok Launches New Video Series to Help Users Detect Misinformation

TikTok has launched a new 'Be Informed' video series which aims to help TikTok-ers better detect misinformation online.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2020

Facebook Rolls Out Screen-Sharing in the Messenger App

Facebook's expanding its screensharing options within Messenger to both Messenger Rooms and the mobile app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2020

Instagram Adds New 'Shop' Tab in Explore, the Next Stage of On-Platform Shopping

Instagram is rolling out a new 'Shop' section in its Explore discovery listings, the next stage in its eCommerce shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2020

Instagram's TikTok-Like 'Reels' Functionality will Be Launched in the US Next Month

With TikTok facing more scrutiny, Facebook is looking to take advantage, as users look for alternatives to maintain audience connection.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2020

Twitter Rolls Out New Direct Message Overlay to All Desktop Users

Twitter users on desktop will now be able to respond to direct messages without having to leave their main tweet feed, with Twitter adding a new message overlay window.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2020

Several High Profile Twitter Accounts Hacked in Massive Security Breach

The accounts of various celebrities, including Kanye West, Joe Biden and Bill Gates, were temporarily taken over in a massive Twitter hack on Wednesday.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2020

Facebook is Adding New Information Prompts to Dispel COVID-19 Myths

Facebook is adding a new section to its COVID-19 Information Center which will dispel common myths about the virus. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2020

Snapchat Adds Brand Profiles as it Looks to Expand its Business Appeal

Snapchat is rolling out new brand profiles, providing more ways for brands to connect with Snapchatters in-app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2020

Reddit Will Now Enable Users in Selected Subreddits to Attach Multiple Images to their Posts

Reddit is adding a new 'image gallery' post type which will enable users to add multiple images or GIFs to their submissions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2020

YouTube Adds Data on Other Videos Your Viewers Have Watched and New Audience Retention Metrics

YouTube is rolling out new insights into other content your viewers watched, as well as new data on Audience Retention for your channel.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2020

Facebook Launches New Hosting System for Music Videos, Which Could Give Facebook Watch a Boost

Facebook is launching a new program designed to lure more musicians to post exclusive video clips to the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2020

Facebook Rolls Out New Image Presentation Options to More Users

Facebook is rolling out a new set of options for image presentation within posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2020

LinkedIn Continues to Add More Quick Creation Option in the Post Composer

With LinkedIn engagement reaching new highs, the platform is working to add in new tools to keep the content flowing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2020