TikTok Tops Download Charts in February, Despite US Download Ban

The latest app download stats and insights into app trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 13, 2025

YouTube Announces New Series of ‘Creator Collective’ IRL Events

The real-life meet-ups offer networking and educational opportunities for YouTube creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 13, 2025

Facebook Adds Stories to Its Creator Monetization Program

Another way for creators to earn money from their content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 13, 2025

Bluesky Adds Longer Videos, DM Requests Folder

The latest feature update for the Twitter-clone app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 12, 2025

Meta Faces Another Lawsuit for Using Copyright-Protected Works To Train Its AI Models

The company reportedly pushed ahead with its LLM development despite knowing it was breaking copyright law.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 12, 2025

Are AI-Powered Functions Beneficial for Social Media Users?

Social platforms are super keen to push AI options onto us — but do we really want them?

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2025

Meta’s Testing Its Own AI Chips To Expand Its Processing Capacity

The project could give Meta a significant advantage in AI development. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2025

Report Finds AI Tools Are Not Good at Citing Accurate Sources

AI tools can help in your research and development efforts but they are not an answer in themselves.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2025

Meta Releases Limited Edition Version of Its Ray Ban Meta Sunglasses

Meta’s digital wearables push is gaining momentum. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 10, 2025

YouTube Will Now Manually Review More Videos for Ad Suitability

The process will send more videos for manual ad review assessment.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 10, 2025

Meta To Face Legal Scrutiny Over the Use of Copyright Protected Works To Train AI Models

The company will have to face trial over the alleged use of pirated works in its AI dataset.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 9, 2025

Threads Tests Interests Display on User Profiles

A new way to encourage more users to follow profiles.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 6, 2025

Reddit Looks To Facilitate More Activity With New Posting Updates

Some new updates to make it easier to participate in subreddit communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 6, 2025

YouTube Rolls Out Ad-Free ‘Premium Lite’ Subscription Offering

Now, you can pay to simply avoid interruptive YouTube ads. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 5, 2025

Social Media Platforms Challenge Australia’s Proposed Under 16 Ban

The platforms have questions why YouTube is set to be excluded from the bill.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 4, 2025

Reddit Shares Insights Into Maximizing AI Adoption for Brands

The new overview provides key insights into how you can maximize AI adoption.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 4, 2025

YouTube Announces Expanded ‘Hype’ Testing, New Gambling Content Restrictions

The latest feature update from YouTube.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 4, 2025

YouTube Announces Updates to Its Teen Safety Tools

Some new updates to YouTube's teen safety features.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 4, 2025

Apple Implements New Age Rating Categories for Apps

The new categories could enable broader enforcement of social media age restrictions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 27, 2025

TikTok Sets Deadline for the Switch to Its Creative Suite

TikTok's Creator Marketplace will be no more after April 1.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 27, 2025

Meta Previews Next-Gen AR Glasses

The next generation of Meta's AR glasses will soon be made available to researchers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 27, 2025

TikTok Launches Refreshed Desktop App

A refresh for TikTok's web presentation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 27, 2025

Instagram May Be Exploring a Separate Reels App

The standalone Reels app would be a more direct attempt to take on TikTok.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 26, 2025

YouTube Reaches 1B Monthly Podcast Listeners

Another consideration for your Google Ads approach?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 26, 2025

Meta Expands VR Education Initiative To More Classrooms

Meta's giving more schools access to its VR education tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 26, 2025