Facebook Updates Its Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak, Including Free Ads for WHO

As the coronavirus outbreak worsens, Facebook has updated its response tools, which now includes additional resources for health organizations to help raise awareness.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 4, 2020

Facebook Finally Launches Dark Mode for WhatsApp

After months of testing and teasing the new feature, Facebook has this week officially announced WhatsApp Dark Mode. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 4, 2020

Instagram Is Testing a New Video Response Option for IGTV

Instagram appears to be testing a new option to respond to an IGTV video with a video of your own. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 4, 2020

Facebook Launches New Monthly Update on "Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior" Detection

Facebook has launched a new, monthly update on accounts it removed due to "coordinated inauthentic behavior" on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 3, 2020

Byte Outlines Initial Payment Process for Creators, With $250k Allocated to Payments

Byte, the second coming of short-form video app Vine, has outlined its initial plans for paying creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 3, 2020

Facebook Outlines "Smaller, Faster" Messenger on iOS

Facebook has provided an overview of its new, simplified version of Messenger, which is rolling out on iOS from this week.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 3, 2020

TikTok Adds New Analytics Element to Creator Marketplace

TikTok has rolled out some new analytics tools in its Creator Marketplace dashboard.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 3, 2020

Activist Investor Group Buys Up Twitter Stock, Seeks to Oust CEO Jack Dorsey

Investment firm Elliott Management has taken a sizeable stake in Twitter, and plans to use its influence to replace current CEO jack Dorsey.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 2, 2020

Facebook's Rolling Out a New Design for Messenger Which Will See The Removal of the Discover Tab

Facebook is rolling out a new update for Facebook Messenger which looks to simplify and focus your messaging experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 29, 2020

Teenager Created Fake Political Candidate Account on Twitter, Got it Verified

Twitter's enhanced election security efforts have come under scrutiny after a teenager was able to get a fake candidate's account verified on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 29, 2020

Facebook Adds New Listing of Political Branded Content to Highlight Paid Memes

After implementing new rules around the use of memes by political candidates, Facebook has now added a new listing of branded political content to improve transparency.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 29, 2020

Facebook Adds New Option to Create 3D Photos From Any 2D Image

Facebook has added a new process which can convert any 2D image into a 3D Facebook post by simulating depth.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 29, 2020

Facebook Takes Legal Action Against Data Analytics Firm for Improperly Accessing User Data

Facebook is taking an analytics firm to court over unapproved access to Facebook user profiles and information.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 28, 2020

Facebook Cancels F8 Developer Conference Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Facebook has canceled the 'in-person' component of its annual F8 developer conference, planned for May, due to coronavirus concerns. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 28, 2020

Facebook Shares Business Messaging Best Practices Based on Recent System Changes

After rolling out several new updates to is Messenger policies, Facebook has provided some new tips on how to maximize Messenger for customer communications.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 28, 2020

Linkedin Has Confirmed That LinkedIn Stories Are Coming Soon

LinkedIn has confirmed that it's working on its own version of Stories which will soon be launched to all users on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 28, 2020

Toy Makers Are Now Working With Popular YouTubers, a Sign of the Times

With YouTubers becoming major celebrities in their own right, toy makers are now looking to partner with creators on new lines and products.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 27, 2020

Facebook Implements Bans on Ads Seeking to Capitalize on Coronavirus Fears

Facebook has announced a ban on ads which seek to capitalize on fears surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 27, 2020

Pinterest Rolls Out More Data-Friendly 'Pinterest Lite' App to All Regions

Pinterest is giving all users in all regions access to its Pinterest Lite app, which uses less space on your device and less data to operate.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 27, 2020

Linkedin Launches 'Fair Chance' Job Filter to Help Applicants Who Have a Criminal Record

LinkedIn has added a new 'Fair Chance' job search filter to help people with a criminal record find employers that are open to hiring them.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 27, 2020

TikTok Adds Sticker Pinning in Video Clips

TikTok has added a new sticker pinning feature for video clips, similar to the same on Snapchat and Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 26, 2020

Facebook Provides an Update on Its Plans to Connect the World as Part of New "Inclusive Internet Index"

Facebook has outlined its plans to connect the world to the internet in response to the latest "Inclusive Internet Index" report.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 26, 2020

Reddit Releases 2019 Transparency Report

Reddit has published its latest transparency report, detailing all the content removals and enforcement actions it's taken over the last year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 25, 2020

Twitter Shares Some Simple Tweet Copy Tips to Improve Campaign Performance

Twitter has provided some new, simple tips to help improve your tweet copy - including some interesting notes on hashtags.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 25, 2020

Facebook Announces $2 Million in Funding for Research Into Misinformation and Polarization Online

Facebook has announced a new, $2 million fund for research into the impacts of misinformation and polarization online, and how they can be addressed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 25, 2020