Snapchat Adds 'Ground Transformation' AR Effects, Showcasing Evolving AR Capacity

Snapchat has added a new 'Ground Transformation' AR effect which can detect and map floor areas.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2020

Twitter's Testing a New Notification Tag on Identified Misinformation

After recently launching tags to signify manipulated media in tweets, Twitter is now also considering new labels for identified misinformation. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2020

Facebook Considers Tougher Transparency Rules in Response to Tactics Used by Bloomberg Campaign

Facebook's improved political transparency regulations are already being put to the test, with the Bloomberg campaign testing the boundaries of what the platform will accept.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2020

Shopify Puts its Support Behind Facebook's 'Libra' Cryptocurrency

Shopify has announced that it's joining Facebook's Libra Association, renewing some optimism in the troubled cryptocurrency project.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2020

Facebook Launches New Creator Studio Mobile App

Facebook has launched a new Creator Studio app, providing more insights, editing and posting tools on the go. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2020

Twitch Is Predicted to Boost Monthly Users 14% to 37.5M This Year

The Amazon-owned livestreaming platform will continue growing to hit 47 million viewers by 2023, according to the researcher.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 21, 2020

Twitter Adds New Option to Add New Tweets Into Old Tweet Threads

Twitter has added a new way to quickly link a new tweet to one of your older updates, enabling you to build on your older tweet threads and add more context. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 20, 2020

Facebook Tests New Format for Separate Facebook Stories Discovery Page

Facebook is testing out a new format for its Stories discovery page, which uses larger panels for selected stories. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 20, 2020

TikTok Tests Direct Website Links on Profiles

TikTok is testing a new option which would enable users to add a URL to their profile listing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 20, 2020

Snapchat Launches 'Swipe up to Call' Ads in the US

After launching its new 'Swipe Up to Call' ad option in the Middle East last December, Snap is now offering the same to US businesses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 20, 2020

Twitter Acquires Chroma Labs, the Team Behind Stories Editing App 'Chroma Stories'

Twitter has acquired the team behind Stories editing tool 'Chroma Stories', which provides a range of stylistic frames and filter options for your Stories frames.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 19, 2020

LinkedIn Launches New 'Featured' Section on Profiles to Highlight Key Achievements and Links

LinkedIn is rolling out a new section which will enable users to showcase key achievements and updates in a 'Featured' element at the top of their profile.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 19, 2020

Facebook's Testing New Color Highlighting for Links and Hashtags in Post Text

Facebook is testing a new way to display hashtags and tags in posts, highlighting them in a different color within the text.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 19, 2020

Facebook Tests Easier Access to Chronological News Feed and Other Feed Sorting Options

Facebook is testing a new option which would enable users to quickly access a reverse chronological feed of updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 19, 2020

Facebook Is Offering Free Advice and Assistance to Businesses Impacted by Australian Bushfires

Facebook will run a series of workshops in bushfire impacted communities, while it's also offering one-on-one assistance for businesses affected by the fires.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2020

Facebook Publishes New Whitepaper on Standardized Online Content Regulation

Facebook has published a new whitepaper which seeks to map the way forward in digital content oversight and regulation, implementing policies that would govern all online providers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2020

Zuckerberg Disputes Facebook's Role in Societal Division at Munich Security Conference

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has defended the platform's efforts in addressing political manipulation, while also disputing the significance of the role it played in exacerbating societal division.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2020

Facebook Implements New Rules on the Use of Memes by Political Candidates

Facebook has announced new rules relating to disclosure in memes paid for by political candidates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2020

YouTube Launches 'Project Witness', Using VR as a Tool to Raise Awareness Around Social Issues

YouTube has launched a new experiment which uses VR to provide more human perspective on the impacts of youth incarceration.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2020

Facebook Launches New, Pinterest-Like App Via its Experimental NPE Team

Facebook has launched another app experiment, this time focused on hobbies and gathering images of collections.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2020

Facebook Expands Data Set for Research Into the Spread of Misinformation and Its Impacts

Facebook will provide a new collection of anonymized data to enable academic researchers to study the impacts of fake news and misinformation on its platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2020

Twitter UK Opens 'Dating Twitter Advice Bureau' Pop-Up Store in London

Twitter has opened a 'Dating Twitter Advice Bureau' temporary shop in London, which provides an alternate perspective on Valentine's Day.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2020

Snapchat Is Testing a Major Redesign to Simplify In-App Navigation

Snapchat is currently testing out new app designs that would split the app into five sections and add a navigation bar along the bottom of the screen.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 13, 2020

Facebook Expands Fact-Checking Efforts in New Partnership With Reuters

Facebook has announced a new agreement with Reuters which will see the company work with The Social Network to detect and address misinformation on its platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 13, 2020

Google Launches 'Emoji Kitchen' Mash-Ups to Facilitate Alternate Emoji Responses

Google has launched a new 'Emoji Kitchen' tool for Android which enables users to create unique mash-ups of different emoji characters.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 13, 2020