Tumblr Launches New Digital Literacy Program as Platforms Seek to Address Misinformation

As digital platforms continue to research and refine their approach to fake news and misinformation, education is becoming a larger focus - and may help drive significant results.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2020

Facebook Updates Its 'Privacy Check-Up' Tool to Clarify Which Elements You Can Control

Facebook has updated its 'Privacy Check-Up' tool to better clarify how user data can be accessed, and what users can do to limit exposure.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2020

Snapchat and TikTok are Both Reportedly Working on New 'Deepfake' Type Features

Both Snapchat and TikTok have made moves towards building advanced 'deepfake' type tools, which could point to the next big social media trend.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 4, 2020

Facebook Adds New Features for Instant Articles, Including Links to More Publisher Content and Stories Sharing

Facebook has added some new elements to its Instant Articles offering for publishers, including a new function bar and Stories links.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 4, 2020

Study Finds Various Concerns with Facebook Dating in the US [Infographic]

With Facebook Dating launching in the US in September, a new study has shown that there may be some significant concerns related to its usage. 

By Irfan Ahmad • Jan. 2, 2020

TikTok Banned for US Military Personnel as Questions Continue to Swirl Around the App

Chinese-owned TikTok was recently banned for use by US military members due to questions over is potential links to the Chinese government.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 2, 2020

Twitter Previews Potential Enhancements for Lists and Topics, Including Activity Details and Location Sorting

As part of its increased focus on Lists, Twitter is working on a range of list updates, including new activity details, location sorting and custom images for List headers. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 2, 2020

Snapchat's Coming 'Bitmoji TV' Will Feature Your Bitmoji Character in an Animated Series

Snapchat is looking to bring users' Bitmoji characters to life with a new option called 'Bitmoji TV'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 2, 2020

YouTube Adds 'Assisted Trim' Feature to Automatically Crop Out Copyright Claimed Elements

YouTube has added a new tool to help creators in dealing with copyright claims on their videos.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 2, 2020

Facebook Removes Option to Create a Messenger Account Without a Facebook Profile

Facebook has removed the option to sign up for Messenger without a connected Facebook account.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 2, 2020

Twitter and Facebook Announce Over 6,000 Account Removals Related to Political Manipulation

Facebook and Twitter have removed thousands of profiles and Pages related to state-backed political misinformation and manipulation tactics.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 21, 2019

Facebook Acquires Video Commerce Startup 'Packagd' to Help Boost In-Stream Buying Options

Facebook has acquired video commerce startup Packagd as it continues to explore the next phase of its eCommerce evolution.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 21, 2019

Facebook Adds Holiday-Themed Features for Messenger, Along with Messenger Stories Archive

Facebook has added some new, holiday-themed updates for Messenger, and a new archive option for Messenger-specific Stories updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 20, 2019

Instagram Provides New Age Restriction Options for Business and Creator Accounts

Instagram is rolling out new age restriction options for business and creator accounts, enabling administrators to stop younger users from following.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 20, 2019

Facebook Seeks Music Video Deals to Boost Facebook Watch

Facebook is reportedly seeking a new set of music rights deals which would enable it to host music videos on Facebook Watch.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 20, 2019

Facebook Bans Misleading Information About How to Participate in the US Census

Facebook has announced that it will enforce new bans on any content which shares misleading information about how to participate in the upcoming US census.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 20, 2019

Facebook Will Run its First Super Bowl Ad in 2020 as it Seeks to Reinforce its Societal Benefits

Facebook will seek to reiterate its connective benefits with a major new ad push in 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 20, 2019

Snapchat Tests New Image Recognition-Triggered Ads with Popular Brand Logos

Snapchat is testing out a new ad format which enables users to scan a brand logo to unlock a related AR experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 20, 2019

Twitter Adds New Preview Cards When Sharing Twitter List URLs

Twitter has added a new card format for sharing Twitter lists as it seeks to further highlight topics and profiles of interest.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 19, 2019

Eight Year-Old Ryan Kaji Leads YouTube's Top Earners for 2019

Forbes has published its annual list of top earners on YouTube, with eight year-old toy reviewer Ryan Kaji coming out on top.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 19, 2019

Facebook Adds New Holiday Features to Messenger Kids App

Facebook has added some new, holiday-themed tools to its Messenger Kids app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 19, 2019

Facebook Expands Brand Collabs Manager to Include Instagram Creators

Facebook is opening up its Brand Collabs Manager tool, which facilitates content partnerships between brands and creators, to also now include Instagram users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 19, 2019

Facebook Adds Additional Fact-Checking Resources via 'Community Reviewers'

Facebook will tap into a diverse group of 'community reviewers' to improve its fact-checking process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 18, 2019

LinkedIn Adds New Features for Groups to Help Boost Engagement

LinkedIn has announced a new set of features for groups, as it continues to make steady improvements to the feature.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 18, 2019

Instagram Officially Launches New Layout Mode for Stories

After months of testing, Instagram has now officially launched its new Layout options for Stories frames.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 18, 2019