New Mexico jury approves $375M in civil damages against Meta

The landmark ruling found the social media giant liable for failing to protect children from online predators, according to Reuters.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2026

YouTube expands Shopping Affiliate Program access

The platform lowered the follower threshold from 1,000 to 500, allowing more creators to earn sales commissions from video links.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2026

YouTube brings updated tools to its creator partnership program

The platform is merging creator and advertising elements into a single space to facilitate collaboration opportunities and streamline affiliate marketing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg is creating an AI clone of himself

The Wall Street Journal reported that the Meta CEO is building an AI agent to help him do his job more effectively.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2026

Why social media marketers are switching to cloud phones in 2026

Physical devices can't scale. Here's how cloud phones are changing multi-account management.

March 23, 2026

YouTube tests video highlights preview feature

The new system could replace thumbnails and provide viewers with more context before they click on recommended clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2026

Elon Musk held liable for misleading investors ahead of Twitter acquisition

A federal jury in California has ordered the X owner to pay as much as $2.6 billion after ruling that he intentionally manipulated the platform’s share price.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2026

Social platforms call on EU regulators to ensure the continuity of child protection measures

A joint statement from Google, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Meta, Microsoft and TikTok asked lawmakers to create a better framework or extend the current one.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2026

Meta replaces moderation staff with AI, expands access to AI support bot

The company says that its AI systems are getting better at performing moderation tasks. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 19, 2026

YouTube launches AI-powered Reimagine option for Shorts

The feature enables Shorts viewers to generate their own videos based on a scene from a clip.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2026

Meta shuts down Horizon Worlds VR, shifting further from the metaverse

Horizon Worlds will become a mobile-only experience, with no VR element.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2026

Snapchat retires separate Bitmoji app

Bitmoji characters will remain an element of Snapchat.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2026

YouTube expands livestream gifts to users in Korea

The option will provide Korean livestreamers with another means to generate revenue from their content. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2026

YouTube partners with FIFA on exclusive World Cup elements

The deal will enable FIFA media partners to post a range of content to the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2026

YouTube underlines commitment to musicians amid rising use of AI

YouTube paid over $8 billion to the music industry between July 2024 and June 2025.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 16, 2026

YouTube allocates $20M toward a digital literacy education program for teens

The video platform, in partnership with Google.org and The Centre for Public Impact, will also work with creators to bring the initiative to audiences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2026

Meta adds new scam protections to Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger

The company also disabled more than 150,000 accounts associated with scam center networks following this year’s Joint Disruption Week.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2026

WhatsApp launches parent-managed accounts

The accounts are designed to help parents monitor preteen behavior in the app and offer features similar to parental oversight tools on other platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2026

YouTube expands access to likeness detection tools

Government officials, journalists and political candidates will join a pilot group of users as the company tests its image misuse protocols.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 10, 2026

Meta acquires AI-driven social network Moltbook

Creators Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr will join Meta’s Superintelligence Labs as part of the deal, which aligns with the company’s previous AI investments.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 10, 2026

Bluesky CEO steps down as the app focuses on growth

Jay Graber will transition to a new role as chief innovation officer while former Automattic CEO Toni Schneider steps in as interim CEO.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 9, 2026

Meta outlines improved scam protection in Messenger app

In a new overview, the company provided details on how its Safe browsing feature operates within direct messaging via Advanced Browsing Protection.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 9, 2026

Meta faces UK and US investigations over AI smart glasses

According to multiple reports, the company’s contractors in Kenya are allegedly reviewing users’ private intimate content for training purposes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 5, 2026

Retail and grocery brands dominate ChatGPT ads

Since OpenAI began running ads four weeks ago, data tracked by Sensor Tower showed more than 100 individual brand promotions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 5, 2026

Meta to let rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp in EU

The company was pressured into this concession by the EU Commission and is allowing competitors access in an effort to prevent regulatory proceedings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 5, 2026