Snap Updates its Lens Studio to Make it Easier for Creators to Build Their Own AR Experiences

Snapchat has launched a major update of its Lens Studio creative platform, expanding opportunities for creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 28, 2019

Twitter Tests New, Larger Image Tweet Carousel Ad Format

Twitter has expanded the test of its new tweet carousel format, with the new design spotted by retailer H&M.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 27, 2019

Facebook's Clear History Tool Could be Delayed in the US Due to Court Case

A judge has blocked the rollout of Facebook's Clear History tool in the US due to a pending trial.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 27, 2019

Facebook Adds More Page Badges to Encourage Engagement

Facebook has added some new Page badges as it seeks to encourage greater participation and engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 24, 2019

Facebook Brings 3D Photos to Android Devices

Facebook is finally expanding its 3D photos feature to Android users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 24, 2019

YouTube Will Remove its In-App Messaging Option Next Month

YouTube is removing its chat feature in order to increase its focus on other forms of sharing in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2019

Instagram Debunks Viral Hoax Regarding Rule Change in Relation to Photo Re-Use

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has debunked the latest viral myth on the platform regarding a coming rule change.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2019

Twitter Opens Scottish Twitter Visitor Center as Part of Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Twitter has opened a Scottish Twitter Visitor Center to celebrate the best of Scottish tweets as part of the latest Edinburgh Fringe event.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2019

LinkedIn Publishes New Guide on How to Make Best Use of LinkedIn Live

LinkedIn has published a new guide to making best use of its live-streaming option, which is still only available to a limited group of users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2019

LinkedIn Outlines its Improving Efforts to Eliminate Fake Accounts and Spammers on Its Platform

LinkedIn has provided an update on its efforts to eliminate fake profiles using its improving automated detection systems.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 21, 2019

Facebook Looks to Launch WhatsApp Payments in Indonesia

WhatsApp is in talks with Indonesian payment firms over a possible rollout of WhatsApp payments in the region.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 21, 2019

Facebook Finally Launches Its 'Clear History' Tool, Starting in Ireland, South Korea and Spain

Facebook has announced the first stage of its 'Clear History' option, giving users more control over how their personal data is used.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 21, 2019

Facebook Will Hire Journalists to Curate Its Coming Dedicated News Section

Facebook has advertised open positions for a team of journalists which will oversee its coming dedicated news section.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 21, 2019

Reddit Previews Coming Live-Streaming Capacity in New, Week-Long Project

Reddit is introducing its own form of live-streaming via a curated, monitored, public access TV-like project.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 20, 2019

Twitter and Facebook Remove Chinese-Backed Disinformation Campaigns Related to Hong Kong

Both Facebook and Twitter have taken action against state-backed campaigns designed to sow political discord in Hong Kong

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 20, 2019

Twitter Launches 6-Second Video Ad Bidding, Providing New Options for Video Marketers

Twitter is launching a new 6-second video ad bidding option, providing increased capacity for marketers to utilize Twitter video.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 20, 2019

Facebook is Removing its Group Chats Feature to Limit Spammers

Facebook has announced that it will roll back its group chat option, which will impact communication across a range of Facebook groups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2019

Twitter Updates Permissions to Clarify Which Third-Party Apps You Approve for DM Access

Twitter is moving to better clarify what third-party apps can do with your account when you grant them access.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2019

Facebook's Looking to Prompt More Sharing to Your Personal and Page Stories

Facebook is testing a new Stories option which would display a split Stories updater at the top of your feed, enabling faster posting to personal and Page stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2019

Twitter's Testing a New Content Filtering System for Message Requests

Twitter is testing a new filter option for direct message requests to help protect users from unwanted offensive material.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2019

YouTube Updates Content ID Claim Policies to Better Protect Creators

After months of complaints from creators, YouTube is updating its Content ID policy, which has seen many claims for minor infringements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2019

Facebook Will Open Several Pop-Up Cafes in London to Assist Users with Privacy Settings

Facebook's launching a new initiative to better ingratiate itself with the public, by opening cafes where users can meet with Facebook representatives face-to-face.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2019

Facebook Adds New Booking and Reminder Prompts to Movie Ads

Facebook is rolling out new updates for its movie ads, including reminder prompts in-app and direct booking options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2019

Instagram's Launching a New Option for Reporting Misinformation as On-Platform Scams Grow

Instagram is adding a new option to report fake news content on its platform, while its also investigating a new Instagram Stories scam tactic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2019

Facebook Reminds Advertisers and Developers that New Targeting Restrictions Come Into Effect Soon

Facebook has issued a reminder that its new restrictions on housing, employment and credit ads will come into effect shortly.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2019