Twitter Provides a New Overview of 'State-Backed' Information Operations on its Platform

Twitter has outlined a new set of examples of attempted, 'state-backed' manipulation of tweets for political purposes, further underlining the scope of the problem. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 14, 2019

LinkedIn Officially Launches Photo Tagging, Adds Video Within Messaging

LinkedIn has announced a couple of new content features, including image tagging and video messaging.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 13, 2019

After Prompting More than 35 Million People to Become Blood Donors, Facebook Expands Program

Facebook has announced an expansion of its blood donor program after seeing significant results with the initial process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 13, 2019

Facebook Announces New Tools for Watch, Updated Usage Stats [Infographic]

Facebook has published a new set of stats on Watch usage, which show that the platform is growing, though not particularly fast.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 13, 2019

Epic Games, the Creator of 'Fortnite', has Acquired Group Live-Streaming App Houseparty

The creator of popular online game 'Fortnite' has acquired group live-streaming app Houseparty, which has seen a steady rise in attention among younger audiences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 13, 2019

A Brief History of Advertising on LinkedIn [Infographic]

LinkedIn has released a new infographic to mark 14 years of LinkedIn ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 12, 2019

Snapchat Sees Massive Increase in Downloads Following Launch of Gender-Swap and Baby Lenses

Snapchat's recently launched baby and gender-swap Lenses have sparked a significant increase in app downloads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 12, 2019

Twitter is Now Testing its 'Hide Replies' Option Among Users in Canada

Twitter is now testing out its new 'Hide replies' feature with selected users, offering a new way for users to control their tweet experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2019

Instagram and Facebook Add New Features for #PrideMonth

Both Instagram and Facebook have launched some new tools to help users celebrate Pride Month, including a colorful new Stories feature and updated gender selection options. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2019

Snapchat's Testing a New 'Multi-Snap' Feature, Event Invites and New Sticker Options

Snapchat's working on a couple of new updates, including in-app event pages and a new 'Multi-Snap' option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2019

Twitter Dispels Rumor of New Notification When Tweets are Shared in DMs

Twitter has refuted a rumored new functionality which would alert users when their tweets were shared in DMs.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2019

Social Media Today Top 5 (June 9th, 2019)

What was the SMT community discussing this week? Check out our Top 5 topics from the first week of June, 2019.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2019

Snapchat's Working on a New 'Join Group Chat' Sticker - Just Like Instagram

Snapchat is working on a new sticker option that would enable viewers to join a group chat - which Instagram is also developing. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 8, 2019

Instagram Adds On-Screen Lyrics to Music Stickers

Instagram has added a new on-screen lyrics option to its music stickers, which could help it fend off rising competition from TikTok.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2019

Twitter Announces New, Simplified Platform Rules to Improve Transparency and Understanding

Twitter has updated its rules documentation to make it easier for users to understand what is and is not acceptable on the patform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2019

Facebook's Cryptocurrency is Reportedly Set to Launch Later This Month

Facebook's cryptocurrency project is reportedly set to launch later this month, marking a major shift for The Social Network.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2019

Facebook's Avatars - Are They Any Good?

Facebook has released its new 'Facebook Avatars' Bitmoji-style option to users in Australia. Here's how it works, and how it looks in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2019

Facebook Tests Another Layout to Promote the Various Facebook Stories Options

Facebook is testing out yet another option to showcase the various Facebook Stories options available, in an effort to boost usage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 6, 2019

Snapchat Launches New Game from FarmVille Creator Zynga

Snapchat has announced its first big gaming push with a new, group shooter game from Zynga.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 6, 2019

Amazon Replicates Pinterest Lens with 'StyleSnap' Feature

Amazon has announced a new, in-app addition which replicates the functionality of Pinterest's Lens tool.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 6, 2019

YouTube Takes Tougher Stand on 'Hateful and Supremacist Content'

YouTube has announced that it will now prohibit content which alleges that any group is superior in order to justify discrimination.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 6, 2019

TikTok is Reportedly Testing New Ad Targeting Options to Lure Marketers

Trending video app TikTok is moving fast with its ad offerings, pitching advertisers on interest-based targeting to reach the right segments.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 5, 2019

Instagram Will Now Enable Advertisers to Boost Branded Content Partnerships as Ads

Instagram has officially announced the launch of Branded Content Ads, which will enable businesses to maximize influencer partnerships.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 5, 2019

YouTube Announces New Partnership with AXS to Facilitate Concert Ticket Purchases from Videos

YouTube has announced a new partnership with AXS, which will provide more options for users to purchase tickets to concerts direct from videos.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 5, 2019

Twitter Adds New Account Switching Option on its Web Version, Reveals New Mac App

Twitter has added a new, simplified account switching option, while Apple has revealed a new version of the Twitter Mac app at WWDC.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 4, 2019