Court Rules that LinkedIn Cannot Stop Third Party Data Scraping of Public Information

LinkedIn has lost a court appeal in which it sought to stop a third party company from accessing publicly posted user information.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2019

Facebook Looks to Get Ahead of User Concerns with Update on Location Settings

With new Android and iOS updates providing prompts to users about apps using location data in the background, Facebook has published a new explainer to alleviate potential concerns. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2019

Facebook Tests New In-App Shopping Ads for Both Facebook and Instagram

Facebook is testing out two new ad options which aim to facilitate on-platform purchases, capitalizing on purchase intent.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2019

Snapchat Adds New Option to Share Music via Spotify Within Snaps and Stories

Snapchat has added a new Spotify integration which will enable Snap users to share tracks in their Snaps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2019

Social Platforms are Working Harder to Remove Fakes [Infographic]

With social media becoming a more influential platform, so too is the expectation that providers will rid their networks of fake engagement.

By Irfan Ahmad • Sept. 8, 2019

Facebook Faces New Legal Challenge with 9 US States Launching an Antitrust Probe

New York's Attorney General is leading a new antitrust probe of Facebook's practices.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 7, 2019

LinkedIn Adds Auto-Generated Alt-Text Tags to Uploaded Images

LinkedIn has added a new element to its alt-text tags, with its system now auto-generating tags if they're not manually entered.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2019

Twitter Temporarily Limits Tweeting via SMS Following Hack of Jack Dorsey's Account

While Twitter tries to figure out how to respond to the recent hack of CEO Jack Dorsey's account, it's suspended the ability to tweet via SMS. But that's also caused problems.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2019

Twitter Tests New Tabs for Lists and Bookmarks, New 'Topics' Shortcut

Twitter is testing out some new quicklinks designed to connect people to specific content types, and boost engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2019

Facebook Dating Launches in the US, Along with New Dating Features

Facebook has just introduced a whole new dimension​ to the social platform with their new match-making tool, Facebook Dating. Will this make Facebook more popular among younger generations again?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2019

Facebook Establishes New Research Challenge to Develop Improved Detection of Deepfakes

Facebook is spearheading a new program designed to establish better systems to detect 'deepfake' videos.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2019

Facebook Will Fund a New Set of Facebook Watch-Exclusive News Programs in Europe

Facebook will fund a new set of Facebook-Watch exclusive news programs across Europe. The goal is to "allow publishers to experiment with new formats, engage new audiences, and build sustainable revenue streams."

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2019

YouTube Launches New, Dedicated Fashion and Style Content Hub

YouTube has launched a new content hub dedicated specifically to fashion and style content. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2019

Twitter Now Allows Line-Breaks in Profile Bios - But Only on Twitter.com

Twitter has added some new formatting options for profile bios - but they're currently only showing in the web version, not the mobile app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 5, 2019

YouTube Announces Changes to Data Collection and Ad Targeting on Videos Aimed at Children

YouTube is changing its data collection and ad policies in relation to videos aimed at kids, which will impact some advertisers on the platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 5, 2019

Facebook Releases New White Paper on Considerations for Increased Data Portability

Facebook is looking to advance the conversation around data portability, and the capacity for users to better control their information.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 5, 2019

Snapchat Releases Latest Update of Trending Topics on the Platform [Infographic]

Snapchat has published its latest 'Snap Chatter' trends report, highlighting all the subjects seeing increased discussion in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 5, 2019

Facebook Begins Rolling Out Updated Desktop Layout

Facebook has begun rolling out its redesigned desktop experience, which emulates much of the functionality of its mobile app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2019

YouTube Outlines its Improving Efforts to Remove Inappropriate Content

YouTube has provided an update on its ongoing improvements in removing inappropriate content, which has seen views on such uploads reduced by 80%.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2019

Facebook Updates Face Recognition Permissions to Provide More Control

Facebook is looking to provide more reassurance and data control to users in relation to its face recognition features.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2019

Facebook Highlights Page Stories in Feed Separate Panel, Expanding Opportunity for Brand Exposure

Facebook is testing out yet another Facebook Stories promotion option, this time focused specifically on Stories content from businesses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 3, 2019

Facebook May Soon Hide Total Like Counts on Posts, Mirroring Instagram's Test

Following the same on Instagram, Facebook is now also considering hiding total post like counts in its main app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 3, 2019

Twitter Shares Major Events Calendar for September to Assist with Strategic Planning

Twitter has published its latest major event calendar, covering all the key dates to be aware of in September.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2019

YouTube Will Roll Out Abbreviated Subscriber Counts in September

YouTube is rolling out an updated public subscriber count display which will show an abbreviated figure, and may impact creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 31, 2019

Hackers Gain Access to the Twitter Account of Platform CEO Jack Dorsey, Tweet Offensive Content

Hackers have tweeted out a stream of offensive content on Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's profile, which may raise concerns about the app's security measures.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 30, 2019