Pinterest Adds Former Walmart CTO as it Ramps Up eCommerce Push

Pinterest has hired former Walmart CTO Jeremy King as it continues to ramp up its eCommerce push ahead of an IPO.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2019

Facebook Discovers Another Data Security Issue, with Millions of Passwords Inadequately Stored

Facebook has found that millions of user passwords were being accessed internally via a plain text document without adequate protection.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2019

13 Points for Disinformation Detection [Infographic]

With disinformation spreading faster than ever online, this graphic outlines some key steps to keep in mind when looking to share content. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2019

Facebook Adds New Replies Option to Clarify Messenger Streams

Facebook's adding a new threaded replies option to Messenger to better clarify group message streams.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2019

LinkedIn Adds New Ad Targeting Options, Including Lookalike Audiences

LinkedIn has added three new ways to better target your on-platform ads, including Lookalike Audiences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2019

Facebook's Removing Ad Targeting Options in Certain Categories to Avoid Discrimination

Facebook has announced that it will remove age, gender and ZIP code targeting options for housing, employment, credit ads

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 20, 2019

Twitter's Updating its Limits on Third-Party Usage, Which Could Impact Social Management Platforms

Twitter has announced a new review of its third-party data usage processes, which could impact some third-party Twitter management tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 20, 2019

Instagram Launches 'Checkout on Instagram' to Facilitate In-App Shopping

Instagram is taking the next big step with its on-platform shopping options by adding a new way for users to make streamlined purchases without leaving the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 20, 2019

Facebook's Looking to Capitalize on FOMO with New Notifier on Shared Articles

Facebook's testing out another way to prompt engagement with posted content, by notifying you when your friends have read the same.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 19, 2019

Facebook's Working on Ultra-Realistic VR Avatars - and They Are Creepy

As Facebook looks to VR as the future of connectivity, they also want to create a real feeling presence - and these ultra-realistic avatars will be part of it.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 19, 2019

Instagram's Testing a New Format for Stories Options

Instagram's testing a new Stories Camera format which would make it easier to choose from the various camera options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 19, 2019

Twitter's New Camera Format Adds New Presentation Style on the Web Version

Twitter's new camera tool has been translated into a new, more immersive format of tweet when viewed on the web.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 19, 2019

Facebook Outlines New Machine Learning Tools to Detect and Remove 'Revenge Porn'

Facebook has outlined new tools to better detect and remove non-consensual intimate images, and new resources to assist victims. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 16, 2019

Snapchat Will Reportedly Launch a New, In-App Gaming Platform Next Month

Snapchat looks set to unveil its new gaming platform, which will provide another avenue for the company to generate revenue.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 16, 2019

Facebook's Rolling Out a Dedicated Link to Gaming Content on the Main Navigation Bar

As it looks to tap into the growing gaming market, Facebook is looking to make gaming content a more significant element of its main app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 15, 2019

Facebook Attributes Day Long Outage to 'Server Configuration Change'

Facebook is back after it's biggest ever outage, which prompted concern, and major FOMO, among many social media users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 15, 2019

Facebook Adds New 'Watch Party' Option, Spotify Links to Songs on Profiles

Facebook is adding a new option to host a Watch Party for regular TV shows, and a new way to link profile posted songs to Spotify.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 14, 2019

Periscope Launches Increased Action Against Fake Engagement and Activity

Live-streaming app Periscope is the latest platform to announce a crackdown on fake engagement. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 14, 2019

Twitter Launches New Camera Tools to Increase Visual Focus

Twitter has launched a new Twitter camera, which better aligns with the visual tools on other apps and will give the platform more opportunity to add in image-based tools. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 14, 2019

Instagram Rolls Out Option to 'Pause All' Notifications

Instagram is rolling out a new option which will enable users to stop the app sending them notifications for a selected period of time.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 13, 2019

Facebook Launches New Program to Fund Original Facebook Watch Shows

Facebook is launching a new program to fund a collection of original Facebook Watch shows as it seeks to build interest in the option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 13, 2019

Twitter Has Launched its New Beta Testing App with the First Round of Users

Twitter has released its new beta testing app, 'Twttr', to the first round of approved users, showcasing its experimental format for tweet replies.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 13, 2019

Google's Adding New, Advanced AR Masks to YouTube Stories

Google has outlined its advanced AR effects process, which it will use to power new creative tools for YouTube Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 9, 2019

Twitter Adds More Options to Report Tweets Sharing Personal Information

Twitter is making it easier for users to report violations of their personal information with a new tweet reporting option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 9, 2019

Facebook Announces New Steps to Limit the Spread of Vaccine Misinformation

Facebook has announced a new set of measures to limit the spread of anti-vax content on its network.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 8, 2019