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

Twitter Begins Testing its New Direct Message Search Tool

Twitter has launched the first stage of testing for its new DM search option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 15, 2019

Facebook Simplifies Group Privacy Settings to Clarify Exposure

Facebook is looking to make clearer what its group privacy settings actually mean by reducing its privacy options to 'Public' and 'Private'

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 15, 2019

LinkedIn Expands Content Curation and Sharing Options in Sales Navigator

LinkedIn has announced a new set of upgrades for its Sales Navigator platform, including integration with its Elevate employee advocacy system. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 15, 2019

YouTube Expands Super Chat Creator Payment Option to More Regions

YouTube is expanding access to its Super Chat live-stream tipping option, providing another revenue opportunity for creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2019

Twitter Discusses Coming Features, Including Topic-Based Streams and Searchable DMs

Twitter has discussed a range of upcoming, and potential new features, that it's working on.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2019

LinkedIn Adds New Audience Insights Through Third-Party Partnerships

LinkedIn will provide more insights into key audience interests and trends via n expanded API program. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2019

Snapchat Announces New Version of Spectacles, with Improved Camera Capacity

Snapchat has announced another new version of its Spectacles, camera-enabled sunglasses, though full AR functionality is still not available.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2019

Instagram Opens AR Filter Creation Tools to All Users

Instagram is opening up its augmented reality effects platform to all users, enabling a new range of creative options. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2019

New Report Looks at Government Data Requests by Platform and Region

A new report has compiled all the various transparency reports from online platforms in order to provide an overview of the data requests landscape.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 13, 2019

Facebook was in Talks to Acquire Houseparty, According to New Report

According to a new report, Facebook was looking to acquire multi-participant streaming app Houseparty last year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 13, 2019

Twitter's Testing a New DM Search Option Among Various Other Tweaks

Twitter's testing out a new option which would enable you to search through your direct messages.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 11, 2019

Facebook Takes First Steps Towards Building a Dedicated, 'Trusted' News Section

Facebook has approached several news publishers with a proposal for participation in a new, trusted news section within Facebook.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 10, 2019

Twitter Begins Test of Optional Notifications for Replies to Any Tweet

Twitter's launched a new test of an option which would enable users to be notified about replies to any tweet.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2019

Twitter Outlines Personalization Features Built Into Twitter.com Refresh

Twitter has detailed the various new personalization features of its desktop version, including color options and text re-sizing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 8, 2019

Facebook Adds New Slideshow Option to Facebook Stories to Boost Usage

Facebook has added yet another option to Facebook Stories as it seeks to inspire more Stories usage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 8, 2019

Twitter's Testing a New Option to Snooze Push Notifications for a Set Time Period

Twitter is testing a new option that would enable users to snooze their push notifications for up to 12 hours at a time.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 7, 2019

Facebook Launches First Legal Action Against 'Click Injection Fraud'

Facebook is launching legal action against two companies which artificially inflated ad click numbers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 7, 2019