WhatsApp Adds New Safety Measures for Group Chats

More transparency for WhatsApp groups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 9, 2024

YouTube Tests “Add Yours” Sticker for Shorts

The feature will enable creators to prompt response from viewers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 9, 2024

Facebook Tests ‘Clear Mode’ for Uncluttered Reels Viewing

Clear Mode would enable you to remove all the description text and UI buttons from the viewing experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 8, 2024

Threads Shares New Usage Insights

New insights into key Threads usage trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2024

Threads Reaches 175 Million Users on One Year Anniversary

Threads growth has slowed, but it's still rising as a potential rival for X.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 4, 2024

WhatsApp Is Testing an AI Selfie Generator Tool

Another new AI feature coming to a Meta app?

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 2, 2024

YouTube Expands Channel @Handles to 75 Languages

YouTube's also added a new shopping performance overview.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 2, 2024

Meta Switches AI Labels From ‘Made With AI’ to ‘AI Info’ Tag

The move comes after the work of some photographers was tagged as AI content when it isn't.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 1, 2024

EU Commission Says Meta’s Ad-Free Subscription Offering Violates DMA

The company could face big fines if the challenge is upheld.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 1, 2024

YouTube Shares Insight Into the Value of Fandom in the App

Some valuable pointers from the YouTube team. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 27, 2024

Meta’s Oversight Board Received 400K Appeals in 2023

Meta's Oversight Board continues to highlight the need for independent rules on moderation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 27, 2024

YouTube Tests Picture-In-Picture Viewing for Shorts, Channel Mentions in Comments

A new way to keep tabs on the latest Shorts trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 27, 2024

Meta Will Enable Influencers To Create AI Versions of Themselves

Meta's launching the first stage of its AI Studio bot creation platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 27, 2024

Google Adds AI Insights To Google Analytics

Some new data tools to help you capitalize on key opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 26, 2024

Google Detects 10K Instances of Chinese Influence Activity in Q1

Which is probably not great news for TikTok.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 26, 2024

Meta’s Rolling out Broadcast Channels to Pages With Over 10K Followers

A new way to connect with your audience on Facebook and Messenger.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 26, 2024

Meta Expands Access to Horizon Worlds VR Social Experience

Meta's metaverse vision continues to gradually take shape.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 25, 2024

Threads Tests Disappearing Updates, Media Tab on Profiles

More Threads updates incoming.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 25, 2024

Threads Expands Fediverse Sharing to 100 Regions

Meta will enable more people to link their Threads account to other fediverse platforms. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 25, 2024

Meta’s Apps Continue To Dominate the Download Charts

Meanwhile, X is well outside the top performers. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2024

Meta Brings Its AI Chatbot to Indian Users

Meta continues to push its new AI chatbot.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2024

New York Seeks to Ban Algorithmic Feeds for Teens

The push for regulation of social media continues to gain momentum.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 20, 2024

YouTube Enables Editing of Longer Videos

Now you can edit videos that are over 6 hours long. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 20, 2024

TikTok Expands ‘Out of Phone’ Campaigns with UGC

Out of Home: Branded Mission will invite TikTok creators to participate in off-platform promotions. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 20, 2024

Reddit Shares Insight Into Evolving Discovery Trends

Reddit’s latest report looks at how it’s emerging as a key discovery platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 20, 2024