Facebook Expands Ad Archive to All Ads and Pages

Facebook has announced the expansion of its Ad Archive to all Pages and ads, not just those associated with politics and political issues.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2019

Facebook's Making it Easier to Quickly React to Posts

Facebook's added a new quick Reaction option, which enables users to tap and hold on a post, then choose a response.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2019

Twitter's Considering New Labels for Tweets from Public Figures Which Violate its Rules

Twitter is considering a new way to label tweets from public figures which technically violate the platform's rules but serve a public interest purpose.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2019

Twitter Releases Darker Dark Mode in Response to User Complaints

Twitter has unveiled its promised darker 'Dark Mode' after users said that the original dark mode didn't cut it.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2019

Instagram's Testing a Video Scrubbing Option

Instagram is testing a new option which would let you scan through posted video content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2019

Facebook Announces New Ban on White Nationalist Discussion on its Platforms

In the wake of the recent terror attacks in New Zealand, Facebook has announced a new ban on white nationalist discussion.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2019

Snapchat Launches First Voice-Activated Promoted Lens for Upcoming Movie 'Shazam'

Snapchat has launched a new, voice-activated lens as part of a new promotion for the movie 'Shazam'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2019

LinkedIn Adds New Meeting Planner Tools Within it Messaging Stream

LinkedIn has added some new options to make it easier to plan meetings direct from your messaging stream.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2019

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