Snap Launches 'Lens Explorer' to Showcase Community Created AR Tools

Snapchat's looking to showcase its user-created Lens tools as part of a new effort to maximize usage of its tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 11, 2018

Instagram Officially Launches Question Stickers in Stories

After being spotted in testing, Instagram is now officially launching its new question stickers in Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 11, 2018

Snapchat's Reportedly Developing a New Visual Product Discovery Option

Snapchat is reportedly working on a new option which would enable users to search for product matches by 'scanning' real world objects with the Snap camera.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 10, 2018

Facebook Will Begin Testing a New Highlights Option for Facebook Stories Content

Facebook's looking to add a new Stories Highlights section for profiles, similar to what's available on Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 10, 2018

Facebook Adds Stories Archive, Enabling Re-Use of Stories Posts

Facebook has quietly rolled out a new Facebook Stories archive, enabling users to keep their Stories updates for re-use.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 5, 2018

Users Who Had Been Blocked on Facebook Messenger May Have Been Unblocked Due to a Bug

Facebook has revealed a bug which may have unblocked users on Messenger who users had previously blocked.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 3, 2018

Instagram Rolls Out 'All Caught Up' Tool, Tests Option to Mute App Notifications

Instagram is adding new measures to help users keep track of their in app actions and limit notifications.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 3, 2018

Instagram Expands Test of Questions in Stories, is Trialing a Persistent Stories Bar

Instagram's giving more people access to its new Stories questions tool, and testing a different layout option to emphasize Stories. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 3, 2018

Twitter Finally Launches its Ads Transparency Center

Twitter has launched its new Ads Transparency Center, which will give everyone the ability to see all the ads being run by a Twitter account at any given time. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2018

LinkedIn Adds New Translation Tools and QR Codes for Profiles

LinkedIn has added automatic post translations, and QR codes to help facilitate connections.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2018

Pinterest Adds One-Click Saving from Desktop

Pinterest is looking to make tracking your ideas easier with a new one-click save option on desktop.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2018

Instagram Adds Music Stickers, Another New Creative Option

Instagram has added music stickers, which will enable users to soundtrack their Instagram Stories. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2018

Instagram Stories Now Has 400 Million Daily Active Users

Instagram Stories is now up to 400 million daily users, bolstering Facebook's dominance of the Stories format.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2018

Facebook Provides New Tools to View All Ads Being Run by Pages

Facebook is adding some new ad transparency tools, including access to a listing of all as being run by any Page at any given time.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2018

Facebook Abandons Aquila Connectivity Drone Project

Facebook has abandoned its Aquila project, which aimed to bring internet access to remote regions via drone flights.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 28, 2018

Facebook Adds Keyword 'Snooze' Option to Help User Avoid Spoilers

Facebook is rolling out a new option which will enable users to mute certain keywords from their News Feed for up to 30 days.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 28, 2018

Facebook Expands Instant Articles Subscriptions, Though Publishers Remain Wary

Facebook is expanding the capacity for publishers to offer subscriptions through Instant Articles - but many will remain hesitant, given the platform's algorithm shifts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 28, 2018

Instagram Rolls Out Group Video Calls, New Explore Layout

Instagram is releasing its new group video calling option, along with an updated Explore layout and new AR tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 27, 2018

Twitter Introduces New Measures to Tackle Trolls and Bots on the Platform

Twitter is rolling out even more tools to detect bots and trolls, and is removing fake accounts at a higher rate than ever before.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 27, 2018

A 3-Step Guide to Using LinkedIn's Video Sponsored Content

Here's a simple, three-step strategy to use LinkedIn video ads to increase traffic to your website and attract warm leads for your business.

By Brandon Windsor • June 25, 2018

Facebook Tests the Ability to Cross-Post Facebook Updates to Instagram

Facebook's testing the ability for users to cross-post Facebook updates to Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2018

Facebook Tests New Tool to Track the Amount of Time You're Spending on the Platform

Facebook is testing a new tool which would show you how much time you're spending in the app each day.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2018

Facebook Showcases Advanced AR Tools - Which Could be a Problem for Snap Inc.

Facebook's AR and VR tools and revolving fast, which could make it harder for Snap to maintain momentum. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 22, 2018

YouTube Announces New Monetization Tools for Creators as the Online Video Battle Heats Up

YouTube has announced a range of new monetization tools for creators, making it harder for Facebook to lure them away.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 22, 2018

Twitter Acquires Smyte to Help Reduce the Impact of Trolls and Bots

Twitter has acquired digital safety company Smyte, part of the platform's continued efforts to eliminate trolls, spam and abuse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 22, 2018