Reddit Establishes New Partnership With OpenAI

Reddit's signed another data sharing deal, which is fast becoming a valuable income stream for the company. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 16, 2024

Meta Tests TweetDeck Style Layout for Threads on Web

A new way to track Threads discussions in real time.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 16, 2024

Threads Adds Recent Filter for Search Results

The Threads team is looking to lean into real-time discovery.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 15, 2024

Instagram Tests Notes on Feed Posts and Reels

Instagram is bringing Notes to more places in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 14, 2024

Reddit Adds New Options to Improve Its Ask Me Anything Sessions

Reddit's Ask Me Anything sessions are among the most popular elements of the app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 14, 2024

Google Goes Big on Generative AI at I/O 2024

A heap of new generative AI updates from The Big G at I/O.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 14, 2024

YouTube CEO Says Creators Should Be Eligible for Emmys

Should YouTubers be considered in the same category as traditional TV actors?

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 13, 2024

Meta Adds Travel Mode for Quest VR Headsets

Now, you can use your VR headset on a plane.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 13, 2024

WhatsApp Launches Refreshed UI Elements

A visual refresh for Meta's top messaging app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 9, 2024

Reddit Establishes New Parameters on Third-Party Data Usage

Reddit's looking to maintain control over how third parties access and use its data.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 9, 2024

YouTube Outlines EU Election Integrity Measures

The latest on YouTube's efforts to protect election integrity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 9, 2024

Threads Adds View Counts on Posts

Now you can see how many people saw each of your Threads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 9, 2024

Social Media Marketers Need to Focus More on Entertainment

Social platforms are being realigned around entertainment, which is an important note.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 8, 2024

Reddit Reports Increases in Users and Revenue in Q1

Reddit's shared its first performance update as a publicly listed company.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 7, 2024

OpenAI Explores Measures to Enhance Content Transparency

AI transparency is a key consideration in responsible development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 7, 2024

Jack Dorsey Exits Bluesky, Marking the End of an Era

The Twitter founder is exiting the social media game.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2024

YouTube Expands Testing of Its AI-Powered Jump Ahead Option

A new way to skim through YouTube clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2024

Does Generative AI Content Have a Place in Social Media?

Every social platform is working to integrate AI, but does it really fit in social apps?

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2024

Threads Enables All Users to Control Who Can Quote Their Posts

Threads is giving users more control over their interactions in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2024

Social Platforms Face Challenges in India Business Development

While more and more Indian users are coming online, the audience figures belie immediate business potential.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2024

Meta Previews Batman Game for Quest VR

The next installment of the popular Arkham franchise is coming to VR.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 1, 2024

WhatsApp Adds Community Events to Facilitate Engagement

Some new features for WhatsApp Communities. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 1, 2024

Report Finds Most Americans Favor Government Regulation of Social Media

Would more government regulation improve social media?

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2024

Meta Plans To Cut Staff at Its Oversight Board Group

The Oversight Board provides an alternative appeals process for moderation decisions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2024

Meta Offers $5K Bonus for Influencers to Post to Threads

Meta's testing out a new option to boost Threads engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2024