Reddit Launches Sports Partnership Program to Enhance Engagement

The program will bring exclusive sports content into the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2024

Meta Considers Buying 5% Stake in Sunglass Maker EssilorLuxottica

The move could ensure Meta establishes a key IP connection for its AR glasses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2024

Google Establishes New Industry Group Focused on Secure AI Development

Yet another forum designed to ensure safer AI development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2024

X Will Allow Users To Request a Community Note on Posts

Another way to help dispel misinformation and false reports in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 18, 2024

Meta Suspends AI Development in EU and Brazil Over Data Usage Concerns

Meta's latest policy changes relating to AI have raised questions in some regions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 18, 2024

Meta Expands Reels Overlay Ads to More Brands

Meta's providing more ways to tap into Reels for your promotions. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 17, 2024

Meta Adds More Elements to the Threads API To Drive Engagement

Threads is expanding its API to enable third party platforms to better connect with the app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 17, 2024

Meta Plans To Allow New Studies Into Instagram’s Impact on Teens

Meta will allow researchers to look into how IG usage impacts teens. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 17, 2024

Google Expands ‘Emoji Kitchen’ for World Emoji Day

More ways to create your own emoji mash-ups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 17, 2024

Threads Is Testing a Media Re-Share Option That Credits Creators

This could prompt more users to re-share with credit.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2024

YouTube’s Developing Thumb Frame Customization for Shorts Clips

No thumbnail editing for Shorts, but ' thumb frame' customization is similar.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2024

WhatsApp Adds ‘Favorites’ Tab To Help You Keep up With Key Connections

An easier way to keep up with your most important connections in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2024

YouTube Tests Community Spaces To Drive Fan Engagement

YouTube's looking to expand its social elements once again. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2024

YouTube Tests AI Generated Radio Stations for YouTube Music

YouTube's trying out another way to integrate AI.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2024

Linkedin’s Making Its Automated ‘Accelerate’ Campaigns Available to All Brands

Accelerate campaigns effectively automate the entire ad creation process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 11, 2024

YouTube Adds New Creative Options for Shorts

Some new considerations for your Shorts creation process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 11, 2024

Meta Lowers Age Limits for VR Social Experiences

But should preteens be allowed to chat in VR spaces?

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 10, 2024

FTC Fines Messaging App NGL Over Deceptive Practices

The finding could help the FTC establish new precedent on teen social media use.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 9, 2024

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