BeReal Sold To French Video Game Developer for $500M

Voodoo plans to launch ads in the app and to grow its active user base to 100 million.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2024

YouTube Tests QR Codes for Channels, User-Generated Shorts Effects

Creators can now access a unique QR code for their YouTube channel to help facilitate broader connection.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2024

YouTube’s Updated Desktop UI Is Now Available to All Premium Subscribers

The refreshed viewing experience is intended to make it easier to find related content and engage with comments.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 10, 2024

OpenAI Appoints Former Leaders from Nextdoor and Instagram to Its Team

OpenAI is setting itself up for the next stage of growth. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 10, 2024

YouTube Tests Comment Topic Sorting on Shorts Clips

The new sorting process uses AI to detect common themes within video comments.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 10, 2024

Instagram May Soon Enable You to Cross-Post Stories to WhatsApp

This could be a new opportunity to reach a wider audience with the same amount of content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2024

Threads May Be Looking to Change How Hashtags Work in the App

Amid an ongoing debate about the relevance of hashtags, the Threads team is testing a new means to boost their use. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2024

WhatsApp Channels Is Now up to 500M Users

WhatsApp Channels is a one-to-many broadcast messaging option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 6, 2024

Meta Previews Business Messaging Updates at ‘Conversations’ Conference

Meta’s unveiled a range of new business messaging considerations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 6, 2024

Reddit Announces First Ads API Partner in Sprinklr

Reddit continues to build its ad network.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 5, 2024

Instagram Tests Text Overlays and Image Formatting Within Carousel Posts

New options for your IG carousels.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 5, 2024

YouTube Announces Activations for Pride Month

YouTube will be running a range of activations for Pride 2024.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 5, 2024

LinkedIn Adds Premium Video Ad Placement, More AI Ad Tools

Some new ad options coming to LinkedIn.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 5, 2024

YouTube Launches Live Test of ‘Dream Screen’ AI Background Generator

Dream Screen lets you create videos and static backgrounds based on text prompts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 4, 2024

YouTube Adds More AI Assistance Tools for Creators

Need inspiration for your next YouTube clip?

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 4, 2024

YouTube Expands Community Posts to All Users

Now, all channel managers will be able to share text-based updates in the app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 4, 2024

Meta Announces Dates for Its 2024 Connect VR/AI Conference

Connect is where meta has announced a range of major projects and developments.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 3, 2024

TikTok Publishes Guide to Father’s Day Promotions

New insights from TikTok to assist in your Father’s Day campaign planning. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 3, 2024

Threads Rolls Out Side-Swiping Post Interest UI to All Users

Now, you can tell the Threads algorithm what you like and don’t like with a simple swipe.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 3, 2024

Threads’ TweetDeck-Like Desktop Display Is Coming to All Users

While trying to take a more balanced approach, Threads is leaning more into real time content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 30, 2024

Google Is Removing Its Chat Option From Business Listings

If you've activated Google Business chats, they're going away soon. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 29, 2024

AI Providers Cutting Deals With Publishers Could Lead to More Accuracy in LLMs

AI providers are cutting access deals with major publishers, which could drive more accurate AI bot responses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 28, 2024

X Tests Communities Quick Link in Bottom Nav Bar

That would mean that X has six quick access tabs along the bottom bar.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 28, 2024

Meta Verified Users Can Restrict DM Requests To Other Paying Users Only

A new control will enable you to block all DM requests from non-paying users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 28, 2024

YouTube Rolls Out In-App Games to More Users

Now, you can play lightweight games within YouTube itself.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 28, 2024