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

Meta Announces Third Annual Conversations Business Messaging Conference

Meta will showcase its latest business messaging tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2024

Threads Adds Hidden Words and Post Notification Controls

Users will be able to specify words, phrases and emojis they want excluded from their feed, search results and profile view.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 25, 2024

Reddit Rolls Out Mobile UI Updates To Streamline Interaction

The updates aim to make it easier to engage with content in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2024

Threads Is Up to 150M Monthly Active Users

Meta’s Twitter alternative continues its steady growth.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2024

Threads Launches Live Test of Auto Post Archiving

Some Threads users can now activate archiving for their posts. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2024

Reddit Adds Dynamic Product Ads To Help Brands Reach Shoppers in Discovery Phase

A new way to get your products in front of interested shoppers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2024

Google Delays Cookie Phase Out Once Again

Google's announced that it will not complete its planned phase out by the end of 2024.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2024

Meta Announces Updates for its Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, Including AI Elements

Some new updates for Meta's increasingly popular digital wearables.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2024

Meta Opens Up VR Operating System to Third-Party Hardware Makers

The expansion is another step towards Meta's broader metaverse vision.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2024

Meta Brings Advanced AI Chatbot to All of its Apps

Meta's keen to get more people using its latest AI chatbot — but will they?

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 18, 2024

X’s Swipe to Respond Functionality Is Coming, Replacing Action Buttons on Posts

X's new UI is coming.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2024

TikTok Launches Notes Photo App in Australia and Canada

TikTok's got a new photo app. Why? Who knows?

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2024

Will Airchat Become the Next Big Social Network?

Does Airchat have the juice to compete in the tough social media space?

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2024

YouTube Tests Subscription Sorting, Improved Upload Flow for Members Only Shorts

The new channel sorting option aims to highlight the most relevant updates in your feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2024

WhatsApp Adds Chat Filters To Streamline Connection

The update will give you a simplified overview of your WhatsApp chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2024

Threads Tests Recent Search Filter To Provide More Timely Results

The option will enable you to sort searches in chronological order.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2024