Threads Works To Address Borderline Content Recommendations In-Stream

The Threads team is working to reduce instances of controversial, junk recommendations in For You feeds.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2024

Headlines Are Now Returning to Link Previews on X

Headlines are back, but link preview text is still out.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 3, 2024

Meta Confirms That Facebook’s Link History Option Is Coming to All Users

A new way to track links that you've interacted with on Facebook.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 2, 2024

Reddit Aims for 2024 IPO at $15B Valuation

Reddit's set a pricey target for its initial offering.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 30, 2023

Threads Moves to Next Stage of Testing for Its API

A Threads API is coming, which will be a big help for social media managers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 21, 2023

Meta Continues To Work on Messaging Interoperability To Adhere to EU Laws

Third-party chats are coming to Messenger, which will enable messaging with apps not owned by Meta itself.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 21, 2023

Reddit’s Retiring Its ‘Live Chat’ Option in Subreddit Communities

Reddit's tried out several live engagement options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 19, 2023

Instagram Continues To Test Ways To Use Notes

Instagram's seemingly trying out Notes everywhere it can, as the feature has been popular with younger users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 19, 2023

Meta’s VR Avatars Will Soon Include Recognition of Tongue Movement

Tongues are coming to VR.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 19, 2023

Threads Is Working On In-Stream Text Variants and Animations for New Year’s

Threads looks set to incorporate Instagram's celebratory formats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 18, 2023

Instagram Adds Option To Stop Visitors From Expanding Your Profile Image

Now you can stop creepers from getting a good look at your image.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 18, 2023

Instagram Provides New Stories Engagement Options With Custom ‘Add Yours’ Templates

A new way to encourage viral sharing trends in the app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2023

Instagram’s Testing the Capacity To Add Notes To Feed Posts

Instagram's keen to squeeze all the engagement value that it can out of Notes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2023

Google Reveals Next Step Toward Removal of Tracking Cookies

On Jan. 4, Google will begin limiting cross-site tracking for some users by restricting website access to third-party cookies by default.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 14, 2023

Reddit Will Share New Usage Insights for Marketers at CES 2024

The platform will discuss how search and social are coming together.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 14, 2023

Threads Launches in EU, Expanding Reach of Meta’s X Rival App

The next stage for Meta's real-time social app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 14, 2023

Meta Launches First Stage of Threads Interoperability via ActivityPub

Threads content will be accessible via Mastodon and other decentralized apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 13, 2023

BeReal Adds Video Posts, Group Chats and More in Latest Feature Update

BeReal is still building despite losing a lot of its early interest.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 13, 2023

YouTube Will Enable Channels to Give Away 10 Free Subscriptions Per Month

The option is designed to help kick-start your channel subscriptions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 13, 2023

Instagram Adds Looping Video to Notes, New Note Reply Options

Notes has proven popular among younger users, a key audience that IG wants to keep engaged.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 13, 2023

Meta Expands Fact-Checking Program to Threads

This is an important step due to the various elections coming up. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 12, 2023

Meta’s Testing an Integrated Conversational AI Chatbot for Its Ray Ban Stories Glasses

Soon, you’ll be able to have a conversational AI system with you at all times.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 12, 2023

WhatsApp Rolls Out Pinned Chats To Maintain Focus on Key Discussion Elements

A new way to highlight key events, dates and reminders in your WhatsApp chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 12, 2023

YouTube Announces Third-Party Verification Partnerships for Shorts Ad Placements

The new partnerships will provide more assurance for Shorts advertisers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 12, 2023

New Research Shows YouTube Remains the Top Social App for Teens

New insights into how teens are engaging with social apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 12, 2023