Threads Opens up Topic-Based Communities to All Users

Threads now has its own groups, which could help to drive more conversation growth. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 2, 2025

Google Partners With Sesame Street on Digital Literacy Training for Kids

The new program will see Sesame Street characters share important online safety messages.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 1, 2025

Top Social Media Conferences To Watch Out for in 2026

Conference topics include AI, building an audience and navigating a social-first strategy.

By Sara Karlovitch • Oct. 1, 2025

Threads Is Hiding Hashtags in Cross-Posts From Instagram

Threads is still trying to work out an alternative to hashtags.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2025

YouTube Expands Access to Livestream Gift Goals and Effects Maker

Gift goals provide another way to drive livestream donations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2025

Meta Outlines WhatsApp Updates, Including AI-Generated Backgrounds

WhatsApp has provided a round-up of its latest feature updates. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2025

YouTube Enables Users To Generate Alternative Endings for Shorts With AI

YouTube's 'Extend with AI' feature is the latest slop generation process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2025

Threads Invites Creators To Join Its New Communities Element

Threads is looking to spark more topical engagement with dedicated community discussions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2025

Threads Is on Track To Exceed X in Active Usage

The latest usage data suggests that Threads will soon overtake X in total users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2025

Engagement-Based Algorithms Are Causing Social Division. But Is There an Alternative?

Algorithms are designed to exacerbate emotional response — and they increasingly drive all social discourse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2025

YouTube Tests New AI Functions With Premium Subscribers

Paying users can sign-up to the new "YouTube Labs" project.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2025

Meta Launches Custom Feed of AI-Generated Video Clips

The new feed, called 'Vibes,' will live in the Meta AI app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2025

Report Finds Facebook and TikTok Are Key News Sources

Facebook remains the top news source, though TikTok and Instagram are rising.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2025

Metal Will Open 3 New Retail Outlets in Lead up to Holidays

The stores will enable people to try out Meta's latest AI glasses models.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2025

YouTube Rolls Out an Option To Remove Video End Screens

You know those "Up next" overlays?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2025

Meta Allows US Allies To Access Llama AI Models for Military Training

So now, the company that powers Facebook will also power the military. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 23, 2025

WhatsApp Rolls Out In-Stream Translation for Messages

A simple way to conquer language barriers in the messaging app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 23, 2025

Meta Gains Approval To Supply AI Services to US Government Departments

Meta will now be able to provide AI services for government projects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 22, 2025

White House Says TikTok Deal Will Be Signed This Week

The U.S. government says a deal is imminent, but Chinese officials seem less assured.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 22, 2025

Threads Updates Profile Search Capacity

Now you can search for specific posts from any Threads user.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2025

Meta Enables Outside Developers To Build Experiences for Its AI Glasses

With the launch of its new models, Meta is also looking to expand into more functionalities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2025

Meta Showcases New AI Glasses, VR Upgrades, at Connect 2025

Meta is hoping its new AI glasses will be a key stepping stone to the next phase.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 17, 2025

Threads Is Rolling Out DM Requests From Any User

Soon, you'll be able to message anyone in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 17, 2025

YouTube Launches AI Stickers for Shorts, Polls for Live

A couple of new additions for your Shorts and livestreams. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 17, 2025

Meta Accidentally Shares a Preview of Its Upcoming AI Glasses

Meta's next-level AI glasses look set to include a heads-up display and a wrist control device.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2025