Microsoft Launches New Generative AI Ad Creation Tool

A new AI-powered tool for ad creation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2024

WhatsApp Adds Custom Stickers, New Text Formatting Options on Android

Some new options for your WhatsApp chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2024

Meta To Remove More Detailed Targeting Options for Ad Campaigns

More changes to your Facebook ad targeting options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2024

Google Cuts AR Staff Just as Tech Looks Set To Take a Significant Leap

With Apple and Meta looking to the next stage of AR, Google has seemingly taken a step back.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2024

Meta’s New Disclosure Requirements for Digitally Altered Ad Content Are Now in Effect

Meta's looking to get ahead of an expected flood of generative AI content in the U.S. election race.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 10, 2024

OpenAI Launches GPT Store To Provide More Specialized Assistants

The GPT Store will feature custom AI chatbots to assist with specific tasks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 10, 2024

Reddit Shares Insights Into Its Rising Value as a Trusted Channel for Product Research

Reddit says that more people are turning to the app for legit, human recommendations and insights.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 9, 2024

Threads Accidentally Launched an Option to Filter Search Results Chronologically

A key update as Threads looks to increase the pressure on X.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 8, 2024

Next Stage of AR Is Coming as Functional Glasses Near Consumer Launch

The AR shift will lead to a range of new marketing opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2024

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