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

Threads Adds Light Mode Option in Desktop Version of the App

There is also light and dark mode in the mobile app, kind of.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2023

Meta Launches Live Test of New ‘Audiobox’ AI Audio Generation Tools

Audiobox can recreate your voice. And it’s weird.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2023

X Is Looking To Add Live Video to Spaces Chats

Live video could help to enhance Spaces engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2023

Social Platforms Continue To Explore Enclosed Group Sharing Options

Social media engagement is moving into more private spaces, which the platforms are now looking to better facilitate.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2023

Google Provides Insight Into the Top Search Trends of 2023 and the Last 25 Years

Google’s celebrating 25 years of Search with a broader overview of historic trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2023

Threads’ New Topic Tags Highlight Some Key Areas of Discussion

Now, we can get some idea of what topics are driving the most discussion in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 10, 2023

Threads Adds Separate Link URL To Help Track Referral Traffic

This is set to become an increasingly important signifier.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 10, 2023

Threads on Course to Launch for EU Users Next Week

The wait will seemingly soon be over for EU social media fans.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 8, 2023

WhatsApp Launches ‘View Once’ for Audio Messages

Which really should be called “listen once”, but whatever.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2023

Meta Launches New Initiative To Establish AI Safety Regulations

The project aims to develop industry-first guidelines on safe AI development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2023

Threads Rolls Out Topic Tags to All Users

Another step in the development of Meta's real-time discussion app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2023

Meta Launches Roll-Out of End-To-End Encryption by Default on Messenger

Default encryption finally comes to Messenger after five years of development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2023

YouTube Highlights Its Top Trends, Topics and Creators of 2023

The big trends among YouTubers for the year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2023

LinkedIn Launches ‘Guide to Creating’ To Provide More Tips for Members

The new page will share tips and notes on how to maximize your LinkedIn presence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2023

Meta Adds More Generative AI Elements, Including Post Prompts and Image Creation In-Stream

A heap of new generative AI features are coming to Facebook and IG. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2023

Reddit Launches 2023 ‘Reddit Recap,’ Highlighting Key Usage Trends

The latest trend insights from Reddit.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2023