X Sweetens the Deal on Creator Subscriptions, Offering Greater Revenue Share

X is keen to boost its appeal to top stars.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 2, 2023

Meta Launches New Open Source Process for AI Music Creation Based on Text Prompts

Soon, you'll be able to create complex musical compositions, with no musical skill required.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 2, 2023

Pinterest Reports Slowing User Growth in Q2, More Engagement Among Younger Audiences

Mixed results for Pinterest in Q2.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 1, 2023

YouTube Tests AI-Generated Video Summaries In-Stream

YouTube's testing a new option to give you more context about the content of videos in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 1, 2023

Snap Launches New Initiative Which Will Reward Top AR Creators with Cash Payouts

The program will see creators awarded up to $7,200 per month for their creations. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 1, 2023

Meta Bans News Content in Canada Over New ‘Online News Act’

No more news content for Meta's Canadian users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 1, 2023

YouTube Adds More TikTok-Like Options to Shorts, Including Collabs and Q&A Stickers

YouTube's looking to take on TikTok head-to-head.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 1, 2023

Meta Is Developing AI Chatbots with Over 30 Different Personalities

Meta's new chatbots would be like ChatGPT in your Facebook and IG experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 1, 2023

Is It Time to Move On From Twitter/X?

Amid various changes at the app, the X experience is changing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 31, 2023

Elon Reports Record-High Monthly Usage of X Amid Rising Competition From Threads

Believe it or not.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2023

X Tests New Ad Display, Which Would Replace Promoted Tags

The regular ‘Promoted’ signifier has disappeared and been replaced by a small ‘Ad’ marker.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2023

Snapchat Announces Close Friend Story Activation for International Friendship Day

The activation will give users access to an automated Story that highlights their in-app connections.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2023

LinkedIn Tests New AI Powered ‘LinkedIn Coach’ to Guide Your App Usage

The new AI helper will help you build your LinkedIn presence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 27, 2023

WhatsApp Adds Video Messages to Enhance Your Chats

A new option to enhance your WhatsApp chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 27, 2023

Reddit Tests its Own Verification Markers with ‘Official’ Profile Tags

The 'Official' tags will be displayed on a small number of approved accounts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2023

Twitter Previews New X Icons, as the Twitter Bird is Erased from Existence

Bye, bye, Larry T. Bird.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2023

YouTube Previews Updated Functional Navigation in the YouTube Studio App

The updates will make it easier to navigate YouTube Studio.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2023

Meta Posts Strong Q2 Results as Facebook Crosses 3B Monthly Active Users

Meta's latest performance update shows enduring strength in its ad business.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2023

The Renaming of Twitter Ushers in a New Ideological Era at the App

X is set to become even more aligned with Elon Musk's personal ideology.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2023

Snapchat Rises to 397M Users, Sees More Active Advertisers in Q2

Snap has published its Q2 2023 performance update.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 25, 2023

Threads Adds ‘Following’ Feed, a Key Update for Meta’s Twitter-Like App

The Following feed will bring Threads closer to the traditional Twitter experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 25, 2023

TikTok Adds Text-Based Posts to Expand Your Content Options

A new format to try out, which could help to grab attention in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 24, 2023

The X Era Gets Underway at the App Formerly Known as ‘Twitter’

Twitter is now X, though it's still mostly Twitter.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 24, 2023

Threads Sees Significant Decline in Usage, but Opportunity for Disruption Remains

Threads has lost momentum from its early hype, but it's still early days for the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 23, 2023

Twitter Announces Coming Restrictions on How Many DMs Non-Twitter Blue Users Can Send

The new initiative is designed to combat DM spam, but it could have unintended impacts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2023