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The regular ‘Promoted’ signifier has disappeared and been replaced by a small ‘Ad’ marker.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

Reddit Takes Control of Protesting Subreddits

This could shift the dynamics that made Reddit the community-focused platform it has been to date.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2023

Meta Shares Tips on How to Maximize Threads Engagement, Previews ‘Following’ Feed

Early tips from Meta on how to maximize Threads engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2023

YouTube Updates Channel Permissions Controls, Making it Easier to Assign In-App Help

You'll now be able to manage channel permissions in the main YouTube app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2023

Meta AR Ambitions Take a Hit, as Apple Pushes Ahead

Meta's AR glasses may not end up being as technically advanced as Meta had hoped.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 19, 2023

Reddit Launches 2023 Version of r/place Community Art Project, Amid Ongoing User Unrest

Reddit's communal art project is back at a time of ongoing angst within the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 19, 2023

Meta Launches WhatsApp for Wear OS, Keeping You Connected to Your Chats

A new way to stay in touch while on the go.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 19, 2023

TikTok Announces New Music Licensing Agreement with Warner Music

TikTok has been negotiating with major music labels for months.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 18, 2023