Meta’s Developing a Decentralized Twitter Alternative, According to Reports

Meta’s looking to latch onto the next social networking trend, and maybe gather up Twitter cast-offs in the process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 10, 2023

Reddit Announces the Shutdown of ‘Reddit Talks,’ its Audio Social Element

Reddit Talks was one of the various features that sought to latch onto the social audio boom.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 9, 2023

Meta Releases New Dataset to Help AI Researchers Maximize Inclusion and Diversity in their Projects

The dataset will provide AI researchers with more insights into how people from different backgrounds interact.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 9, 2023

WhatsApp Faces Potential Ban in the UK Due to New Regulations Around Encryption

The UK’s proposed online safety bill would also have impacts for Meta’s expanded encryption roll out.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 9, 2023

Elon Musk Outlines His Vision for Twitter at Morgan Stanley Tech Conference

Elon’s plan for the app includes the integration of payments to facilitate more usage options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 7, 2023

Reddit Announces New ‘Watch’ Feed of Video Content

Reddit's also working on a new, less cluttered UI.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 7, 2023

YouTube Softens its Stance on Profanity in Content and its Impact on Monetization

YouTube is softening its stance on profanity in video clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 7, 2023

Google Expands Local Service Ads to Five More Categories

Local Services Ads provide another way to reach local searchers with your offerings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 7, 2023

Facebook Chief Outlines Plans to Re-Integrate Messaging into the Main App

Seven years after separating the two elements, messaging is coming back to the main Facebook app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 7, 2023

Twitter is Removing its Archive of Recorded Live-Streams

Time to download your previously recorded broadcasts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 6, 2023

New Social Media Restrictions for Youngsters Could Lead to Broader Limits in Access

The state of Utah is considering new restrictions on teen social media usage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 6, 2023

Twitter Looking to Roll Out DM Updates, Including Full Encryption, This Month

Some improvements coming to your Twitter DMs.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 5, 2023

Meta Reduces the Price of its VR Headsets in Order to Maximize VR Adoption

Meta's reducing the price of its Quest Pro headsets by $500 as it looks to boost VR take-up.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 3, 2023

LinkedIn Launches ‘Collaborative Articles’ Powered by AI to Help Boost Member Engagement

Collaborative Articles will utilize AI prompts to maximize member engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 3, 2023

Meta Adds New Features for Facebook Reels, Including Longer Clips and Memories Integration

More options coming to your Facebook Reels, which continue to gain traction in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 3, 2023

YouTubers Share Results of First Month of Shorts Monetization

YouTube's new Shorts revenue share program isn't making anyone rich yet.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 2, 2023

Google Removes Another 6,000 YouTube Channels Linked to Chinese Influence Operations

Google continues to detect and remove thousands of channels linked to Dragonbridge.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 2, 2023

Incoming YouTube CEO Neal Mohan Outlines His Vision for the Future of the App

Enhanced monetization, podcasts, generative AI - all coming to YouTube.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 1, 2023

Meta Lays Out AR and VR Plans in Updated Roadmap

Meta's shared its vision for the next stage of metaverse development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 1, 2023

Decentralized Twitter Alternative ‘Bluesky’ Launches in Private Beta

The platform founded by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has moved to the next stage of development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 28, 2023

Reddit Adds Dedicated Search within Post Comments

Reddit continues to build out its search tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 27, 2023

LinkedIn Adds New Visual Display Elements on User Profiles, Scheduling Tools for Newsletters

Time to refresh your LinkedIn profile.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2023

Snapchat Adds New Audio Elements to Tap into ‘Sound on’ Usage

The new audio options will provide another way to customize your Snaps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2023

TikTok Announces New Integration with Mercedes Benz to Display TikTok Content on In-Car Screens

More TikTok, more places.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2023

YouTube Adds More Shorts Performance Insights, Updated Chat Moderation Role

The new metrics will provide more insight into Shorts performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2023