Pinterest Highlights Positive Benefits of Pinterest Use via New Study

Pinterest says that regular usage can have positive mental health benefits.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2023

Twitter Rolls Out New Alerts for Community Notes on Tweets You’ve Previously Engaged With

The alerts will let you know when a tweet you've previously liked or replied to gets a note attached.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 21, 2023

TikTok’s Expanding Access to its Research API, Enabling More Analysis of How it Works

As TikTok continues to work with US regulators on a new deal to keep it in operation, it's looking to improve transparency.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 21, 2023

Instagram Tests User Location Listings on Reels Clips

The location listing adds an extra level of transparency, which could help to identify misinformation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 21, 2023

Meta Switches UK Users to US User Agreements

The change will see UK users miss out on some EU-based updates. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 21, 2023

TikTok Launches New ‘Creativity Program’ to Provide More Revenue Opportunities to Creators

The new program aims to provide better revenue opportunities than the current Creator Fund.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 20, 2023

Twitter Blue Versus Meta Verified [Infographic]

A quick comparison of the key elements of these paid social features.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 20, 2023

YouTube Tests Podcast Management Options in YouTube Studio

YouTube's gradually evolving its podcast elements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 19, 2023

Twitter’s Making SMS Two-Factor Authentication a Twitter Blue Exclusive Feature

Twitter says that scammers have been abusing the current 2FA system. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2023

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is Stepping Down, to be Replaced by SVP Neal Mohan

The change will bring about the next stage of the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 16, 2023

Snapchat Reaches 750 Million Monthly Active Users

Snapchat continues to grow its global footprint.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 16, 2023

Instagram Launches ‘Channels’ Broadcast Chat Feature

Channels will enable creators and brands to share DM updates with fans.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 16, 2023

TikTok Launches Live-Stream Trivia, with Cash Prizes in the App

The live trivia sessions will provide TikTok with another opportunity to boost live-stream engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 16, 2023

Twitter Will Now Allow Cannabis-Related Ads in Certain US States

Twitter’s making a change to its policies on cannabis-related products.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2023

YouTube Adds Shorts as Comment Replies, New Data Stories Cards

Shorts has become a key focus for YouTube.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2023

Snapchat Launches Ray Tracing for More Realistic AR Effects

Snapchat’s latest AR update will enable developers to create more realistic looking AR depictions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2023

Elon’s Latest Moves Highlight Self-Interest, Lack of Vision for Twitter’s Future

Elon Musk is now showing virtually all users his tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2023

LinkedIn Highlights Key Professional Development Trends in 2023 Workplace Learning Report

LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning report looks at key L & D trends, and notes on engaging and retaining staff.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2023

Pinterest Expands Idea Pin Video Length to 5 Minutes

Longer video will provide more opportunity to tell your story. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2023

Meta’s Oversight Board Announces New ‘Expedited Review’ Process

Meta’s Oversight Board remains a fascinating experiment in social platform regulation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2023

Instagram Announces Removal of Live Stream Shopping Elements

Live shopping hasn’t caught on with Western audiences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2023

Meta Provides More Insight into Ad Targeting via Updated ‘Why Am I Seeing This Ad’ Panels

Meta adds more context to its ad targeting overview listings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2023

Instagram Adds New Reactions, Stickers and More for Valentine’s Day

Instagram has added a range of Valentine’s Day features.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2023

Meta Outlines its Various Measures to Protect Teen Users [Infographic]

The listing provides an overview of all of Meta’s teen protection features.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 10, 2023

Instagram Tests New Memories Prompts to Re-Ignite User Engagement

The prompts could be another way to spark more interaction in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 10, 2023