Twitter’s Set to Free-Up Unused Twitter Handles, Add Up-Front View Counts to Tweets

The latest from Elon's 'Twitter 2.0' project.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2022

New Report Shows That Young Users are Increasingly Turning to TikTok for News Content

The latest report from the Reuters Institute includes a heap of valuable notes on the rising influence of TikTok.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 8, 2022

TikTok Faces More Legal Challenges Over Data Collection and its Failure to Protect Young Users

Questions continue to be raised about TikTok's processes and affiliations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 8, 2022

Twitter Plans to Re-Launch its Controversial $8 Verification Program as Early as This Week

Also, if you pay on iOS, you're going to have to pay more.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 8, 2022

Reddit Launches its ‘Reddit Recap’ Activation for 2022, Provides New Usage Insights

Reddit's annual Recap activation provides an overview of your Reddit activity and interests.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 8, 2022

Twitter Removes the Option to Create Moments, Effectively Shutting Down the Feature

It lasted for more than a moment, but finally, the time for Twitter Moments is up.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2022

Meta Adds New Creator Monetization Options for the Holidays, with a Focus on Stars Donations

Meta's looking to use the additional engagement opportunities of the holiday season to promote its creator monetization tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2022

Instagram Updates Account Status with New Insight into ‘Shadowbans’

The new insight will let you know when your content isn't being recommended in Explore or other discovery elements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2022

Meta Adds More Avatar Usage Options as it Looks to Guide Users Towards the Metaverse Shift

Expect to see avatars become a bigger part of Facebook and IG as it looks to guide users into metaverse interaction.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2022

YouTube Adds Chat Emotes, New Shorts Editing Tools and Automated Audio Dubbing in Other Languages

A range of new tweaks and updates from YouTube as we head into the holiday season.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2022

Meta Threatens to Ban News Publishers Amid Debate Over New Revenue Share Proposal

As Meta leans more into AI content recommendations, news publishers may not have the leverage they once held in negotiations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2022

Meta’s Oversight Board Criticizes the Company’s More Lenient Moderation Approach for Celebrities

The Board says that Meta's 'Cross Check' moderation process for celebrities is flawed and needs to be reviewed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2022

Snapchat Announces Paid Add Ons for AR Lenses, New AR Initiatives at Lens Fest 2022

Snapchat is a leader in AR innovation, which its underlined again at Lens Fest 2022.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2022

TikTok Shares the Top Clips, Creators and Trends in the App for 2022

Boost your TikTok knowledge by checking out the top trends of the year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2022

Snapchat Launches New Bitmoji Clothing Drop in Partnership with adidas

Snapchat continues to advance its digital clothing and in-app commerce initiatives. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2022

New Report Finds that 62% of Facebook Users Encounter Scams in the App Every Week [Infographic]

Scam activity ramps up over the holidays - so its time to hone your senses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2022

Snapchat’s Experimenting with a New ‘Story Boost’ Option for Snapchat+ Subscribers

Could increased post reach be a valuable lure for social media subscription offerings?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2022

Instagram’s Testing New DM Labels to Help Manage Customer Interactions in the App

The labels are designed to help prioritize and manage your IG DMs.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2022

Twitter’s Developing a New ‘Human’ Test for Accounts to Combat Bots in the App

A test of human-ness? How would that work?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2022

Meta Expands Video ID to Facebook Dating to Stop Underage Users Accessing the Platform

Meta's expanding its use of video age verification to combat underage access.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2022

Instagram Tests More BeReal-Like Elements as it Looks to Lean Into the Authentic Social Shift

Will the more authentic social approach of BeReal actually lead to a shift in user behavior and interest?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2022

Reddit Adds Images in Comments for Selected Communities

Another way to interact and engage within Reddit communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2022

YouTube Announces Updated Monetization Guidelines, New Analytics Tools in the Mobile App

Worth noting for creators and YouTube advertisers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2022

Parler Announces That it’s Terminated Acquisition Negotiations with Kanye West

Kanye had sought to buy Parler in order to share his unfiltered opinions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2022

Meta Launches Two New Art Projects to Highlight the Creative Opportunities of the Metaverse

Meta’s looking to establish stronger connections with artistic communities as part of its metaverse push.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2022