Meta Forced to Divest Giphy After Long-Running Court Battle in the UK

But it's okay - Giphy says that GIFs aren't cool anymore either way.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2022

Kanye West is Buying Conservative Social Media Platform Parler to Voice His Unfiltered Opinions

Should be fine, right?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2022

WhatsApp Launches New Campaigns to Highlight the Dangers of Unencrypted Messaging

Meta's looking to implement its full messaging integration plan next year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2022

TikTok Announces New Age Limits for Live-Streaming, ‘Adults-Only’ Category for Streams

Some new safety enhancements for TikTok's live-stream offering.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2022

Pinterest Provides New Insights for Marketers, Updated Conversions API

The new Trends reports will make it easier to tap into the latest shifts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2022

Meta Launches New Avatar Fashion Items as Questions Are Raised Over Its ‘Faked’ VR Avatar Legs

Meta's recent VR showcase included a depiction of VR avatars with legs - which wasn't entirely representative.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2022

Data Suggests Twitter Blue Take-Up Hasn’t Significantly Increased Since the Addition of Tweet Editing

The arrival of tweet editing doesn't appear to have sparked a big jump in Twitter Blue sign-ups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2022

Facebook Announces the Retirement of ‘Instant Articles’ - The Latest Step in the Reformation of the App

The move is the latest in Meta's broader reformation of Facebook.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2022

Musk’s Twitter Offer Still Being Questioned as Equity Partners Look to Exit the Deal

We may not be done with the Elon Musk/Twitter drama just yet.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2022

Twitter’s Testing a New Option to Restrict Who Can Mention You in the App

The options would add to Twitter's growing list of experience control tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2022

Snap Launches New AR Guide to Administering CPR for World Restart a Heart Day

According to research, fewer than 20% of people administer first aid in cases of cardiac arrest.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2022

Facebook’s Developing a New Option to Invite a Co-Author for Your Reels Clips

The option would provide another way to tap into Facebook Reels for marketing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2022

TikTok Announces New Partnership with Linktree to Facilitate More Referral Traffic Options

The integration will improve your linking options between the two apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2022

Instagram’s Working On New ‘Achievement’ Badges to Incentivize Reels Creators

The new badges could help to inspire Reels creators to keep posting.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2022

Twitter Launches New ‘Link Spotlight’ CTA Button for Professional Accounts

The new Link Spotlight could help drive more referral traffic - though there are some restrictions on its use.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2022

Twitter Launches Initial Test of Audio Chats Within Communities

Twitter's trying another way to enhance community engagement, and Spaces discovery.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2022

How Will Twitter Change Under Elon Musk?

Here are three elements that are likely to see immediate change in the Musk era at the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2022

TikTok Highlights Top Creators and Features for Halloween 2022

TikTok's highlighted a range of top creative talent as part of its Halloween feature showcase.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2022

Meta Showcases Latest VR Developments at Connect 2022, Including New Quest Pro Headset

Meta's taking its VR talents to the professional realm as it works to build the next phase of computing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2022

Snapchat Unveils AR-to-Purchase Activation for Halloween Costumes

The activation could spark new thinking around seasonal AR tie-in campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2022

TikTok Launches New Mental Health Support Resources for World Mental Health Day

TikTok has also published some new insights into mental health perceptions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 10, 2022

YouTube Launches @handles for Channels, Providing Another Way to Promote Your YouTube Presence

YouTube's new @handles will make it easier to direct people to your YouTube presence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 10, 2022

TikTok Adds Photo Mode for Still Images, Longer Video Captions

TikTok's slapped a proverbial glove across the face of Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2022

Twitter Launches Updated Professional Account Analytics Tab

The updated display makes it easier to view all of your Pro account options in one section. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2022

Twitter’s Updated ‘Twemoji’ Spark New Creative Trends in the App

The new 3D Twemoji have sparked a creative collage art trend. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2022