TikTok Announces New Programming and Creative Effects for Fashion Month

TikTok's running a range of live-streams and creator showcase events.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2022

Twitter Adds WhatsApp and LinkedIn Sharing Buttons to Facilitate Broader Tweet Engagement

The options may help Twitter better track tweet engagement off-platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2022

Twitter Announces New Business Marketing Workshop Series to Help Improve Your Tweet Strategy

Looking to tweak your tweet strategy ahead of the holiday shopping rush?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2022

Instagram Confirms That it is Testing a ‘Re-Post’ Feature for the Main Feed

Instagram has long-held that re-posts would not be a beneficial addition for the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2022

Snapchat Provides New Voter Registration and Awareness Tools Ahead of US Midterms

Snapchat can play a big role in encouraging younger voters, in particular, to the polls.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2022

Pinterest Outlines Latest Efforts to Combat Political Misinformation Ahead of the US Midterms

Pinterest has outlined how it’s ramping up its efforts to combat political misinformation. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2022

YouTube Provides New, Ad-Free Player for Classrooms, New In-Stream Courses for Educational Creators

YouTube says that 93% of its users report using the app to gather information.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2022

Meta Abandons ‘Responsible Innovation’ Team as Metaverse Development Continues to Ramp Up

Meta needs to ensure that it is taking responsible steps in its metaverse development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2022

Reddit Launches Updated Feed Switching Process as Part of Broader UI Reassessment

The small change is parter of a broader re-thnk of how Reddit works.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 7, 2022

Twitter Announces an Expansion of its ‘Birdwatch’ Crowd-Sourced Fact-Checking Program

Twitter’s looking to expand its fact-checking pool ahead of the US midterms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 7, 2022

Court Rules that Twitter Vs Musk Trial Will Go Ahead in October, After Musk’s Team Sought Extension

We’re closing in on a verdict in the Elon Musk versus Twitter case.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 7, 2022

Instagram Scales Back In-Stream Shopping Elements as it Re-Examines its Approach

IG users haven’t been overly excited about the opportunity to shop in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2022

LinkedIn Announces ‘Talent Connect’ 2022 Conference

The event will explore the latest trends and insights into the HR and recruitment sector.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2022

Meta Launches ‘Creators of Tomorrow’ Initiative to Highlight Emerging Digital Artists

Meta’s looking to establish stronger bods with the next generation of digital artists.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2022

Twitter Tests New Labels, Control Options When Switching Between ‘Latest’ and ‘Home’ Timelines

A new and improved way to manage your tweet feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2022

Meta Announces 2022 Connect Conference, a Key Showcase of its Evolving Metaverse Vision

Meta will be hoping to answer critics of its metaverse development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2022

Instagram Tests New ‘Add Topics’ Option in the Reels Upload Process

The option could help you get your Reels in front of a more engaged, interested audience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 5, 2022

Snap Shutters Web3 Division as Part of Broader Job Cuts

What does Snap's decision to step away from Web3 mean, in a broader context?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 2, 2022

Meta Announces the Retirement of its ‘Neighborhoods’ Local Community Groups Project

After originally looking to put the squeeze on Nextdoor, Meta's now stepping away from the project.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2022

Meta’s Exploring the Potential of Paid Add-On Features for Facebook and Instagram

New add-on features for Facebook and/or Instagram?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2022

LinkedIn Shares New Data on the Most In-Demand Skills, New Notifications of Opportunities in Your Network

LinkedIn's looking to help members maximize their opportunities via new skills and job listing tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2022

Tweet Editing is Here, with Live Testing Now Active in the App

Twitter has finally launched the first stage of live testing for what’s arguably the most requested social media platform addition of all-time – the capacity to edit a tweet after posting.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2022

Meta Invites Applications for the Third Phase of its ‘Community Accelerator’ Program

The program aims to provide support for community leaders to help enhance their broader social impact.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 31, 2022

Meta Revisits its Plan to Read People’s Minds

Looks like Zuck may be coming for your brains after all.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 31, 2022

Messenger Adds ‘Group Invite Links’ to Streamline Group Chat Connection

A new, simplified way to help build your Messenger chat groups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 31, 2022