YouTube Expands Access to Audience Behavior Insights, Adds New Creative Tools for Community Posts

Some new tools for YouTubers to try out.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 23, 2022

TikTok Tests a New ‘Nearby’ Content Feed, Which Could Become a Major Consideration for Brands

As moe people turn to TikTok for search, a dedicated 'nearby' feed could be a big consideration for brands.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 23, 2022

YouTube’s Developing an Updated Shorts Player for Connected TVs, Along with Multi-Screen CTV Viewing

That could see a lot more people engaging with Shorts content, in a whole new way.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 23, 2022

Former Twitter Security Chief Accuses the Company of Misleading Behavior Around Bots, Data Security and More

This could be a major blow in Twitter's pending court case against Elon Musk.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 23, 2022

Meta Releases New Metaverse Promo Amid Rising Criticism of its Future Vision

Meta continues to hype up its future vision - even though it has no idea if or when you'll be able to access it.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2022

Instagram Tests New Optional Switch for its Full-Screen Feed Display

Instagram's still working on ways to incorporate a TikTok-like full-screen display.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2022

Instagram Looks to Copy BeReal with new ‘IG Candid’ Feature

Instagram's never seen a viral functionality that it didn't like.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2022

New App Churns Out Customizable Examples of Viral LinkedIn Posts

Looking to come up with viral think pieces for LinkedIn?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2022

Instagram Faces More User Backlash as it Continues to Chase TikTok

Instagram may be running an unwinnable race against the still rising short-form video app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2022

Musk’s Legal Team Subpoenas Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey for Upcoming Court Hearing

Team Musk has roped in another high profile Twitter exec as it seeks to exit Musk's $44b Twitter deal.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2022

Twitter Will Soon Incorporate Podcast Access into its Audio Tab

Adding podcasts into the audio tab could be another way to incorporate media into the tweet experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 21, 2022

Snapchat Launches New Localized Lens Promotion for ‘House of the Dragon’

The new campaign for 'House of the Dragon' utilizes Lens creators in different regions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2022

Twitter’s Developing a New ‘Reply Filter’ Option to Give Users More Control Over Their Tweet Experience

Another way to limit potentially offensive tweet replies, which could help to improve the overall Twitter experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2022

Zuckerberg Defends Metaverse Development After Online Backlash

Meta's metaverse looks bad now, but will early critiques end up limiting the potential of the technology?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2022

Musk Will Seek Evidence from Twitter’s Former Product Chief as He Looks to Exit His Takeover Deal

Musk's legal team continues to chase options to prove that Twitter has been misleading the market.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2022

Snap Will Cease Production of its Pixy Drone Due to Worsening Economic Conditions

After just four months, Snap is scaling back production of its Pixy drone.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2022

Pinterest Launches New Streamlined In-App Purchase Process for Shopify Merchants

Pinterest's 'Hosted Checkout' will make it easier for users to go from discovery to purchase.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2022

Reddit Announces New Developer Platform to Facilitate Additional Tools and Functions

The new developer platform will facilitate the creation of new Reddit research and ad placement tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2022

WhatsApp Launches New Desktop App for Windows PCs

Another way to keep track of your WhatsApp interactions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2022

TikTok Outlines its Preparations for the Upcoming US Midterms

As TikTok's influence grows, it becomes an even bigger focus for political campaigners.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2022

YouTube Will Now Automatically Add Watermarks to Downloaded Shorts Clips

Following in the footsteps of other short-form video apps...

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2022

TikTok Launches New Shopping Ads as it Continues to Push Ahead with its eCommerce Integrations

TikTok is keen to make in-stream commerce a thing, as a means to help creators generate direct income from the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2022

Snap Launches New Bitmoji Fashion Collection from Carhartt, as it Continues to Build its Personalization Tools

The new Carhartt collection adds to a growing list of brands looking to create digital fashion sets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2022

TikTok Will Submit Algorithms and Moderation Processes for Review to Ease Concerns Around CCP Meddling

TikTok will be hoping to avoid further regulatory action with this new transparency initiative.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2022

Meta Outlines its Approach to Election Security Ahead of the US Midterms

Meta's outlined a range of measures to protect the integrity of the upcoming US Midterm elections.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2022