Meta Could Be Set To Announce New Smart Glasses Next Month

Meta is reportedly planning to launch new smart glasses with a heads-up display.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2025

Social Media Giants Wait on EU Trade Deal Details

Meta and other social media providers could be major beneficiaries of a new U.S.-EU trade agreement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2025

Edits Gets Updated Reels Insights, Safe Zone Mapping and More

With the addition of a number of new capabilities this year, Edits is quickly becoming a key video editing tool, rivaling other, often paid options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2025

Threads Adds Post Counter for Linked Updates

The count is auto-inserted for linked posts, indicating how many posts there are in the full sequence and what the reader is up to.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2025

The Development of AI Companions Could Lead To Significant Harms

With more apps looking to introduce AI tools for romantic connection, are we sure we've measured the potential risk?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2025

WhatsApp Adds New Group Call Options

The new tools are designed to help users coordinate group chats and could make WhatsApp a more viable option for professional use cases.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2025

Russia Restricts WhatsApp and Telegram Usage

Russian authorities are seeking to push Russian users towards its own local messaging platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 13, 2025

McDonald’s Launches VR Experience in Meta’s Horizon Worlds

Is this the next stage of brand community building?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 11, 2025

Reddit To Restrict Internet Archive From Accessing Its Communities

Reddit is looking to implement more protections to maintain control over its data.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 11, 2025

US Officials Set To Oppose EU Digital Services Regulations

Meta may soon get more support in its pushback against EU regulations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 7, 2025

Bluesky Reaches 38M Users, Though Post Volume Is Declining

Bluesky’s growth momentum has slowed, but it is still growing. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 6, 2025

Snapchat Adds Saturn Connection To Provide More Insight Into Friends’ Calendars

The integration comes after Snapchat recently acquired the Saturn app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 6, 2025

Instagram Launches Re-Posts, Friend Map and More

The latest IG updates could have a significant impact on how you use the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 6, 2025

Meta Adds More AI Assistance Tools To Power VR Creation

The next stage of VR creation is taking shape.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 5, 2025

Meta Launches Updated Scam Activity Alerts in WhatsApp

The new alerts aim to raise awareness of scam center activity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 5, 2025

YouTube Experiments With New Display of Collaborators on Clips

Now, you’ll be able to see YouTube collaborations within the video title display.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 3, 2025

Reddit Posts Significant Revenue Increase in Q2

Though Reddit’s user growth has slowed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 31, 2025

YouTube Eases Its Monetization Restrictions on Bad Language

YouTube is changing its approach to content that includes bad language in the first seven seconds.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 30, 2025

Meta Reports Increases in Users and Revenue in Q2

The latest performance data from Meta, which continues to invest big in its next-level bets. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 30, 2025

Zuckerberg Outlines His Vision for the Development of AI Superintelligence

Mark Zuckerberg is aiming for the next stage of AI development. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 30, 2025

Edits Gets More Creative Options, Including New Fonts and Audio Tools

Expanded creative options in Meta’s new video editing app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 29, 2025

YouTube Expands Access to Premium Lite, Adds New Community Post Options

YouTube is giving more users access to its reduced ad viewing option. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 29, 2025

YouTube Launches New Age Detection Process To Protect Younger Users

The new process will use your viewing history, among other measures, to determine your age.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 29, 2025

Threads Expands API Functionality To Enable Third-Party Management

Threads continues to make strides towards becoming a key platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2025

Social Media Age Checking Requires an Industry Standard Detection Process

Establishing age access rules is just one element of the broader puzzle.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 27, 2025