TikTok Suspends Planned Data Usage Policy Change Amid New EU Investigation

TikTok was seeking to sidestep new EU data usage rules via a loophole in the wording of the policy.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 12, 2022

YouTube TV Reaches 5 Million Subscribers

The rising popularity of YouTube's pay TV alternative underlines the platform's video dominance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 12, 2022

Twitter Gives All Users the Capacity to 'Unmention' Themselves from Any Tweet Discussion

The option provides another way to manage your in-app experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 11, 2022

Instagram Tests New 'Live Producer' Tool to Facilitate More Professional Looking IG Live Streams

The tool will provide more broadcasting options for live-stream creators on Instagram. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 11, 2022

Twitter Showcases its Connective Capacity in India, Amid Ongoing Clashes with Indian Authorities

Facing a potential ban in the region, Twitter is looking to highlight how beneficial it has been for Indian users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 11, 2022

TikTok Adds New Inventory Filters to Ensure Safe Ad Placement in the App

The new filter options will help brands ensure safe placement of their promotions within the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 11, 2022

Pinterest Shares New Insights into the Impact of Banning Weight Loss Ads in the App

Pinterest's ban on weight loss ads has contributed to a greater feeling of openness within the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 11, 2022

Meta Launches New 'Sphere' AI System Which Can Scan and Measure the Accuracy of Reference Links

The system could help improve the flow of information online, by removing erroneous links.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 11, 2022

WhatsApp Will Now Enable Users to Add Any Emoji They Like as a Reaction

Now, you have a much wider range of Reaction options on Whatsapp.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 11, 2022

Elon Musk Looks to Exit his Twitter Takeover Deal - So What Now?

What comes next for Twitter, as Elon looks to pull out of his proposed takeover plan?

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 11, 2022

Elon Musk Officially Seeks to Terminate Twitter Takeover Deal

Musk says that Twitter's failure to provide accurate info on fake accounts is a breach of the deal's terms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 8, 2022

Twitter Provides New Insight into How it Detects Fake Accounts as Musk Saga Continues

Will Elon Musk try to wriggle out of the Twitter deal?

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2022

Meta Will No Longer Require VR Users to Connect a Facebook Profile, as it Moves Towards the Next Stage

This is a big move for Meta, as it looks to distance itself from the Facebook brand.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2022

Pinterest Adds New Product Display Options, Updated Shopping API

The new updates will provide more options for merchants to showcase their products via Pins.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2022

Reddit Launches New, NFT-Like Avatar Project, Enabling Users to Purchase Custom Reddit Avatars

Reddit's new artist-created avatars will be made available for purchase, for use both on and off Reddit.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2022

Twitter Launches Initial Test of Collaborative Tweets

The option, currently in limited testing, enables you to collaborate with another user on a single tweet.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2022

Meta Outlines Advances in Language Translation, a Crucial Consideration in Furthering Metaverse Connection

Meta's latest translation tools can now interpret 200 languages, facilitating new opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 6, 2022

YouTube Launches Updated Shorts Analytics, New Comparative Display for New and Returning Viewers

YouTube has rolled out a range of analytics tweaks and updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 6, 2022

Meta Launches New Legal Proceedings Against Data Scraping, Helping to Establish Precedent Around Misuse

Meta's ongoing legal enforcement actions are helping to evolve laws around the misuse of user data.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 5, 2022

TikTok Looks to Reassure US Authorities that US User Data is Not Being Shared with the CCP

China's continued actions in opposition to other regions could see TikTok caught in the middle.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 5, 2022

Pinterest Will Now Provide Employees with More Freedom to Work from Where They Choose

Pinterest will let staff work in foreign locations for three months of the working year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 5, 2022

Instagram Expands Access to Reels Templates, Adds New Music Recommendations for Reels Clips

Instagram's looking to provide more help for users looking to tap into Reels trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 5, 2022

TikTok Scales Back Live-Stream Commerce Ambitions, Which Could Be a Big Blow for the App

Live-stream commerce has been a key earner for the Chinese version of the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 5, 2022

Twitter Tests New Bitmoji Integration to Display Your Digital Character as Your Twitter Profile Image

The integration would provide another way to use your Snapchat Bitmoji, on another platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 1, 2022

TikTok Tests Dedicated Shopping Feed with Users in Indonesia

The next step in TikTok's shopping integration plan.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 30, 2022