Barack Obama Outlines Key Challenges with Social Media Amplification, and How to Address 'Design Flaws' to Save Democracy

Former US President Barack Obama has outlined his plan for addressing concerns with social media misinformation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2022

Snapchat Adds 13 Million More Users in Q1, Sees Steady Increase in Revenue

Snapchat has released its latest performance update, showing steady increases in users and revenue.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2022

Instagram's Working on a New Option That Would Simplify Reels Monetization for Creators

Instagram's developing new ways to help creators monetize their short form video clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2022

Twitter Launches New Test of Promotions for Third Party Tools Within the App

The new prompts will highlight tools that can help advance Twitter's own functions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2022

Snapchat Adds New Assistive Device Animations for Bitmoji Characters to Maximize Inclusion

Another important step for Snap's Bitmoji characters, which are set to become a bigger focus moving forward.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2022

Elon Musk Mulls Tender Offer for Twitter as an Alternative Path to Take Over the App

Elon Musk has a back-up plan to purchase Twitter if his standing offer of $54.20 per share fails.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2022

Twitter's Coming Edit Option Looks Set to Have a Full, Publicly Viewable 'Edit History' Element

Tweet editing is coming, and Twitter's working to address all the major concerns with the option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2022

Instagram Is Updating its Ranking Algorithm to Put More Focus on Original Content

The change could have various impacts - here's a look at how Instagram's looking to roll out the update.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2022

LinkedIn Shares its Top Companies to Work For List for 2022 [Infographic]

These are the top companies to work for, by region, based on LinkedIn profile insights.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2022

Instagram Tests Removing the 'Recent' Tab from Hashtag Searches

The change is designed to make hashtag seaerches more relevant, and discourage trend jackers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2022

Instagram Product Tags Are Now Available to All Users in the US

Expanding access to product tags could see a lot more people browsing and buying via their IG feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2022

Meta Launches Fundraisers in Reels, Another Way to Raise Money for Causes in the App

Instagram continues to add to its fundraising tools and options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2022

Meta Adds New Features for Earth Day on Messenger and Messenger Kids

Messenger's adding a range of new features to help users engage in Earth Day, and raise awareness of climate action.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2022

LinkedIn Loses Latest Appeal in Ongoing Data-Scraping Case

LinkedIn has once again lost its appeal to stop third-party platforms from accessing and using LinkedIn member info. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2022

Assessing the Options for Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Push

Elon Musk's takeover offer for Twitter looks set to fall short - but that may not be the end for Musk's social media ambitions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2022

Snapchat Launches New AR Art Experiences to Encourage Cultural Engagement

Snap continues to explore new forms of creative expression, and experience, in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 18, 2022

Key Social Media Usage Trends, Based on Analysis of Over a Billion Posts [Infographic]

The team from YouScan has put together a collection of key trend notes based on analysis of over a billion social media posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 18, 2022

Elon Musk's Perspective on Free Speech is Likely Different to Your Own, Which is Important to Note

Elon Musk has a long history of pushing the boundaries, but the penalties for him are likely not the same as everyone else.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2022

Reddit Updates Search Tools, Adds Capacity to Search User Comments

The capacity to search Reddit comments will significantly enhance the platform's value as a research tool.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2022

WhatsApp Announces 'Communities' to Enhance Group Chats in the App

Communities will facilitate broader connection with like-minded people, and include a range of new engagement features.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2022

Elon Musk Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Twitter

In a move that few could have predicted, Elon Musk is now looking to buy Twitter outright.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2022

YouTube Adds New CTV Campaign Measurement Verification Through Expanded Nielsen Partnership

CTV viewing is on the rise, and YouTube is evolving its CTV ad offerings in-step.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2022

YouTube Launches New 'Search Insights' for All Creators

The new Search Insights tab will provide data on what people are searching for in the app, and on your channel specifically.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2022

TikTok Expands Test of Downvotes for Video Replies, Adds New Prompts to Highlight its Safety Tools

TikTok's the latest social platform to try out downvotes as a feedback option, in order to help it improve the user experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2022

New Details Emerge of Meta's Ten-Year Growth Plan for AR Wearables and the Metaverse

A new report has provided details on how Meta plans to roll out its first AR glasses, and usher in the next stage of digital connection.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2022