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

Google Adds More AI Elements to Its Product Discovery and Shopping Tools

New tools include updated virtual try-on and price alert options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 24, 2025

The US Government Issues New Directives on AI Development

The U.S. government has outlined its long-awaited approach to AI regulation and development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 23, 2025

Threads Is Developing More DM Options, Including GIF Sharing and Group Chats

Threads is looking to quickly build out its DM option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 23, 2025

Meta Outlines Its Latest Advances in Wrist-Controller Inputs for AR and VR Interaction

This could be the key element that enables glasses to overtake phones as our main connective device.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 23, 2025

Instagram Adds More Protection Features for Young Users

Meta is adding easier blocking tools in DMs and additional informational cues.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 23, 2025

YouTube Adds More Generative AI Features to Shorts

Some new generative AI tools for Shorts, powered by Google Veo.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 23, 2025

YouTube Tests Threaded Comments, Additional AI Music Options

Some small, but potentially valuable new YouTube experiments.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2025

Threads Expands Analytics With Additional Audience Insights

More insight into where your Threads audience is discovering your content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2025

Study Shows Teens Are Increasingly Relying on AI Chatbots for Social Interaction

Are we pushing too fast, too soon on AI companions?

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2025