Social Media Updates
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Threads’ TweetDeck-Like Desktop Display Is Coming to All Users
While trying to take a more balanced approach, Threads is leaning more into real time content.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 30, 2024 -
Google Is Removing Its Chat Option From Business Listings
If you've activated Google Business chats, they're going away soon.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 29, 2024 -
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Instagram Reels News, Trends and Creative Strategies for Marketers
The ever-growing demand for short-form video content has made Reels a powerful marketing tool. Thankfully, Instagram continues to release new features, tools and solutions to help businesses make the most of Reels.
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AI Providers Cutting Deals With Publishers Could Lead to More Accuracy in LLMs
AI providers are cutting access deals with major publishers, which could drive more accurate AI bot responses.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 28, 2024 -
X Tests Communities Quick Link in Bottom Nav Bar
That would mean that X has six quick access tabs along the bottom bar.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 28, 2024 -
Meta Verified Users Can Restrict DM Requests To Other Paying Users Only
A new control will enable you to block all DM requests from non-paying users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 28, 2024 -
YouTube Rolls Out In-App Games to More Users
Now, you can play lightweight games within YouTube itself.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 28, 2024 -
TikTok Launches Management Platform for Creators
The new management platform brings together a range of tools into one place.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 27, 2024 -
WhatsApp’s Experimenting With AI-Generated Profile Images
More AI coming to more Meta apps.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 22, 2024 -
Big Players Look to Establish New Deals on AI Development
The next stage of AI development will see the power concentrated to even fewer big players.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 22, 2024 -
TikTok Adds Floating Player on Desktop To Facilitate Expanded Viewing
Now, you can keep watching TikTok clips as you switch between tabs.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 22, 2024 -
YouTube Adds Video Quality Settings for Shorts, New Minecraft Effect
The filter celebrates 15 years of the game.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 22, 2024 -
TikTok Announces New Ad Tools at World Event
TikTok's bringing all of its ad tools into a centralized creation platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 22, 2024 -
YouTube Provides More Guidance on Rule Violations, Adds Instrumental AI Soundtracks
One of the most requested updates from YouTube creators is here.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 21, 2024 -
WhatsApp Adds New Color and Font Options in Status
New updates for your WhatsApp Stories... sorry, Status.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 20, 2024 -
Meta Joins AI Safety Collective To Ensure Responsible Development
The group will look to establish key best practices and guidelines to ensure safer AI development.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 20, 2024 -
Reddit Establishes New Partnership With OpenAI
Reddit's signed another data sharing deal, which is fast becoming a valuable income stream for the company.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 16, 2024 -
Meta Tests TweetDeck Style Layout for Threads on Web
A new way to track Threads discussions in real time.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 16, 2024 -
Threads Adds Recent Filter for Search Results
The Threads team is looking to lean into real-time discovery.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 15, 2024 -
Instagram Tests Notes on Feed Posts and Reels
Instagram is bringing Notes to more places in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 14, 2024 -
Reddit Adds New Options to Improve Its Ask Me Anything Sessions
Reddit's Ask Me Anything sessions are among the most popular elements of the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 14, 2024 -
Google Goes Big on Generative AI at I/O 2024
A heap of new generative AI updates from The Big G at I/O.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 14, 2024 -
YouTube CEO Says Creators Should Be Eligible for Emmys
Should YouTubers be considered in the same category as traditional TV actors?
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 13, 2024 -
Meta Adds Travel Mode for Quest VR Headsets
Now, you can use your VR headset on a plane.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 13, 2024 -
WhatsApp Launches Refreshed UI Elements
A visual refresh for Meta's top messaging app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 9, 2024 -
Reddit Establishes New Parameters on Third-Party Data Usage
Reddit's looking to maintain control over how third parties access and use its data.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 9, 2024