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Courtesy of Pinterest
Pinterest releases debut report on beauty trends
The overview covers 11 key colors, finishes, scents and styles that have resonated with users in the app throughout 2026.
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Influencer marketing has an AI trust problem
AI influencers are harder to spot, making transparency essential to protecting consumer trust.
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Retrieved from Nirav Shah/X on October 07, 2026
Meta tests Reels-first Facebook feed in India
The company, which is experimenting with the option on Instagram, is expanding its trials of the feature before expanding it to more countries.
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Retrieved from X on October 07, 2026
X launches AI-powered ad creation option
The company launched X Lift at Advertising Week New York and said the new system can automatically convert a business URL to a promotional campaign.
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Retrieved from TikTok on October 07, 2026
TikTok highlights creator recs for Halloween travel
The app is focusing on popular #FilmTok and #BookTok locations and suggesting vacation ideas tied to spooky themes and the fall season.
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Retrieved from Reddit on October 07, 2026
Reddit launches updated lead gen ads options
The platform also launched a test of in-market audiences and added new HubSpot integration as it expands its partnerships.
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Retrieved from TikTok on October 06, 2026
TikTok unveils AI-powered updates at Advertising Week
The platform presented improved shopping and product discovery features, as well as expanded ad placement opportunities in the U.S.
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Retrieved from YouTube on October 02, 2026
YouTube updates Shorts algorithm to put more focus on original content
The platform is updating its recommendation systems to prioritize creator-made videos, which will also reduce the reach of aggregator accounts.
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Retrieved from Facebook on October 13, 2021
Instagram tests option to open to Reels
The app has been prioritizing Reels over its main feed for a while and this move suggests a further shift away from Stories.
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Retrieved from Meta on April 30, 2025
Meta adds parental oversight to Meta AI app
The company is including supervision controls to allow parents and guardians to see the topics their children have been inquiring about, but not the conversations.
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Social media platforms resist UK safety disclosures
Meta, TikTok and X are challenging requests from digital regulator Ofcom asking for detailed content moderation metrics, per Reuters.
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Retrieved from TikTok on October 06, 2026
TikTok outlines US election preparations
The app stressed its security and reliability ahead of the potentially divisive November midterms.
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Retrieved from Google on October 06, 2026
Google shares early holiday travel trend data
Search results culled from the company’s domestic and international travel flight data identified top destinations and pricing information.
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Retrieved from Jonah Manzano/Threads on October 05, 2026
Instagram adds AI songs to DMs
Users can leverage artificial intelligence to generate music to share with their friends, echoing a similar paid Snapchat feature.
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Retrieved from Alexandr Wand/X on October 05, 2026
Meta’s Muse AI collects private user data
Security researchers found that the artificial intelligence-powered app extracted information on users’ personal contacts, per reporting from Wired.
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Retrieved from Instagram on May 24, 2022
Instagram adds Threads sharing sticker for Stories
The feature allows users to add previously liked or saved Threads posts to a Stories frame.
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Retrieved from Allegra Jacchia/X on October 05, 2026
X launches updated video composer
The new editor features an improved captioning process and a more intuitive layout.
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Retrieved from Alessandro Paluzzi/X on October 05, 2026
Instagram tests read-only mode
The feature would allow users to view profiles but would not enable liking, messaging or following.
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Courtesy of Threads
Threads tests more visual options for quote posts
The feature aligns with similar tools on TikTok and X, and offers users a new way to add context to their posts in the app.
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Retrieved from TikTok on October 02, 2026
TikTok US reports generating $81B in economic value
A study commissioned by the app outlined its impact on jobs, small businesses and consumer learning opportunities.
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Courtesy of Meta
Meta adds AI assistant to Edits
The artificial intelligence-powered “creative partner” is meant to help users discover patterns and create content in the video editing app.
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Retrieved from Facebook on October 13, 2021
Instagram adds option to boost livestreams
Creators can now use an in-app feature to increase engagement of their live videos.
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Retrieved from LinkedIn on October 01, 2026
LinkedIn updates its AI-powered hiring bot
The platform launched Hiring Assistant 2, which has improved capacity for personalization and candidate matchmaking.
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Retrieved from WhatsApp on October 01, 2026
WhatsApp adds new parental controls
New tools will help monitor what groups teens connect with and how certain in-app features are used.
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Retrieved from Reddit on April 29, 2023
Reddit ends support for RSS feeds
The company also announced an end to free API access as it tries to protect its data from artificial intelligence scrapers.
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Retrieved from TikTok on October 01, 2026
TikTok hosts launch of David Geffen Galleries
The app expanded its Museums Come Alive series by partnering with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to showcase its Egyptian collection.
