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Retrieved from Instagram on June 01, 2021
Instagram hack impacted more than 20K users
Meta sent out notifications to the affected users, according to This Week in Security, but the incident highlights larger artificial intelligence vulnerabilities.
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Retrieved from TikTok on June 09, 2026
TikTok announces 2026 Community Fest plans
The annual event, now in its third year, will focus on livestream creators and offers educational programming, competitions and fan base celebrations.
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Meta walks back facial recognition in AI app
The company had quietly added non-active elements, according to reporting from Wired, but removed the code shortly after the story dropped.
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Instagram expands Reels post-view ads to all advertisers
The feature allows brands to place video ads after the end of a Reel.
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Retrieved from Meta on March 23, 2022
Meta launches new legal action against spyware manufacturer
NSO Group’s Pegasus tool was used in a recent phishing attempt on WhatsApp, and Meta wants to hold the firm accountable.
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Retrieved from Instagram on June 08, 2026
Instagram outlines add-on subscription offerings
Instagram Plus will cost $3.99 a month and feature Super Hearts, Story Spotlights and other niche tools to enhance the in-app experience.
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Google to pay SpaceX $920M a month
The computing power deal will bring approximately $30 billion to Elon Musk’s combined companies ahead of a massive IPO.
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Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube ends product tag experiment
The feature, which allowed some creators to tag Shopping products in community posts, is no longer available and old tags will be removed.
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Retrieved from Meta on June 08, 2026
Edits adds new audio and font features
Meta’s separate video editing app continues to roll out near-weekly updates for creators and social media marketers.
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Google tests Search profiles
The new feature allows brands and creators to create custom search result listings using information gathered from social and video platforms.
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Retrieved from WhatsApp on June 05, 2026
WhatsApp adds new features ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Updates include soccer-themed calling effects, stickers and icons to encourage fans to engage on the app during the games.
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Retrieved from Illumix on June 05, 2026
Snap acquires spatial AI developer Illumix
The deal aligns with Snap’s push to compete with Meta and Apple in the artificial intelligence wearables market.
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Retrieved from TikTok on June 05, 2026
TikTok launches microdrama development program
The app is partnering with Sundance Institute to help train the next generation of filmmakers on how to create a short-form narrative series.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on April 23, 2021
Snapchat is growing its presence in India
The app is expanding its user base and ad business in the region, and currently has more than 250 million monthly active users there.
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Hackers continue to exploit Meta’s AI agents
Despite Meta working to address a recent issue that enabled hackers to use its AI chatbot to gain access to Instagram profiles, reports suggest it is still possible.
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Retrieved from TikTok on June 04, 2026
TikTok launches separate event-based app
The new TikTok Pro Events platform will let fans engage with daily challenges and win stars they can redeem for merchandise and other rewards.
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Retrieved from Google on June 04, 2026
Google tests proactive AI guidance app
Dreambeans is designed to cull information collected from connected Google apps and make recommendations to “inspire and delight.”
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Retrieved from YouTube on June 04, 2026
YouTube Shorts is awarded Media Rating Council accreditation
This is the first short-form video platform to gain the certification, which comes alongside YouTube’s sixth consecutive overall approval rating.
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Retrieved from The Verge on March 28, 2020
Google looks to ease publisher concerns over the impact of AI Overviews on referral traffic
The company is working to add new tools and options that will keep Search referrals flowing through to websites.
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Retrieved from X on June 03, 2026
X introduces video reaction feature for iOS
The update allows users to respond to content with a filmed selfie overlay, making it easier to share reaction commentary.
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Retrieved from TechCrunch on June 03, 2026
Meta tests connected Series Reels option for video creators
The Instagram and Facebook feature offers link shortcuts and collections available on creator profiles, according to TechCrunch.
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Retrieved from Reddit on June 03, 2026
Reddit launches video replies
Users will be able to offer video responses in comment threads, although subreddit moderators will be allowed to disable the feature.
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Retrieved from Nanna Dahl/LinkedIn on June 03, 2026
LinkedIn expands in-app mobile post boosting
The simplified, paid feature lets users put ad dollars behind organic posts and build a broader presence on the platform.
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Hackers got Meta AI to give them Instagram account access
A series of screenshots and videos revealed the steps taken to override security features and steal accounts, per a report from 404 Media.
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Retrieved from Meta on January 15, 2022
Meta hires Snap director of global content partnerships
Jim Shepherd, who oversaw Snap’s celebrity relations and editorial strategy, will now help with Meta’s artificial intelligence device push, per The Hollywood Reporter.
