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  • Threads live chats
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    Retrieved from Meta on April 23, 2026
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    Threads launches Live Chats for the NBA playoffs

    The feature will allow select creators and fans to engage in real-time discussions during live events, similar to Instagram’s Broadcast Channels.

  • Meta AI assistant
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    Retrieved from Meta on April 23, 2026
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    Meta expands access to Meta AI business assistant

    The chatbot will now be available across major global markets and feature enhanced local language support, making it more accessible for creators and advertisers.

  • Snapchat Place Loyalty
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    Retrieved from Snapchat on April 23, 2026
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    Snapchat launches loyalty badges for Snap Map locations

    Users will be able to compete for top visitor spots on Snap Map and share their rankings with friends.

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    LinkedIn CEO transitions to new role focused on AI development

    Ryan Roslansky will take on a position within parent company Microsoft, and LinkedIn COO Daniel Shapero will succeed him.

  • Meta data center Oklahoma
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    Retrieved from Meta on April 23, 2026
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    Meta breaks ground on 28th US data center

    The new artificial intelligence-optimized project in Tulsa, Oklahoma will be the company’s first in the state and its 32nd globally.

  • A pedestrian walks in front of a new logo and the name 'Meta' on the sign in front of Facebook headquarters
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    Meta sued by Consumer Federation of America

    A new lawsuit alleges that the company profited from scam advertising and intentionally allowed fake promotions to continue despite promises to crack down.

  • Teens in circle holding smart mobile phones of different colors.
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    Social media usage can impact kids’ reading skills

    A recent study published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence found that teens who use apps regularly can struggle with word recognition and pronunciation.

  • Snapchat logo
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    Retrieved from Snapchat on April 23, 2021
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    Snap CFO steps down

    Derek Andersen’s departure comes as the company undergoes layoffs and faces stagnant user growth ahead of the launch of its AR glasses.

  • YouTube likeness detection
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    Retrieved from YouTube on October 22, 2025
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    YouTube expands access to AI likeness detection tools

    The platform will now allow actors, athletes, creators, musicians and others to detect and request removal of deepfake images and videos.

  • Google Ads Advisor
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    Retrieved from Google on April 22, 2026
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    Google updates Ad Advisor with additional agentic safety features

    The AI-powered tool will now include elements to help marketers troubleshoot elements and obtain instant certifications.

  • A large outdoor sign features Meta's blue infinity loop logo on a white background above the company name "Meta" and the address, "1 Hacker Way." The sign sits on a curved concrete base in a landscaped area with mulch and dirt.
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    Meta plans large-scale job cuts beginning in May, says Reuters

    The company is reportedly looking to reduce its global workforce by about 10%, or approximately 8,000 people, as it increases its reliance on artificial intelligence.

  • YouTube Shorts time limit
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    Retrieved from YouTube on April 21, 2026
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    YouTube adds enhanced parental controls, offers tips to families

    New features include time limits for Shorts and in-app account settings as the platform works to protect teens from overusing digital media.

  • Edits one year
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    Retrieved from Lia Haberman/Threads on April 21, 2026
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    Meta previews updates for its Edits app

    At a webinar celebrating the video-editing platform’s one-year anniversary, the company announced improved captions and better effects customization.  

  • Pinterest CPG research
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    Retrieved from Pinterest on April 21, 2026
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    Pinterest CPG promotions outperform benchmark ROIs

    New research commissioned by the platform analyzes how Pin ads drive shopping activity across multiple regions and products.

  • YouTube logo
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    Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
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    YouTube adds custom timestamp sharing for mobile

    The change means the video platform is also moving away from Clips, leaving users to seek out third-party advanced clipping tools.

  • TikTok USDS announcement
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    Retrieved from TikTok USDS on April 20, 2026
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    TikTok’s US joint venture gains security infrastructure certification

    The latest milestone from the International Organization for Standardization verifies that the app’s data management structures meet global benchmarks.

  • Threads desktop update
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    Retrieved from Connor Hayes/Threads on April 17, 2026
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    Threads updates reply format and web UI

    The platform will now feature indented responses below posts, as well as a web version that more closely aligns with the app experience.

  • Instagram Explore Topics
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    Retrieved from Instagram on April 17, 2026
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    Instagram expands Your Algorithm tool to Explore

    The feature will now be available to all English-language users and will allow them greater capacity to control what the algorithm shows them.

  • X Cashtags
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    Retrieved from Nikita Bier/X on April 17, 2026
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    X launches new Cashtags format on iOS in the US and Canada

    The feature gives users embedded market information with real-time prices and is another step toward creating a fully functional banking experience in the app.

  • Facebook camera roll sharing
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    Retrieved from Facebook on April 17, 2026
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    Facebook wants to scan users’ camera rolls for content

    A new opt-in feature is designed to mine devices for images that can be turned into postable collages and recaps.

  • Meta Quest 3
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    Retrieved from Meta on June 02, 2023
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    Meta raises the price of its Quest VR headsets

    The company attributed the increases to rising hardware costs, but the move may also point to a larger strategy to step back from its metaverse plans.

  • Snapchat Logo black
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    Retrieved from Snapchat on June 04, 2020
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    Snap lays off 16% of its full-time staff

    The cuts will impact about 1,000 people and will also include closing more than 300 open roles.

  • LinkedIn AI search
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    Retrieved from LinkedIn on November 14, 2025
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    LinkedIn expands AI-powered conversational search

    The feature launched to Premium members last year, and has been expanded sitewide so that all users can access improved query matching.

  • Meta simplified Conversions API
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    Retrieved from Meta on April 16, 2026
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    Meta simplifies ad performance elements

    An artificial intelligence-enhanced setup will streamline Meta Pixel, while Conversions API will now offer a one-click option.

  • Pew Research teen social media use
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    Retrieved from Pew Research on April 16, 2026
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    Social media has positive benefits for teens: report

    Pew Research findings indicate that Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram play a critical role in keeping teens connected with friends, family and the world.