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EU Commission says Meta’s age restriction systems are inadequate
Preliminary findings indicate the company was unable to prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram.
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Retrieved from Google Play Store on April 30, 2026
Vine makes a comeback
A new short-form video creation app called Divine offers an open-source, artificial intelligence-free platform featuring an archive of more than 500,000 restored Vines.
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Retrieved from YouTube on April 30, 2026
YouTube rolls out Multiview option to more subscribers
The update allows subscribers to watch up to four streams at a time on a single screen, and works on most living room and mobile devices.
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Retrieved from Meta on January 15, 2022
Meta assists FBI in major scam center crackdown
The U.S. Department of Justice reported that the social media giant was among several groups that contributed to the international operation.
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Harvard study documents the rise in divisive posts on X
The research underlines a growing body of evidence showing the platform has become more politically contentious since the change from Twitter.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on April 29, 2026
Snapchat launches sponsored AI chatbots
The new artificial intelligence-powered promotions are an extension of Sponsored Snaps and will allow users to interact with bots in-stream.
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Retrieved from Pinterest on April 29, 2026
Pinterest releases 2026 wedding trends report
Unusual venues, offbeat cakes and nostalgic tech were among the most popular search trends for marriage-minded users.
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Retrieved from Meta on October 29, 2021
Meta updates transparency rules for third-party ad platforms
New policies reflect advertiser feedback and include restrictions around cost breakdown and campaign tool usage.
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Retrieved from LinkedIn on April 29, 2026
LinkedIn expands off-platform event promotions
Marketers can now use the app’s on-platform tools to promote webinars and other experiences with or without an Event Details page.
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Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2026
Google expands AI search mode to YouTube
The conversational query tool is currently available to Premium subscribers and offers more interactive results for user queries.
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Retrieved from Meta on April 28, 2026
Meta announces plans to collect solar energy in orbit
A new partnership with Overview Energy will reduce downtime for solar facilities, while a deal with Noon Energy is designed to expand storage capacity.
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Retrieved from Pinterest on December 12, 2025
Pinterest launches connected TV ad placement via tvScientific
Advertisers will be able to expand their campaigns to consumers’ home TV sets through enhanced CTV spots.
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Retrieved from Albertsons Media Collective on April 28, 2026
Google offers new first-party shopper data integration
The company’s partnership with Albertsons Media Collective will bring more precise audience targeting to YouTube and Display 360 campaigns.
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Retrieved from Threads on July 12, 2023
Threads tests emoji reactions to specific words in posts
The app is experimenting with an option that could allow users to react to particular parts of a post by attaching publicly highlighted reactions.
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Retrieved from Jonah Manzano/Threads on April 27, 2026
TikTok lets users add relevant keywords to metadata
Creators can now block or suggest post keywords that align with clips, although the app will still retain oversight to avoid unrelated suggestions.
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Retrieved from LinkedIn on April 30, 2020
LinkedIn adds option to filter replies by verified users
The platform has more than 100 million members with verification badges, and the update will give those users priority in post engagement.
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Retrieved from Instagram on June 01, 2021
Instagram brings simplified AI video to Edits
A new in-stream option will allow users to generate artificial intelligence clips from text prompts, pictures or user videos and add them to posts.
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Retrieved from Meta on April 24, 2026
Meta will let parents see their teens’ AI queries
The company updated its teen supervision tools to provide broad category overviews of the types of questions being asked, though not specific content.
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Retrieved from Meta on April 24, 2026
Meta Accounts Center now includes more apps and devices
An updated login location allows users to access Threads, Meta AI, glasses and Quest headsets, as well as managed teen accounts.
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Lawmakers in Turkey pass teen social media ban
Parliament approved a bill that would restrict access for children under 15, mirroring similar legislation elsewhere.
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Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube reduces push notifications for unengaged subscribers
The change is designed to prevent inactive audience members from getting overwhelmed and unsubscribing altogether.
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Retrieved from Instagram on May 24, 2022
Meta expands Instagram management APIs
The updates include additional support for the partnership ad label, enhanced third-party capabilities and new metrics for developers and brands.
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Retrieved from Meta on April 23, 2026
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, and is similar to Instagram’s Broadcast Channels.
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Retrieved from Meta on April 23, 2026
Meta expands access to 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.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on April 23, 2026
Snapchat launches loyalty badges for Snap Map locations
Users will be able to compete for top visitor spots based on their activity and share their rankings with friends.
