WhatsApp Launches Ad Campaign to Highlight Functional Benefits

The campaign aims to showcase WhatsApp's benefits over traditional SMS.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 3, 2025

YouTube Updates Community Post Sharing, Livestream Donations

More ways to drive donations for creators during livestreams. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 2, 2025

WhatsApp Adds AI-Generated Backgrounds for Video Chats

A new way to spice up your WhatsApp chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 2, 2025

New Details Emerge About Meta’s ‘Hypernova’ Smart Glasses

Meta is planning to make a major wearables announcement at its Connect conference later this month. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2025

Threads Tests In-Stream Text Expansion for Longer Updates

The option will enable you to create longer text updates in-stream.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 28, 2025

YouTube Expands Gift Goals To Drive More Livestream Donations

Another option to help livestream creators generate more money.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 28, 2025

WhatsApp Adds AI-Powered Suggestions for DMs

“Writing Help” can make suggestions when it comes to tone and other writing components. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 27, 2025

Bluesky Shuts Down in Mississippi Due to New Age Verification Laws

Bluesky says it can't adhere to the state's new age restriction laws. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 24, 2025

Elon Outlines Plans to Power-Up xAI, Open Source AI Models

Elon Musk is hoping to significantly boost xAI's processing power over the next few years. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 24, 2025

YouTube Adds Artists Engagement Options to Music

Some new additions to mark YouTube Music's 10th birthday.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 21, 2025

5 Trends Shaping Social Media Marketing So Far in 2025

The biggest developments that shaped social media marketing in the first half of the year and could be a consideration for the upcoming holiday push.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 21, 2025

YouTube Launches Effects Maker for Shorts, New Comment Controls

Effects Maker will allow creators to manage Shorts effects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2025

Reddit Highlights Sports Engagement in the App

Reddit says that sports discussion is seeing big increases in the app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2025

YouTube Adds ‘Trim Silence’ Option to Podcast Playback

A new option for a more custom podcast listening experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2025

Meta Could Be Set To Announce New Smart Glasses Next Month

Meta is reportedly planning to launch new smart glasses with a heads-up display.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2025

Social Media Giants Wait on EU Trade Deal Details

Meta and other social media providers could be major beneficiaries of a new U.S.-EU trade agreement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2025

Edits Gets Updated Reels Insights, Safe Zone Mapping and More

With the addition of a number of new capabilities this year, Edits is quickly becoming a key video editing tool, rivaling other, often paid options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2025

Threads Adds Post Counter for Linked Updates

The count is auto-inserted for linked posts, indicating how many posts there are in the full sequence and what the reader is up to.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2025

The Development of AI Companions Could Lead To Significant Harms

With more apps looking to introduce AI tools for romantic connection, are we sure we've measured the potential risk?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2025

WhatsApp Adds New Group Call Options

The new tools are designed to help users coordinate group chats and could make WhatsApp a more viable option for professional use cases.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2025

Russia Restricts WhatsApp and Telegram Usage

Russian authorities are seeking to push Russian users towards its own local messaging platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 13, 2025

McDonald’s Launches VR Experience in Meta’s Horizon Worlds

Is this the next stage of brand community building?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 11, 2025

Reddit To Restrict Internet Archive From Accessing Its Communities

Reddit is looking to implement more protections to maintain control over its data.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 11, 2025

US Officials Set To Oppose EU Digital Services Regulations

Meta may soon get more support in its pushback against EU regulations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 7, 2025

Bluesky Reaches 38M Users, Though Post Volume Is Declining

Bluesky’s growth momentum has slowed, but it is still growing. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 6, 2025