Social Media Updates
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Retrieved from Threads on July 12, 2023
Threads is Hiding Hashtags in Cross-Posts from Instagram
Threads is still trying to work out an alternative to hashtags.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2025 -
Retrieved from YouTube on October 01, 2025
YouTube Expands Access to Live-Stream Gift Goals and Effects Maker
Gift goals provide another way to drive live-stream donations.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2025 -
Retrieved from WhatsApp on September 03, 2025
Meta Outlines WhatsApp Updates, Including AI-Generated Backgrounds
WhatsApp has provided a round-up of its latest feature updates.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2025 -
Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube Enables Users To Generate Alternative Endings for Shorts With AI
YouTube's 'Extend with AI' feature is the latest slop generation process.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2025 -
Retrieved from Threads on July 12, 2023
Threads Invites Creators To Join Its New Communities Element
Threads is looking to spark more topical engagement with dedicated community discussions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2025 -
Retrieved from Similarweb on September 29, 2025
Threads Is on Track To Exceed X in Active Usage
The latest usage data suggests that Threads will soon overtake X in total users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2025 -
Engagement-Based Algorithms Are Causing Social Division. But Is There an Alternative?
Algorithms are designed to exacerbate emotional response — and they increasingly drive all social discourse.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2025 -
Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube Tests New AI Functions With Premium Subscribers
Paying users can sign-up to the new "YouTube Labs" project.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2025 -
Retrieved from Meta on September 26, 2025
Meta Launches Custom Feed of AI-Generated Video Clips
The new feed, called 'Vibes,' will live in the Meta AI app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2025 -
Retrieved from Pew Research on September 26, 2025
Report Finds Facebook and TikTok Are Key News Sources
Facebook remains the top news source, though TikTok and Instagram are rising.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2025 -
Retrieved from Meta on November 11, 2024
Metal Will Open 3 New Retail Outlets in Lead up to Holidays
The stores will enable people to try out Meta's latest AI glasses models.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2025 -
Retrieved from YouTube on June 12, 2020
YouTube Rolls Out an Option To Remove Video End Screens
You know those "Up next" overlays?
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2025 -
Retrieved from Meta on November 23, 2022
Meta Allows US Allies To Access Llama AI Models for Military Training
So now, the company that powers Facebook will also power the military.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 23, 2025 -
Retrieved from WhatsApp on September 24, 2025
WhatsApp Rolls Out In-Stream Translation for Messages
A simple way to conquer language barriers in the messaging app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 23, 2025 -
Meta Gains Approval To Supply AI Services to US Government Departments
Meta will now be able to provide AI services for government projects.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 22, 2025 -
White House Says TikTok Deal Will Be Signed This Week
The U.S. government says a deal is imminent, but Chinese officials seem less assured.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 22, 2025 -
Retrieved from Threads on September 22, 2025
Threads Updates Profile Search Capacity
Now you can search for specific posts from any Threads user.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2025 -
Retrieved from Meta on September 18, 2025
Meta Enables Outside Developers To Build Experiences for Its AI Glasses
With the launch of its new models, Meta is also looking to expand into more functionalities.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2025 -
Retrieved from Meta on September 18, 2025
Meta Showcases New AI Glasses, VR Upgrades, at Connect 2025
Meta is hoping its new AI glasses will be a key stepping stone to the next phase.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 17, 2025 -
Retrieved from @yorush/Threads on September 18, 2025
Threads Is Rolling Out DM Requests From Any User
Soon, you'll be able to message anyone in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 17, 2025 -
Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube Launches AI Stickers for Shorts, Polls for Live
A couple of new additions for your Shorts and livestreams.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 17, 2025 -
Retrieved from UploadVR on September 16, 2025
Meta Accidentally Shares a Preview of Its Upcoming AI Glasses
Meta's next-level AI glasses look set to include a heads-up display and a wrist control device.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2025 -
Retrieved from National Bureau of Economic Research on September 16, 2025
OpenAI Shares Data on How People Are Using ChatGPT
The report provides valuable insight into how people are using AI chatbots.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2025 -
Retrieved from Threads on July 12, 2023
Threads Experiments With Communities To Spark Topical Engagement
The new feature, which looks a lot like X’s communities, could be another way to gather users around topics and discussions of interest.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2025 -
FTC Launches Investigation into Potential Harms of AI Chatbots
The FTC is exploring the use of AI chatbots as companions, particularly among young users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 11, 2025