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Digg, the rebooted link-sharing and community platform led by founder Kevin Rose, has announced significant layoffs and the temporary shutdown

Instagram has begun testing a long-requested feature: the ability to add clickable links directly in post captions – but only

LinkedIn has announced a significant update to its feed algorithm, leveraging recent advances in large language models (LLMs) and GPU-powered

Meta has announced a suite of AI-powered upgrades for Facebook Marketplace, introducing features that streamline seller workflows and improve buyer-seller

WhatsApp has introduced parent-managed accounts, giving guardians new tools to supervise their children’s messaging activity. The feature targets pre-teens –

Reddit has released a 22-page guide outlining significant B2B marketing opportunities on the platform. Titled to emphasize the “hidden B2B

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Meta has begun passing on location-specific fees to advertisers running campaigns in certain countries, leading to higher costs for Facebook

Berlin-based social media startup Periwinkle has launched. Built on the open-source AT Protocol – the same technology powering Bluesky –

Bluesky announced a major leadership shift with CEO Jay Graber stepping down from her role to become the company’s Chief

Meta has announced enhanced scam protection features for its Messenger app, expanding the Safe Browsing system launched in October 2025.

A growing number of countries are implementing or advancing legislation to restrict children’s access to social media, driven by concerns

A comprehensive report from Buffer, analyzing tens of millions of posts from over 191,000 monthly users throughout 2025, highlights declining

TikTok and Snapchat are positioning themselves as key players in film promotion, with new reports highlighting their effectiveness in driving

X has announced a major update to its Creator Subscriptions feature, introducing tools designed to help creators monetize content more

Snapchat is making a case for its relevance in B2B marketing, traditionally dominated by LinkedIn, according to a new report

TikTok has decided against implementing end-to-end encryption for direct messages, according to a report from the BBC. The company stated

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has acquired a $1 billion stake in Pinterest. The investment, first initiated in 2022 and

Former Hinge executives Sam Levy and Tim MacGougan have raised $8.5 million in seed funding for Rodeo, a new app

X has announced the launch of a new “Paid Partnership” label that creators can apply to sponsored content, replacing manual

TikTok has solidified its role as a legitimate search engine for many Americans, with 49% of US consumers reporting that

TikTok has published its sixth Digital Services Act (DSA) transparency report covering content moderation activity from July to December 2025.

Instagram introduced two significant updates on March 1, 2026, giving users more control over their profile appearance and access to

Meta is taking a new wave of legal actions targeting celeb-bait scams, schemes that exploit images and likenesses of celebrities

Threads is experimenting with a new feature that simplifies starting direct messages from within public posts, aiming to encourage more

Pinterest has published its first-ever Parenting Trend Report, offering insights into how parents use the platform to plan activities, purchases,

TikTok has announced a multi-year expansion of its partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB), deepening the league’s presence on the

Discord has announced that it is postponing its planned global rollout of age verification from March to the second half

X has formally appealed a €120 million fine imposed by the European Union Commission in December 2025 for breaches of