WhatsApp Launches Topic-Based Channels in More Regions
After initially launching WhatsApp Channels in Colombia and Singapore back in June, WhatsApp is now bringing its new group chat option to more regions, with users in 150 markets now able to access Channels in the app. As per the video, Channels is a one-way broadcast service that enables users to stay up to date […]
Pinterest Unveils New Ad Tools and Creative Options at Pinterest Presents Event
Pinterest held its annual “Pinterest Presents” advertiser event today, in which it showcased a range of new ad products and display options, including Showcase ads, a new ad creation option, “Collages” for Pins, and more. First off, Pinterest has announced that it’s making its “Premiere Spotlight” ad units available in more places in the app. […]
X Continues to Face Regulatory Scrutiny and Legal Challenges, Which Could Slow Progress
Elon Musk has big ambitions for what his X app could be, a vision that he’s held onto for many years, and is just now bringing to fruition. But I doubt he could have imagined the amount of regulatory and legal challenges that he’d be facing, as he goes about reforming the platform into his […]
Threads Adds New Desktop Functionality, and the Ability to Follow Specific Conversations
Meta continues to roll out new updates for Threads, including a new way to keep tabs on specific conversations, an updated post activity display, quote posts on desktop, Thread editing, and more. Okay, there’s no Thread edit option just yet, but Instagram chief Adam Mosseri keeps hinting at it, so it is likely coming, very […]
Instagram Adds Following Filter in the Reels Tab
A minor Reels update, which brings it more into line with TikTok. This week, Instagram’s added a new “Following” feed in the Reels tab, which enables you to only see Reels from accounts that you follow in the app. Up till now, Instagram has only offered a single Reels feed, which displays a combination of […]
Threads Adds New Desktop Functionality, and the Ability to Follow Specific Conversations
Meta continues to roll out new updates for Threads, including a new way to keep tabs on specific conversations, an updated post activity display, quote posts on desktop, Thread editing, and more. Okay, there’s no Thread edit option just yet, but Instagram chief Adam Mosseri keeps hinting at it, so it is likely coming, very […]
Instagram Adds ‘Following’ Filter in the Reels Tab
A minor Reels update, which brings it more into line with TikTok. This week, Instagram’s added a new “Following” feed in the Reels tab, which enables you to only see Reels from accounts that you follow in the app. Up till now, Instagram has only offered a single Reels feed, which displays a combination of […]
Meta Announces “Conversations” Business Messaging Event
With more social media interaction switching to DMs, Meta’s working to develop new messaging tools for businesses, in order to help them keep up with this latest behavioral shift. And if you’re looking to get a better understanding of your business messaging options, then this upcoming event is for you. Well, if you live in […]
X Continues to Face Regulatory Scrutiny and Legal Challenges, Which Could Slow Progress
Elon Musk has big ambitions for what his X app could be, a vision that he’s held onto for many years, and is just now bringing to fruition. But I doubt he could have imagined the amount of regulatory and legal challenges that he’d be facing, as he goes about reforming the platform into his […]
Tech Leaders Meet With U.S. Senators to Discuss AI Regulation
The long–awaited real-life meeting between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg happened today, with the two both attending an “AI Insight Forum” at Capitol Hill, to discuss the development of AI technologies, and the implications for AI in its many applications. Spoiler alert: There was no MMA bout, and Elon didn’t jump the table and attack […]