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Sep 16, 2026
X adds in-stream stock trading
X has taken another step toward facilitating in-app financial activity by offering the ability to trade stocks and cryptocurrencies in-stream .
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Sep 16, 2026
Report highlights the value of creator-led collabs on Instagram
Collab posts on Instagram are driving improved performance for brand promotions, according to the latest data insights from Emplifi .
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Sep 16, 2026
Threads adds more podcast promotion features
Threads has added more podcast support tools as the platform works to make itself the key host of podcast discussions, and drive more community engagement in the app.
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Sep 16, 2026
Meta adds simplified third-party AI support to WhatsApp
Meta's looking to make it easier for businesses to tap into WhatsApp as a customer connection and support channel, with the launch of a new process that will enable brands to utilize third-party artificial intelligenc…
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Sep 16, 2026
LinkedIn offers tips on company targeting via Campaign Manager
LinkedIn shared a new overview of how to use the Companies hub within Campaign Manager in order to track engagement from target customers and enhance focus on key decision-makers.
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Sep 16, 2026
Snap launches AR Specs
Launch day is here for Snap’s AR-enabled Specs glasses , with consumers able to pre-order the fully contained mixed reality device for $2,195 as of Sept. 16.
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Sep 15, 2026
Meta adds more creator partnership tools
Meta officially launched its new Creator Marketing Hub on Tuesday, a dedicated platform that will provide access to all of Meta’s discovery and outreach options in a single UI.
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Sep 15, 2026
Snapchat report highlights users’ political engagement
With the U.S. midterm elections coming up in November, Snapchat has made its pitch for political ad spend with the release of a new report into civic engagement in the app, and how Snapchat users are influenced in the…
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Sep 15, 2026
TikTok announces featured creators for Hispanic Heritage Month
TikTok announced new activations for Hispanic Heritage Month , which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The latest round of partnerships and promotions includes a showcase of a new set of creators as part of the platform’…
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Sep 15, 2026
Meta launches Meta One for Business add-on packages
Meta announced a new set of Meta One for business subscription packages , which will provide paying users with access to a range of add-on artificial intelligence-powered tools. The updated bundles include advanced co…
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Sep 15, 2026
Meta announces Edits Plus paid subscription tier
Meta’s dedicated video editing app is getting a paid tier, with a new Edits Plus subscription offering currently in development.
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Sep 14, 2026
Pinterest announces new deal with Nvidia
Pinterest announced a new partnership with Nvidia that is designed to improve the app’s artificial intelligence-powered discovery processes.
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Sep 14, 2026
X continues to host CSAM content
X is still hosting a range of CSAM material, according to new insights published by the Canadian Center for Child Protection , despite platform owner Elon Musk making the eradication of child abuse content a top prior…
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Sep 14, 2026
LinkedIn shares tips on Thought Leader ads
LinkedIn recently shared some tips on how to make best use of its Thought Leader Ads, in order to reinforce brand messaging and drive better responses.
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Sep 14, 2026
Court ruling on CSAM content sparks concerns
The age of generative AI has sparked a new wave of concern among parents about posting images of their kids, due to the capacity for people to use those images as the foundation for AI-generated depictions.
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Sep 14, 2026
Reddit shares holiday shopping insights
Reddit recently shared insights into how users are researching key holiday elements in the app , including data on how Redditors use the platform to guide gift purchases and plan celebrations.
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Sep 13, 2026
New images show Meta’s next-gen VR device
With Meta’s AR glasses set to hit the market sometime next year, a new image has shown what at least one version of the company’s next-gen VR headset could look like, courtesy of VR researcher @Lunayian, who shared a …
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Sep 13, 2026
Meta highlights creation tools for AI glasses
Meta has shared examples of new capture options that can be facilitated exclusively by users of its artificial intelligence-enabled glasses. This comes amid rising backlash over the devices after it was discovered tha…
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Sep 13, 2026
Google updates Data Manager platform
Google added new data integration tools to its Data Manager platform , which will help target promotions and drive improved response through artificial intelligence-powered recommendations.
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Sep 13, 2026
Threads might be bigger than X, says Zuckerberg
Threads may be bigger than X, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, was the foundational inspiration for Threads, and Meta sought to create an app designed specifically to u…
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Sep 13, 2026
YouTube report examines mainstream culture
YouTube published a new report about the evolution of mainstream culture , which examines how expanded internet access has created a new dynamic of niche trends and microinfluences.
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Sep 10, 2026
Meta expands Community Notes to Latin America
Meta has launched the next phase of its Community Notes roll-out, with an expanded test of the crowdsourced fact-checking program beginning in select countries in Latin America.
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Sep 10, 2026
Snapchat expands Dynamic Product Ads to Sponsored Snaps
Snapchat has launched a new Commerce Power Pack offering which is designed to help retail advertisers tap into valuable engagement opportunities, and includes new artificial intelligence-powered promotions.
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Sep 10, 2026
X rolls out number code access for DMs
X has launched a new number code option for its updated X Chat messaging element, which gives users another way to facilitate message connection without sharing their phone numbers or personal details.
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