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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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Sep 10, 2026
Instagram chief warns against eliminating algorithms
Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri told reporters on Thursday that without content ranking algorithms, Instagram will be a far less engaging, less interesting experience for users. Mosseri also said that eliminating algorit…
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Sep 10, 2026
Instagram lets users add tagged posts to profile grids
Instagram will now enable users to add posts that they’re tagged in to their main profile grid, which will facilitate more collaboration and presentation options.
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Sep 9, 2026
X adds new anti-lawsuit provision to terms of service
X announced an update to its Terms of Service on Wednesday, and all users will have to agree to these new terms in order to keep using the app.
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Sep 9, 2026
Meta launches Muse personal AI
Meta has taken the next step in its grand plan to bring artificial intelligence-enabled superintelligence to everyone, with the launch of Muse , a new app and in-stream chatbot that can not only provide suggestions ba…
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Sep 9, 2026
Snap CEO discusses ad development and AI
Snapchat founder and Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel has outlined the platform’s strategic priorities , including the next stage for Snap ads, in a letter to staff marking the company’s 15th anniversary.
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Sep 9, 2026
Pinterest shares insights into men’s trends
Pinterest shared an overview of rising trends among the men using its platform , which could help to provide guidance on how to market to them.
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Sep 9, 2026
Meta keeps trying to make digital assistants happen
Despite the public repeatedly rejecting Meta’s ideas for digital assistants, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg remains dedicated to the concept, which, in his view will make the world a better place.
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Sep 8, 2026
Australia moves to enable algorithm opt-outs
Australia’s government confirmed on Tuesday that it would seek to implement legislation to enable all social media users to opt out of engagement-based algorithms . The move would let users switch to a chronological p…
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Sep 8, 2026
TikTok returns as Toronto International Film Festival platform partner
TikTok is returning as the official platform partner for the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival , while the platform will also serve as presenting partner for the Special Presentations program at this year’s event.
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Sep 8, 2026
Threads updates profile analytics display
Threads launched an updated display for its profile analytics , which now includes an artificial intelligence-powered summary of key trends. The redesign also offers more specific insights into follower and viewer eng…
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Sep 8, 2026
Will removing algorithmic sorting improve social media?
The Australian government is moving ahead with a plan to make social media algorithms an opt-in option , which could give users more control over the content presented in their feeds.
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Sep 8, 2026
Zuckerberg is one of the least-liked people in the US
As Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg continues to tout his grand vision for artificial intelligence, the indicators continue to show that Zuckerberg and Meta are going to find it a very hard sell.
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Sep 8, 2026
Pinterest offers advice on creating effective shopping promotions
Pinterest shared a new overview of how to best use its shopping promotions , with a four-step guide that provides a basic framework, in alignment with audience trends and interests.
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Sep 8, 2026
LinkedIn shares insights into younger professionals
LinkedIn has published new insights based on a survey of more than 18,000 professionals, which examine how Generation Z employees are approaching the workforce. The report also examines how the workforce is adapting t…
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Sep 8, 2026
YouTube expands Watch With to more creators
YouTube is expanding its test of Watch With , which lets creators share live reactions alongside livestreams in the app.
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Sep 8, 2026
Briefing: Building a framework to better protect teens on social media
More countries are exploring bans and restrictions, but a truly effective proposal has yet to reveal itself.
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Sep 8, 2026
Pinterest renames campaign objectives to simplify ad focus
Pinterest has renamed some of the campaign objectives in Ads Manager to make it easier for advertisers to understand how each option aligns with specific business goals.
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Sep 3, 2026
YouTube updates branded content sourcing and disclosures
YouTube is experimenting with locally sourced product alternatives for its affiliate tagging option, while it’s also looking to provide creators with more options to ensure compliance with local disclosure laws when p…
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Sep 3, 2026
TikTok adds voice notes and image carousels in comments
TikTok’s looking to drive more engagement in the comment sections of video clips with the addition of three new comment tools that will give viewers more ways to respond to content.
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Sep 3, 2026
Reddit expands AI-powered Max campaigns
Reddit announced that its artificial intelligence-powered Max campaigns are now available to all advertisers in the app , providing an automated means of building Reddit promotions. Reddit said these have driven solid…
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Sep 3, 2026
WhatsApp adds bill payment in India
WhatsApp has taken another step towards becoming the WeChat of India, with users in the country now able to pay bills in the app . This integrates another utility function into Meta’s most-used messaging platform.
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Sep 2, 2026
YouTube adds mobile phone controls for CTV
YouTube announced an update for its Connected TV viewing experience , which will enable viewers to use their phones to control what they see on their YouTube-connected TV sets.
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Sep 2, 2026
Pinterest promotes its role in teen well-being
Pinterest published a new report Tuesday exploring how teens use the app and how its more mindful approach to user wellbeing has led to more positive trends among its younger users.
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