Reddit makes easier to share and view linked posts on social media sitesUp until now, Reddit 'didn't make it easy' to share posts, it admitted. By S. Dent, 05.03.2023
Facebook removes posts promoting anti-quarantine protestsIt’s consulting with governors about whether those events break social distancing orders.By C. Fisher, 04.20.2020
Facebook plans to clarify when pro-Bloomberg posts come from staffersThe changes could impact all political campaigns and their staff.By C. Fisher, 02.21.2020
An old Instagram hoax is back, and it's duping celebritiesIncluding the man in charge of the US nuclear arsenal.By C. Fisher, 08.21.2019
Instagram users can now flag false contentInstagram will use that feedback and other 'signals' to decide if it needs third-party review.By C. Fisher, 08.15.2019
Facebook will rank comments to make conversations more meaningfulIt will attempt to promote comments that are most relevant to users.By C. Fisher, 06.14.2019
Facebook contractors categorize your private posts to train AIThe practice raises a few privacy concerns.By C. Fisher, 05.06.2019
Instagram's redesigned Explore tab sorts everything into topicsBrowse TV, movies, sports and more.By R. England, 06.26.2018
Facebook demotes video clickbait posts to improve your feedsScammers will need to find new tricks.By R. LeFebvre, 08.17.2017
Facebook tests News Feed-only posts that avoid your TimelineA new option lets you keep the boring and timely stuff out of your Timeline. By B. Steele, 06.07.2016
Facebook is making product endorsements more obviousThe social network is banning "overly promotional" posts, too. By B. Steele, 04.08.2016
Facebook Timeline feature, unflattering photos being pushed out to all users in next few weeksBy B. Heater, 01.24.2012