1. Heard of “GlobalCoin”? It’s Facebook’s new cryptocurrency and it’s coming soon I’m going to start off by admitting I’m no cryptocurrency expert. Or at least I’m not yet. If reports are to be believed, Facebook is set to release its very own digital currency, possibly as soon...
1. LinkedIn launches Ads tab for users (but it’s also a gift for businesses) You might already know there’s a way to see all ads a Facebook page is running. The tool was put in place to improve transparency for users, especially around politically-focused content. Side note: don’t...
1. Facebook testing huge change to News Feed As far as Facebook tests go, this one could be game-changing. It’s been revealed the platform is experimenting with a new-look News Feed, which would allow you to tap on a post and then sideways-swipe through others, Stories...
1. LinkedIn gets serious about video, launches LinkedIn Live Slowly but surely, LinkedIn is changing. Although still distinct in its core professional focus, it’s increasingly turning to new engagement-driving features that have proven successful for many years on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. It’s hard to believe...
1. Huge news: Facebook will merge Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp – but what? When? How? Here’s the lowdown Shortly after last week’s Digital Dash was wrapped up and delivered to your inbox, I got the alert that a potentially massive story was breaking: a New...
1. Snapchat launches two new features and starts selling Bitmoji merch Snapchat’s had a busy week. The company just made a handful of announcements – let’s take a closer look at all three. Friendship Profiles – these private content hubs feature highlights from your chats with a particular...
1. And so it begins! WhatsApp confirms ads are coming to Status Bit by bit, Facebook has been drawing WhatsApp closer and closer into its advertising world. And it’s fair enough really, because although WhatsApp was originally an anti-ads domain, it was also a $1 a year...
1. Ready for an emotionally intelligent Alexa? This is either really creepy or really cute. I can’t decide. Amazon has just been granted a patent for tech that will enable Alexa to detect your physical, emotional and behavioural state. Picture this: you’re feeling under the weather and don’t...
1. Snapchat reports major DAU crash, but revenue and share price both rise so what does this mean? Okay, let’s start with one of the biggest social stories of last week. Snapchat’s Q2 earnings report revealed a 3 million drop in daily active users (DAUs) month-on-month, falling...
1. Pinterest unveils new-look profile pages 2. Facebook can predict your next move 3. Snapchat’s AR lenses are now shoppable 4. New app Intelistyle takes personal styling to a whole new level of personal 5. LinkedIn turns to locations, will soon tell you who’s nearby 1. Pinterest unveils new-look profile...