Meta has provided some more insight into its coming AR glasses, including detailed notes on its latest model, as it works towards the eventual retail launch of its AR device. Meta previewed its second-generation “Aria” glasses earlier this year, with an overview of the advancing tech elements that’ll be integrated into the device. And now,…
Looking to optimize your digital ads? This will help to guide your efforts. Meta recently partnered with AppsFlyer and Dentsu to undertake a new analysis of winning ad creative elements in app promotions, as well as how brands are utilizing new gen AI features to maximize ad performance. The report integrates findings from analysis of…
X has added a new overview of what checkmarks in the app now actually represent, as EU investigators continue to examine the app’s change in approach on verification, and whether it violates the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). Last year, then EU Commissioner Thierry Breton publicly criticized X’s change to its verification system, saying that…
As video continues to gain traction among LinkedIn users, the platform has announced some new video ad options, including “First Impression Ads,” which offer more opportunity to grab attention, as well as expanded CTV Ads capabilities. First off, on First Impression Ads. Much like the takeover-style options offered on other platforms, LinkedIn’s First Impression Ads…
Meta has announced that it’s expanding its AI ad control options, which will give Meta advertisers more ways to define their specific ad goals to its automated systems, helping to drive variable response to your AI-powered promotions. Which is all part of Meta’s grand plan to eventually enable fully automated campaigns, where marketers will simply…
YouTube has been awarded the Media Rating Council (MRC)’s brand safety accreditation for in-stream ads for the fifth year in a row, providing additional assurance for advertisers around their video ad placements. MRC accreditation means that YouTube’s ad system has been approved by the MRC for its controls and metrics, based on a third-party audit of…
Reddit has announced some new updates to user profiles in the app, including an updated profile presentation format, to provide more context to visitors, and new controls over what of your Reddit activity is visible via your profile listing. First off, Reddit’s rolling out updated user profiles, with an updated activity summary, including post counts,…
With X’s new “XChat” messaging platform now rolling out to all X Premium subscribers, X has also updated its documentation on its DM encryption, and how it will work in the new chat experience. As a recap, X launched message encryption for Premium subscribers last year, but it wasn’t as secure as X would like,…
Instagram’s developing a new, in-app teleprompter display within its new Edits app, in order to help creators present to camera in a more natural and engaging way. As you can see in this example, shared by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi, Edits will soon have an in-stream rolling text display option, which will present your script…
It may not be of much consequence to me or you (unless you can actually carry a tune), but TikTok has announced the launch of a new “TikTok for Artists” platform for musicians, which will help individuals and bands manage their in-app presence, with enhanced data and insight tools to help them maximize their in-app…
