Pinterest has always functioned closer to a visual search engine than a typical social feed. Throughout … Pinterest Launches an AI Shopping Assistant for Visual Search in 2026Read more
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Character.AI Faces New Age Restrictions as Regulators Target Companion Apps in 2026
AI companion and character chat apps grew rapidly with relatively little regulatory attention for their first … Character.AI Faces New Age Restrictions as Regulators Target Companion Apps in 2026Read more
YouTube Rolls Out AI-Powered Age Verification for All Users in 2026
Age verification on social platforms has historically relied on little more than a self-reported birthdate, easily … YouTube Rolls Out AI-Powered Age Verification for All Users in 2026Read more
Threads Adds Trending Topics as It Chases X’s News Audience in 2026
For most of its existence, Threads leaned into a deliberately calmer, less news-driven feed than X. … Threads Adds Trending Topics as It Chases X’s News Audience in 2026Read more
LinkedIn’s Video-First Push Is Changing How Professionals Post in 2026
LinkedIn spent over a decade being defined by text posts and static resumes. That’s shifted meaningfully … LinkedIn’s Video-First Push Is Changing How Professionals Post in 2026Read more
Sora Is Pushing OpenAI Into Social Video, and Other Platforms Are Taking Notice
AI companies have historically stuck to standalone tools — a chatbot here, an image generator there. … Sora Is Pushing OpenAI Into Social Video, and Other Platforms Are Taking NoticeRead more
AI Video Generation Apps Are Having a Breakout Moment in 2026
A year ago, AI-generated video looked impressive but obviously artificial. That gap has closed faster than … AI Video Generation Apps Are Having a Breakout Moment in 2026Read more
Decentralized Social Networks Like Bluesky and Mastodon Are Gaining Ground in 2026
For years, decentralized social platforms remained a niche interest for a small, technically inclined audience. That’s … Decentralized Social Networks Like Bluesky and Mastodon Are Gaining Ground in 2026Read more
Why Authenticity Apps Like BeReal Are Making a Comeback in 2026
After years of algorithm-driven, highlight-reel social media, a quieter trend has been gaining momentum: apps built … Why Authenticity Apps Like BeReal Are Making a Comeback in 2026Read more
What’s New on VK, WeChat, and Weibo in 2026
Western coverage of social media news tends to focus heavily on Instagram, X, and TikTok. But … What’s New on VK, WeChat, and Weibo in 2026Read more