Social Media Today

• TikTok adds Campus Hub feature for US college students
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  The new display allows verified attendees at more than 6,000 universities to connect to dedicated group chats and content feeds. Continue Reading »
• LinkedIn revenue rose 12% in the first quarter
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  The platform’s B2B marketing and artificial intelligence-powered recruiter tools helped drive business, while paid video posts grew nearly 30% year over year. Continue Reading »
• Meta launches AI ad connectors that work with outside chatbots
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  External providers will be able to plug data into another system, such as Claude or ChatGPT, without using API setups or developer credentials. Continue Reading »
• X introduces rebuilt AI-powered ad platform
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  The company said the update is the biggest ad system refresh in its history, adding the latest xAI models to help improve targeting and performance. Continue Reading »
• YouTube tests variable display sizes for video thumbnails
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  The experiment is designed to improve the impact of header images in order to better conform to different device configurations. Continue Reading »
• Instagram updates algorithm to benefit original creators
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  The app said it will no longer recommend photos and carousel posts from aggregator accounts and profiles that focus on reposting. Continue Reading »
• Meta’s daily active user count declined in Q1 2026
  Posted on Wednesday April 29, 2026
  The Instagram and Facebook owner saw its first decline in daily active usage ever, which it claims is due to new restrictions in some regions. Continue Reading »
• Meta assists FBI in major scam center crackdown
  Posted on Wednesday April 29, 2026
  The U.S. Department of Justice reported that the social media giant was among several groups that contributed to the international operation. Continue Reading »
• Harvard study documents the rise in divisive posts on X
  Posted on Wednesday April 29, 2026
  The research underlines a growing body of evidence showing the platform has become more politically contentious since the change from Twitter. Continue Reading »
• Vine makes a comeback
  Posted on Wednesday April 29, 2026
  A new short-form video creation app called Divine offers an open-source, artificial intelligence-free platform with an archive of more than 500,000 restored Vines. Continue Reading »