Game of Thrones 360 video becomes Facebook’s biggest hit
This week, Facebook took its users to the land of Westeros, with an interactive version of Game of Thrones opening-sequence map.
YouTube takes on Facebook with live 360 video
YouTube has launched live 360-degree clips designed for VR headsets, with the Coachella festival being the first brand to make use of the feature.
Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp now ‘3 times bigger than SMS’
Facebook has claimed that its two major chat apps are sending three times as many messages than SMS, with 60 billion messages a day sent and received on Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.
Snapchat adds 3D video stickers
Snapchat has introduced 3D stickers which can be pinned to an object in a video, as the popular chat app continues to boost engagement with new features.
Facebook Messenger adds Dropbox sharing and Salesforce data
Facebook has bolstered features within its messenger chat apps, integrating with Dropbox and Salesforce.
Facebook opens Instant Articles to all publishers
Facebook has made its Instant Articles platform available to any publishers looking to take advantage of the faster loading mobile format.
New EU laws: Massive £15m fines for mishandling consumer data
The European Parliament has voted on the biggest shake-up of data protection laws for 20 years, promising bigger fines for companies that fail to look after consumer’s data.
Facebook’s ‘context collapse’: Massive drop in personal sharing
Facebook users are now less likely to share personal information on the social network, instead opting to cross-post content from friends or other media platforms, according to new research.
Facebook lets brands create AI chat bots
Facebook has launched a ‘bots store’, letting brands create their own robotic customer service reps that can interact with Whats App and Messenger users.
Yahoo sale: Bidders gets deadline as Mayer future in doubt
Yahoo is officially up for sale, with bidders for the embattled internet pioneer given until April 18th to make a move, according to a news report.