The Weekly Download – October 2, 2020

Welcome back to The Weekly Download!  Let’s dive right into this week’s news: Facebook introduces cross-app communication for Messenger and Instagram users, Instagram unveils new guides to make the most of Shops, Twitter asks users to pause and reflect before tapping that retweet button, Friday Fun, and more. Facebook Introduces Cross-App Communication Between Messenger & […]

The Weekly Download – May 1, 2020

Weekly Download May 1

Welcome, May! We’re kicking off a new month today with another edition of The Weekly Download. On the docket: Facebook Messenger Rooms, Google Meet is now free for anybody, Google Shopping opens up free product listings, Apple makes Face ID easier for mask wearers, Instagram rounds up COVID-19 resources for businesses, Friday Fun and more. […]

The Weekly Download – August 10, 2018

Weekly Download August 10

We’ve got that Friday Feeling! And as per usual, our Weekly Download will break down some of what you need to know in the digital world this week. Today, we talk Facebook’s venture into augmented reality, Pinterest’s new video ad format, Snapchat’s speech recognition lenses and a drop in user numbers, and how one social […]

The Weekly Download – December 8, 2017

The Weekly Download - December 8, 2017

Another Friday, another installment of The Weekly Download! On the agenda today: Facebook’s new Messenger updates for kids and businesses, net neutrality in Canada, Reddit’s brand invasion, a piece of Canadian history, Google’s digital advent calendar, and setting the “tone” for 2018. Let’s jump in! Facebook launches a new Messenger app for kids Facebook’s newest […]

The Weekly Download – November 24, 2017

The Weekly Download - November 24, 2017

A Happy Thanksgiving to our friends south of the border! Will you be participating in some Black Friday shopping today? Kick off your Friday with our weekly update — today we’re chatting about Uber’s data hack, Facebook’s discriminatory advertising practices, Kickstarter’s new Patreon clone and updates to Instagram and Facebook Messenger. Uber admits to covering […]

The Weekly Download – March 10, 2017

The Weekly Download – March 10, 2017

This week has been nothing short of interesting and entertaining in the world of digital communications. From Facebook still chasing Snapchat’s tail on the eve and aftermath of the latter’s IPO to Google Fortune Telling to International Women’s Day, to the uproar caused by the first gay Disney character and a missing Richard Simmons. Hope you’ll enjoy! […]