> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.dscout.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.dscout.com/product-updates/2026/readme.md).

# September 2026

What's been released, changed, and improved across the Dscout platform

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## Streamlined terminology for clearer research

We're moving away from a few Dscout-specific terms to help you run research faster, using language you're already familiar with.

You'll see the following language changes throughout the Dscout platform:

* "Missions" are becoming "studies".
* "Live missions" are becoming "interview studies".
* "Express missions" are now identified using their specific methodology: "usability tests", "media surveys", "intercept studies", and "AI moderated studies".
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## Smoother invites in diary and interview studies

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When adding participants to launched diary or interview studies, they are now automatically invited to the study. Previously, participants were first added to an "invite queue" without invites actually being sent, which required an additional step.

For more information, see [Add participants from a screener to a study](/recruit-participants/what-are-dscout-screeners/add-participants-from-a-screener-to-a-study.md), [Add participants to a diary study](/diary-studies/manage-a-diary-study/invite-participants-to-a-diary-study.md) or [Add participants to an interview study](/interview-studies/create-an-interview-study/invite-participants-to-an-interview-study.md).
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