GitHub has introduced new features to help users discover trending projects more easily, including popular forked and popular watched charts, which will be updated nightly to reflect the latest data. These updates aim to provide insights into what's currently popular on the platform and are expected to evolve, offering additional metrics such as 'Recently Popular' and 'Most Active' in the future. This development, announced by GitHub's Chris Wanstrath, reflects the platform's ongoing efforts to utilize data for enhancing user experience and engagement.