- Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere - or even there?
This ambitious effort to protect kids from the dangers of social media won't go into effect for another y ...More
This ambitious effort to protect kids from the dangers of social media won't go into effect for another year. The process of enforcing the law is still in question, and there are also concerns about whether this ban will curtail children's freedom of expression and how social media sites will verify users' ages. ...Less
- What was Liam Payne's last wish? Singer expressed it on Snapchat, an hour before tragic balcony death
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, tragically passed away at age 31 after falling from a hotel balc ...More
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, tragically passed away at age 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Just an hour before his death, Payne shared a series of posts on Snapchat, detailing what he wished for the day and reflected on his time in Argentina. The unexpected news has left fans heartbroken, with many paying tribute to the singer on social media. Payne, who rose to fame with One Direction, had recently been focusing on his solo career. ...Less
- Snapchat unveils location-sharing features to safeguard teen users
The new feature allows families to pick three specific locations on the Snap Map, like home or school, fo ...More
The new feature allows families to pick three specific locations on the Snap Map, like home or school, for their children. When young users arrive at or depart from those locations, caregivers receive notifications on their phones. ...Less
- Australian Senate debates world's first social media ban for children under 16
The Australian Senate is debating a bill to ban children under 16 from social media. The bill, already pa ...More
The Australian Senate is debating a bill to ban children under 16 from social media. The bill, already passed by the House, would impose hefty fines on platforms failing to comply. While major parties support the ban, concerns exist regarding its impact on vulnerable children and the lack of detailed implementation plans. ...Less
- Snapchat beats revenue and user growth estimates, announces $500 million buyback
Daily active users of Snapchat grew 9% year-over-year to 443 million, beating analyst estimates of 441 mi ...More
Daily active users of Snapchat grew 9% year-over-year to 443 million, beating analyst estimates of 441 million. Snapchat also invested in machine learning to improve its targeting of ads to users and also made it easier for small- and medium-sized businesses to advertise on the platform. ...Less
- Baba Siddique murder: Probe reveals shooters were in contact with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother
Mumbai Crime Branch revealed that the shooters involved in NCP leader Baba Siddiqui's murder were communi ...More
Mumbai Crime Branch revealed that the shooters involved in NCP leader Baba Siddiqui's murder were communicating with Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, via Snapchat. Anmol was based in Canada and the US. Ten arrests have been made, but key suspect Shivkumar Gautam is still at large. The investigation continues. ...Less
- Accused learned to shoot by watching YouTube videos: Mumbai police reveals the conspiracy behind Baba Siddiqui's murder plot
Mumbai Police revealed details on Tuesday about the conspiracy to kill Baba Siddiqui, which began three m ...More
Mumbai Police revealed details on Tuesday about the conspiracy to kill Baba Siddiqui, which began three months ago. The accused visited Siddiqui's home multiple times without weapons. The planning took place in Pune, with the fourth accused, Harish, acting as a middleman. He delivered Rs 2 lakh to the shooters, Gurmel Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap, along with two mobile phones. ...Less
- EU requests info from YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok on content algorithms
The commission said it had requested additional information from TikTok about measures the firm had adopt ...More
The commission said it had requested additional information from TikTok about measures the firm had adopted to keep bad actors from manipulating the application and to reduce risks related to elections and civic discourse. The tech firms must provide the requested information by November 15, the EU said, after which the commission will decide on next steps, which could include fines. ...Less
- Photo of Zeeshan Siddique found in phone of one accused, used to share information through Snapchat: Mumbai police
Mumbai Police found a photograph of NCP leader Baba Siddique's son in an arrested suspect's phone. Conspi ...More
Mumbai Police found a photograph of NCP leader Baba Siddique's son in an arrested suspect's phone. Conspirators communicated through Snapchat, with messages being deleted. The accused revealed that a contract to kill Baba Siddiqui had been offered. A look-out circular was issued as Baba Siddique succumbed to gunshot wounds after being shot outside his office. ...Less
- Snap sued by New Mexico over failure to protect children from sexual exploitation
The lawsuit brought by New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez said a months-long investigation found tha ...More
The lawsuit brought by New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez said a months-long investigation found that Snapchat was a primary platform for sextortion, in which a predator coerces a minor into sending explicit photos or videos and threatens to distribute the content unless more sexual content or money is paid. ...Less
- What did India download on their iPhone? Most downloaded apps and games revealed
Apple has revealed the most downloaded apps and games in India. India is one of the fastest-growing marke ...More
Apple has revealed the most downloaded apps and games in India. India is one of the fastest-growing markets for Apple in the world. Battlegrounds Mobile India is the most downloaded free game in India ...Less
- Snapchat introduces safety features to safeguard teens
Snapchat is introducing features like blocking capabilities, location-sharing, increased in-chat warnings ...More
Snapchat is introducing features like blocking capabilities, location-sharing, increased in-chat warnings and others to safeguard teens from harm online, Uthara Ganesh, a senior executive at Snap Inc told ET . Snapchat had said before that teenagers would not be suggested in ¡®Quick Add¡¯ or ¡®Search¡¯ unless they have multiple mutual connections in common with the other person. ...Less
- Apple asks judge to toss antitrust lawsuit
Apple was accused of an illegal monopoly on smartphones, allegedly maintained by imposing contractual res ...More
Apple was accused of an illegal monopoly on smartphones, allegedly maintained by imposing contractual restrictions on, and withholding critical access from, developers. Apple also argued that the lawsuit fails to raise any evidence that its practices harm competition or consumers, who it says plausibly switch to a competitor if they dislike what iPhone features. ...Less
- Snap forecasts weak revenue as big rivals threaten growth, shares slide
Snapchat's parent, Snap Inc., missed Q3 revenue expectations, causing an 18% drop in shares after-market. ...More
Snapchat's parent, Snap Inc., missed Q3 revenue expectations, causing an 18% drop in shares after-market. Competing with larger players like Meta and TikTok, the company has faced revenue pressures amidst high interest rates and tightened ad budgets. Although Daily Active Users rose, Snap's Q3 forecast fell short of Wall Street estimates. ...Less
- Snapchat astrological profile: How to study your signs and future?
Spirituality has now become a regular part of the Gen Z trend and one can easily create and access their ...More
Spirituality has now become a regular part of the Gen Z trend and one can easily create and access their respective astrological profiles on Snapchat and learn all they need to know about their astrological signs. ...Less
- Brands latch on to Snapchat lingo with Gen Z in mind
Although Instagram and YouTube remain the platforms of choice for mass digital advertising, Snapchat is i ...More
Although Instagram and YouTube remain the platforms of choice for mass digital advertising, Snapchat is increasingly becoming the social messaging app that brands are using to target Gen Z, or people in the age group of 12 to 27 years. ...Less
- Snapchat parent soars 25% after beating revenue, user growth estimates
Shares in Snap jumped nearly 25% in on Friday after targeted ads and new features helped the owner of the ...More
Shares in Snap jumped nearly 25% in on Friday after targeted ads and new features helped the owner of the photo messaging app beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue and user growth. ...Less
- Snap Camera India revenue grows 20% to Rs 79 cr in FY23
Snap Camera India, the local unit of social networking and messaging platform Snapchat's US-based parent ...More
Snap Camera India, the local unit of social networking and messaging platform Snapchat's US-based parent company Snap Inc, has reported a 20% increase in revenue to ?79 crore for 2022-23, compared to ?65.7 crore in the previous fiscal. ...Less
- Snap to invest more to continue conversation with young India: Snap India MD Pulkit Trivedi
In a letter to its shareholders, Snap had said it would shift more of its focus during the year to expand ...More
In a letter to its shareholders, Snap had said it would shift more of its focus during the year to expanding Snapchat¡¯s user base and investing in markets where it makes the most money, including North America and Europe. However, as per Trivedi, the Evan Spiegel-led company remains bullish on the India market. ...Less
- Google, Snapchat take bigger pie of ad spending, but slowdown may hurt growth
Google, which dominates the $270 billion digital advertising sector, recently disappointed Wall Street wh ...More
Google, which dominates the $270 billion digital advertising sector, recently disappointed Wall Street when its 8.9% fourth-quarter ad revenue growth fell short of expectations. Snap, which owns social media app Snapchat and also relies heavily on advertising dollars, reported discouraging revenue for its most recent quarter. ...Less
- Snap slumps over 32% as ad sales lag larger rivals
The company's fourth-quarter revenue missed Wall Street expectations, with the company struggling to comp ...More
The company's fourth-quarter revenue missed Wall Street expectations, with the company struggling to compete for advertising dollars against heavyweights such as Meta and Alphabet. The Snapchat owner's results are in contrast to strong advertising sales that rivals reported, a sign that advertisers are gravitating towards larger, stable companies amid an uncertain economy. ...Less
- Why is Big Tech still cutting jobs?
Google started the year with layoffs of several hundred employees and a promise of more cuts to come. Ama ...More
Google started the year with layoffs of several hundred employees and a promise of more cuts to come. Amazon followed by trimming hundreds of jobs in its Prime Video department. Meta quietly thinned out middle management. Microsoft also cut 1,900 jobs in its video game division. ...Less
- Snap to lay off 10% of its workforce as spate of job cuts continue
The Snapchat parent expects pre-tax charges in the range of $55 million to $75 million, primarily consist ...More
The Snapchat parent expects pre-tax charges in the range of $55 million to $75 million, primarily consisting of severance and related costs, and other charges, of which $45 million to $55 million are expected to be future cash expenditures. ...Less
- Batman lenses: Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel's new obsession
Spiegel shed light on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the development of the platform. He hig ...More
Spiegel shed light on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the development of the platform. He highlighted the challenges associated with generating 3D assets for augmented reality and the time-consuming nature of this process. To address this, Snapchat has made significant investments in AI to simplify the creation of 3D images and to develop more immersive AR lenses for creators. ...Less
- Snapchat rolls out My AI chatbot: How to use it during chats with friends
Snapchat has introduced its AI chatbot, My AI, to users across the globe. The new feature aims to improve ...More
Snapchat has introduced its AI chatbot, My AI, to users across the globe. The new feature aims to improve conversations between friends on the platform, as the chatbot can answer trivia questions, offer gift suggestions and even provide weekend trip plans. Users can customise My AI by giving it a nickname and indicating likes and dislikes. ...Less
- A group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Ohio over new law limiting kids' use of social media
A trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, Meta and other major tech companies sued Ohio on Friday over ...More
A trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, Meta and other major tech companies sued Ohio on Friday over a pending law that requires children to get parental consent to use social media apps. ...Less
- UK Officer who groomed over 200 girls using Snapchat to spend life behind bars
Former police officer Lewis Edwards has been given a life sentence for committing over 200 sexual offence ...More
Former police officer Lewis Edwards has been given a life sentence for committing over 200 sexual offences against children. He targeted girls aged 10 to 16 using a fake Snapchat account. Edwards, who worked for South Wales Police, was suspended after his arrest. Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke noted that Edwards showed no remorse, even when the girls were crying. ...Less
- Meta, Alphabet, ByteDance, Snap must face social media addiction lawsuits
US district judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California ruled against Alphabet, which operates Go ...More
US district judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California ruled against Alphabet, which operates Google and YouTube; Meta Platforms, which operates Facebook; ByteDance, which operates TikTok; and Snap, which operates Snapchat. ...Less
- Amazon reaches deal to run shopping ads on Snap
Amazon has reached a deal with Snap that will let people buy its products directly from ads on the Snapch ...More
Amazon has reached a deal with Snap that will let people buy its products directly from ads on the Snapchat app, the Information reported on Monday, a week after the ecommerce giant struck a similar partnership with Facebook-owner Meta Platforms. ...Less
- Snap partners OpenAI for developers to use ChatGPT in Lenses
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has partnered with OpenAI to offer a new ChatGPT Remote API (Applic ...More
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has partnered with OpenAI to offer a new ChatGPT Remote API (Application Programming Interface) for Lens developers to leverage ChatGPT in their Lenses. ...Less
- Indian short-form video apps have over 250 million users: Redseer
While global platforms may be popular among urban users, Indian apps have witnessed greater uptake among ...More
While global platforms may be popular among urban users, Indian apps have witnessed greater uptake among audiences in non-metro and semi-urban areas, mostly due to availability of regional-language content ...Less
- Snapchat empowering 200 million users in India with AR experiences: CEO Evan Spiegel
With over 200 million Snapchatters in India, we're seeing more and more creators, developers and brands t ...More
With over 200 million Snapchatters in India, we're seeing more and more creators, developers and brands tap into our community's passion for augmented reality (AR) experiences, Snap Co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel said here on Monday. ...Less
- TikTok, Snapchat and others sign pledge to tackle AI-generated child sex abuse images
Tech firms including TikTok, Snapchat and Stability AI have signed a joint statement pledging to work tog ...More
Tech firms including TikTok, Snapchat and Stability AI have signed a joint statement pledging to work together to counter child sex abuse images generated by artificial intelligence. ...Less
- Love at Paris Olympics: Gold medalist banker proposes girlfriend with thousand roses at Eiffel Tower
Olympic gold medalist Justin Best, a member of the U.S. men's four rowing team, proposed to his longtime ...More
Olympic gold medalist Justin Best, a member of the U.S. men's four rowing team, proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Lainey Duncan, in Paris with 2,738 yellow roses. The proposal took place in front of the Eiffel Tower and was broadcast live. Each rose symbolized a day they have been together, reflecting their Snapchat streak. Duncan, moved by the romantic gesture, said yes, marking a memorable moment following Best's historic Olympic victory. ...Less
- Snap sees upbeat fourth quarter as new ad features start to pay off
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, reported better-than-expected revenue for the third quarter and gav ...More
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, reported better-than-expected revenue for the third quarter and gave an upbeat forecast for the current quarter. The company's efforts to improve its ad-targeting tools with artificial intelligence are starting to pay off. ...Less
- UK regulator issues notice to Snapchat over AI chatbot's privacy risks
Britain's data watchdog on Friday issued Snapchat with a preliminary enforcement notice over a possible f ...More
Britain's data watchdog on Friday issued Snapchat with a preliminary enforcement notice over a possible failure to properly assess the privacy risks of its generative AI chatbot to users, particularly children. ...Less
- Snapchat's AI chatbot may pose privacy risk to children, says UK watchdog
Snapchat's artificial intelligence chatbot, "My AI," may face a ban in the UK if the company fails to add ...More
Snapchat's artificial intelligence chatbot, "My AI," may face a ban in the UK if the company fails to address concerns about privacy risks to children, according to Britain's data watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The ICO stated that Snapchat had not adequately assessed the risks before launching the chatbot. ...Less
- Snap lays off 170 employees, shuts augmented reality division for enterprises
Social media company Snap Inc said on Wednesday it was closing its division focused on making augmented r ...More
Social media company Snap Inc said on Wednesday it was closing its division focused on making augmented reality services for businesses. ...Less
- ETtech Explainer: With X aiming to charge a fee from all users, are the days of free social media over?
Tough global macroeconomic conditions and plummeting advertisement revenues are forcing major social medi ...More
Tough global macroeconomic conditions and plummeting advertisement revenues are forcing major social media platforms to recalibrate their strategies and put a price on their services. ...Less
- Snapchat rolls out 'Family Center' feature that allows parents to see their teens' chat list, contacts
The feature will allow parents to directly report suspicious accounts on Snapchat. ...More
The feature will allow parents to directly report suspicious accounts on Snapchat. ...Less
- Snapscore on Snapchat: Know how is it calculated, how to check
Snapchat is fun, but it is more with a good snapscore. But, what factors decide the snapscore and how to ...More
Snapchat is fun, but it is more with a good snapscore. But, what factors decide the snapscore and how to check your or your friend¡¯s snapscore? Worry not, you will find every answer here. ...Less
- Khloe Kardashian, in Ambani wedding lehenga, calls Manish Malhotra a 'local designer'
Kim and Khloe Kardashian caused a stir at a grand wedding in Mumbai with their stunning outfits by Manish ...More
Kim and Khloe Kardashian caused a stir at a grand wedding in Mumbai with their stunning outfits by Manish Malhotra. Khloe's comment calling him a 'local designer' sparked controversy online. The sisters' presence added extra glamour to the star-studded event, attended by global celebrities and dignitaries. Find out why their appearance is causing a frenzy! ...Less
- Snapchat under scrutiny from UK watchdog over underage users
Reuters reported exclusively in March that Snapchat owner Snap Inc had only removed a few dozen children ...More
Reuters reported exclusively in March that Snapchat owner Snap Inc had only removed a few dozen children aged under-13 from its platform in Britain last year, while UK media regulator Ofcom estimates it has thousands of underage users. ...Less
- Snapchat rolls out subscription service in India at Rs 49 per month, set to offer exclusive features
The brand announced the service amid reports of massive losses and layoffs. ...More
The brand announced the service amid reports of massive losses and layoffs. ...Less
- TikTok, Snapchat growing in popularity among UK children: media regulator
The study found a slight increase in both apps' popularity in the past year, with TikTok now being used b ...More
The study found a slight increase in both apps' popularity in the past year, with TikTok now being used by 53% of children (up from 50%), and Snapchat by 46% (up from 42%). ...Less
- With 200 million monthly users in India, Snap looks to shore up ad revenue: Apac president Ajit Mohan
The social media firm is hiring a managing director, expanding sales team in the country. ...More
The social media firm is hiring a managing director, expanding sales team in the country. ...Less
- After Telegram and Twitter, Snapchat working on a paid subscription feature; will allow users early access to updates
For Snapchat, it would be the first subscription product. ...More
For Snapchat, it would be the first subscription product. ...Less
- Snapchat dual camera feature launched! How to use, key points
Snapchat has started a new feature for Snapchatters. The new service that allows them to capture both sit ...More
Snapchat has started a new feature for Snapchatters. The new service that allows them to capture both situations with a frontal camera and rear camera simultaneously. ...Less
- Snap misses revenue expectations, warns of Q2 decline
Shares of Snap dropped 19% in after-market trading. ...More
Shares of Snap dropped 19% in after-market trading. ...Less
- Snap's revenue marginally beats estimates, firm offers softer Q3 outlook
The Santa Monica, California-based company said it estimates third quarter revenue to be between $1.07 bi ...More
The Santa Monica, California-based company said it estimates third quarter revenue to be between $1.07 billion and $1.13 billion. ...Less
- Telegram introduces new "Stories" feature exclusively for premium users
Privacy-conscious users will also find solace in the level of control Telegram Stories provides. The feat ...More
Privacy-conscious users will also find solace in the level of control Telegram Stories provides. The feature allows users to fine-tune their audience by choosing to share their stories with everyone, a select group of contacts, a specific set of contacts (with exceptions), or even a handpicked list of close friends, ensuring their content reaches precisely the intended recipients. ...Less
- ETtech Exclusive: Snap India doubled user base, engagement in 2022: CEO Evan Spiegel
Snap¡¯s Spotlight also competes with YouTube's Shorts, while another global rival TikTok, owned by China¡¯s ...More
Snap¡¯s Spotlight also competes with YouTube's Shorts, while another global rival TikTok, owned by China¡¯s ByteDance, is banned in India. ...Less
- Twitter's new immersive media viewer brings the best of short-form videos
Twitter¡¯s Explore tab has generally been about tweets. ...More
Twitter¡¯s Explore tab has generally been about tweets. ...Less
- Snapchat blocks fewer children from its app in Britain compared with TikTok, shows data
According to figures recently published by the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Y ...More
According to figures recently published by the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Young Children), Snapchat accounted for 43% of cases in which social media was used to distribute indecent images of children. ...Less
- Why social media is being blamed for fueling riots in France
Social media companies are once again under scrutiny, this time in France as the country's president blam ...More
Social media companies are once again under scrutiny, this time in France as the country's president blames TikTok, Snapchat and other platforms for helping fuel widespread riots over the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old driver. ...Less
- iPhone 14 Pro, Pro Max users report camera blurriness, grinding sound on Instagram, Snapchat
Apple launched the much-awaited iPhone 14 series at the 'Far Out' tech event on September 7. ...More
Apple launched the much-awaited iPhone 14 series at the 'Far Out' tech event on September 7. ...Less
- Snap puts 10 billion AI chatbot messages to use refining its ad business
More than 150 million people ¡ª about 20% of Snapchat¡¯s monthly users ¡ª have sent 10 billion messages to t ...More
More than 150 million people ¡ª about 20% of Snapchat¡¯s monthly users ¡ª have sent 10 billion messages to the chatbot, called My AI, since it was introduced at the end of February, the company said Thursday. Users have asked about everything from skin care recommendations to details about the latest sports car. ...Less
- Snapchat launches AI-Powered Chatbot "My AI" for Subscribers
Snapchat has launched a new chatbot called "My AI'' that runs on the latest version of OpenAI's GPT techn ...More
Snapchat has launched a new chatbot called "My AI'' that runs on the latest version of OpenAI's GPT technology. The chatbot is currently available as an experimental feature for Snapchat+ subscribers and is pinned to the top of the Chat tab. ...Less
- Snap hires Eric Young as new head of engineering from Google
Eric Young, who was previously vice president of engineering for Alphabet Inc's Google Cloud, will overse ...More
Eric Young, who was previously vice president of engineering for Alphabet Inc's Google Cloud, will oversee the core infrastructure for Snap, which owns the popular photo messaging app Snapchat. ...Less
- Snapchat is finally rolling out this much-awaited feature
Users can finally update their username on Snapchat, but the update comes with a catch. ...More
Users can finally update their username on Snapchat, but the update comes with a catch. ...Less
- Social media offers parents more controls to make services safer and age-appropriate. But do they really help?
The tools do offer some help, such as blocking strangers from messaging kids. ...More
The tools do offer some help, such as blocking strangers from messaging kids. ...Less
- Snapchat crosses over 750 million monthly active users
In a blogpost, the company said that at the current growth rate, "we see a path for Snapchat to reach ove ...More
In a blogpost, the company said that at the current growth rate, "we see a path for Snapchat to reach over 1 billion people in the next two to three years." ...Less
- Snapchat brings festive cheer to users with 'Holi Beard' lens, Gulaal Bitmoji & stickers
Users can try out the special lenses with a dedicated Holi song in their Spotlight videos. ...More
Users can try out the special lenses with a dedicated Holi song in their Spotlight videos. ...Less
- Banks, lenders wary as RBI tags C-KYC high risk; Snap bulking up India team in monetisation push
Centralised Know Your Customer (C-KYC) database, which was conceived as a solution to KYC challenges face ...More
Centralised Know Your Customer (C-KYC) database, which was conceived as a solution to KYC challenges faced by financial institutions, has been flagged as high risk by the Reserve Bank of India, making lenders wary. This and more in today¡¯s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less
- Snapchat launches ChatGPT-powered AI chatbot for all users
Snapchat has announced new AI features for its camera, including Generative AI lenses. These lenses allow ...More
Snapchat has announced new AI features for its camera, including Generative AI lenses. These lenses allow users to transform themselves and their surroundings into animated sci-fi scenes, such as the Cosmic Lens. The lenses are organized by an algorithm that considers each Snapchatter's unique preferences. ...Less
- Anju case rerun. Now, a Chinese girl comes to Pakistan to meet her Snapchat friend
A Chinese girl named Gao Fang came to Pakistan to meet her Snapchat friend, Javed Hashmi, who she has bee ...More
A Chinese girl named Gao Fang came to Pakistan to meet her Snapchat friend, Javed Hashmi, who she has been in contact with for three years. They have reportedly tied the knot, and Fang's movement has been temporarily restricted due to security reasons. This story has similarities to India's Anju case. ...Less
- Show up as a dog or cat, inject fun into your meetings: Zoom rolls out virtual avatars
The new exciting feature is available with the Zoom 5.10 update. ...More
The new exciting feature is available with the Zoom 5.10 update. ...Less
- Snap shutting down its camera app for desktop
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has announced that it will shut down its camera application for Mac ...More
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has announced that it will shut down its camera application for Mac and PCs on January 25. ...Less
- ETtech Exclusive | Snap’s India usage doubled in 2022: Evan Spiegel; Byju’s in funding talks with Apollo Global, Abu Dhabi Fund 10X AD
Snap Inc's cofounder & CEO spoke exclusively to ETtech about growth in the Indian market, leadership chan ...More
Snap Inc's cofounder & CEO spoke exclusively to ETtech about growth in the Indian market, leadership changes here, and focus on monetisation and regulations around Artificial Intelligence. This and more in today¡¯s edition of the ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less
- Snap expands chatbot My AI with ability to create images; says Snapchat+ has 3 million subscribers
The announcement came at Snap's annual Partner Summit. The company aims to use the technology to speed up ...More
The announcement came at Snap's annual Partner Summit. The company aims to use the technology to speed up its development of augmented reality (AR) features, or computerized images overlayed on top of photos and videos of the real world. ...Less
- Snapchat down: Users face issues as messages fail to deliver
Though Snapchat did not release official communication about what led to this outage, the Snapchat Suppor ...More
Though Snapchat did not release official communication about what led to this outage, the Snapchat Support account on Twitter asked users to DM them to try and fix any issues they may be facing. ...Less
- Snapchat down? App users reporting errors since morning
Snapchat down: According to several users complaints on social media, Snapchat users are encountering err ...More
Snapchat down: According to several users complaints on social media, Snapchat users are encountering errors like ¡°Could not refresh,¡± ¡°Failed to send,¡± ¡°Could not send. Please try again.¡± The photo-sharing app started reporting issues on Down Detector, an app for reporting website outages, in morning. Most issues are related to the app not working. ...Less
- Meta versed in addiction
Meta faces hundreds of legal claims from parents and families of children and teens who suffered mental h ...More
Meta faces hundreds of legal claims from parents and families of children and teens who suffered mental health problems after using Facebook and Instagram. School districts are also suing parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and other social media platforms, claiming the platforms 'exploited the vulnerable brains of youth'.... ...Less
- Microsoft adds 'AI-generated stories' to its Bing search
According to the company, Bing will now craft AI-generated stories that provide you with multiple ways to ...More
According to the company, Bing will now craft AI-generated stories that provide you with multiple ways to consume "bite-sized information through text, images, video, and audio". ...Less
- Snap acquires Th3rd that creates digital 3D counterparts of people, products
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has quietly acquired 3D-scanning studio called Th3rd for an undiscl ...More
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has quietly acquired 3D-scanning studio called Th3rd for an undisclosed sum. ...Less
- Snap launches enterprise division to help businesses build AR features
The enterprise venture also comes as Snap is seeking to diversify its revenue beyond digital advertising, ...More
The enterprise venture also comes as Snap is seeking to diversify its revenue beyond digital advertising, which currently comprises the vast majority of its revenue. ...Less
- WYLL meaning in chat, WhatsApp, TikTok, Snapchat: Check full form, how to use
'WYLL' is used in chats, WhatsApp, TikTok, Snapchat, and text messages to inquire about someone's physica ...More
'WYLL' is used in chats, WhatsApp, TikTok, Snapchat, and text messages to inquire about someone's physical appearance or overall presentation. ...Less
- This Snapchat feature can save lives, says former footballer
Former footballer Fabrice Muamba has said that a newly-launched Snapchat feature in its Lenses section ca ...More
Former footballer Fabrice Muamba has said that a newly-launched Snapchat feature in its Lenses section can save lives. ...Less
- Snapchat launches dual camera feature
??The dual camera would be available globally on iOS on Monday and with Android support in the coming mon ...More
??The dual camera would be available globally on iOS on Monday and with Android support in the coming months. ...Less
- UK opposition calls for better online protections for children
Britain, like the European Union and other countries, has been grappling with how to protect social media ...More
Britain, like the European Union and other countries, has been grappling with how to protect social media users, and in particular children, from harmful content without damaging free speech. ...Less
- Snap launches India creator fund for independent music artists on its platform
The move is in line with Snap's plan to access the Indian market by tapping into regional content creator ...More
The move is in line with Snap's plan to access the Indian market by tapping into regional content creators ...Less
- Snapchat plans to lay off employees
The scope of the job cuts is currently unclear as managers are still planning it for their teams, the Ver ...More
The scope of the job cuts is currently unclear as managers are still planning it for their teams, the Verge said, adding that the Snapchat owner has more than 6,000 employees. ...Less
- The cycle of disruption is the only constant
The pressure on advertising revenues started last year when Apple changed how different apps tracked user ...More
The pressure on advertising revenues started last year when Apple changed how different apps tracked user data (or the Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) policy). There is an old saying in commercial broadcasting, ¡°if you are not paying for the product, you are the product¡±. ...Less
- Snapchat launches Diwali AR lenses and emoji stickers
Snapchat has introduced plenty of AR lenses and stickers to commemorate Diwali, the festival of lights, a ...More
Snapchat has introduced plenty of AR lenses and stickers to commemorate Diwali, the festival of lights, and all users can bask in its glory. ...Less
- Snapchat rolls out in-app tool for parents of teenagers
The company said parents of children in the age group of 13-18 would be able to see this without knowing ...More
The company said parents of children in the age group of 13-18 would be able to see this without knowing the substance of those conversations. To avail this, the parents have to be friends with their children on the app and have an active account. They would be required to invite their teens to join the ¡®Family Centre¡¯. ...Less
- Snap launches studio to help brands create augmented reality ads
The new studio, Arcadia, will help brands build AR experiences not just for Snapchat, but any other socia ...More
The new studio, Arcadia, will help brands build AR experiences not just for Snapchat, but any other social media apps. ...Less
- Snap introduces web version of Snapchat app
Snap Inc said that the feature will be exclusive to Snapchat+ subscribers beginning July 18 and will star ...More
Snap Inc said that the feature will be exclusive to Snapchat+ subscribers beginning July 18 and will start with subscribers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. ...Less