Snapchat boosts Family Center with location tools, helping families stay connected while teens are on the go.
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The EU Commission has issued requests for information to YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok on how their recommendation algorithms work and how they mitigate potential risks under the new DSA.
Snapchat has announced that it will collaborate with Google to bring the powers of Gemini AI to its My AI chatbot.
Snapchat is rolling out some new AI features today, including a lens that makes you look old, along with adding AI features to Memories.
Snapchat has added some new features to improve user privacy and safety on the platform. It has enhanced in-app warnings and friending protections for teens and simplified location sharing.
Snapchat has added a bunch of new features to the platform centered around messaging. There are a handful of Snap's AI features such as AI reminders, custom Bitmoji, and more added to the platform.
Snapchat is adding a custom ghost icon to images created in the app using its generative AI tools to help maintain transparency. The watermark is visible on images saved to your gallery or exported.
Snap Inc. in its earnings call for Q4 2023 revealed that it is planning to bring a unifying experience for its Spotlight and Stories capabilities in terms of navigation and interface.
Snap has reported that it now has 800 million monthly active users. The last time we heard about MAUs was in February last year when the figure stood at 750 million users, showing it's growing.
Snap, the parent company of the social network Snapchat, has just announced plans to lay off about 10 percent of its workforce, or 529 of its employees, in the latest such job cuts in the tech space.
Sextortion cases have boomed over the last 18 months due to the proliferation of training materials pushed by a single group called Yahoo Boys. Instagram, Snapchat, and Wizz are most targeted.
Research done on the impact of social media on relationships of teens and young adults has highlighted a high user satisfaction when it comes to maintaining relationships among other findings.
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Snapchat celebrated its sixth Lens Fest today and shared a new version of the Lens Studio with more capabilities for developers. The Lens Studio 5.0 Beta loads faster and features Gen AI.
Several Big Tech companies are using a new scheme called Lantern to tackle predators using their services to target children. It will allow for more comprehensive investigations into predators.
Snap Inc. CEO has announced that the company is winding down its AR Enterprise business because of the significant investments needed to maintain the technology that can be used elsewhere.
Snapchat has announced a range of new features to help protect teenagers that use its platform. The features help to remove inappropriate content and keep teens away from people they don't know.
The new Dreams feature will allow people to upload selfie pictures and then turn them, via generative AI, into animated pieces of digital artwork that can be shared with other Snapchat users.
Snap has launched a new Lens Creator Rewards scheme that pays creators of popular AR lenses up to $7,200 per month. The performance of lenses will be measured in the United States, India, and Mexico.
Snapchat said it will celebrate International Friendship Day by showing users a special Story. It will offer users personalized throwbacks featuring memorable moments with their best friends.
Snapchat users who have switched on their Public Profile can now add Linktree links to their bio. If you're a content creator this can help to give your other social network accounts a boost.
Snap has announced that it now has more than four million subscribers. The service launched a year ago today. Despite the introduction of Snapchat+, it saw lower revenues in the first quarter.
Snap Research has published a new paper outlining a method called SnapFusion that could cut down the time to make artwork via generative AI to less than two seconds in the future on a mobile device.
Snapchat flaunted its latest achievement along with new features and big changes at SPS 2023. The app now has over 3 million paid subscribers of its premium tier Snapchat+ which launched in June 2022.
The new collection of Snapchat Lenses won't need any extra downloads as they have been integrated into the "classic" Microsoft Teams for Work for anyone who wants to liven up a Teams video chat.
Ofcom has looked at the online viewing habits of children in the UK. It found that videos focused on gossip, conflict, and controversy were among the most popular videos being consumed.
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Meta has been added to a lawsuit filed by a school board against tech firms which allegedly contribute to social media addiction and mental health problems among children by promoting toxic content.
One of the main features of Snapchat is Snap Streaks, which requires users to send daily snaps to friends within a 24-hour window. If a streak broke it used to be difficult to get it back, until now.
Snapchat+ subscribers can now access the experimental My AI chatbot, which will help users with planning events, finding information, or just entertaining them with poems or other content.
Snapchat is holding Black History Month Spotlight Challenges, where winners get a share of cash prizes of over $40K, added AR lenses, and shared a collaboration to celebrate Black History Month.
The $3.99 a month Snapchat+ service, which adds features like pinning your best friend, being able to see how many friends have rewatched your Story, and more, is slowly gaining more subscribers.
Public schools in Seattle have filed a lawsuit against tech companies behind platforms like TikTok and Instagram for inflicting negative affects on the mental health of young students.
Snapchat has partnered with Amazon Fashion to launch Snap lenses that let users virtually try out eye products. The feature brings an experience of Augmented Reality shopping for Snapchatters.
Snapchat has released new features and lock screen widgets for the latest iOS 16. These include Chat Shortcuts, Question Stickers, and more. Snapchat Web is also coming for all users.
In addition to laying off a fifth of its workforce, Snap is also shuttering its startup accelerator program called Yellow. The program extended $150K funding and mentoring to promising startups.
Snap has laid off 20% of its staff and cut original shows. It is also switching its focus to augmented reality and growing its community in an attempt to grow more revenue in the long term.
Snapchat has finally released the much awaited feature named "Dual Camera" that lets you record videos from both the front and the rear cameras simultaneously. The feature was part of Director Mode.
The miniature selfie drone from Snapchat's parent company is currently available on Snap's official website. However, the company's CEO has indicated that Snap is halting further work on Pixy.
Snapchat+ launched in June 2022 as a subscription for $3.99/month. Now, it has hit around 1 million subscribers who are getting exclusive features like post-view emojis, customizable icons, and more.
Snapchat's new parental controls try to mimic real-life parenting without compromising privacy. Parents just need to link their accounts to their teens through an opt-in invite process. Here's how!
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