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Snap is adding a watermark to AI-generated images
AI-created content that leaves Snapchat will get a sparkly ghost watermark.
Snapchat’s latest paid perk is an AI Bitmoji of your pet
Snapchat has a new AI-powered perk for subscribers: Bitmoji versions of your pet
Snap is laying off 10 percent of its workforce
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is set to lay off 10 percent of its workforce. This amounts to around 540 employees.
Snap is recalling its Pixy drone after battery fire
Snap is recalling all of its Pixy drones after four reports of its batteries overheating, according to the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Instagram and Snapchat can use Samsung Galaxy S24's native camera features
Samsung has integrated some of its native camera features into Instagram and Snapchat, in order to boost the quality of uploaded photos and videos.
Snapchat+ subscribers can now use AI to generate or extend images within the app
Snapchat+ subscribers can now use AI to extend images — or "zoom out" — at the click of a button.
Whatsapp adds disappearing voice messages to its roster of privacy features
WhatsApp just added a new feature that automatically deletes voice messages after being played once. This is similar to how the function works with messages and photos.
Snapchat grows to more than 400 million users
Snapchat grew to more than 400 million users, the company announced in its third-quarter earnings report.
Snapchat enables video and stories embeds
Snap appears to be taking a leaf out of TikTok’s content playbook.
UK regulator says Snap’s AI chatbot may put kids’ privacy at risk
A UK regulator has suggested Snap failed to pinpoint and assess privacy risks posed by My AI to kids and other users before rolling out the chatbot. If the company doesn't adequately address the ICO's privacy concerns, the chatbot could be blocked in the UK.
Snapchat+ grows to 5 million subscribers
Snapchat+, the premium service that offers fans exclusive features, has more than 5 million paying subscribers, Snap announced.
WhatsApp Channels are expanding to 150 countries
Channels will now be available in more than 150 countries.
Snapchat is trying to make it harder for teens to connect with strangers
Snapchat is adding new features meant to discourage teens from interacting with strangers on its app.
Snapchat's new 'Dreams' feature uses generative AI to remix users' selfies
Snapchat has added a new generative AI feature to its app, called “Dreams.”
Snapchat's My AI chatbot glitched so hard it started posting Stories
A technical issue temporarily gave Snapchat's My AI posting powers and people are freaking out.
Artiphon’s Minibeats AR app creates music from movement and gestures
Artiphon, the company behind the Orba handheld synth and MIDI controller, launched a new AR music creation app today that you don’t need a musical background to enjoy. Minibeats for iOS uses gestures, dance moves and facial expressions to craft songs played on 12 virtual instruments with colorful visual effects.
Snapchat is bringing ads to Spotlight and ‘My AI’
Snap is bringing ads to two if its most buzzy features: its TikTok clone, Spotlight, and its OpenAI-powered chatbot “My AI.”
Snapchat is expanding ChatGPT-powered ‘My AI’ service to all users
Snapchat’s ChatGPT-powered chatbot is expanding to all the app’s users.
Snapchat is expanding its revenue sharing program to entice creators
Snap, once happy to let creators take a backseat to users’ friends and family, is making a new push to bring more creators onto its platform.
Snapchat+ already has 3 million subscribers
Snapchat's paid service already has 3 million subscribers, and the social network is adding features like a shared story for late nights.
