How to tell if someone has blocked you on Snapchat
It’s possible that some Snapchat users may not like your content and may even choose to block you. And there are ways to find out if that’s the case......»»
States’ attempts to age-gate the Internet blocked by constitutional hurdles
State's own expert criticized law exempting platforms most dangerous for kids. Enlarge (credit: Christopher Hopefitch | DigitalVision) Courts have started blocking some US states' earliest attempts to age-gate the Intern.....»»
Exclusive: X violated its own policy by blocking First Amendment group’s ads
The ads were blocked in error, according to X. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) X, formerly known as Twitter, spent the summer hastily rebranding and vying to win advertisers back, but at least one adv.....»»
Snapchat hopes its new AI selfie feature will be a moneymaker
After jumping on the generative-AI bandwagon earlier with year with its My AI chatbot, Snapchat has now launched an AI selfie feature called Dreams......»»
Snapchat introduces new ‘Dreams’ feature to generate selfies with AI
Earlier this year, Snapchat added integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT to let users get insights from an AI directly from the app. In another AI-related move, Snapchat is now rolling out a new “Dreams” feature that lets users generate photos using.....»»
Help, Why Do My Nose And Ears Feel Blocked?
Dr Annabelle Leong Why do your ears and nose often feel blocked? Did you know that these troublesome symptoms of blocked nose and blocked ears commonly occur together in Singapore? If you have trouble breathing through your nose and ALSO keep sufferi.....»»
Snapchat AI shenanigans caused by glitch not sentience, says company
Several Snapchat users reported through social media that the AI chatbot recorded footage and posted it on their accounts......»»
Snapchat AI went rogue – company says glitch, not sentience
Snapchat’s AI chatbot caused a mix of concern and amusement yesterday, when it apparently went rogue. Multiple users reported that it appeared to have created a video of their wall and ceiling, posted a live story, and then stopped responding when.....»»
AI chatbot scares Snapchat users by posting mysterious video
"I swear I thought that was my wall." Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Snap Inc.) It's not Halloween yet, but some users of Snapchat feel like it is. On Tuesday evening, Snapchat's My AI chatbot posted a mysterious one-se.....»»
Snapchat users freak out over AI bot that had a mind of its own
Snapchat users were alarmed on Tuesday night when the platform's artificial intelligence chatbot posted a live update to its profile and stopped responding to messages......»»
Onlyfans, Twitch and Snapchat rules "impenetrable"
Ofcom says popular platforms' terms of service are very long and difficult to understand......»»
TikTok’s next move is to take on Twitter and Threads with text posts
When TikTok launched, everyone called it a copycat of Instagram Stories, which had in turn stolen that idea from Snapchat. Of course, TikTok’s way of … The post TikTok’s next move is to take on Twitter and Threads with text posts ap.....»»
85% of Gen Z have a Bitmoji. Here’s why Snapchat is redesigning them (exclusive)
A more expressive and animated Bitmoji is coming to Snapchat to deepen connections, sell merch, and work better in AR. Long before Apple’s memoi or Meta’s dead avatars, Bitmoji allowed people to transform themselves into cartoon alter.....»»
At least 29 killed in India monsoon floods: officials
Days of intense monsoon rains across northern India have left at least 29 people dead, rendering many areas inaccessible with bridges smashed and roads blocked, officials said Monday......»»
Tracking ships" icy paths amidst climate change
There has been much buzz about the warming planet's melting Arctic region opening shipping routes and lengthening travel seasons in ocean passageways that ice once blocked. Expanded fishing, trade and tourism is envisioned. The operative word here is.....»»
Pornhub cuts off more US users in ongoing protest over age-verification laws
Pornhub apologized to "loyal visitors" blocked in two states this weekend. Enlarge (credit: ssuaphoto | iStock / Getty Images Plus) On July 1, laws requiring adult websites to verify user ages took effect in Mississippi.....»»
Snapchat+ gains 4 million paying subscribers in its first year
Snap said Thursday that it has garnered more than 4 million paying customers for its subscription service Snapchat+......»»
Snapchat has found more than 4 million people willing to pay it $4/month
After launching a premium version of its platform, Snapchat reported a cool one million subscribers in just six weeks last summer. A year later, Snap is sharing a new milestone. more… The post Snapchat has found more than 4 million people willing.....»»
Avoiding Stories is getting even harder as they’re coming to Telegram
Those temporary photos and videos known as Stories are everywhere these days. Popularized by Snapchat and Instagram, it seems that every social network has decided to have its own version of Stories. And if you’re not a fan of this feature, avoidi.....»»
Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard deal temporarily blocked in U.S.
A U.S. judge has granted a request by the FTC to temporarily block Microsoft from proceeding with its bid to acquire Activision Blizzard......»»
Microsoft-Activision: $69bn deal temporarily blocked in US
The deal to buy the Call of Duty publisher would be the largest in the history of the video games industry......»»