Stop Calling Snapchat a Social Network
The best part of Snapchat has nothing to do with any of that. The best part is the camera. It's what taught a generation how to selfie, introduced the internet to augmented reality, and primed millions to experience the world through a lens. Even without all the AR bells and …
Hidden code suggests Instagram could be set to introduce Snapchat-style video and voice calling …
Instagram would be taking a page from Snapchat if it decides to introduce the video and voice calling features. Snapchat started allowing users to call their friends from inside the app in 2016. The feature lets users answer calls with video or voice, as well as message back and forth …
Snapchat to launch two new models of Spectacles
A woman wears Snapchat Spectacles on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. PHOTO: REUTERS. Snapchat is planning on releasing two new models of Spectacles this fall. … Snapchat plans to release a new version of its camera glasses despite underwhelming sales of the original model. Read More
Threatening Snapchat post rattles UMass Amherst, but words were directed at North Carolina school
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg (NC) School Police advises a juvenile has been arrested after making a threat against the Southwest Middle School in that jurisdiction," Blaguszewski said. According to the Daily Collegian, the original Snapchat post said, "I'm on this suicide shit and if imma die y'all dying wit … Read More
Despite Losing Nearly $40 Million On Spectacles, Snapchat Is Reportedly Making New Versions Of …
In one of the low points in Snapchat's up-and-down 2017, a report claimed that hundreds of thousands of pairs of Snap Inc.'s Spectacles sat unsold in Chinese warehouses. Snap's first foray into the wearables market has been a flop so far, but Evan Spiegel and his team might not be …
DJ Snake Abandons Snapchat
Kylie Jenner isn't the only one questioning Snapchat these days. Aside from the 83% of users who hate the new update, influencers are jumping ship by the pound and that's not good for the platform. The latest to apparently leave the app is DJ Snake, though the tweet has since …
Deputies: DeWitt man who lured girl using Snapchat now faces rape charge
DEWITT, N.Y. — A DeWitt man who used Snapchat to lure a girl to send him nude photos and meet for sexual acts has also been charged with rape, according to the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office. Derek Indivero, 25, of Lewis Avenue in DeWitt, was arrested and charged with enticement …
Did Kylie Jenner really cost Snapchat $1 billion?
On February 21st, a 20-year-old American took to one social media platform to express her disillusionment with another. “sooo” she asked, “does anyone else not open Snapchat anymore? Or is it just me… ugh this is so sad”. Taken on their own, such sentiments may not graduate to the level …
Snapchat is prepping two more Spectacles says new report
You remember Snapchat's Spectacles, don't you? These are colorful plastic sunglasses that are equipped with a small camera placed by one of the lenses. Pressing a button by the hinge of the glasses will record 10-seconds of video. Press it three times to record a maximum 30-seconds. The video can … …
It’s Still A Great Time To Be Alive As Future Previews A New Drake Collaboration On Snapchat
He wiped his socials earlier this year, which is what he previously did at the eve of new music. There's no project announcement yet, but he's teasing new music. He took to Snapchat earlier today to preview a new song with none other than Drake, who looks primed to drop …