Could Snap Launch Another Version of Spectacles?
Snapchat parent Snap (SNAP) might take another shot at the wearables space. The company's first attempt, Spectacles, which cost $129, could take ten-second clips that could then be posted to the customers' Snapchat accounts and made viewable to friends. The company's FCC filing suggests that … Read More
How Snap Could Make Its Discover Tab More Interesting
Snap's (SNAP) Snapchat is testing an e-commerce option on a few of its Discover publisher channels. Snapchat launched an in-app shopping section called Snap Store earlier this year. The new feature will allow Snapchat users to swipe on the product they like in the Discover section and buy it through … …
Dating App Safety: Don’t be a victim
Snapchat also has its “explore” map where you can view the surrounding area and see exactly where you're friends are… down to the street name. If the app you're on uses a location feature, or if you're using Snapchat for a hookup, be sure to go into your account to …
Maker of A-1 Bleach and other cleaning products bought by Canadian competitor
The oldest family-owned bleach manufacturer in the U.S. has been acquired by a Canadian company. The James Austin Co., based in Mars, Pa., has operated since 1889 and is known for products such as Wipe Away glass cleaner and Austin's A-1 Bleach. It has been bought by KIK Custom Products, … …
Technology Aspects on Chatbot Market CAGR of +27% by 2025: Competition Status, Emerging …
Top Key Vendors in Market: Baidu, Poncho, Kik, WeChat, Varo Money Inc., Babylon Health, ReplyYes, SRI International, and others. A significant rise has been observed in the number of users of messaging services, which is expected to surpass the number of users of social networking sites. Read More
Russia begins blocking access to Telegram
Moscow, Russia: Russia's communications watchdog on Monday began blocking access to the popular messaging app Telegram after a court banned the service for refusing to give security services access to private conversations. “Roskomnadzor has received the ruling of (Moscow's) Tagansky court … Read More
Nationwide Telegram Ban Begins in Russia – Kremlin Switches to ICQ
Russian state telecommunications regulator said on Monday that the country has started to implement a nationwide ban on the secure messaging app Telegram. The app makers have repeatedly refused the Kremlin's demands to offer a backdoor access to the encrypted messaging app. On Friday, a … Read More
NFL great becomes college trustee
LaDainian Tomlinson loves TCU. Now TCU is showing him some love. At a recent university board of trustee meeting, Tomlinson was named one of four new trustees. Also named were Dee J. Kelly Jr., F. Howard Walsh III and Thomas F. Meagher Jr. A trustee has several responsibilities, mainly … Read …
Tweets of the Week: 9 – 15 April 2018
It finally appears as if spring has decided to show its face and it's about time. We were beginning to think it had taken an extra-long holiday and wasn't going to show up this year, so it was a nice surprise to be able to spend the weekend in light …
Detroit Metro CVB Launches New Restaurant-Focused YouTube Show
The first three episodes can be viewed now on YouTube and Facebook. To watch Eats in The D, go to: http://bit.ly/eats-in-the-d-media. The show's host, Maia Anthony, aka Noni, takes viewers to Detroit classics, such as Buddy's Pizza, and new favorites, such Sports and Social. Also in the first season, … Read …