Snapchat users bemused by AI chatbot’s bizarre behaviour The app’s users were left perplexed after the My AI chatbot posted a story and then went silent Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023
Arrest of Saudi scholar and influencer another sign of social media crackdown Detention of public health expert Mohammed Alhajji surprised many observers as he was seen as apolitical The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023
Politicians too scared to take on tech firms, says former senior Met officer Dal Babu calls for financial penalties after social media posts attract hundreds of teenagers to Oxford Street The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023
Police in Oxford Street make arrests amid social media ‘robbery campaign’ Hundreds of teenagers gathered outside JD Sports in response to Snapchat call to take part in robbery The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023
Here's how I finally proved that the Galaxy S23 Ultra moon pictures aren't fake A photo trip shooting the August supermoon gave me the final proof that the Galaxy S23 Ultra moon pictures are not fake. TechRadar · Aug 9, 2023
Many adults would struggle to understand video-sharing platforms’ rules – Ofcom At nearly 16,000 words, OnlyFans had the longest terms of service, which would take its adult users more than an hour to read, the regulator found. The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023
Is Snap (SNAP) a Buy or Sell This Week? Snap Inc. (SNAP) presented a dim third-quarter projection. Moreover, Britain’s regulator probes Snapchat's underage user management. Amid this scenario, should investors buy or sell SNAP this week? Let’s look at its financial metrics to gauge its prospects…. StockNews.com · Aug 8, 2023
UK data watchdog monitoring Snapchat over underage users The UK’s data regulator is looking at Snapchat’s ability to remove underage users from its platform amid concerns raised over its safeguarding efforts for younger users. Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2023
Mark Zuckerberg is copying Snapchat again—but this time it’s because of Apple Meta is reportedly building chatbots with different personalities for its social media sites. Fortune · Aug 4, 2023
Exploring climate, culture, community; ‘sā Ladakh’ unveils Asia’s highest altitude land art exhibition Asia’s highest-ever contemporary land art group exhibition, titled “sā” was launched — at an astounding altitude of 3600m — on August 1 in Leh, Ladakh, focussing on the intersection of climate, culture and community in high altitude environments. Read further on Dynamite News : Dynamite News · Aug 2, 2023
How’s your #fakenews acumen? Let’s test it Can you tell truth from fiction on social media? Let’s assess your skills with a few headlines. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2023
Talk to Me review – an Evil Dead for the Snapchat generation Australian YouTuber twins Danny and Michael Philippou’s feature debut is an entertaining chiller that mixes shrieking horror and psychological nuance The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023
Elon Musk cuts ad prices to lure companies back to Twitter/X Despite the turmoil surrounding his management of the social media platform, Musk remains convinced that 'X will become the most valuable brand on Earth.' Fortune · Jul 26, 2023
The future of social media: is it time to quit scrolling for good? X? Twitter? Threads? Instagram? Social media is starting to lose its sparkle somewhat. Is it time for the Great Big Log-off? Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2023
Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023 Snapchat is giving Bitmoji avatars a 3D makeover ‘The new avatar style improves characteristics like hair texture, face shading, and body proportions’
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Teenagers now favouring TikTok as single source of news, Ofcom says TikTok is now the favoured single news source among 12 to 15-year-olds, followed by YouTube and Instagram jointly, Ofcom says.
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 19, 2023 The IG Rich List Has Been Revealed & Kylie Jenner Is No Longer The Highest-Earning Influencer Knocked off her pretty perch.
The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2023 Saudis accused of using Snapchat to promote crown prince and silence critics Critics say app – partly owned by a Saudi investor – promoting image of Mohammed bin Salman while critical voices are punished
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 16, 2023 Le’Veon Bell finally apologizes to Steelers fans for leaving: ‘I shouldn’t have left’ Le'Veon Bell looks to mend fences with the fanbase he let down.
The Canberra Times · Jul 13, 2023 Alleged rapist banned from Snapchat after 'bombardment of messages' 'Let me know when it's that time if the months [sic],' one message said.
WEKU · Jul 12, 2023 So your tween wants a smartphone? Read this first When's the right time to start your child with a phone? Is 12 too young? Here's what a professional screen time consultant tells parents about the risks kids face online.
Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2023 Boy filmed hurling cat off cliff into quarry 'did not commit a crime', police say Lancashire Police have given an update on a video that has been shared on social media showing a youth appearing to throw a cat off a cliff and into a quarry in Carnforth
Android Central · Jul 6, 2023 Instagram's new Threads social network is live and growing fast Twitter has some big new competition from Instagram in a new app called Threads, and it's already got tens of millions of users.
TechRadar · Jul 6, 2023 Threads: 7 things you need to know about Instagram's Twitter killer Meta's Twitter rival has just landed to take on Twitter. But what is it and should you sign up? Here's everything you need to know.
Barchart · Jul 6, 2023 Up 15% in the Past Month, Will Snap Stock Continue to Outperform? Snap stock is up 15% in the last month and 35% in 2023. Let's see if the tech stock remains a top buy for 2023.