Snap stories

AI takes center stage in Adobe's new GenStudio tool
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Adobe has launched GenStudio for Performance Marketing, a new AI-driven tool designed to enhance the creation of personalised advertising campaigns.

Nearly half of security pros see AI as top threat, survey finds
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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ai security
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ai
Nearly half of security profesionals view AI as the top security risk, with 68% advocating for external AI security reviews, HackerOne reveals.

Snap introduces fifth gen Spectacles & new AI features
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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qualcomm
Snap unveils its fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, alongside new AI features to enhance user interaction and creative experiences.

Darabase to launch groundbreaking AR advertising platform
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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martech
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physical security
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personal computing devices
Darabase targets a revolutionary stride in AR advertising with a platform to transform physical properties into AR adverts.

New measures introduced to Snapchat to safeguard teens
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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Snap has announced a new package of safeguards to further protect 13-17 year old Snapchatters from potential online risks.

New research highlights digital advertising insights
Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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social media
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Snapchat sees unexpected growth in ad portal visits, while Pinterest sees a decline, according to Similarweb's market update for Dec 2022.

Reddit bolsters exec team with new VPs
Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
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amazon
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snap
Reddit announces the appointment of three new VPs to executive leadership, while promoting two existing team members. #leadershipchanges #Reddit.

Fast Company names #1 most innovative company in video
Tue, 19th Apr 2022
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digital entertainment
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ai
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youtube
Jellysmack, a global creator company, has been named in Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2022.

Snapchat and Ticketmaster announce new media innovation
Thu, 17th Feb 2022
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market
Snapchat and Ticketmaster have announced a partnership that is set to change the ways of event commerce and media.

Spotify buys global audio marketplace SoundBetter
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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digital entertainment
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snap
SoundBetter was founded in 2012 and it has become a hotspot for audio professionals who search for partners and better sounding content.

Fitbit and Snap think you want emojis on your fitness trackers
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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snap
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emoji
Fitbit and Snap have launched a Bitmoji app for Fitbit smartwatches, adding avatars to depict users' health and fitness progress.

BT’s automation platform aims to help customers embrace SD-WAN
Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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network infrastructure
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devops
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sd-wan
BT's new Service and Network Automation Platform, SNAP, aims to revolutionise customer networks with cutting-edge SD-WAN and NFV technology integration.

Is social media now almost impossible to monetise unless you’re an industry giant?
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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social media
MarketLine asks whether a social media business model based on building popularity before monetisation is fundamentally flawed.

2degrees' chief fixed officer - Snap owner Mark Petrie - moves on
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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2degrees' chief fixed officer, Mark Petrie, will leave the telecommunications company later this year after overseeing the integration with Snap.

2degrees names Chorus the primary provider of national backhaul
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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snap
2degrees and Chorus will commission the new 100Gb/s capacity during August. 2degrees is Chorus’ first national 100Gb/s customer.

Reggie the Snapchatting dog: Who needs thumbs when you’ve got paws?
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Meet Reggie: No-Thumb Wonder Dog who pilots planes and now snaps his colourful life, teaching us potent insights into a canine's world view.

Snap maps or Snap stalk? New Zealand police raise concern over the app’s new feature
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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apps
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maps
In an update last week Snapchat introduced a map feature that allows users track other people’s locations in real time.

Snapchat drones could be coming your way soon
Mon, 29th May 2017
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robots
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drones
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cloud services
Their latest venture appears to be putting their camera technology atop drones, which could potentially prove to be a game changer.

Snapchat Spectacles put up tidy but modest sales numbers
Thu, 11th May 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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cloud services
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social media
The numbers weren’t exactly super-specific, but it’s enough to make some estimates of how many units they’ve sold.

Facebook continues the Snapchat cloning process with 'Messenger Day' update
Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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messenger
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If it wasn’t for the distinct lightning bolt icon on your phone, you’d almost mistake the new version of Facebook Messenger for a Snapchat clone.