Sounds: Snapchat introduces new ‘Sounds’ tools aimed towards creators: What are they – Times of India

Snapchat is a popular instant messaging service. The company claims that nearly 250 million users engage with augmented reality regularly. Snap’s AR Lens technology combined with Sounds not only claims to deliver an improved experience to engage with friends but is also an important distribution tool for creators to share their music with fans. Since … Read more

Snapchat’s ‘Digital-Well Being Index’ indicates positive social media experience for Gen Z – Times of India

Instant messaging app Snapchat marked the 20th anniversary of Safer Internet Day on February 7 with the first-ever Digital Well-Being Index (DWBI). This report is a measure of Gen Z’s psychological well-being in the online space. Snapchat’s inaugural DWBI shows that India earned the highest score amongst other countries which included — the US, the … Read more

Why US Public Schools Are Suing Big Tech Over Social Media Harm

Seattle’s public school district filed a lawsuit against Big Tech claiming that the companies were responsible for a worsening mental health crisis among students and directly affected the schools’ ability to carry out their educational mission. The complaint, filed on Friday against Alphabet Inc, Meta Platforms Inc, Snap Inc, and TikTok-owner ByteDance with the U.S. … Read more

Samsung to Offer Higher Quality Photo Uploads on Instagram, Others: Report

Samsung has reportedly collaborated with social media platforms – Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok to improve the quality of pictures shot on the inbuilt camera of the social media apps. As per a report, the quality of photos will no longer see a drop when clicked via these apps. A large number of people use these apps to … Read more

January may be worst month for job cuts, warn experts: Why and other details – Times of India

Technology companies as big as Facebook, Amazon, Snapchat, Intel, Netflix and others have cut jobs in 2022, with some citing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and others pointing to overhiring during periods of rapid growth. After a holiday lull, more layoffs are around the corner and several companies across the spectrum, led by tech … Read more