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Instagram and Snapchat Addiction Allegedly Led to 17-Year-Old Boy’s Suicide
Warning: This article deals with the topic of mental health, and mentions suicide. It may be triggering for some. If you or someone you love is in need of support, Lifeline (13 11 14) is available 24/7, free of charge. If an emergency, call 000. Snapchat and Meta “knowingly and purposely” created harmful, addictive products that…
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Snap Up, Zuck Down
The world is changing, and oh, how the tables have turned. On Thursday, Snap showed up behemoth-sized rival Meta, formerly known as Facebook, by reporting a profit for the first time as a public company. Meta, on the other hand, experienced the worst crash in stock market history, losing $US251 ($348) billion in value in…
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Snapchat Is Trying to Make It Easier for Gen Z to Run for Political Office
How many apps can you name that offer both an avenue to send unsolicited dick pics and a pathway to achieve your political dreams? Unless you’re the disgraced former New York congressman Anthony Weiner, the answer to that question is probably “one,” after Snapchat announced a new feature on Tuesday designed to help young people…
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Snap Doubles Down on Its Smart Glasses Line, Buys AR Display Supplier for More Than $640 Million
Snap is going all-in on its augmented reality smart glasses whether consumers want them or not. Right after announcing the latest generation of its Spectacles line, news surfaced that Snap has agreed to acquire WaveOptics, which supplies the AR displays powering its frames, for more than $US500 ($641) million, the Verge reported Friday.