Snapchat has launched a competition for users to design their own DC-themed AR lenses, to win an all-expenses paid trip to the 2018 Sand Diego Comic-Con. Super Lenses For US Snapchat users willing to partake in some creative augmented reality art, the DC Super Heroes Challenge consists of creating a Lens inspired by Batman, Superman, […]
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Facebook is expected to be closing the deal for the first batch of news programming for their video platform, Watch. Keep on eye on Facebook Putting a cap on spirited discussions and shifts in strategy, Facebook is bringing content from Fox News and CNN to Watch. The news programs under negotiation could be announced in
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The Facebook Fundraisers features is about to get more support for nonprofit groups. Grow and divide Brands and celebrities will now be able to fundraise through their own Page for nonprofits and users can invite friends to manage fundraisers, as apart of the new Fundraisers features. Campaigns have seen success like Tegan and Sara, who recently
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Nearly a decade after its initial launch, Google has given its consumer Ad Settings dashboard a makeover. Data control The ‘new Ad Settings’ from Google make it easier for consumers to see their data, and gives them an element of control over it. I took a peek at my own New Settings: it really
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Inspired by Facebook’s Creative Shop, Instagram has shared their top tips and tricks to bring your business with the greater community. Dozens of strategies The eyedropper tool, colour scheme options, text edits, and font styles are apart of the latest recommendations and tips. Embrace the colours with the new rainbow hue font. Just write down
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Apple is allowing users with FaceTime to add as many as 32 friends within a call, in response to popular demand for group apps. Crowding the house Following the popularity of Houseparty, Apple is unleashing the power of group video chat, thanks to the company’s ability to undertake the technical overhead of so many streams.
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Facebook is partnering with music companies from around the globe to make listening an even more enjoyable experience. Post the good vibes Facebook wants users to engage and express with music in new and interesting ways, exclusively through their platform and with a new feature called Lip Sync Live. Special occasions, from weddings to birthdays,
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Good search gives relevant results from authoritative sources. Search spam gets in the way. So now Google wants search users to help weed it out. Google’s game Search spam arises from sites trying to game the search algorithm to turn up in results where they probably shouldn’t. Google’s global search outreach lead, Juan Felipe Rincon,
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Snapchat has found another way to capitalise on the popularity of Lens, with a new feature that does more than alter your voice. Fun with sound Where your typical Snapchat Lens responds to facial gestures, like eyebrows and mouth movement, this latest endeavour is triggered by various components of speech. Amongst an already robust catalogue
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Twitch’s impressive, and largely unrivalled, success as the premier provider for game streaming may have to contend with Facebook’s soon to be launched Fb.gg. Juggernaut meet juggernaut Facebook’s videogame streaming service will feature a collection of all the available streamers on Facebook, as well as tailor itself to the celebrities and games you like to follow.
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