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Commentators online drew parallels between the new feature and the original Snapchat app. “Yes, it's a conceptual clone of Snapchat, with images that ...

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Meta has launched Instants as a new way to share casual, in-the-moment photos through Instagram and, in select countries, through a separate Instants app. On the surface, the concept is easy to understand: open the camera, take a photo in real time, send it to close friends or mutual followers, and let it disappear after it is viewed. But the bigger story is not just that Meta added another feature. It is that Instagram is once again trying to solve a problem it helped create. Over time, Instagram became a platform associated with polished feeds, visible status signals, brand-safe curation, and the pressure to look good in public. Instants moves in the opposite direction. It limits editing, blocks uploads from the camera roll, narrows distribution to smaller circles, and keeps the content temporary for the recipient. In other words, it tries to make sharing feel lighter, faster, and less performative. That makes Instants relevant well beyond a simple product-news cycle. It touches several live questions in social media right now: whether users still want unfiltered communication inside a mature platform, whether a private sharing layer can coexist with an algorithm-heavy entertainment feed, whether Snapchat’s core use case remains defensible, and

Un homme de 32 ans de Terrebonne, qui aurait approché des mineurs sur TikTok, Snapchat et Fortnite sous différents pseudonymes, a été arrêté mercredi dans une enquête liée à des infractions d’ordre sexuelles présumées visant plusieurs victimes au Québec. Maxime Musacchia fait face à plusieurs accusations, dont leurre informatique, production de matériel d’abus et d’exploitation pédosexuels, avoir rendu accessible du contenu sexuellement explicite ainsi qu’avoir facilité une infraction, selon un communiqué du Service de police de Terrebonne/Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines/Bois-des-Filion, jeudi. Les événements reprochés se seraient produits entre 2023 et 2025 dans différentes régions de la province, et ce, à l’endroit de plusieurs victimes mineures. Selon les enquêteurs, l’homme utilisait diverses plateformes, dont TikTok, Snapchat et Fortinite, pour entrer en contact avec les victimes présumées. Les policiers soutiennent qu’il échangeait avec elles à l’aide de plusieurs identités en ligne, notamment « Max-qc2024 », « Fordmustang_90 », « Max_gtr_35 », « Maxgtr2024@hotmail.com » et « 2000 ». L’enquête tend également à démontrer que l’homme de 32 ans aurait pu faire davantage de victimes. Les autorités demandent à toute personne possédant des informations en lien avec cette affaire de communiquer avec le Service de police de Terrebonne en mentionnant la référence GECS 26-050.

When Hybe revealed the names of the brands it had got on board for its auditions to put together a girl group from within the country, it indicated that rather just simple sponsorship deals, the associations would manifest in a series of integrated experiences, “from on-ground pop-up activations and retail engagements to digital participation”. While the “on-ground pop-up activations and retail engagements” are ongoing at the pop-up events its staging alongside the auditions—for example, the “glam stations” put up by H&M, and the “colour match” kiosks by department store Shoppers Stop—the “digital participation” aspect has arrived in the form of a tie-up with Snapchat India, the Augmented Reality capabilities of which are being leveraged for what they’re calling a “‘Lens-to-Stage’ casting experience”. Aspirants can apply to be in the girl group by filming and uploading content through the dedicated ‘Audition’ Lens, which can be found on Hybe India’s Snapchat profile or via the Lens Explorer on the platform. Hybe India’s official page also features a How-To guide and tips from ‘Snap Stars’ to help applicants “refine their digital presence”. The purpose of the partnership, says Hybe, is both to reach out to Gen Z, which forms the bulk of Snap’s

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A Montreal-based civil lawyer arrested last week and facing several charges involving alleged sexual abuse of minors might have other victims, the Montreal police say. Daniel Rochefort, 72, was arrested by the Montreal police and was charged on Friday with producing “material of abuse and pedo-sexual exploitation” and corrupting children. On the latter count, he is alleged to have communicated with an investigator posing as a 12-year-old girl through telecommunication. He was detained over the weekend and when he appeared before a judge at the Montreal courthouse on Monday, he learned he faces another series of charges. In the more recent case, Rochefort faces four counts each of sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching. He is also charged with sexual assault. All of the charges involve the same person, a minor. The alleged offences took place between 2007 and 2012, and some are alleged to have taken place in a foreign country. Rochefort remains detained and has another court hearing scheduled for later this week. “Investigative teams from the two specialized units have reason to believe that Daniel Rochefort may have had other victims. The events he is accused of allegedly took place between 2007 and 2026,” the Montreal

Snapchat continues expanding its personalized entertainment ecosystem through features such as Cameos, Cameo Stories and AI powered visual storytelling tools. As social media platforms increasingly focus on customization and artificial intelligence, Snapchat Cameo Stories have emerged as one of the app’s most interactive and engaging content formats. The feature allows users to place their own faces into animated story sequences, humorous clips and personalized video reactions that can be shared across Snapchat Stories and chats. With the growing popularity of AI driven content and short form entertainment, Cameo Stories are once again attracting significant user interest worldwide. What are Snapchat Cameos? Snapchat Cameos are animated visual clips that use a user’s selfie to create personalized reactions and short videos. Instead of sending ordinary emojis or GIFs, users can insert their real facial appearance into moving scenes and animations. The feature works by capturing a selfie and digitally mapping the user’s facial features onto animated characters. Snapchat then generates customized clips where the user appears inside comedic, dramatic or themed scenarios. Originally introduced as a fun messaging feature, Cameos have evolved into a broader storytelling and content creation tool integrated into several parts of the Snapchat platform. What are Cameo Stories?

The Indian unit of South Korean entertainment company HYBE has partnered with the Indian arm of American camera and social media company Snap Inc. to launch an augmented reality-powered audition process on Snapchat to identify members for a new global girl group from India and the diaspora. The partnership will allow aspiring performers to audition through a dedicated Snapchat “Audition Lens”, enabling users to film and upload submissions directly from their phones. The audition window opened on 11 May. HYBE India said the partnership is intended to expand access to auditions and reach aspiring artists beyond major urban centres. “At HYBE INDIA, we are committed to redefining the discovery journey for the next generation of talent by integrating innovation with accessibility,” the company said in a statement. “Our partnership with Snapchat India is about making the audition process more accessible and empowering for young girls by giving them easier access to the audition process.” As part of the collaboration, HYBE India’s official Snapchat page will host creator-led educational content, including tutorials and guidance from Snap Stars aimed at helping participants improve their audition submissions and digital presence. Snap India said the partnership highlights the growing use of augmented reality technology