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The number of children using TikTok and Snapchat rose last year in Britain, according to research published by media regulator Ofcom. Around half of those aged between 3 and 17 use TikTok and Snapchat, figures collected as part of the watchdog’s annual survey of children's and parents’ online attitudes showed. The study found a slight increase in both apps’ popularity in the past year, with TikTok now being used by 53% of children (up from 50%), and Snapchat by 46% (up from 42%). Both companies have faced mounting pressure over user safety in recent months. Various governments around the world have banned TikTok from official devices, citing anxieties over its relationship with the Chinese state, while Snapchat has been criticised for not removing more underage users from its platform.

TikTok, Snapchat growing in popularity among UK children, regulator data shows Around half of those aged between 3 and 17 use TikTok and Snapchat, figures collected as part of the watchdog’s annual survey of children's and parents’ online attitudes showed. The number of children using TikTok and Snapchat rose last year in Britain, according to research published by media regulator Ofcom. Around half of those aged between 3 and 17 use TikTok and Snapchat, figures collected as part of the watchdog’s annual survey of children's and parents’ online attitudes showed. The study found a slight increase in both apps’ popularity in the past year, with TikTok now being used by 53% of children (up from 50%), and Snapchat by 46% (up from 42%). Both companies have faced mounting pressure over user safety in recent months. Various governments around the world have banned TikTok from official devices, citing anxieties over its relationship with the Chinese state, while Snapchat has been criticised for not removing more underage users from its platform. Ofcom’s annual report on attitudes towards media found children’s usage of YouTube, Whatsapp and Instagram remained steady (88%, 55% and 41%, respectively), while the popularity of Meta's Facebook platform declined (from

Microsoft is expanding its GPT-driven features with every update. In a recent blog post, the company announced that it will now show AI-generated Stories and Knowledge Cards 2.0 in its Bing Search. As per Microsoft, these Stories will allow users to 'consume bite-sized information' in several ways while the Knowledge Cards have also been updated with AI interactives.  Microsoft adds ‘AI-generative Stories’ for Bing Search  These stories will look just like Stories on platforms like Instagram or Snapchat. They will come with a progress bar on top, before moving to the next slide. The Stories will include text, images, video, and audio. The short video/slide format is one of the most popular and quickest ways to get and circulate information.  As per the company blog post, these Stories will be available in several languages so that the tool can cater to a large palette of audience. “They are available to all Bing users in English, French, Japanese, German, Spanish, Russian, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Polish and Arabic”.  In addition to this, Microsoft has also announced Knowledge Card 2.0 for Bing Search. These Knowledge Cards appear on the right side of the Bing Search. These cards help users find information on any topic that interests them via image-based

Snap paid USD 500 million in May 2021 for the acquisition of AR startup WaveOptics, which provided technology to power Snap’s Spectacles AR spectacles Snap, Snapchat’s parent company, has secretly bought Th3rd, a 3D scanning studio, for an undisclosed sum. According to media report, four team members from the Netherlands-based Th3rd have joined Snap as part of the transaction.Th3rd’s website states that it generates digital 3D counterparts of persons or products. Th3rd, which was founded in 2014, has been investing in AR-powered commerce in recent years and is developing a platform to harness the technology.It released tools in April of last year that convert merchant pictures into 3D files. Snap has purchased a number of augmented reality (AR) firms in recent years.Snap paid USD 500 million in May 2021 for the acquisition of AR startup WaveOptics, which provided technology to power Snap’s Spectacles AR spectacles.Snap bought Fit Analytics in March 2021, and Vertebrae, a 3D and AR commerce business, in July. Snap said last year that it had bought the augmented reality company Forma.Snap announced a new business unit this week that will provide augmented reality (AI) solutions to merchants and enterprises for integration into their apps.The new “Augmented Reality

SEATTLE — Iowa center Monika Czinano undertook a cleanse of sorts as the Hawkeyes began the postseason. Before the Big Ten tournament, she opened up her phone, found the icons for Twitter and Instagram, held them down and removed the applications.Though Czinano briefly downloaded both for Selection Sunday, citing a desire to see the celebratory content made about the Hawkeyes, she deleted them again before the NCAA Tournament tipped off. “I didn’t realize how big of a help it would be until I did it,” Czinano says. “It has really changed my life. I don’t know if I’ll put it back.”One notable social media app, however, has remained on her phone throughout March: TikTok, the short-form video app that has boomed in recent years. “My TikTok is cooking videos and puppies,” Czinano said. “It’s nothing that’s draining me in any way.”Advancing to the Sweet 16 is a significant accomplishment for several programs. Ole Miss, for instance, hadn’t reached this stage since 2007. Virginia Tech hasn’t been here since 1999, Miami since 1992, or Villanova since 2003. It’s an achievement worth celebrating. It also begs the question of how much players should use social media to soak the moment in lest

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An Edinburgh machine gun killer has shown off his two Xboxes and footy gear on a smuggled mobile phone in a Snapchat tour of his cushy jail cell.

On the occasion of the International Day of Happiness, YouGov, an international internet-based market research and data analytics firm, and Snap Inc, has published the results of their joint study, which was undertaken to assess consumer views and key trends that make the digital generation happy.The survey findings claim that 97% of users associate the terms Happy, Fun, Creative or Trendy with Snapchat. 87% users consider Snapchat as 'the best' platform compared to other platforms among the competition for using creative lenses/ filters, sharing special/happy moments with dear ones. 80% of users prefer Snapchat for celebrating festivals with loved ones.AR lenses are Snapchat’s #1 feature that aims to help celebrate festivals and special occasions with loved ones. According to the report, there is a lot of interest among users for Snapchat’s AR shopping try-on lenses. These try-on lenses add a playful twist to their shopping experience enabling them to find new and relevant products in a fun and practical way. Moreover, shopping using AR lenses aid in decision-making, with 4 in 5 users stating that they would be less likely to return clothing if they could try it on first.The respondents for the survey are said to have comprised an

The YouGov survey along with Snap Inc. was undertaken to assess consumer views and key trends that make the digital generation happy. On the occasion of the International Day of Happiness, YouGov, an international Internet-based market research and data analytics firm, and Snap Inc, published the results of their joint study, which was undertaken to assess consumer views and key trends that make the digital generation happy. The Key Survey findings show the following results.  97% of users associate the terms Happy, Fun, Creative or Trendy with Snapchat.  87% users consider Snapchat as ‘the best’ platform compared to other platforms among the competition for using creative lenses/ filters, sharing special/happy moments with dear ones.  80% of users prefer Snapchat for celebrating festivals with loved ones. AR lenses are Snapchat’s #1 feature that helps celebrate festivals and special occasions with loved ones.. The wide assortment of lenses and filters on Snapchat was also the most recommended feature for non-users to share happy moments with dear ones. The survey revealed that the app plays a vital role in connecting brands and users as the platform helps them discover new and relevant products in a fun and trendy way.  There is a lot

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IANS): About four out of five digital users in India consider Snapchat as their fun, happy place, while, 87 per cent of users consider Snapchat as "the best" platform compared to other platforms in the competition for using creative lenses/filters, sharing special/happy moments with dear ones, a new report showed on Monday. According to the Internet-based market research and data analytics firm YouGov, Snapchat's creative lenses, and filters are the number one feature that helps users celebrate festivals and special occasions with loved ones. "The use of creative filters and lenses is a standout feature for Snapchat users. But it also goes beyond this for users. Many seeing the platform as a mode that helps them connect with their community and celebrate festivals with loved ones," Deepa Bhatia, General Manager, YouGov India said. The report said that there is a lot of interest among users for Snapchat's AR shopping try-on lenses. These try-on lenses add a playful twist to their shopping experience, enabling them to find new and relevant products in a fun and practical way. When shopping using AR lenses, four out of five users said they would be less likely to return clothing if