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Lawmakers and advocacy groups aren’t the only people with strong thoughts about Meta’s smart glasses. Apparently, Snap CEO, Evan Spiegel, has some opinions, too. In an interview with YouTuber David Senra, Spiegel had some choice words about Meta’s reputation in the space. Spoiler alert: he’s not a huge fan. “It’s much more harmful for Luxottica than it is for Meta. I think Meta needed to partner with Luxottica because the Meta brand is not something that people want to put anywhere near their face,” Spiegel said. “I think that Meta really needed .” Spiegel also forecasted the partnership as potentially ill-fated for EssilorLuxottica, the maker of Ray-Bans, which, of course, teamed up with Meta to make its Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses and the Meta Ray-Ban Display. Evan Spiegel talks Snap Spectales vs. Meta Raybans. Feels a vertically-integrated approach targeting higher end (eg. Tesla with Roadster, Apple with iPhone) is the move for smart glasses. Also, says brand association is risky for Luxxotica: “I think it’s much more harmful for… https://t.co/tOx4LTpX6Q pic.twitter.com/LqOBbVz05T — Bearly AI (@bearlyai) April 12, 2026 “What’s challenging for Luxottica is that they took like the most iconic, crazy-high-margin product and they destroyed the margin and then

I’m basically a child. And what do children love? Snapchat. While I wouldn’t say that I love Snapchat, I must confess that I do “snap.” Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. Sitting in a cafe, I get a notification from a person I was very close with in high school. For privacy, I’m going to make up a fake garbage school. Let’s call it the “San Diego State University.” Anyways, this guy and I have what I would call a Snapchat relationship — a dwindling one at that. So my friend who goes to the “San Diego State University” sent me a snap and I responded, not with a photo of my face — ew — but with the surroundings of this local underground cafe near campus — it’s called Caffe Strada, you have got to check it out. It was a quick photo, nothing to write home about, just of the people I’m sitting with. He opens the snap right away, and I see his dumb little Bitmoji pop up and down as he workshops a comment. He replies: “so berkley.” And knowing this man, this was not a compliment. I furrowed my brow, confused by what he

The investigation into the tragic death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield has entered a critical forensic phase this Saturday, April 11, 2026. As the community of Gomersal prepares to support the family in their final farewell, West Yorkshire Police have intensified their hunt for digital evidence, focusing on social media recordings believed to have captured the fatal confrontation. The Search for the "Truth" Video A Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector has issued a direct plea for specific mobile phone footage. Under the investigation codename *Operation Plaitglass*, the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is currently auditing digital metadata from platforms including Snapchat and TikTok. DCI Entwistle told journalists that this footage is believed to be circulating among local youth groups and is considered the "key to the truth" regarding the events on Kennerleigh Avenue in the early hours of March 28. Authorities have warned that the possession or sharing of such footage could not only hinder the investigation but also constitute a criminal offence. The three primary defendants—19-year-old Archie Rycroft, 18-year-old Kayla Smith, and a 17-year-old male who cannot be identified—remain in custody following their recent appearance at Leeds Crown Court. During the 12-minute administrative hearing, no applications for bail

A viral Snapchat screenshot claiming to show Erling Haaland posting “stay humble” after Arsenal's defeat to Bournemouth is fake and has been ...

A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, says that the congressman raped her when she was heavily intoxicated and left her bruised and bleeding, an allegation Swalwell strongly denies. “I was pushing him off of me, saying no,” the woman told CNN of the incident, which she said happened in 2024 after she had stopped working in Swalwell’s office. “He didn’t stop.” She said it was the second time Swalwell had nonconsensual sexual contact with her while she was drunk. In 2019, when she was still working for him, she said she woke up naked with him in a hotel room after a night of heavy drinking. She said she had no memory of what happened but could feel physically that they’d had sexual contact. Three other women who spoke with CNN also alleged various kinds of sexual misconduct by the Democratic congressman – including Swalwell sending them unsolicited explicit messages or nude photos. One woman who connected online with Swalwell over her interest in Democratic politics says she ended up extremely drunk inside his hotel room after a night out with the congressman, with little memory of what occurred. Earlier in the

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In Brief Posted: 5:00 AM PDT · April 10, 2026 Image Credits:Brian Heater Snap has announced a new partnership between its AR-glasses-focused subsidiary, Specs, and chipmaker Qualcomm, as the company revs up for the release of its wearable later this year. The Snapchat creator has been teasing the release of the glasses — dubbed Spectacles, or merely Specs — for a long time and, earlier this year, it spun off a new company to specifically focus on the business venture. In February, the company abruptly parted ways with Scott Myers, its SVP of Specs, over a reported “blow-up” between himself and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel. The newly announced partnership with Qualcomm shows signs of life for the project. Specs will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR platforms, which are its systems-on-a-chip designed to power augmented and virtual reality devices, a press release states. The two companies will develop “on-device AI, cutting-edge graphics, and advanced multiuser digital experiences” as part of a multi-year strategic agreement, a press release claims. “Our work with Qualcomm provides a strong foundation for the future of Specs, bringing developers and consumers advanced technology and performance that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible,” Spiegel said. The saga of Specs has

A man is wanted by police for allegedly driving a 16-year-old he met on Snapchat from her house in Ethel to his apartment in downtown Baton Rouge and then raping her. The man then allegedly kicked her out of his apartment and a food delivery driver drove her back to her house in Ethel, according to a warrant for his arrest. West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about a runaway juvenile on March 1 off of Hwy 955 East and learned the victim went missing at around 8:30 p.m., police say. The victim left a note that said she was leaving with Sean Patrick St. Cyr, 19, according to the arrest warrant. Several hours later, police returned to the residence when the victim had returned, but appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance, the warrant says. Police transported her to Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital for treatment, where a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner confirmed she had injuries consistent with sexual assault and tested positive for an STI, police said. According to the arrest warrant, St. Cyr drove to the victim’s house in Ethel and told the victim to get in his car

(Image source: Arkansas County Youth Growth and Development Program Facebook page.) Parents and area students will have a chance to learn how to stay safe online during a free workshop hosted by the Arkansas County Youth Growth and Development Program. The parent night and social media safety workshop is set for Tuesday, April 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the program’s center, 702 E. Michigan in Stuttgart. Coordinator Jalicia Wyatt said the session will provide parents with practical tools, resources, and real-time guidance. “At this workshop, we will talk about different trends that are going on, so parents are up to date on how they can effectively address these things with their child,” Wyatt said. “We will talk about social media safety and ways to present different conversations.” Wyatt said parents should stay informed about platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, and WhatsApp, as well as emerging trends, such as private and group conversations on Clubhouse-style platforms. She noted some apps make oversight more challenging. “With WhatsApp, you can have a fake number and not identify who you truly are. With Snapchat, you send messages under a different name, and they go away after a certain time frame,” Wyatt