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Joel Disanto, a sex offender from Surprise, was recently sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to child sex trafficking in Pinal County. PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. — A Surprise man was sentenced this week to 25 years in prison for luring a 15-year-old girl over Snapchat and engaging in sexual activity with the minor in Casa Grande.  Joel DiSanto, 47, was sentenced Monday in Pinal County Superior Court after pleading guilty to child sex trafficking and aggravated luring of a minor, according to the Pinal County Attorney's Office. DiSanto, a registered sex offender with prior convictions in Illinois and Michigan, was arrested in north Phoenix last December after the Casa Grande Police Department identified him as the Snapchat user who had been exchanging messages with a teenage girl.  The girl's family had found sexually explicit images and messages on her phone that suggested she had met up with an older man.  According to PCAO, the girl told investigators she had agreed to meet a man known as "Daniel Donkey" on Snapchat to have sex for money. The victim also disclosed that "she needed the money to help her mom pay their rent." Police obtained a search warrant to

Paul Hill Neowin · Aug 1, 2023 15:40 EDT One of the most important aspects of social media platforms that consumers don’t see, is the compensation that creators are paid for using their talents to enhance the platform. To compensate its content creators, Snap has just launched the Lens Creator Rewards scheme for augmented reality (AR) lens makers. In an FAQ, the company said that the program is just a pilot scheme and that it will run as long as the company decides. In its current form, it sounds like just one creator (this wasn’t made very clear) will be selected each month to earn up to $7,200 based on the level of engagement in the United States, India, and Mexico - the payout will vary based on its performance. While Snap is watching those three countries to measure performance, creators from the following countries can join the program: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Korea (the Republic of), Kuwait, Libya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands (the), New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Philippines (the), Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. Lens

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Who Really Owns Snapchat? Its Founders, Net Worth, and Revenue Cover Image Source: Pexels/Thought Catalog While Snapchat's popularity in the social media landscape is undeniable, the question of its ownership often stumps users. Unlike some other platforms with well-known parent companies, Snapchat's ownership may not be common knowledge. For instance, Google owns YouTube, Chinese company ByteDance owns TikTok, and Meta owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. So, who exactly owns Snapchat? Image Source: Carl Court/Getty Images Also Read: What Are the Sources of Making Money for Social Media Influencers? The origin of Snapchat Snapchat was initially owned by Snapchat Inc. from 2011 to 2016, but now operates under the name Snap Inc. since the rebranding in September 2016. The company's co-founders, Evan Spiegel, and Bobby Murphy, launched Snapchat in September 2011.  During his time as a product design student at Stanford, Evan Spiegel came up with the concept of an app featuring ephemeral messaging for a class project, which his classmates initially dismissed. However, he persisted and joined forces with Bobby Murphy and Reggie Brown, both fellow Stanford students, to work on the idea. Together, they launched the app's prototype, initially known as 'Picaboo.' At a later stage in 2011, Reggie

WYM is a frequently used term on Snapchat, and other social media apps like Twitter and TikTok. But what does it mean? Here’s everything to know. Multimedia instant messaging app Snapchat stands out as a platform where messages disappear after being seen, fostering a unique style of communication. Over the years, it has become a hotbed of slang terms and acronyms that people use to communicate with each other more efficiently. If you’re an infrequent Snapchat user, however, these can often be quite confusing.Article continues after ad WYM is one popular acronym that is widely used on the platform, especially in direct messages — but what does it mean? Here’s everything you need to know. Snapchat WYM meaning on Snapchat On Snapchat, WYM usually stands for ‘What You Mean.’ It’s used to request clarification about a previous message or statement, similar to asking, “What do you mean?” in a regular conversation.Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on Esports, Gaming and more. The informal term is a quick and efficient way of asking someone to explain their point more thoroughly or to elaborate on something they’ve said that wasn’t clear. For example, if a friend sends a vague or

Ghanaian businesswoman Dulcie Boateng has put smiles on her mother's face by presenting her with half a million Ghana cedis on her birthdayThe young brand influencer and her mother looked gorgeous in beautiful outfits and expensive jewellerySome social media users have expressed mixed reactions after watching the trending video on social mediaPAY ATTENTION: Be the first to follow YEN.com.gh on Threads! Click here!Famous Snapchat influencer Dulcie Boateng has surprised her gorgeous mother with a basket of Ghana cedis notes on her birthday.The style influencer and young entrepreneur took her mother on a dinner date and made the presentation to her. Ghanaian Snapchat influencer Dulcie Boateng slays expensive wigs. Photo credit: @dulcie.xSource: InstagramThe beautiful woman who looks younger than her age starts counting the bundles of cash while smiling graciously in the viral video.PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see YEN.com.gh News on your News Feed! Dulcie Boateng slayed in a spaghetti strap ruched dress and blond hairstyle, and her mother snatched her waist in an African print dress.Some social media users have commented on the video of Dulcie Boateng presenting half of a million Ghana cedis to her motherYEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below;maame_akua_esi_nsonwaa stated:I think

In a shocking turn of events, sadly, famous influencer Breckie Hill’s private photos and videos via Snapchat have been leaked online causing a stir of controversy. The 19-year-old Instagram and TikTok influencer is known for cute looks and charming personality, which has helped her gain quite a fanbase on her social media accounts. Additionally, she also operates her OnlyFans account where she shares bold content with her subscribers. It is very downhearted to say that Brackie Hill’s has become the latest victim of cybercrime where some of her personal photos and videos were leaked online. After the incident, she also released a statement stating that she is saddened after her breach of privacy, her phone number is also leaked on the internet resulting in massive calls and messages from her fans. Recently, Breckie Hill gave an update on the ongoing situation, stating she is facing legal action from her ex-boyfriend over “709 leaked files.” According to media reports, Breckie’s personal videos were leaked through her Snapchat account. Instantly it captured the attention of users on the Internet. Even Twitter saw an overflow of comments from the user over her private video leakage. However, some loyal fans came in her support

Image Source : FILE Know easy ways to pin and unpin conversations on Snapchat Snapchat, a popular social media platform known for its disappearing photos and videos, has recently introduced a new feature called "Pinning Conversations" for iOS users. The feature allows users to pin up to three conversations at the top of their chat screen which ensures easy access to their important chats. To pin a conversation, users can follow these simple steps: Swipe right from the Camera screen to access the Chat screen. Press and hold on to the desired friend or group to access Chat Settings. Tap on "Pin Conversation" to pin the selected chat to the top of the list. One notable aspect of the Pinning Conversations feature is that other users involved in a pinned chat are not notified if their conversation is pinned by someone.  ALSO READ: Now earn money on X with 15 million impressions and 500 Followers For users who wish to unpin a conversation, the process is equally straightforward: Swipe right from the Camera screen to access the Chat screen. Press and hold on to the pinned friend or group to access Chat Settings. Tap on "Unpin Conversation" to remove the chat

Aditya Tiwari Neowin @TheLazyAvenger · Jul 29, 2023 06:44 EDT Snapchat has baked something for International Friendship Day which is due this weekend. The social media company announced it will celebrate the occasion by offering personalized throwbacks to the users on July 30. Users will see a special Story in the app featuring memorable moments with their close friends. "Qualifying Snapchatters will find a special Story made just for them and their besties just a swipe up from the camera," the company said in a blog post. However, it didn't specify what criteria it's considering to label users as "qualifying Snapchatters" who will see a personalized story. Snapchat's latest update for Android and iOS brings some International Friendship Day Lenses and creative tools. Speaking of which, you also can try out over 20 Snapchat Lenses added to Microsoft Teams for Work through a collaboration. The stories section in the Snapchat app will also showcase advice from Snap Star Tinx (aka Christina Najjar) whose content revolves around dating, relationships, and mental health. Christina rose to popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic with her TikTok videos and she has authored the New York Times bestseller The Shift. Sharing some metrics about the platform

Don't miss Brandweek, Adweek's ultimate experience for marketers, September 11-14 in Miami. Connect with peers and gain insights and inspiration from top brand marketers and industry icons at Glossier, Coca-Cola, Taco Bell and more. Register. Rapper Drake is incorporating augmented reality into his It’s All a Blur tour by overlaying Snapchat’s popular Crying Lens on concert attendees.During Drake’s performance of “Laugh Now Cry Later,” the stage screens will show audience members with the Crying Lens applied to their faces through augmented reality in real time, making it appear as though they are crying. The lens can be seen in action in the video below, which contains mature language:The tech is powered by Snapchat’s Camera Kit, which allows companies to use Snap AR in their own apps, websites and physical locations.“Snap’s augmented reality offers artists new ways to enhance their live performances to deepen connections with fans,” said Manny Adler, Snap’s head of music strategy. “We’re thrilled to see Drake use Camera Kit to integrate our viral Crying Lens into his tour, and are loving the fan reactions when they see themselves on the stage screen. We can’t wait to see how other artists use it!”Snapchat said the Crying Lens has