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Internationally acclaimed fashion designer Thebe Magugu is ranked as one of the best creatives globally.The South African-born star is one of the designers who are part of the ‘Vogue x Snapchat: Redefining the Body’ campaign.Story continues below AdvertisementThe gloss partnered with the social media app to curate augmented reality (AR) experience in the heart of London.The exhibition open to the public from February 18 until March 5, showcases exquisite designs from prominent designers such as Dior, Quinn, McCartney, Versace and our very own Magugu.In this campaign, Magugu reminisces about his childhood in Ipopeng, Kimberley, using old fashion collectables such as chandeliers, vases, bags and boots.Nine mannequins are draped in the new Thebe Magugu ‘Mother & Child Heritage Dress’ capsule collection set to launch this April.Most of the dresses from this collection feature unique paintings by Phathu Nembilwi, representing the various South African tribes such as Zulu, Xhosa, Venda, Sotho, Swati, Ndebele, Pedi and Tsonga.“It has always been important to me to make fashion accessible for all. Using augmented reality, ‘Vogue x Snapchat: Redefining the Body’ is an exhibition that invites everyone – regardless of race, gender, sexuality and size – to experience and enjoy fashion from some of the world’s

Snapchat announced today that it’s introducing two new features for its Sounds product, which allows users to add licensed song clips, excerpts from TV and movies, and their own original audio to their Snaps and Stories. The company is launching a feature that is designed to allow users to find relevant Sounds to complement a Lens. Now, when you’re applying a Lens to a photo or video, you can tap on the Sounds icon to access a list of relevant Sounds to add to your Snap. The new feature is rolling out globally on iOS and Android. Image Credits: Snapchat Snapchat is also rolling out a feature that lets users create montage videos that are automatically in rhythm to the beat of audio tracks from the Sounds library. Users can select between 4-20 photos/videos from their camera roll. The feature is rolling out globally on iOS and coming to Android in March. “By expanding the Sounds experience, Snapchat is making it easier and faster for Snapchatters to discover and share the music they love with friends,” said Manny Adler, Head of Music Strategy at Snap, in a statement. “Snapchat has also created a unique opportunity for artists to reach a

The court also ordered him to pay the woman Dh30,000 in compensation for moral damages he had caused File photo Published: Thu 23 Feb 2023, 8:48 AM Last updated: Thu 23 Feb 2023, 3:03 PM A man in his 60s was sentenced to three months in jail for sending inappropriate video clips to a young Arab woman via SnapChat, according to a ruling issued by the Ras Al Khaimah Misdemenour Court. The convict was also fined Dh5,000, and given a suspended three-year jail sentence. He will then have to pay a Dh30,000 compensation for the moral damages he had caused. In her complaint filed at the Ras Al Khaimah Police, the woman reported that she received the clips from the man who was 'trying to seduce her'. When the cops interrogated the man, he admitted to sending the videos. Based on this confession, along with evidence presented by the prosecution, the court found the defendant guilty of the crime. The woman then filed a civil case against the man, demanding that he pay Dh50,000 for the moral and psychological damages she suffered from the incident. The sexual harassment, she said, caused her depression. She added that she expected the man

Paedophiles are starting to use virtual reality headsets to view child abuse images, according to police data.Use of this technology was recorded in eight cases in 2021/22 - the first time this technology has been specifically mentioned in crime reports. During that period, police recorded 30,925 offences involving obscene images of children - the highest number logged by forces in England and Wales.Of these, a social media or gaming site was recorded in 9,888 cases - including Snapchat 4,293 times, Facebook 1,361, Instagram 1,363 and WhatsApp 547.NSPCC, which collated the data, is calling for a number of amendments to the Online Safety Bill to prevent more children becoming exposed to abuse. Sir Peter Wanless, chief executive of the NSPCC, said: "These new figures are incredibly alarming but reflect just the tip of the iceberg of what children are experiencing online."We hear from young people who feel powerless and let down as online sexual abuse risks becoming normalised for a generation of children. "By creating a child safety advocate that stands up for children and families the government can ensure the Online Safety Bill systemically prevents abuse."Read more:NSPCC's Childline reports 45% rise in number of boys suffering online sexual abuseChild abuse

Number of crimes involving child abuse images soars by 66% in five years, with Snapchat being one of the most common methods to distribute the illegal images Offences involving indecent images of children at a record high, says NSPCC Numbers of offences surged by 66 per cent according to the children's charityBy David Barrett Home Affairs Editor Published: 20:44 EST, 21 February 2023 | Updated: 02:32 EST, 22 February 2023 The number of crimes involving child abuse images reported to police has soared by two thirds in just five years, data shows.Children’s charity the NSPCC said there were 30,925 recorded offences of the sharing or possession of indecent images of children in 2021-22 – a record high.Just five years earlier the figure was 18,574, meaning numbers have surged by 66 per cent.The charity, which obtained the UK-wide police data under freedom of information laws, said the 2021-22 figure included nearly 10,000 cases in which social media or a gaming site was used to distribute the illegal images.Of those, Snapchat was recorded 4,293 times, Facebook 1,361, Instagram 1,363 and WhatsApp 547, it said.There were 10,000 cases in which social media or a gaming site was used to distribute the illegal images, with Snapchat

A viral flyer shared on Snapchat promoted what was branded a "mansion rager" at a riverside property in Austin, Texas, and hundreds of people showed up ready to partyIt is believed the teens crashed a car on the fence to break into the mansion (Image: FOX 7)Hundreds of uninvited teenagers crashed a party while the residents of a $6.5million mansion were away, it has emerged. A flyer that went viral on social media advertised what was branded a "mansion rager" and attracted partygoers to the four-bedroom, three-bathroom property in Austin, Texas, US. The owner who fell victim to the vandalism attack was alerted by neighbours that noticed the crowd heading towards his house on Saturday night. Neighbours reported seeing a large number of cars parked up and down the driveway, with children scaling the front fence and water tower. When the homeowner returned, he found that the cars were fleeing the area, and three young men had jumped out of a van or truck and attacked him, destroying his phone in the process. The owner rushed home after the neighbours alerted them about the raid ( Image: FOX 7) According to a neighbour who questioned one of the partygoers, the

13-year-old Luca Manuel, purchased a lethal Fentanyl pill on Snapchat. The tablet, marketed as Percocet, killed him the day before he was set to ...

A teenager has been detained after allegedly posting a disturbing threat on Snapchat about opening fire on a school.Sunday, the 14-year-old allegedly posted a photo of what seemed to be a semi-automatic gun with the comment “Shooting up Playford” on Snapchat. The purported threat pertained to Playford International College, one of the largest public institutions in South Australia. The post had the captions “Nooo what, I’m not going to school tomorrow” and “is this genuine or a joke?” On Monday, the police said that they had identified the claimed author of the message and arrested a kid from the northern Adelaide suburb of Elizabeth Downs. Officers discovered a gel blaster during a search of his residence, which authorities claim was the alleged firearm depicted in the image. The teen has been charged with creating a false belief and illegally having a handgun. He will be required to appear at a later date before the Elizabeth Youth Court. Gel blasters, which discharge liquid-filled pellets, can appear almost identical to standard weapons. In South Australia, they are prohibited without a valid guns license. While the school did not issue a public warning about the Snapchat, parents posted it online, prompting police to

Snapchat’s social-media app is adding users at a faster clip, reaching more than 750 million per month, Snap chief executive officer Evan Spiegel said. That’s 25 per cent more than the 600 million monthly users the app, known for its disappearing photo messages, was attracting 10 months ago. For the year through April 2022, the monthly count rose 20 per cent, the company said. Spiegel announced the numbers to an audience of investors at a meeting in Santa Monica, California. Those investors will be listening for signs that the company’s plan to shift its strategy is paying off. Snapchat in 2022 Snap last year said it was scaling back operations and narrowing its focus to three priorities: adding users and getting them to spend more time on Snapchat; jump-starting revenue growth; and investing in augmented reality technology. The numbers disclosed signal that the app can continue to expand its user base, which may help counter major declines in its digital ad business. In the first quarter, analysts expect the company’s revenue to post the first-ever drop from a year earlier, while the amount of money Snap makes per user is projected to fall to the lowest in almost three years.

WWE has a lot of plans for their Superstars, especially on the road to WrestleMania. It appears that the company is planning a big change for two of their Superstars, as they teased a heel turn for Madcap Moss and Emma this week on the blue brand. Click here for our complete coverage of WWE SmackDown this week. WWE might have planted the seeds for a heel turn on this week’s SmackDown. Following Madcap Moss’ loss to GUNTHER, he cut a backstage interview with Emma that seemed to hint at something coming down the line. Emma explained why Madcap Moss lost the match. Moss then took blame and said that he couldn’t get the job done, and then Emma blamed the crowd for turning on him. This is an interesting turn of events, because both Madcap Moss and Emma are getting this new union going. They are in a relationship in real life, so only time will tell what’s next for them as a couple on WWE television. Madcap Moss did not win the big match against GUNTHER this week. To be fair, many fans were shocked that he got that match in the first place. This might have played