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Issued on: 22/06/2022 - 11:38 Audio 04:54 04:54 BUSINESS DAILY © Meta By: Yuka ROYER Tech giants such as Meta, Sony and Adobe, together with oversight groups like the World Wide Web Consortium, have created a forum to set standards for the nascent metaverse industry. The move aims to make digital worlds compatible with each other. However, Apple and Snapchat have not joined the outfit. Plus, after being hit by a dramatic fall in visitors from Russia and Ukraine, the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh is looking to attract tourists from elsewhere. We take a closer look. metaverse Tech Digital

Through a Snapchat scan, visitors to the ‘Vogue x Snapchat: Redefining the Body’ exhibition, and users of the social network, can access an immersive experience in which Medusa comes to life. —Picture courtesy of Versace x Vogue x Snapchat Follow us on Instagram, subscribe to our Telegram channel and browser alerts for the latest news you need to know. Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022 11:16 PM MYT PARIS, June 21 — A dream come true! Until June 24, you can slip into the outfits of the world’s greatest fashion houses, including Balenciaga and Versace, thanks to new technologies. British Vogue and Snapchat have joined forces to offer the first-ever immersive and interactive augmented reality fashion exhibition that lets you experience the history and creations of several luxury brands like you’ve never seen them before.Is technology in the process of transforming fashion and culture experiences? Such is the theme of the “Vogue x Snapchat: Redefining the Body” exhibition, curated by Edward Enninful, Vogue’s European Editorial Director, and launched at the Cannes Lions festival of creativity. For the first time ever, clothes from seven of the world’s leading luxury fashion houses are transformed through immersive digital experiences and personalized Snapchat lenses, making designer…

DETROIT LAKES — Austin David Saarinen, 28, of Lake Park has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony possession of child pornography.According to court records, on March 24, a Becker County sheriff’s investigator received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, stating a suspect phone with corresponding email had uploaded child pornography using the Snapchat phone app.The photo depicted a young girl, who appeared to be under the age of 14, posing naked. The investigator obtained a search warrant for Saarinen’s phone after learning his phone number matched what was reported in the cyber tip. About 80 images were found on his phone exhibiting child pornography. Saarinen admitted those images were on his phone. He is currently in custody in the Becker County Jail serving a sentence on a recent possession of child pornography conviction where he was sentenced on March 16.On April 8, cash bail for Saarinen was set at $40,000 or bond at $40,000, under standard conditions of release, or $80,000 bond with no conditions. He remains in the Becker County Jail. A plea hearing is set for July 8.

The governor of Hawaii signed three pro-LGBTQ+ bills into law in a rare show of political allyship. Officials and guests gathered at the Castle Memorial Building on 16 June to witness governor David Ige sign the bills, which aim to prevent discrimination and boost representation. The first of the three – HB2405 – bans “categorical cosmetic or blanket exclusions” to gender-affirming care. It was first introduced to the House on January 26 where it was processed and passed, eventually landing on the governor’s desk on 4 April. SB2136, introduced on 18 January, prohibits juror exclusion based on gender expression or identity. Finally, SB2670, introduced on 21 January, seeks to establish a Hawaii state LGBTQ+ commission “on a permanent and continuing basis”. Ige signed the bills at the Castle Memorial Building. The event was live-streamed and later posted on Facebook, where Ige wrote: “Thank you to everyone who made this happen to ensure Hawaii strives to be an inclusive community for all.” He emphasised how the legislation “will help us identify and address social and community issues more effectively and ensure that we can work to prevent discrimination in many areas of our society”. Our consitution requires a jury of peers, and…

By Samantha NobleBBC NewsImage source, Leicestershire PoliceImage caption, David Nwosu was already subject to multiple sexual harm prevention orders at the time of the offencesA man who sexually abused two 15-year-old girls after befriending one of them online has been jailed.David Nwosu, 26, added one victim on Snapchat in October 2020 and three days later went to her home in Hinckley, Leicestershire, with alcohol.Her friend went over too and Nwosu gave them alcohol and sexually abused them.At Leicester Crown Court, Nwosu, who was already subject to multiple sexual harm prevention orders, was jailed for six years and four months.While Nwosu was with the teenagers, he left the house to go and buy more alcohol, but did not drink himself before later returning to his home in Birmingham, Leicestershire Police said.The mother of one of the victims called Nwosu, who police said provided a fake name and age before it was reported to officers and he was arrested on 1 December 2020.'Incredible bravery'Earlier this year, Nwosu, of HMP Whatton, pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual activity with a child, five counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order, and one count of sending an electronic communication with intent to cause…

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Snapchat+ explained: Subscription prices, features, services, and more Jun 19, 2022, 03:19 pm 2 min read Snapchat+ subscriptions should start at €4.59 (around Rs. 370) (Photo credit: TechCrunch) Instant messaging app Snapchat is testing a paid subscription service known as Snapchat+. It will give users early access to experimental features like seeing their friend's whereabouts in the past 24 hours and custom Snapchat icons, among others. The exact nature of the service and details about its launch have not been disclosed yet. However, a one-month subscription should cost €4.59 (around Rs. 370). Why does this story matter? Snapchat is one of the world's fastest-growing messaging apps and wants to raise its revenues at the same pace. For years, it has relied on ad money and partnerships for growth, but now asking users to pay for premium features seems more lucrative. Snapchat is not the only one to take such steps. Apps like Twitter, Telegram, and Google Photos also offer paid subscriptions. What special features might Snapchat+ offer? According to app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi, Snapchat+ will offer many exclusive features. They will include pinning a friend as a "#1 BFF" so that you can quickly chat with them and display a…

Social media company Snap may be jumping on the paid subscription service bandwagon with a new offering called Snapchat+.Rumors swirled on Twitter Thursday about a subscription service for the disappearing-photo app that would cost users around $5 a month and allow them to do things like pin a "best friend" at the top of their messaging page. Snap spokesperson Liz Markman confirmed to CNN Business that the company has started early internal testing of the service, but declined to comment on the rumored features, pricing or a timeline for a potential public launch."We're excited about the potential to share exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features with our subscribers, and learn more about how we can best serve our community," Markman said in a statement.The news comes as Snap attempts to kickstart its business following a bruising few months for the company, as well as the broader tech sector.Since September, Snap's stock has plunged more than 85% from an all-time high above $83 to just over $12 as of midday Friday. During the first three months of this year, Snap posted a net loss of about $360 million. Last month, Snap warned investors that its revenue and profits for the current quarter…

A "dangerous" Harborne man used Snapchat to befriend a 15-year-old girl before sexually abusing her and her friend. David Nwosu travelled 30 miles to meet the teen, plying both victims with alcohol while he stayed sober. The 26-year-old, described as a "predator" by police, added the girl on social media in October 2020. Despite already being subject to multiple sexual harm prevention orders, Nwosu asked her to meet him at his Birmingham home. She declined, instead inviting him to a house in Hinckley. Three days later, he travelled to Leicestershire, buying alcohol en-route. On arrival, the victim said he immediately made her feel uncomfortable. Her friend, also aged 15, went to the address a short time later and Nwosu continued to supply them with alcohol. Read more - Police swarm town centre after disorder and 'gunshots' He even left to buy more from the shop - but did not drink any himself. The defendant then engaged in sexual activity with both teenagers before returning to his home in Langford Grove that afternoon. When the mother of one of the victims called Nwosu to confront him, he provided a fake name and age. The matter was reported to police and Nwosu…

Snap Inc. might introduce a new paid subscription tier for its social media service called Snapchat Plus. Currently, the service is being tested internally but will offer a variety of perks for paying subscribers. Although Snapchat Plus has been confirmed by Snap Inc, the details at this point from an official source have been scarce. Luckily, Alessandro Paluzzi, a developer, has shared some details about the service. He states that those who are enrolled will gain access to features not yet available on the platform. This can range from exclusive features only available to Snapchat Plus subscribers to more experimental items, or even pre-release functionality. Paluzzi shares examples of some of these features, like being able to pin a conversation, custom Snapchat icons, and a special badge. You can see some examples of the Snapchat Plus icons below. In addition, Snapchat Plus subscribers will also be able to see friends’ locations within the past 24 hours and how many times snaps have been rewatched. Of course, users would need to be sharing location information for the former to be accessible.  Snap Inc. spokesperson Liz Markman had this to say about Snapchat Plus: We’re doing early internal testing of Snapchat Plus, a…