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Snap Seeks Deeper Customer Engagement via Simplified Version of Snapchat

October 29, 2024
Meta Explains Why Smart Eyewear Will Finally Have Its Moment
Wearables // September 19, 2024

The augmented reality and smart tech wearable market is heating up as Google, Snap, and Meta have recently either unveiled products or announced partnerships to develop wearables and adding artificial intelligence (AI) to the mix. Names like Google, Apple, and Samsung are at the forefront...

AI Glasses From Snap and Meta May Reshape How We Shop
Artificial Intelligence // September 03, 2024

Snap and Meta may be poised to introduce advanced artificial intelligence-enabled glasses, potentially transforming eCommerce and brick-and-mortar retail experiences. The Information reported that Meta Platforms is on the brink of unveiling next-generation AI-powered glasses, adding credence to the industry rumors. This move and Snap’s anticipated...

Snapchat Boosts Engagement With New Tools, AR Upgrades, Expanded Creative Content
Technology // August 09, 2024

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is intensifying its commitment to its community with a suite of new features and improvements designed to create deeper connections and enhance user engagement. The latest updates aim to make communication more dynamic and content more engaging. Earlier this...

CE 100 Index Loses 4.1%, Led by Snap’s Post-Earnings Plummet
Connected Economy // August 05, 2024

Earnings drove the CE 100 Index lower this past week — and almost all segments were under water, so to speak, as markets swooned amid the specter of a slowing economy. Eat Segment’s the Lone Positive Performer Only one pillar of the CE 100 Index...

Interviews & Exclusives
Meta Explains Why Smart Eyewear Will Finally Have Its Moment

September 19, 2024
The augmented reality and smart tech wearable market is heating up as Google, Snap, and Meta have recently either unveiled products or announced partnerships to develop wearables and adding artificial intelligence (AI) to the mix. Names like Google, Apple, and Samsung are at the forefront of the wearables category. On Friday (Sept. 13), Google announced its partnership […]

CE 100 Index Loses 4.1%, Led by Snap’s Post-Earnings Plummet

August 05, 2024
Earnings drove the CE 100 Index lower this past week — and almost all segments were under water, so to speak, as markets swooned amid the specter of a slowing...

Snap’s 30% Surge Leads Positive CE 100 Index’s Momentum

April 29, 2024
All pillars in the CE 100 Index posted gains for the week, as earnings spurred broad-based rallies. Snap was up 30.1%, helping drive the Communications pillar up by 12.5%. Snap...

CE 100 Index Off 0.9% as Cogent’s Slide Blunts Communication Pillar Gains

March 11, 2024
The Fed held sway this past week as the guessing game about when — or whether — the central bank will cut rates continued. Fed officials seemed to indicate that...

Quick Reads
DoorDash Teams With Forage to Expand SNAP/EBT Acceptance

June 25, 2024
DoorDash has teamed with Forage to expand SNAP/EBT acceptance on its delivery platform. DoorDash began supporting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments in 2023, with more than 1.1 million customers having added their SNAP/EBT cards to DoorDash. With the help of payments processor Forage, the company can now accelerate the USDA authorization process for […]

Snapchat Adds AI-Powered Tools to Build AR Effects

June 18, 2024
Snapchat parent company Snap has launched new generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools that helps users create augmented reality (AR) effects. These tools will enable artists and developers to create AR effects...

Snapchat Aims to Spend $1.5 Billion Per Year on AI

May 19, 2024
The CEO of Snap, developer of Snapchat, says the messaging platform is increasing its spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. “There was a recognition that we’d fallen behind the curve on...

Snap Reports Augmented Reality Drives User Engagement, Brand Advertising

April 25, 2024
Snapchat parent company Snap believes that augmented reality (AR) will be “one of the most meaningful advancements in computing that the world has ever seen.” Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap, said this Thursday...