#snap-accessory
#snap-accessory

Insta360's $80 Snap Lets Your Phone's Best Camera Shoot Selfies - Yanko Design

Insta360's Snap Selfie Screen allows users to see the rear camera view on a portable display, enhancing smartphone photography.

fromThe Atlantic

1 hour ago

How Fake People Became Real Influencers

AI influencers are flooding social media, creating a new kind of fatigue where authenticity may no longer matter.

Music production

fromPitchfork

1 hour ago

How Hardtekk Became the Cursed Soundtrack of Looksmaxxing

New hardtekk artists blend music with looksmaxxing culture, using specific lingo and visuals to attract audiences on platforms like TikTok.

#gen-z

Artificial intelligence

7 hours ago

Gen Z's love-hate relationship with AI

Gen Z is disillusioned with AI but continues to use it due to perceived necessity.

Latest Gen Z Spend Trend: Trading Down To Glow Up

Gen Z is shifting to frugal shopping, opting for store brands to afford premium spending on wellness and personal style.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

10 Best Gadgets of April 2026 Every Tech-Savvy Gen Z Is Obsessed With (And We Get Why) - Yanko Design

Gen Z prefers gadgets that are portable, intentional, and useful rather than just powerful or high-spec.

SF LGBT

Gen Z pout: If the infamous 'stare' and millennial duck face had a baby

Artificial intelligence

7 hours ago

Gen Z's love-hate relationship with AI

Gen Z is disillusioned with AI but continues to use it due to perceived necessity.

Latest Gen Z Spend Trend: Trading Down To Glow Up

Gen Z is shifting to frugal shopping, opting for store brands to afford premium spending on wellness and personal style.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

10 Best Gadgets of April 2026 Every Tech-Savvy Gen Z Is Obsessed With (And We Get Why) - Yanko Design

Gen Z prefers gadgets that are portable, intentional, and useful rather than just powerful or high-spec.

SF LGBT

Gen Z pout: If the infamous 'stare' and millennial duck face had a baby

'I Live to Work': MrBeast Admits His Work-Life Balance Isn't 'Healthy' - Here's How He Built YouTube's Biggest Audience

MrBeast, with 476 million subscribers, admits to an unhealthy work-life balance while striving to make Beast Industries a major entertainment company.

#insta360

fromGSMArena.com

Gadgets

Insta360 Snap adds a magnetic touchscreen viewfinder to your phone

Mobile UX

Insta360's Snap is a tiny magnetic phone screen for taking rear-camera selfies

Mobile UX

Insta360 releases USB-C selfie screen it's calling Snap

Gadgets

fromGSMArena.com

Insta360 Snap adds a magnetic touchscreen viewfinder to your phone

Insta360's Snap accessory features a touchscreen viewfinder and phone mirroring, minimizing lag and enhancing compatibility with modern devices.

Mobile UX

Insta360's Snap is a tiny magnetic phone screen for taking rear-camera selfies

Insta360 Snap enhances smartphone selfies by providing a digital mirror and touchscreen control for rear cameras.

Mobile UX

Insta360 releases USB-C selfie screen it's calling Snap

Insta360 released the Snap selfie screen, a USB-C display for better vlogging and selfies with rear cameras.

The Iranian Lego AI video creators credit their virality to 'heart'

Explosive Media's viral videos mock US military efforts and highlight public disdain for Trump, turning propaganda into a successful meme-driven campaign against US narratives.

Google introduces AI-generated avatars to YouTube Shorts

YouTube introduces AI avatars for creators to enhance digital identity in Shorts, ensuring safety with AI disclosures and watermarks.

Google makes it easy to deepfake yourself

YouTube Shorts introduces AI avatars for creators to clone themselves, enhancing content creation while addressing concerns over AI-generated content.

fromtechsciencetoday

YouTube's New Avatar Feature Means You Never Have to Film Yourself Again

YouTube introduces AI avatars for creators to enhance Shorts with personalized content.

Privacy technologies

Google introduces AI-generated avatars to YouTube Shorts

YouTube introduces AI avatars for creators to enhance digital identity in Shorts, ensuring safety with AI disclosures and watermarks.

Google makes it easy to deepfake yourself

YouTube Shorts introduces AI avatars for creators to clone themselves, enhancing content creation while addressing concerns over AI-generated content.

fromtechsciencetoday

YouTube's New Avatar Feature Means You Never Have to Film Yourself Again

YouTube introduces AI avatars for creators to enhance Shorts with personalized content.

This Is How People Who Use Emojis at Work Are Perceived

Emojis can negatively impact perceptions of competence in workplace communication, especially negative emojis.

Writing

fromDefector

5 hours ago

Why Would You Ask AI To Tell The Story Of Your Own Life? | Defector

Writing is a challenging profession with many aspiring writers and few opportunities for steady income.

#social-media

fromHer Campus

Relationships

SOCIAL MEDIA AND MODERN DATING

fromEdSurge

Law

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

fromTech Times

6 hours ago

How Social Media Algorithms Work: Simple Tips to Boost Feed Visibility Fast

Social media algorithms prioritize content based on user engagement, timing, and quality to maximize user activity on the platform.

Online marketing

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

fromBuffer: All-you-need social media toolkit for small businesses

Yes, You Can Create Content: A Neurodivergent's Guide to Getting Started

Developing a personalized system for content creation can help neurodivergent individuals maintain consistency and overcome challenges associated with ADHD and autism.

fromNatesilver

4 days ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.

Relationships

fromHer Campus

SOCIAL MEDIA AND MODERN DATING

Social media complicates crushes by turning romance into a performance and influencing perceptions before actual interactions.

Law

fromEdSurge

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

Meta and Google were found negligent in designing apps that contribute to youth mental health issues.

fromTech Times

6 hours ago

How Social Media Algorithms Work: Simple Tips to Boost Feed Visibility Fast

Social media algorithms prioritize content based on user engagement, timing, and quality to maximize user activity on the platform.

Online marketing

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

The era of hashtags for social media discoverability is fading, replaced by social SEO driven by intent-based keywords.

fromBuffer: All-you-need social media toolkit for small businesses

Yes, You Can Create Content: A Neurodivergent's Guide to Getting Started

Developing a personalized system for content creation can help neurodivergent individuals maintain consistency and overcome challenges associated with ADHD and autism.

fromNatesilver

4 days ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.

Why Your AI Adverts Are Missing the Mark & How to Fix Them

AI-generated ads require detailed prompts for effectiveness, ensuring alignment with brand voice and campaign goals.

Television

21 hours ago

Issa Rae's production company jumps into micro-dramas. Here's what to expect from the Hoorae-TikTok deal

Issa Rae's Hoorae Media partners with TikTok to launch exclusive micro-series content, starting with 'Screen Time' in April.

Cocktails

fromDelish

Luckin Coffee's New Purple Drink Is Already Taking Over Instagram

Luckin Coffee launched two new colorful spring drinks in NYC: Purple Bloom Frappe and Yuzu Matcha Sparkling Water.

fromScary Mommy

21 hours ago

Whitney Levitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Apologetically Herself

I want to grow brands that I'm passionate about, and dirty soda has always been a part of my life. It wasn't just this viral moment that people who watch Secret Lives saw. It was something that's more sustainable.

Chicago

fromHer Campus

The Real Impact of Short-Form Media

Information overload and shallow processing lead to forgetfulness in content consumption.

Tech industry

fromFortune

Facebook Gets a Networking Facelift in Time for the Holiday Photo Rush | Fortune

Facebook is replacing its 40-gigabit switches with new 100-gigabit switches to enhance data processing capacity in its data centers.

Privacy professionals

fromBloomberglaw

Online Community Development

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.

fromInc

The Future of Marketing is Community

Consumers prefer authentic connections over AI-generated content, emphasizing the importance of community in building trust and credibility.

#tiktok

Online marketing

TikTok launches updated integration for Wix users

fromVariety

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Toronto startup

Khartoon Weiss, TikTok's Head of Ad Sales for North America, Is Exiting

Social media marketing

TikTok marketing tips for small businesses - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

fromDigiday

Media industry

TikTok's Khartoon Weiss to exit the platform as its head of global business

Online marketing

TikTok launches updated integration for Wix users

TikTok's integration with Wix enhances ad targeting and content management for users, improving campaign effectiveness and commerce capabilities.

fromVariety

Toronto startup

Khartoon Weiss, TikTok's Head of Ad Sales for North America, Is Exiting

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

TikTok marketing tips for small businesses - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

TikTok enables small businesses to reach new audiences and enhance brand awareness through authentic content and engagement strategies.

fromDigiday

TikTok's Khartoon Weiss to exit the platform as its head of global business

Khartoon Weiss is leaving TikTok to pursue a new opportunity, ensuring continuity in the ad business during the transition.

more#tiktok

Health

Snapchat users visit the app for health and medical advice

Snapchat users prioritize health and wellness, using social media for health information, which raises concerns about reliability but offers marketing opportunities.

Film

fromKotaku

Scientology Runs Are Going Viral On TikTok

Scientology Runs involve people filming themselves trying to run inside Scientology centers before being caught.

fromPsychology Today

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Are People Speaking Less in This Age of Online Communication?

"While putting a number to the loss, there is much about those lost conversations that these data cannot answer. Were they lost with friends, or family, or with strangers?"

Psychology

Startup companies

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive market.

6 hours ago

Snap gets closer to releasing new AI glasses after years-long hiatus | TechCrunch

Snap's Specs partners with Qualcomm to enhance AR glasses technology ahead of their upcoming release.

6 days ago

Why Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot

Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.

Apple

#video-marketing

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

Top Influencers' Secret Weapon for Engagement Might Be Replaced by AI

Evan Stanfield's marketing agency Clipping Culture utilizes freelancers to create shortform videos, while AI technology is increasingly used in video editing and production.

Marketing

fromSfgate

6 days ago

Tips to create short-form video to reach new audiences

Creating short-form videos is essential for businesses to effectively reach audiences and drive growth.

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

Top Influencers' Secret Weapon for Engagement Might Be Replaced by AI

Evan Stanfield's marketing agency Clipping Culture utilizes freelancers to create shortform videos, while AI technology is increasingly used in video editing and production.

Marketing

fromSfgate

6 days ago

Tips to create short-form video to reach new audiences

Creating short-form videos is essential for businesses to effectively reach audiences and drive growth.

This male model sporting a crisp summer shirt isn't real. Will consumers care?

Generative AI enables small fashion brands to create professional marketing content affordably and efficiently.

Marketing tech

Canva doubles down on AI and marketing automation with Simtheory, Ortto acquisitions | TechCrunch

Canva acquired Simtheory and Ortto to enhance its AI and marketing capabilities, evolving from a design tool to a comprehensive workflow system.

Photography

Online Community Development

X has a slightly more functional photo editor now

X's updated photo editor allows users to edit images using AI, including text-based prompts and tools for blurring and overlaying text.

fromFood Dive

4 days ago

The new flavor pipeline: How social media is rewriting the rules of food and beverage innovation

Brands that are already developing nostalgic, holiday-inspired flavors are the ones best positioned to win when consumer demand shifts.

Marketing

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.

#instagram

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.

23 hours ago

Instagram now lets you edit your own comments

Instagram now allows users to edit comments within 15 minutes of posting, enabling corrections without deletion.

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.

23 hours ago

Instagram now lets you edit your own comments

Instagram now allows users to edit comments within 15 minutes of posting, enabling corrections without deletion.

more#instagram

fromTipRanks Financial

QYOU Studios Named "Most Innovative Studio" for Creator-Led Digital Campaigns - TipRanks.com

QYOU Studios has been named 'Most Innovative Studio' at the Digiday TV & Video Awards, underscoring its growing prominence in creator-powered storytelling and premium digital production.

Media industry

Mobile UX

I wish this selfie phone case was better for selfies

The Selfix phone case for iPhone 17 Pro aims to enhance rear-camera selfies but has practical shortcomings.

fromSocial Media Examiner

Sunnie is releasing 'the teen mag we always wished existed' with its first limited-edition zine

Target stores will feature a Sunnie endcap with a zine, book picks, and products aimed at young women.

Online marketing

AI Video Editing: Save Time and Create Better Videos : Social Media Examiner

AI video tools significantly reduce editing time and costs, enabling marketers to produce consistent, high-quality content efficiently.

Marketing tech

fromTNW | Apps

Picsart launches

Picsart's new monetization program rewards creators based on content performance, challenging traditional follower-based earnings models.

Marketing

fromFortune

How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire-and her own agency | Fortune

Natalie Marshall, known as Corporate Natalie, turned a side project into a successful brand with millions of followers and multiple brand partnerships.

fromEsquire

Meta's Ray-Ban Glasses Are the Only Wearable Tech I Actually Want to Wear

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses reduce phone dependency by providing a seamless, hands-free experience for capturing moments.

fromVogue

Are Haul Videos Making Fashion's Returns Problem Worse?

Creators oppose overconsumption but face unavoidable returns, prompting luxury retailers to implement strict return policies to combat fraud.

fromSlate Magazine

Lonelygirl15 Was the Most Famous YouTuber in the World. No One Had Any Idea Who She Really Was.

Lonelygirl15 became a cultural phenomenon, drawing viewers into a narrative that blurred the lines between reality and fiction, ultimately reshaping how audiences interact with online content.

Media industry

#meta

fromFuturism

Wearables

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Social media marketing

Instagram's awkward 'link in bio' work-around might be on its way out

fromFuturism

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses may exacerbate eating disorders with features that track and log food intake automatically.

Instagram's awkward 'link in bio' work-around might be on its way out

Meta will allow creators to link products directly in Reels, ending the 'link in bio' practice for shopping.

more#meta

The Age Of "Interest Media" Is Here-Here's How Your Business Can Tap In

The 'interest media' era allows small businesses to reach potential customers beyond follower numbers through personalized content.

fromAdweek

The 2026 Brand Genius Creators: Innovating How to Connect With Audiences

Michelladonna goes around the world to celebrate the cats who live and work in bodegas, corner stores, and repair shops on her show, Shop Cats. The bilingual series launched in 2024 on creator-led production platform Mad Realities, and quickly found an audience drawn to its feline stars and Michelladonna's energy and humor.

Media industry

Turn a Photo Into a 5-Second Video With Snapchat's AI Clips Feature

Snapchat's AI Clips allows users to create 5-second AI videos from a single photo using various augmented reality Lenses.

3 weeks ago

Digital life

Snapchat retires separate Bitmoji app

Snapchat expands Creator Subscriptions to all eligible users

Snapchat's Creator Subscriptions are now available to all eligible Snap creators, allowing monetization through exclusive content offerings.

Snapchat's 'Reals' joke mocks Instagram's many ripoffs

Snap is humorously renaming Snapchat's Spotlight feed to 'Reals' for April Fools' Day.

1 month ago

Gadgets

Snapchat Adds AI Generated Bitmoji Option in Lens+

Snapchat's new 'AI Clips' Lens format turns photos into five-second videos | TechCrunch

Snapchat launches AI Clips in Lens Studio, allowing users to create five-second videos from photos using AI-powered Lenses.

fromCNET

Turn a Photo Into a 5-Second Video With Snapchat's AI Clips Feature

Snapchat's AI Clips allows users to create 5-second AI videos from a single photo using various augmented reality Lenses.

3 weeks ago

Digital life

Snapchat retires separate Bitmoji app

Snapchat expands Creator Subscriptions to all eligible users

Snapchat's Creator Subscriptions are now available to all eligible Snap creators, allowing monetization through exclusive content offerings.

Snapchat's 'Reals' joke mocks Instagram's many ripoffs

Snap is humorously renaming Snapchat's Spotlight feed to 'Reals' for April Fools' Day.

1 month ago

Gadgets

Snapchat Adds AI Generated Bitmoji Option in Lens+

Snapchat's new 'AI Clips' Lens format turns photos into five-second videos | TechCrunch

Snapchat launches AI Clips in Lens Studio, allowing users to create five-second videos from photos using AI-powered Lenses.

more#snapchat

fromPR Daily

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.

fromTheWrap

Creatorverse: More Relaxed Brand Standards Can Lead to Big Rewards

Brands benefit from trusting creators and allowing them creative freedom in content creation.

X expands AI translations and adds in-stream photo editing

X's new AI-powered auto-translate option will enable users worldwide to read posts from other regions, enhancing accessibility and engagement across diverse languages.

Social media marketing

fromNieman Lab

Young people want their news to be more fun, a new report says

Young adults prefer news that is entertaining and fun, contrasting with older adults who favor traditional news sources.

fromEMARKETER

Reddit's purchasing influence is growing whether brands engage or not

Brands risk missing vital real-time conversations on Reddit, where 180 million US users influence product discussions and recommendations.

fromRetail Dive

Inside Walmart's creator-driven social commerce playbook

Walmart is enhancing its social commerce strategy to engage consumers, particularly Gen Z, who spend significant time on social media.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Who needs looksmaxxing when you've got Catholicmaxxing? The TikTok trend making religion great again

Catholicmaxxing is a trend among young men combining fitness and Catholicism, often influenced by social media to enhance personal appearance and faith.

fromSocial Media Today

2 months ago

Snapchat Previews Shared AR Experiences in Specs

Snap Specs' EyeConnect aligns multiple devices' virtual worlds by comparing motion data and optimizing 6DoF poses, enabling up to three users to share AR experiences.