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technology12 days ago•7 min saved

Dolby presses Snap over AV1 patents, challenging the codec’s royalty-free pledge

Dolby filed a Delaware lawsuit against Snapchat accusing Snap of infringing several Dolby patents tied to AV1/HEVC video tech, arguing that AV1’s royalty-free promise is not guaranteed and seeking a jury trial, FRAND licensing clarity, and an injunction. The case, alongside other AV1/IP actions (including InterDigital), tests whether AV1 truly carries no licensing obligations and could shape the adoption and licensing dynamics of the codec.

via Ars Technica|

#av1 #dolby #frand

crime2 months ago•3 min saved

Chicago Jury Acquits Man in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot Targeting Border Patrol Chief

A Chicago jury found Juan Espinoza Martinez not guilty of a murder-for-hire charge after prosecutors alleged he posted a $10,000 bounty to kill border patrol official Gregory Bovino on Snapchat; defense argued the messages were gossip with no intent to act. The acquittal, amid a broader wave of failed immigration-enforcement prosecutions, highlighted questions about the government’s case and the crackdown.

via The Guardian|

#acquittal #border-patrol #chicago

technology2 months ago•1 min saved

Snap Ends Social-Media Addiction Case Ahead of Trial

Snap has settled a social-media addiction lawsuit just days before the Los Angeles trial; terms were not disclosed, and other defendants Meta, TikTok, and YouTube have not settled and will face trial. The plaintiff alleges the platforms’ algorithmic design fostered addiction and harmed mental health. Jury selection for the remaining defendants is set for January 27, with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify. Snap remains a defendant in other consolidated cases challenging platform liability under Section 230.

via BBC|

#meta #snap #snapchat

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Snapchat Unveils 2025 Year-End Recaps and New Features

Snapchat's 2025 Recap highlights a year marked by increased voice communication, casual connections, visual expressions, pop culture trends, and active group chats, emphasizing how users stayed close and expressive through various features and trends.

via Snap Newsroom|

#2025-recap #communication #friendship

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Snap Shares Surge on $400 Million Perplexity AI Deal and Strong Earnings

Snapchat's shares jumped 25% after announcing a $400 million partnership with Perplexity AI to integrate its answer engine into Snapchat, enhancing user experience with conversational AI, with revenue from the deal expected to start in 2026. The move aims to make AI more personal and social, expanding Snapchat's capabilities and user engagement.

via Deadline|

#ai-partnership #business #digital-innovation

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Snap Secures $400 Million Perplexity AI Deal, Shares Surge

Snap Inc. announced a $400 million partnership with Perplexity AI to integrate its AI-powered search engine into Snapchat, enhancing its AI chatbot capabilities and opening new business avenues, with the integration expected in 2026. The company reported solid Q3 earnings, user growth, and a rebound in advertising revenue, despite challenges related to user engagement and regulatory compliance.

via Bloomberg.com|

#ai-search #chatbots #perplexity-ai

technology5 months ago•3 min saved

Snapchat Enhances Search with Perplexity AI, Shares Surge

Snap Inc. and Perplexity are partnering to integrate Perplexity’s AI-powered answer engine into Snapchat, starting in early 2026, allowing users to ask questions and receive verifiable, conversational answers within the app, expanding Snapchat's AI capabilities and user engagement.

via Snap Inc. - Investor Relations|

#ai-search #conversational-ai #partnership

technology6 months ago•3 min saved

Snapchat to Charge for Memories Storage: How to Save Them for Free

Snapchat will now limit free Memories storage to 5GB, with paid plans offering up to 100GB for $1.99/month, 250GB for Snapchat+ users at $3.99/month, and 5TB for Snapchat Platinum at $15.99/month. Users exceeding the limit can either export their Memories to their device or download their data archive, with the company providing a 12-month grace period before older Memories are deleted.

via TechCrunch|

#export-options #memories-storage #pricing

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Snapchat to Introduce Small Fee for Memory Storage

Snapchat will start charging its heaviest users for storage after they exceed five gigabytes of free space, due to the high volume of saved Memories and rising infrastructure costs, with the aim of maintaining service for most users.

via The New York Times|

#infrastructure-costs #memories #paid-plans

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Snapchat Introduces Paid Memories Storage Amid User Concerns

Snapchat announced it will start charging users for storing more than 5GB of photos and videos in its Memories feature, prompting user backlash and concerns over increased costs, with plans to introduce affordable storage options and a gradual global rollout.

via BBC|

#charging #memories #snapchat

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Snapchat Introduces Paid Storage Plans for Memories Beyond 5GB

Snapchat is introducing paid cloud storage plans for Memories, capping free storage at 5GB and offering paid tiers of 100GB, 250GB, and 5TB, with most users not yet affected but required to upgrade within 12 months if they exceed the limit.

via 9to5Google|

#cloud-storage #memories #paid-plans

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Snapchat Introduces Paid Storage Plans After Free Limit Reached

Snapchat is introducing paid storage plans for its Memories feature, capping free storage at 5GB and offering tiered plans up to 5TB for paying users, to manage infrastructure costs and monetize high-storage users.

via TechCrunch|

#memories #paid-storage #snapchat

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Snapchat Implements Paid Storage Plans for Memories

Snapchat is introducing paid storage plans for Memories, with options ranging from 100GB to 5TB, for users exceeding 5GB of saved content, while offering a year of free temporary storage for those surpassing the limit.

via Engadget|

#digital-storage #memories #snapchat

technology6 months ago•6 min saved

Snap OS 2.0 Enhances AR Glasses with Improved Browser and WebXR Support

Snap OS 2.0 enhances the AR platform with new features like a faster browser, Travel Mode, and improved first-party apps, bringing Snap's AR glasses closer to consumer readiness, with a launch of consumer Spectacles expected in 2026.

via UploadVR|

#ar-glasses #augmented-reality #snap-os-20

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Snapchat Launches AI Image Creation Lens with Text Prompts

Snapchat has introduced the 'Imagine Lens,' a new AI-powered feature for Snapchat+ subscribers that allows users to generate and edit images using text prompts, enhancing their AR and creative experiences.

via TechCrunch|

#ai #ar #lens