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Snap Inc. partners with Hennes and Mauritz Inc.
Snap Inc teamed up with fashion retailer H&M on a digital collection powered by the camera in the Snapchat application.
Dec 6, 2022 | vtlbranding.comSnap Inc. launched Lensathon on Dec 6th 22'.
Today at Lens Fest, Snap Inc. announced a new Lensathon, challenging creators to push what’s possible in AR.
Dec 5, 2022 | snap.comSnap Inc. is developing augmented-reality lens for App
The owner of Snapchat, Snap Inc., has partnered with the costume firm Disguise Inc. to develop an augmented-reality lens for their App.
Nov 27, 2022 | unitydevelopers.co.ukSnap Inc. partners with Qatar Tourism
Doha: Snap Inc. has launched a series of immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences in collaboration with Qatar Tourism, inviting tourists from around the world to experience the wonders of Qatar.
Nov 22, 2022 | thepeninsulaqatar.comRefugenetworkinternational partners with Snap Inc.
This month as part of the company's CSR initiatives to commemorate the Global Day of Kindness, Refugenetworkinternational will be working with large volunteering teams of Snap employees at their London head office to organise an outreach event sponsored by the firm.
Nov 15, 2022 | refugenetworkinternational.comSnap Inc. launched AR glasses on Oct 26th 21'.
Last year, Snap unveiled its first pair of AR glasses.
Oct 26, 2022 | yahoo.comSnap Inc. closes offices in San Francisco, California, United States
Snap Inc., which is cutting costs and relying more on remote work, is closing its office in San Francisco, dealing a fresh blow to a city trying to revive its business district.
Oct 20, 2022 | bloomberg.comSnap Inc. will launch feature for Halloween on Oct 31st 22'.
Snap Inc. has launched a new feature for Halloween that allows Snapchat users to try-on and buy Halloween costumes straight from the app, without ever having to step foot in a store.
Oct 12, 2022 | auganix.orgSnap Inc. partnered with Disguise, Inc. on Oct 31st 22'.
The owner of Snapchat, Snap Inc., has partnered with the costume firm Disguise Inc. to develop an augmented-reality lens for their App.
Oct 12, 2022 | unitydevelopers.co.ukSnap Inc. launches AR shopping experience for Halloween costumes on Snapchat
Disguise Inc., subsidiary of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and world leaders in costume design and manufacturing, today with Snap Inc. announced the launch of an AR shopping experience for Halloween costumes on Snapchat featuring Disguise’s 2022 line.
Oct 10, 2022 | cxmtoday.comSnap Inc. partners with Gcam
In collaboration with the General Commission for Audiovisual Media (GCAM), Snap Inc. has launched Family Center in the Kingdom, making it one of the first Arab countries to launch the service.
Oct 9, 2022 | digitalstudiome.comSnap Inc. expands offices to Independence, Kansas, United States
She also revealed that the company wants to be more diverse and inclusive, announcing that Snap will open an office in the Kingdom soon.
Oct 8, 2022 | scoopempire.comSnap Inc. launches Ghost Phone
Snap introduced Ghost Phone, a thrilling AR game built using Lens Studio and web-first game engine, Playcanvas.
Sep 12, 2022 | nasdaq.comSnap Inc. launches Lenses that complement the ethereal concept
Snap Inc. is introducing new Lenses that complement the ethereal concept for the highly anticipated event.
Sep 8, 2022 | snap.comSnap Inc. hired Jerry Hunter as chief operating officer on Aug 31st 22'.
Snap’s leadership team is also being shaken up this week: Spiegel announced that Jerry Hunter, the company’s engineering chief, will become chief operating officer overseeing all monetization, growth, partnerships, and engineering.
Aug 30, 2022 | theverge.comSnap Inc. hires Macias as global head of creativity
Macias moved to Los Angeles and joined Snap Inc. as global head of creativity.
Aug 24, 2022 | musebycl.ioSnap Inc. launches premium service Snapchat+
Snap Inc announced on Monday that its recently launched premium service Snapchat+ has surpassed 1 million subscribers and is now available in 25 countries around the world.
Aug 15, 2022 | mobilemarketingreads.comSnap Inc. launched Snapchat+ on Aug 16th 22'.
In summer 2022, Snap proved the rumour mill correct and announced a paid subscription service called Snapchat+ (or Snapchat Plus).
Aug 14, 2022 | latestnigeriannews.comSnap Inc. launched ASL Alphabet Lens for the Snapchat app on Apr 5th 22'.
Snap Inc. today revealed its new ASL Alphabet Lens for the Snapchat app.
Apr 4, 2022 | vrscout.comSnap Inc. hires Halbert as Director of Special Projects
Dr. Halbert was initially hired at Snap Inc. as the Director of Special Projects.
Mar 27, 2022 | sitesolutions4u.comSnap Inc. launched The AR Lab on Sep 1st 21'.
In September 2021, WPP partnered with Snap Inc. to launch The AR Lab.
Jan 20, 2022 | yahoo.comSnap Inc. launched Username Change on Jan 21st 22'.
Snap Inc. recently announced that it will be launching Username Change, a highly anticipated feature allowing Snapchatters who may want to change their username to reflect their authentic identities.
Jan 1, 2022 | gadgetvoize.comSnap Inc. launches short-form video features
Culver City-based TikTok’s rapid rise has influenced copycats both big and small; social media giants such as Snap and Meta have also launched their own short-form video features, while smaller L.A.-area content startups have released similar apps, as well.
Jan 1, 2022 | dot.laSnap Inc. launches Sue Gray report
Snap polling after the release of the Sue Gray report revealed that 69% of British voters wanted him to resign, and an increasing number of Conservative MPs are turning against the prime minister.
Jan 1, 2022 | centralbylines.co.ukSnap launches City Painter’
Snap has recently debuted ‘City Painter’ in London’s Carnaby Street in October 2020.
Jan 1, 2022 | vossle.comSnap partners with Atal Innovation Mission
The rising global immersive tech and social media company, Snap, has inked a partnership with the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, to train over 12,000 Indian teachers using AR tech.
Jan 1, 2022 | arvrnews.coIris identified as competitor of Snap
Iris uses outward-facing cameras to blend computer graphics with a video feed of the real world, creating a more immersive, mixed reality experience than existing AR glasses from the likes of Snap and Magic Leap.
Jan 1, 2022 | reloft.comSnap receives financing of $900K in pre-seed funding
A pan-European crowd investment platform for alternative assets backed by a top Snap executive has raised $900,000 in pre-seed funding as it looks to democratise the sector.
Jan 1, 2022 | altfi.comSnap is developing advanced AR devices
After recently reporting its first-ever profit (thanks to the massive growth of its messaging platform Snapchat), Snap Inc is now looking to develop advanced AR devices that can be controlled by users through their brains.
Jan 1, 2022 | beebom.comSnap launched GYM HEROES Mini on Mar 30th 22'.
Wave Sports + Entertainment, one of the fastest-growing sports and entertainment companies with more than 110 million followers globally, and Snap Inc. today launched GYM HEROES Mini.
Jan 1, 2022 | wvnews.comSnap launched Snapchat Spectacles — sunglasses on Jan 1st 16'.
For example, in 2016 the social media app Snapchat's parent company Snap Inc. unveiled Snapchat Spectacles — sunglasses that could record 10-second videos.
Jan 1, 2022 | scribenational.caSnap launches series of new features across platform
Snap Inc. has introduced a series of new features across its platform, including enhanced AR tools and new camera and shopping tools.
Jan 1, 2022 | mumbrella.com.auSnap launches Lens Cloud
Building on Lenses, Snap announced the launch of Lens Cloud, a freely available collection of backend services such as storage, location, and multi-user services.
Jan 1, 2022 | arabnews.pkSnap launched next generation of ‘Spectacles’ augmented reality glasses on Apr 28th 21'.
Last year, Snap unveiled the next generation of its ‘Spectacles’ augmented reality (AR) glasses.
Jan 1, 2022 | iphoneincanada.caSnap launched features to make it easier for brands on May 5th 22'.
Snap will launch new features to make it easier for brands to create an augmented reality shopping experience on its Snapchat app as well as a flying camera, the company said Thursday in a presentation to showcase the new technologies.
Jan 1, 2022 | sproutwired.comSnap launches pocket-sized drone that can click selfies
Snap Inc has launched a pocket-sized drone that can click selfies by flying Infront and above its owner before landing in the palm of the hand.
Jan 1, 2022 | cnbctv18.comSnap launched Monumental Perspectives on Jan 1st 20'.
Back in 2020, when Snap Inc. and Los Angeles County Museum Of Art (LACMA) launched Monumental Perspectives, a new wave of art came, turning local tales into artistic digital experiences.
Jan 1, 2022 | lenslist.coSnap is developing selfie drones
Do you remember when Snap was said to be working on new selfie drones?
Jan 1, 2022 | itechpost.comSnap launched AR tools and camera features to the Snapchat app on Apr 28th 22'.
Snap Inc. held its 4th Snap Partner Summit yesterday, where it announced new AR tools and camera features to the Snapchat app.
Jan 1, 2022 | fossbytes.comSnap is developing AR experiences for the platform on Apr 28th 21'.
Last year, Snap announced a long-term strategic partnership with Walmart-owned Flipkart to develop AR experiences for the platform for things like gaming.
Jan 1, 2022 | indiatimes.comVoa Associates Inc. partners with Snap
VOA locally partners with SNAP, Catholic Charities, Hope House and other resources for those who are financial insecure.
Jan 1, 2022 | krem.comSnap had issues with violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act on May 18th 22'.
According to a complaint filed on Wednesday three Snapchat app users have filed suit against its operator Snap Inc. over violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
Jan 1, 2022 | lawstreetmedia.comSnap partners with Whensmokeclears
As the innovation partner of MADE x PayPal, Snap Inc. will partner with K.NGSLEY, Whensmokeclears and Bed On Water to produce custom AR Lenses inspired by each designer's collection and will serve as a virtual background during the group fashion show.
Jan 1, 2022 | prnewswire.comSnap went public on Mar 1st 17'.
Snap marked its biggest intraday decline since it went public in March 2017, falling to as low as $13.55.
Jan 1, 2022 | aljazeera.comSnap launches second collection of LACMA × Snapchat: Monumental Perspectives projects
April 18, 2022) The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), in collaboration with Snap Inc., launches the second collection of LACMA × Snapchat: Monumental Perspectives projects today.
Jan 1, 2022 | lacma.orgSnap partners with Insomniac Holdings, LLC
As part of a partnership with events promoter Live Nation, Snap Inc. recently announced that it teamed up with Insomniac Events to bring its technology to Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas, which took place on Friday last week.
Jan 1, 2022 | auganix.orgSnap hires Maaliq Joseph as manager of music artists partnerships
Maaliq Joseph joined Snap Inc.’s talent partnerships team as manager of music artists partnerships.
Jan 1, 2022 | adweek.comSnap launches Travel Dynamic Ads
Rasha El Ghoussaini, Head of Industry – Luxury, Auto, Tech and Travel at Snap Inc. said: “Martechvibe launched Travel Dynamic Ads to help travel and tourism advertisers drive scalable performance and increase automation by showcasing their unique propositions to the market, cross-selling and upselling their product range.
Jan 1, 2022 | martechvibe.comSnap launched heatmap feature for Snapchat users in Ukraine on Jan 1st 22'.
Snap Inc has removed its heatmap feature for Snapchat users in Ukraine, in order to protect the safety of Ukrainian users.
Jan 1, 2022 | gooseberryplanet.comSnap hires James Murray as Chief Security Officer
James Murray is retiring from the federal law-enforcement agency after 27 years and joining Snap Inc. as chief security officer, reporting directly to co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel.
Jan 1, 2022 | adweek.comSnap Inc. invests into shopgalaxy.com in $7M funding round
Alongside software company Homebrew and venture firms Floodgate and Banana Capital, Snap Inc. has contributed to a $7 million funding round for Galaxy, an app that allows influencers and store owners to sell secondhand clothing and accessories.
Jan 1, 2022 | inputmag.comLivenation partnered with Snap Inc. on May 20th 22'.
Live Nation has partnered with Snap for music fans to enjoy a whole new concert experience.
Jan 1, 2022 | bandwagon.asiaSnap Inc. partnered with VO Curations on Jul 2nd 22'.
Today, in partnership with V.O Curations, a London-based arts organization dedicated to supporting emerging and underrepresented artists, Snap Inc. is launching an outdoor, AR queer art exhibition called, Pride Augmented: A Celebration of Queer Art to celebrate London Pride.
Jan 1, 2022 | snap.comSnap Inc. is developing virtual branded clothes for avatars
In China, Net-a-Porter has launched Animal Crossing skins showing spring/summer collections with QR codes that connect the products to e-tailer stores, while Ralph Lauren and Snap Inc will collaborate to develop virtual branded clothes for avatars.
Jan 1, 2022 | articletab.comSnap Inc. partners with La Tech
Los Angeles-based technology company Snap, Inc., the parent company of social media platform Snapchat, has partnered with nonprofit LA-Tech.org for four years running to create Snap Academies.
Jan 1, 2022 | ethostracking.comSnap Inc. has issues with Federal Circuit panel that three patents
Snap Inc. seemed likely to convince a Federal Circuit panel that three patents it was accused of infringing with its lens and filter features aren’t eligible for patent protection.
Jan 1, 2022 | bloomberglaw.comSnap Inc. partners with Government Communications Office
Snap Inc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar’s Government Communications Office (GCO) to open a new office in Doha, expanding its footprint in the MENA region.
Jan 1, 2022 | arabianmarketer.aeSnap Inc. partners with Qatar Energy Ltd
DUBAI: Snap Inc. is expanding its presence in the Middle East by signing a memorandum of understanding with Qatar’s Government Communications Office to open a new office in Doha.
Jan 1, 2022 | arabnews.pkSnap Inc. expands offices to Doha, Qatar
Snap Inc. has announced plans to open a new office in Doha, expanding its footprint in the MENA region.
Jan 1, 2022 | campaignme.comSnap Inc. partners with HBO
Snap Inc. has partnered with HBO to launch a series of AR-powered Snapchat Lenses inspired by House of Dragons, the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series.
Jan 1, 2022 | vrscout.comSnap acquired StreetCred Software, Inc. on Apr 1st 21'.
Snap Inc. also acquired StreetCred in January and Pixel8Earth in April for their visualization software.
Jan 1, 2021 | gettechsquare.comSnap acquires GoPro Enduro
Snap could acquire GoPro to improve Spectacles and reduce competition.
Jan 1, 2018 | seekingalpha.comWise group invests into Snap in $280M
TransferWise has raised $280m in a round led by Old Mutual Global Investors (OMGI) and IVP, a Silicon Valley Venture fund, which has also invested in Snap, Dropbox and Twitter.
Jan 1, 2017 | uktech.newsFormula 1 partners with Snap
This partnership with Snap is part of the ongoing Formula 1 strategy to develop the sport on several digital platforms, and of course the Official F1 App and Formula1.com.
Jan 1, 2017 | formula1.comSnap partners with Moat
Snap has partnered with third-party measurement firm Moat to launch new measurement capabilities for advertisers in Europe, said Business Insider
Jan 1, 2017 | dmnews.com