Sheriff serves up 14-month jail term for Dundee chef who made cannabis-infused sweets
A chef who used his culinary skills to make cannabis-infused sweets has been locked up.
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NSPCC issues warning over anonymous app Yolo
A children’s charity has issued a warning about apps that allow users to be anonymous after the rapid rise of questions app Yolo.
Social media firms pledge cash for Samaritans in bid to tackle harmful content
Social media giants have pledged hundreds of thousands of pounds to the Samaritans charity in a bid to rid the internet of self-harm videos and other damaging material, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said.
Social media bosses summoned to give progress report on cleaning up internet
Representatives from social media giants Facebook, Google, Snapchat and Instagram have been summoned by the Government to meet the Samaritans over plans to rid the internet of self-harm videos and other content.
Snapchat to let gamers play as their Bitmoji in other games
Snapchat is to allow gamers to use their Bitmoji in other games on other platforms.
Snapchat’s improved Android app helps boost user numbers
Snapchat has managed to make a small increase on the size of its user base, reporting narrowed net losses as the company edges a step closer to achieving profitability.
Online child safety plans: The code of practice
A raft of proposed standards to keep internet companies in check over child safety have been published by the information watchdog.
Facebook ‘likes’ may get shut down for British children under safety plans
Facebook and other social media companies may have to turn off the “like” function for British children under proposed guidelines to ensure their safety online.
Snapchat chief says firm’s entertainment platform ‘won’t ever fully replace TV’
Snapchat’s “very different” approach to TV content will help it entice users to the platform but will not replace traditional television, a company executive has said.
Everything announced by Snapchat at its Partner Summit
Snapchat has announced a range of new features as part of a major revamp of the camera company’s services, including a gaming platform and new original TV shows.
Snapchat announces mobile gaming platform
Snapchat is to launch a gaming platform inside its social media app as it looks to compete with Apple’s App Store and other mobile gaming platforms.
Snapchat set to unveil new features in latest app overhaul
Snapchat is expected to reveal a number of new user features around augmented reality (AR) and gaming at a rare live event on Thursday.
Miranda Kerr shows off baby bump a day after revealing pregnancy
Miranda Kerr has shown off her baby bump a day after revealing she is pregnant.
Miranda Kerr expecting another baby with Snapchat chief executive Evan Spiegel
Miranda Kerr is expecting her second child with Snapchat co-founder and chief executive Evan Spiegel, a representative for the model has said.
Angus creep jailed for indecent images of kids is back in court over Snapchat breach
Social media use by a repeat sex offender from Angus was described as the most flagrant breach seen by a sheriff.
Snapchat admits its age verification tools do not work
Snapchat has admitted its age verification process cannot always stop children under the age of 13 from signing up to the app.
Dundee pervert jailed for raping child and having sex with three other underagers
A Dundee predator who targeted girls on Snapchat before having underage sex with four teenagers and raping one of them was today jailed for 10 years.
Snapchat augmented reality turns empty store into virtual Lego shop
Augmented reality technology is being used to transform an empty store into a virtual Lego clothing shop that customers can explore on their smartphone using Snapchat.
Snapchat reports record revenue but user numbers remain flat
Snapchat’s revenue has reached record levels but the company’s active user numbers remain “flat”, the firm’s latest financial results have revealed.
Snapchat accused of failing to act on ‘explicit’ accounts
Snapchat has been accused of being “wholly irresponsible” for allowing accounts allegedly promoting explicit images of teenagers to be searchable on its app.