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Holo app is like a cross between Pokemon Go and Snapchat

Have you even taken a video and thought to yourself, “man, this would be way better with a holographic meme?” Well, eccentric videographer, Los Angeles-based 8i has just the app for you. Holo, scheduled for release later this year, lets you impose holographs of celebrities, memes and more atop pictures and videos taken by your …

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Snapchat’s ‘Second Chance’ is a reality TV show about exes

Personally, meeting up with an ex to discuss what went wrong in the relationship sounds like a bonafide nightmare. For Snapchat, it’s perfect material for its first reality series. Snapchat is partnering with A+E Networks to develop an unscripted drama series called “Second Chance,” according to news reports. The show will bring exes together to discuss their breakup, as well …

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Snapchat is growing up, files for IPO

Now playing: Watch this: 5 things we learned about Snapchat from its IPO 1:29 It’s official: Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is going public. First, the basics of the IPO. The company is said to be valued at $20 billion to $25 billion, and is looking to raise $3 billion in the offering. It will list on the New …

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Snapchat’s new lenses could animate the world around you

For those unsatisfied with the ability to turn their faces into dogs, aliens and giant strawberries, Snapchat’s arsenal of reality-altering lenses might expand into landscapes. Snap is working on an updated lenses that work with environmental elements in the real world, The Information reported Wednesday. A user could point their camera at a location and get an animated overlay that …

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Facebook beats expectations as mobile ads drive strong quarter

Now playing: Watch this: Facebook rakes in the money 1:31 Facebook may be fighting a fake news problem, but it’s making real money. For months, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has grappled with big questions about the social network’s role in the media industry. Things like: What’s the company’s responsibility in curbing the spread of misinformation? Is the onus on Facebook to …

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The future is coming, but I can’t see it

“You’ll be more comfortable removing your glasses.” No matter how many times I’ve worn a Vive VR headset — with glasses — I get asked to take them off in demo after demo. I politely decline. Sometimes, not so politely. I can’t see without my glasses. At about a -9 myopia with astigmatism, the world becomes a color blur. I’ve …

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Snapchat cracks down on fake news and clickbait

Snapchat is growing up as a place for news. Snap, the parent company for the popular social network, said Monday it updated its guidelines for publishers, cracking down on images that are misleading or have no editorial value. Snapchat also laid out its policy for dealing with material that violates its guidelines, stressing that it will allow inappropriate material if …

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At Trump’s inauguration, tech sputters

As he took the oath of office on Friday, President Donald Trump vowed that “the forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer.” “January 20th, 2017, will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again,” Trump told the crowd during his 16-minute speech from the Capitol Steps. “Everyone is listening …

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How to erase all videos from Snapchat Spectacles

Now playing: Watch this: Spectacles are worth snapping up 3:06 Before handing over your Spectacles to a friend, or posting them on eBay to try and make a few extra bucks, you should wipe the device of all your videos. As we recently covered, Snapchat makes it easy to share your Specs with a friend or family member without exposing …

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Snapchat’s new search bar wants to make app easier to navigate

If Snapchat makes you scratch your head, a new feature might help you give your scalp a rest. Snapchat, known for fast-destructing messages, is adding a search bar, the company told the Wall Street Journal on Thursday. The search bar is designed to make it easier for people to find friends, groups, stories and content from publishers within the app. …

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