Snap says its $400M deal with Perplexity ‘amicably ended’

The deal, announced last November, would have seen Perplexity’s AI search engine integrated directly into Snapchat.

Snapchat’s new ad format makes AI chatbots sound like salespeople

Snapchat’s AI Sponsored Snaps may look like a new ad format, but they also show how quickly chatbots are moving from answering complaints to chasing sales.

Snapchat Place Loyalty adds a competitive twist to Snap Map

Snapchat introduces Place Loyalty, a new Snap Map feature that rewards frequent visits with tiered badges, turning everyday hangouts into something worth showing off.

Snap Map’s new ‘Place Loyalty’ badges will show the spots you visit most often

If you’re in the top 25% of users who visit a certain place, you’ll see your ranking on the Snap Map and can choose to share it with others.

Snap is cutting 1,000 jobs, 16% of its workforce

The company cites advancements in AI for the cuts.

Snap’s AR glasses inch closer to reality with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips

Snap’s AR glasses ambitions might be starting to look a lot more real. In an official announcement, Snap has said it has expanded its partnership with Qualcomm through a multi-year strategic agreement that will bring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon silicon to fu…

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

Specs has long been teasing the next version of its augmented reality glasses. A new partnership with Qualcomm promises some movement in that department.

Snapchat announces ‘The Snappys,’ its first-ever creator awards show

Snapchat is the latest social media platform to launch awards for creators, joining TikTok and Instagram.

At a critical moment, Snap loses a top Specs exec

As Snap readies the public release of its long-awaited VR glasses, one of the key executives on the project has left the company.

Snapchat+ tops 25M subscribers, driving company’s direct revenue ARR to $1B

The revenue milestone comes as Snap has added additional paid offerings outside of its core Snapchat+ subscription over the past year to diversify its revenue streams.