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02 Apr 2019

Snap CEO's sister to launch Pornhub for women

Normally, porn is associated with the idea of exploring sexual video content on the web.

27 Feb 2019

Soon, Android users will get a new, completely redesigned Snapchat

In a matter of months, Android users will get a completely redesigned version of popular photo-messaging app Snapchat.

11 Aug 2018

5 times Facebook shamelessly copied from Snapchat

If imitation is a form of flattery, then Facebook must be Snapchat's biggest fan. Over the years, it has unapologetically ripped off features from Snapchat.

04 Jul 2018

5 times Facebook shamelessly copied from Snapchat

If imitation is a form of flattery, then Facebook must be Snapchat's biggest fan. Over the years, it has unapologetically ripped off features from Snapchat.

28 Jun 2018

Snapchat to launch its own gaming platform

According to a report by The Information, Snap is developing a gaming platform inside Snapchat.

30 May 2018

Evan Spiegel: The sassy Snapchat chief who speaks his mind

Evan Spiegel, the CEO of Snapchat, is a controversy child. He doesn't hold himself back, it doesn't matter if at the receiving end it is his customers, competition or his own investors.

22 Mar 2018

Hardik Pandya in trouble after parody-account makes controversial tweet

A court has ordered an FIR against Hardik Pandya for 'his comment' on Dr BR Ambedkar.

18 Feb 2018

Petition asking Snapchat to reverse its redesign crosses million signatures

A petition that is rooting for Snapchat to reverse its recently rolled out redesign has crossed one million signatures.

06 Oct 2017

Snap CEO says Spectacles sales are 'over 150,000 units'

When Snap launched Spectacles, it didn't hold back from making marketing gimmicks. One of the brilliant ones was the idea of Snapbot vending machines, which would pop up at random places and from which, you could buy Spectacles.

06 Aug 2017

Google to release Snapchat-like feature soon!

As Snapchat's popularity keeps soaring, other tech giants are trying to emulate its success.

01 Jun 2017

MakeMyTrip trolled for co-founder's tweet on beef

MakeMyTrip has come under attack after a co-founder protested the Centre's laws on cattle slaughter.

17 May 2017

Mukesh "Global Game Changer" Ambani, says 2017 Forbes list

2017 is going to be a golden year for Mukesh Ambani

20 Apr 2017

Katy Perry faces Indians' wrath after Goddess Kali post

Angry Indians have unleashed their wrath on American singer Katy Perry after she posted a photo of Goddess Kali on Instagram with the caption, "current mood."

18 Apr 2017

Snapchat brings AR to your screen, brace for awesomeness overload

Staying ahead of Facebook or providing a new feature for Facebook to copy? This is one question we are going to ask ourselves very soon.

16 Apr 2017

Snapdeal gets two fatal blows among acquisition talks

Amidst acquisition talks, Snapdeal gets hit with two more devastating incidents that could potentially cripple the already faltering home-grown e-commerce giant.

15 Apr 2017

Snapchat not for poor countries like India, Spain: Evan Spiegel

An ex Snapchat employee revealed that Snapchat's CEO Evan Spiegel had once commented that the app was for 'rich people' and that he wasn't interested in expanding to 'poor countries' like Spain and India.

14 Apr 2017

Facebook beating Snapchat at its own game?

In eight months, Instagram's new Snapchat-copied feature 'Stories' has attracted 200mn users, compared to the 161mn Snapchat managed to gain in five years.

08 Mar 2017

Middle-aged employees in IT could soon be left jobless

Capgemini India recently said most employees in middle and senior levels in the Information Technology sector don't have the required skill-set that this constantly-changing industry demands, which could eventually lead to massive job losses for the middle-aged.

03 Mar 2017

California school makes millions off Snap IPO

The Saint Francis High school in Mountain View, California made $24 million from the initial public offering of Snap Inc.

02 Mar 2017

Snap outshines IPO expectations, reaches $24 billion valuation

In its IPO, Snap Inc was valued more than expected, raising $3.4 billion.

25 Feb 2017

NYSE to trial run Snap IPO

In an exception reserved strictly for high-profile members, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will conduct a trial run of Snap's IPO on Saturday to ensure that there are no glitches during the actual unveiling.

17 Feb 2017

Snapchat reportedly sets IPO at a whopping $19.5bn-$22.2bn

Snap Inc., maker of photo-disappearing app Snapchat, has set the valuation of its Initial Public Offering at as high as between $19.5bn and $22.2bn, with its shares being valued at $14-16 on a diluted basis.

18 Jan 2017

Founders to retain control in Snapchat's IPO

Snapchat's Initial Public Offer will reportedly let its founders retain management control of the company despite of making its shares public.

16 Nov 2016

Snapchat files for IPO: Reports

According to reports, messaging service Snapchat has confidentially filed for its IPO; the report suggests the company will be going public early next year.