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Will Snapchat be able to make money? The company is ready to learn the answer. Read more »
A recent report says Snapchat wants to become a hub for other services. We can look to another messaging beast — WeChat — for an idea of what that might look… Read more »
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Snapchat has settled out of court with Frank Reginald (“Reggie”) Brown, the Stanford alum who claimed the founders stole his idea, for an undisclosed amount. In the public statement, the company… Read more »
Fame in the social media age is a fickle thing. For Vine stars Jack and Jack, it means they’re selling out huge audiences on their cross country tour, but only screaming… Read more »