Algorithms and social media are bad, unless they're good, according to Snap CEO Evan Spiegel. Yes, quite confusing, but that's exactly what the cofounder of the app Snapchat argues in his first-ever ...

Earlier this month, Snap shared a letter with investors stating the company would focus on updating the Snapchat app to make it easier to use. This announcement came on the heels of a disappointing ...

Big changes are headed for Snapchat. Yesterday, speaking during Snap's Q3 earnings call, CEO Evan Spiegel teased a major redesign, saying the company was in the midst of "redesigning our application ...

Snapchat could benefit from using all its data on what people watch to curate a personalized feed of the most relevant content from across the app. That could be best friends, influencers, premium ...

When Snapchat was first pitched as part of a Stanford mechanical engineering class, the course’s horrified teaching assistant openly wondered if the app’s creators had built a sexting app. Less than a ...

In 2026, TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat have all introduced major algorithm changes, redefining how creators reach audiences and earn revenue. Success now hinges on aligning with each platform’s unique ...

Top Utah officials are suing Snap Inc., which owns the social media platform Snapchat, and accusing it of creating an algorithm that makes the app addicting to children, as well as enabling the ...

Snapchat has irritated “teens and celebs alike, and may put the fragile company in more trouble”, reports The Daily Beast. Technology news website Mashable says the update is a “major #facepalm”. Snap ...

TikTok defies slowdown: TikTok traffic jumped 11.7% in April 2026, while other major platforms saw declines, underscoring its dominance in attention retention. YouTube's new priorities: YouTube's 2026 ...

This week's 'Skim: why Snapchat's new algorithm is unique and what it means for users; Facebook preps Messenger Broadcast for business communication; Twitter tests a ...

How does your Snapchat score work? A Snapchat score is gained by sending and receiving snaps. The simple algorithm values use over time—which means that most people who’ve had a Snapchat account for ...