Tech Bytes: Snapchat adding new privacy features

Tech Bytes: Snapchat adding new privacy features

In today's Tech Bytes from ABC: Snapchat is introducing new privacy features for teens, Motorola is bringing back the Razr, Toys R Us is using AI for a new promo film.

Snapchat is updating its safety features. The app will block suspicious friend requests and improve location-sharing controls. Users will also get warnings about unsafe contacts and reminders about location sharing. These updates aim to boost safety and privacy for teens.

Motorola is bringing back the Razr. The company unveiled a new line of foldable phones featuring upgraded cameras, bigger screens, and built-in AI Software. The phones start at $700 with a $1000 version also available.

Toys ‘R’ Us has premiered an AI-created promo film at the 2024 Cannes Lions Festival. Made using Open-AI’s new text-to-video tool, Sora, the film depicts the founder’s origin story. Toys ‘R’ Us claims to be the first brand to use this technology, which is not yet publicly available.