Superzoom gets super intense
Those with a penchant for le dramatique will be pleased to hear that Instagram is rolling out six new effects for its Superzoom feature in Stories. The new effects include paparazzi camera flashes (my fave), black leaves against a melancholy soundtrack and fire with rock music. So, get ready to create some Super theatrical content and enjoy a brief respite from duh duh DUHHHHHHH.
Snapchat introduces slick new frames
Everyone says it’s gonna be real sunny this week. So, it feels more than apt to share some sunglasses news from Snapchat. They’ve launched two new styles – the Wayfarer-like Nico, and the more glamorous, large-framed Veronica. The styles are another push for Snapchat to make Spectacles more suited for general use, as the new frames look much more like normal sunglasses than previous styles – especially the V1 frames – alongside the decision to allow V2 to export in non-circular formats so that users can share beyond Snapchat. I bought a really nice pair of Quay X Kylie Jenner sunglasses last year, but I guess I won’t hold my breath for a Kylie X Spectacles collection.
Twitter reveals three livestreamed shows for the 2018 NFL season
Social media sports programming just keeps on coming as Twitter brings out three livestreamed shows from NFL Media and ESPN. The Checkdown will feature guest hosts, examining trending conversations around NFL-related culture, All Around – the NFL’s podcast crew – will host a weekly livestreamed show, and ESPN’s Fantasy Focus Live will be broadcast on weekdays. The platform has also announced hashtag-triggered emojis for all 32 teams, as Twitter sets out to be the home of NFL conversations on social.
YouTube TV members can now pause their subscriptions
Breakups are hard. Sometimes you just need a little space, which is why YouTube TV’s new option for members to pause their subscription rather than cancelling outright might come as a relief for those who are still undecided. Users can choose to pause memberships from four weeks up to six months, and, while your S.O. might not appreciate a relationship hiatus, YouTube TV will always take you back as normal billing resumes after the chosen period has ended.
As part of the campaign, Samsung also partnered with General Assembly to enable others to break new ground with their own Day of Note. The exclusive Samsung workshops and events were designed to help entrepreneurial Australians turn their ideas into a reality. Covering a range of topics from coding to product prototyping and content marketing, each session gives you the information, inspiration, training and resources you need to succeed. Register for the (did we mention they are FREE?!) workshops, watch the Days of Note videos and find out more about the Galaxy Note9 on the dedicated Days of Note hub.