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Horrified Snapchatters have awoken to a bleak set of circumstances after Snapchat stopped working for users.

Snapchat users were unable to use the app on Monday, which prevented them from sending snaps in order to maintain their snap streaks. Much to the consternation of streak-loving snappers, many found that their streaks had completely vanished when they next opened the app.

Some Snapchatters are having trouble with the app 😓 We’re looking into it!

— Snapchat Support (@snapchatsupport) November 6, 2017 Read more…

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There’s a fine line between keeping an eye on your teen and invading their privacy — especially when it comes to their phones.

Gallery Guardian is an app that wants to help you navigate those murky waters by scanning your kids’ phones for any potentially sexual content. It launched in the UK earlier this year and is available today in the US for both iOS and Android.

It uses AI image recognition to detect images on a child’s device that may contain nudity. If it spots something fishy, whether your kid created it or received it, it sends you a real-time alert. It’s a way to monitor what your teen is up to without actually having to have their device in hand. Read more…

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