Welcome to the Connected Church News by Natchi Lazarus.
This news item is part of the top 5 news (Week 3, Mar 2025) specially curated for leaders of Nonprofits, Churches, and Faith-based Social Ventures.
Snapchat Breaks New Ground with AR Innovations
Snapchat has launched new features on its AR platform and introduced new lenses for their AR spectacles. This move, coming six months after the release of their fifth-generation spectacles, is all about creating engaging outdoor AR experiences. Gaming and navigation stand out as key practical applications where AR can significantly enhance user interaction. The new features promise improved GPS and satellite navigation capabilities, alongside global navigation systems and compass heading services, paving the way for more immersive AR experiences.
Here is the full list of the news items from Week 3, Mar 2025 with source links from Bluesky, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Snapchat, Meta.
🗞️ News 1: Bluesky Rolls Out a New Version with 3-Min Videos & DM Filters – Source: Bluesky
🗞️ News 2: OpenAI Releases New Tools & API to Build & Develop AI Agents – Source: OpenAI
🗞️ News 3: Snap Adds Enhanced AR Features & Capabilities to Spectacles – Source: Snap
🗞️ News 4: Google Gemini will Replace ‘Assistant’ on Both Android and iOS – Source: Google
🗞️ News 5: Meta ‘Community Notes’ Comes to Facebook, Instagram & Threads – Source: Meta
Any questions or thoughts? Please leave them in the comments or DM me on any of the social channels.
Author of The Connected Church. Social Media and Digital Marketing Consultant for Nonprofits, Faith-based Organisations, Churches, and Ministries.
