Social Media
‘Akcent’ Flags Fake Concert Claims in Event Promotion Featuring KFC, Pepsi
The popular Romanian band Akcent has issued a public warning to sponsors and fans about a fraudulent event scheduled for January 30 in Pakistan, which misused their name and image to attract major sponsorships from KFC and Pepsi Pakistan. In…
India Restricts Officials Authorized to Order Internet Takedowns
New Delhi has tightened rules governing internet takedowns in India, restricting the number of officials authorized to demand content removal. The move follows a lengthy…
Snapchat Makes AI Imagine Lens Free for U.S. Users
Snapchat has officially rolled out its AI-powered “Imagine Lens” the app’s first open-prompt image-generation tool to all users in the United States for free, expanding…
YouTube Shares Key Details on Reinstating Previously Banned Channels
YouTube has today provided further clarity on its pilot “Second Chance” program, which allows certain creators whose channels were permanently terminated to potentially return to…
Luxury Lifestyle No More: FBR Targets Thousands of Social Media Influencers
In a sweeping digital cleanup, over 100,000 Pakistani social media influencers have begun deleting posts showcasing their lavish lifestyles fearing the Federal Board of Revenue’s…
Netflix Goes ‘All In’ on Generative AI Despite Industry Divide
Netflix has officially embraced generative AI, signaling a bold step into the future of filmmaking as Hollywood remains divided over the technology’s impact on creativity…
Netflix Reaffirms ‘Build Over Buy’ Strategy, Rules Out Legacy Media Acquisitions
Netflix is sticking firmly to its guns. Asked about its position amid a flurry of interest in Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and other legacy media…
Instagram Introduces Custom Icons for Teens Amid Major Safety Overhaul
Instagram has rolled out a new customization feature exclusively for teen accounts, allowing users under 18 to select from six unique app icons. This update…
HBO Max Announces Major Price Hike in US: What It Means for Pakistan
Streaming giant HBO Max has announced sweeping price increases for its U.S. subscription tiers. The hike comes as Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) doubles down on the value…
Meta Unveils Senior-Focused Anti-Scam Features to Tackle Rising Fraud Threat
Meta has launched a sweeping suite of anti-scam tools, digital literacy programs and partnerships targeted at protecting older adults from online fraud across its services…
Why AI-Generated Content is a Triple Threat for Reddit Moderators
A new study from Cornell Tech reveals that the rise of AI generated content is creating a triple challenge for moderators on Reddit. Moderators are…
Google Play Reveals Early Android XR Apps Ahead of Major Headset Launch
Google has quietly introduced a new Android XR section on the Play Store, showcasing the first wave of mixed reality apps and games. This move…
Facebook’s New Feature Lets AI Scan Your Camera Roll for Shareable Content
Facebook, owned by Meta, has introduced a new opt-in artificial intelligence tool designed to surface photos and videos from your smartphone’s camera roll, even those…
