WhatsApp Set to Introduce Sticker Reactions for Messages

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

WhatsApp, the widely used messaging platform owned by Meta, is currently testing a feature that will allow users to react to messages using stickers. This…

Pahalgam Attack: Pak v Ind Battle It Out On The Social Media

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply in the wake of the April 23 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26…

Online Abuse Surges in Pakistan: 3,000+ Complaints in 2024 Target Women and Minors

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The surge of online abuse in Pakistan has reached alarming levels, with over 3,000 complaints filed in 2024 alone. The Digital Security Helpline Pakistan, formerly…

Instagram Phishing Scam Hits Pakistan: How to Spot It and Stay Safe

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

A new Instagram phishing scam in Pakistan is making the rounds, and it’s already affected hundreds of users. Victims are tricked into clicking on seemingly…

Bluesky Crash Explained: The Cause Behind the Outage

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Bluesky went down, and many users were left wondering how that’s even possible for a decentralized platform. The Bluesky outage on Thursday evening disrupted access…

YouTube TV App Unveils New Look with Major Redesign

By Saqib ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

YouTube said on Wednesday that it will launch a redesign of its TV app this summer. On the radar are AI integration, easier navigation, playback,…

WhatsApp Just Killed These Two Features! Here’s What You Can’t Do Anymore

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

WhatsApp is enhancing its dedication to user privacy by launching a new feature called “Advanced Chat Privacy.” Announced today, this update provides users with more control over…

Apple and Meta Fined Big in EU Crackdown, Google and X Could Be Next

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

The European Union (EU) has taken a decisive stand against major tech companies by imposing fines amounting to €700 million on Apple and Meta as…

“I Want My Money” Turk Artist Speaks Out Against Maria B Over Payment Dispute

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

Turkish digital creator Türkan Atay has raised concerns over a payment dispute and alleged unprofessional behavior in her collaboration with Pakistani fashion designer Maria B.…

Social Media Policy Coming Soon In Balochistan

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

QUETTA: The government of Balochistan has announced its plan to introduce the province’s first-ever social media policy. This policy will regulate online content, promote ethical…

Punjab Launches Cyber Patrolling Unit to Tackle Online Harassment Against Women

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) have announced the formation of a dedicated Cyber Patrolling Unit to…

WhatsApp’s New On-Device Translation Lets You Translate Without Internet Access

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

WhatsApp is taking a significant step towards addressing language barriers within chats and channels by introducing an on-device translation feature, which is now available to…

Bluesky Set to Launch Decentralized Blue Check Verification System Soon

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, is preparing to introduce its own blue check verification system, an evolved interpretation of the symbol originally popularized by…

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