Over 90% of England’s Schools Ban Mobile Phones as Union Pushes for National Law

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

A new national survey has revealed that mobile phone bans are now in place in the vast majority of schools across England. Commissioned by the…

There’s a Reel Behind That Riddle; Instagram’s Testing Puzzle-Protected Reels

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Instagram is experimenting with a new feature that could change how users interact with Reels by locking them behind secret codes. This interactive feature introduces…

#BoycottPSL Trends in Pakistan Just Before Launch: Here’s Why!

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing mounting criticism just days ahead of the launch of the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL),…

Instagram Overhauls Search to Compete with TikTok’s Growing Influence

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Instagram is taking bold steps to become more than just a place to share photos and reels. In a recent episode of the Build Your…

Meta Introduces Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger; What’s Changing?

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Meta has announced the expansion of its “Teen Accounts” feature to Facebook and Messenger, rolling out first in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and…

TikTok Down or Just Slow? Pakistani Users Report Widespread Issues Despite Official Denials

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

TikTok users across Pakistan are currently experiencing widespread disruptions, with many reporting issues related to video loading, slow performance, and malfunctioning features. Despite a growing…

Want to Watch Reels Faster? Instagram’s 2x Speed Feature Is Here!

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Meta-owned Instagram has introduced a highly requested feature for Reels: the ability to play videos at 2x speed. This new addition mirrors a popular functionality…

Instagram Drops ‘Notes’ Feature from Posts and Reels to Simplify the App

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Instagram is streamlining its platform by removing the ‘Notes’ feature from feed posts and Reels, a move aimed at reducing clutter and focusing on widely…

Instagram’s New School Partnership Program Takes on Cyberbullying; Here’s How It Works!

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Instagram has announced the launch of its School Partnership Program, a new initiative aimed at helping educators report teen safety concerns, including cyberbullying, directly to…

How Instagram is Using AI-Generated Comments to Increase Engagement

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Instagram is currently experimenting with an innovative AI-powered feature designed to simplify user interactions on the platform. This new addition allows users to quickly engage…

WhatsApp Now Lets Users Link Social Media Profiles

By Tech Desk ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

WhatsApp has introduced a social media linking feature, enabling users to connect their profiles directly within the app for improved cross-platform accessibility. Currently available to…

Meta Set to Launch Community Notes in the U.S. Next Week to Transform Fact-Checking

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Meta is set to introduce Community Notes in the United States next week, marking one of the company’s most significant changes in how it fact-checks…

TikTok’s ‘Time Away’ Feature Lets Parents Control Teen Screen Time; Here’s How It Works?

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

TikTok has announced a set of new parental control features in response to growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on teen mental…

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