All posts tagged "social media"
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228TechnologySnackVideo, Bigo Live, Likee are now officially registered in Pakistan
SnackVideo, BIGO Live and Likee have become the first social media platforms to register with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. Under the ‘Removal and...
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168TechnologyWhatsApp will let you listen to voice messages before sending
Meta-owned messaging app has made a number of changes in order to make the chatting experience more engaging for users. One of...
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242TechnologyMeta-owned Instagram reportedly hits 2 billion active users
Instagram has reportedly reached two billion monthly active users on its platform, according to internal conversations leaked to CNBC. Instagram surpassed the new milestone...
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142TechnologyTwitter adds auto captions for all video uploads in tweets
Since Twitter’s CEO has changed, we’ve been hearing a lot about new features being released. This time, the company has created one...
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310TechnologyTikTok rolls out new Creator Next monetization program
TikTok has announced the launch of Creater Next, a prime area for all of the platform’s monetization tools, as well as some upgrades...
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77TechnologyTwitter bans sharing of photos without consent
Just days after changing CEO, Twitter announced new policies prohibiting users from posting private photographs of others without their knowledge. People who are...
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116TechnologySocial media use tied to increase of depressive symptoms in adults
Excessive use of social media platforms like Snapchat, Facebook, or TikTok is possible to be allied with a greater likelihood of a subsequent increase in depressive...
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128TechnologyPTA claims 98% success rate in blocking immoral content from social media
The government has achieved a 98 percent success rate in averting the extent of obscene and immoral content on social media, Pakistan...
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230TechnologyPersonal data of over 1.5 billion Facebook users found for sale on hacker forum
On a famous hacking-related forum, the private and personal data of over 1.5 billion Facebook users is being sold, possibly allowing cybercriminals...
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300TechnologyZuckerberg took $7 billion loss within hours of Facebook outage that cut off 3 billion users
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp experienced a catastrophic outage that caused all of the platforms’ services to be unreachable for 6 hours for...
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235TechnologyWhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram global outages caused by ‘faulty configuration change’
WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook have started to come back online after being down for more than six hours in a major outage. The three social media platforms...
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143TechnologyGovt to collect taxes directly from social media giants
According to the proposed framework, social media powerhouses such as Facebook, Google, YouTube, and Twitter would be compelled to open offices in...
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108TechnologyTwitter finally upgrades from lower quality video uploads
Twitter says that the social media has made updates to fix the poor video quality of their platform, which has been an...
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192TechnologyTikTok hits 1 billion monthly users worldwide
TikTok announced on Monday that it had reached one billion monthly users. It’s an impressive number for a platform that debuted in...
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217TechnologyFacebook introduces two new Portal devices for all-day video calls
Facebook has refreshed its video-call-centric device lineup with two new Portal devices, including the first portable model. The social media giant also...
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145TechnologyPTA sets conditions for lifting TikTok ban
Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) will lift the ban on TikTok only after the conditions of removal of all the indecent videos and...
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125TechnologyWhatsApp adds end-to-end encryption for iCloud, Google Drive backups
WhatsApp has stated that it will roll out end-to-end encrypted backups for iCloud and Google Drive, according to a announcement made in...
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215TechnologyTwitter announces Super Follows feature to let users make money from subscription
Twitter has officially revealed its long-awaited “Super Follows” function, which allows creators to charge for access to exclusive material. The move comes...
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188TechnologyGovernment prohibits employees from using social media platforms
In an apparent bid to prevent the leak of official information and documents, the government has banned all government employees from using...
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218PakistanNew proposed media authority can fine TV channels up to Rs 250 million
The proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) will be authorized to impose a fine [on TV channels] of up to Rs 250...
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323PakistanMedia bodies reject proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority
A joint committee of media organisations in the country has unanimously rejected the government efforts to establish the Pakistan Development Media Authority...
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138TechnologyReddit valued at more than $10 billion after new fundraising round
After obtaining an extra $410 million in fundraising, Reddit, the self-proclaimed “first page of the internet,” claims it is now worth more...
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135CoronavirusVaccine misinformation on social media draws criticism from Joe Biden
United States President President Joe Biden stated on Friday that Covid-19 vaccine misinformation on social media is “killing people,” and the White...
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280PropertyHere is how to digitally market your real estate business?
The world has become a global village, and all businesses have taken advantage of social media to broaden their reach. Real estate...
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155TechnologyTikTok now lets users send video resumes directly to brands for jobs
TikTok, a short-video sharing app, introduced a test initiative that allows users to upload video resumes for jobs in the United States, ranging...
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174PakistanJudges in Punjab barred from using social media
According to media reports, Punjab district judges have been prohibited from using social media platforms to transmit court-related material. The use of...
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149TechnologyTikTok rolls out option to create longer videos of up to three minutes
To remain ahead of the competition, TikTok began allowing users to publish up to three minutes longer videos, tripling the previous limit. TikTok is popular...
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154InternationalOut of 139 countries 130 countries signed global tax reform
According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), 130 nations have committed to implement a global tax reform for multinational...
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185TechnologySocial media, technology causing alarming behavioural changes, say biologists
As the usage of technology and social media is on rise, it is causing misinformation and behavioral changes, says biologists and ecologists. According to...
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333PakistanFBR planning to tax digital platforms to generate Rs 10 billion
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) predicted that the taxation on the digital platforms including Google, Facebook, and Youtube will generate Rs 10...
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489InternationalFacebook ‘haha’ emoji ‘totally haram’ for Muslims: Bangladeshi cleric issues fatwa
A prominent Muslim Bangladeshi scholar with a big online follower has issued a fatwa prohibiting individuals from mocking others on Facebook using the “haha”...
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470Technology32-year-old Lina Khan named top federal regulator by Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden has chosen Pakistan-origin Lina Khan, a staunch critic of big tech, to lead the Federal Trade Commission. Lina...
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778SportsPlayers to sign a special clause for social media in next PCB central contracts
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering including a unique condition in the upcoming central contracts to limit cricketers’ use of social...
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187TechnologyFacebook says it’s justified in suspending Trump for 2 years
Facebook Vice President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg said Sunday that the company is “justified” in its decision to keep former President...
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232TechnologyWhatsApp sues govt of India, says new media rules mean end to privacy
According to sources, WhatsApp has launched a law suit in Delhi against the government of India, attempting to prevent legislation from taking...
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196TechnologyTwitter opens verification applications for blue check mark
After a year-long suspension on public submissions for the site’s blue check marks, Twitter users can now request to be verified again,...
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241TechnologyClubhouse Android app now available for download across the globe
The Clubhouse Android app is available for download through Google Play Store and is compatible with devices running Android 8.0 or later. Although the Android version is now available, Clubhouse is still based...
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277TechnologyTwitter to reportedly launch a $2.99 ‘Twitter Blue’ subscription service
For several of its services, Twitter has been experimenting with a paid subscription model. Twitter Blue is the provisional moniker given to...
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196TechnologyDonald Trump returns to social media with a blog where only he can post
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled a new communication platform after being banned from mainstream social media sites like Facebook and...
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1.0KSportsSocial media boycott: Premier League clubs join four-day move to tackle abuse
In an attempt to fight bullying and discrimination, Premier League, English Football League, and Women’s Super League clubs will participate in a...
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142PakistanOver 19,000 social media accounts taken down: NACTA
According to the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), over 19,000 social media accounts have been deactivated for fostering hatred and promoting terrorism...
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356PakistanSheikh Rasheed apologizes for temporarily suspending social media services
Sheikh Rasheed, the Interior Minister, apologized on Friday for the government’s decision to temporarily close down social media services in the country, saying...
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269PakistanPM constitute committee to review social media rules
Prime Minister Imran Khan has constituted a committee to review the social media rules which were announced in 2020. The office of...
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225TechnologyFacebook releases update regarding reaching billions of people with COVID-19 Vaccine information
Facebook has released an official update about the largest worldwide campaign they have been running to promote authoritative information about COVID-19 vaccines....
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538PakistanUFO spotted by PIA near Rahim Yar Khan sparks social media frenzy
The video of an Unidentified Foreign Object (UFO), spotted in the city Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, by PIA pilot and locals has...
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399TechnologyBig Tech Woes: Trump Threatens Twitter, Parler Files Lawsuit Against Amazon
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened action against Big Tech following his ban on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, major social networking sites....
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317InternationalPrince Harry and Meghan Markle quit social media: report
A UK newspaper revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have left social media after becoming disheartened by the “hate” they have...
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1.4KEntertainmentMawra Hocane almost quit acting, left Pakistan post social media hate
The delicate and famous actress Mawra Hocane has revealed her disheartened experience on social media that she once decided to quit acting...
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1.0KPakistanPeople Once Again Demanding the Removal Of CCPO Lahore After His Leaked Audio
The leaked audio of CCPO Lahore in which he can be heard hurling abuses at a woman is making rounds on social...
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593TechnologyFacebook Agrees to Share Data With FIA
FIA has made an important breakthrough towards eradicating cyber crimes on social media as Facebook management has agreed to share data with...
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815TechnologyInstagram is Paying Influencers to leave TikTok and join Reels
Instagram is paying popular TikTok users to join its new competing service Reels and raising the stakes in social media rivalry. Instagram...
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941TechnologyPeople angry as SC hints to ban YouTube in Pakistan
Pakistanis expressed their displeasure over a possible YouTube ban in the country after the Supreme Court hinted to its shutting down. The...
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780TechnologyEU wants tech giants to report monthly on virus fake news
EU has called on social media giants Twitter, Facebook, and Google to provide monthly reports on their fight against fake news. The European Union is more concerned over...
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857TechnologyZoom removed Giphy from its chat feature
Zoom disabled the integration of GIF system from Giphy in its chat menu. Sharing a statement via blog company said that they...
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2.8KTechnologyFacebook Buys Giphy For $400 Million
Facebook hit the internet with another acquisition and this time it is the GIF world. The social media giant acquired rich data...
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23.6K34TechnologySocial Media: The problem solver or a creator?
The world is clicks away to surf via social media. Social media has stormed into our lives a decade ago and now...
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794Technology5 Ways Social Media is Changing the World
With time, the world is shrinking not in a physical way but virtually. The world is moving towards globalization and everyone is...
