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Elon Musk’s X unveils video, audio calling features
X is tinkering with video and audio calling at the platform formerly known as Twitter, according to a post Wednesday by owner Elon Musk.“Early version ... Technology -
Arab youth say social media addiction leading to decline in mental well-being
While the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has among the highest levels of per capita adoption of social media networks globally, a majority of ... Features -
Chechen leader dismisses illness rumor, confirm he's 'alive and well'
The official social media channel of Ramzan Kadyrov, strongman leader of Russia’s Chechen Republic and strong ally of President Vladimir Putin, on ... World News -
Rumors of cyclone hitting Saudi Arabia ‘incorrect’: National Meteorology Center
Rumors of a cyclone hitting Saudi Arabia are “incorrect” and only aim to incite fear in the public, the spokesperson for the Kingdom’s National ... Saudi Arabia -
First Saudi TV series produced by Netflix set to premiere in September
Netflix’s first original Saudi TV series, ‘Bait Tahir’ (Tahir’s House), is set to premiere on September 6 on the video streaming platform.The platform ... Saudi Arabia -
Journalist arrested by Palestinian security forces for social media criticism
Palestinian security forces have detained a Palestinian journalist after he wrote critical posts on social media, an activist group said Thursday.The ... Middle East -
TikTok sues US state of Montana after ban
TikTok on Monday filed suit in US federal court to stop the state of Montana from implementing an overall ban on the video sharing app.The ... World News -
TikTok, YouTube trends linked to car theft amid increasing ‘performance crime’ videos
The sharp uptick in stolen or damaged cars has been linked to viral videos, posted to TikTok and other social media platforms, teaching people how to ... World News -
Meta again blames technical issue for global Instagram outage
Instagram, the popular photo-sharing app owned by Meta Platforms Inc., appeared to suffer an outage Sunday evening in the US, with tens of thousands ... Technology -
Musk says Twitter to get audio, video calls
Twitter boss Elon Musk on Tuesday put out word that audio and video calls are coming to the platform.“Coming soon will be voice and video chat from ... Technology -
Andrew Tate refuses medical treatment after intense allergic reaction: Reports
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate is refusing medical treatment after suffering from an unexplained allergic reaction in his home, according to ... Entertainment -
Twitter grants blue checks to dead celebrities, sparking fury and confusion
Twitter Inc. users already having to navigate a flurry of fake accounts after the removal of legacy blue ticks are noticing more inconsistencies: ... World News -
US state to require parental control for social media
Utah on Thursday became the first US state to require social media sites to get parental consent for accounts used by under-18s, placing the burden on ... World News -
Instagram resolves technical issues that affected thousands of users globally
Meta Platforms Inc.’s Instagram says it’s resolved “technical issues that disrupted the photo-sharing service for thousands of users around the ... World News -
Musk orders India Twitter staff to shut two offices in cost-cutting move
Twitter Inc. has shut two of its three India offices and told its staff to work from home, underscoring Elon Musk’s mission to slash costs and get the ... World News -
TikTok ‘thinspiration’ videos contribute to eating disorders among UAE teens: Experts
Psychologists and doctors are warning that hugely popular social platforms such as TikTok are paving the way for a rise in eating disorders and ... Gulf -
Canada’s Trudeau deletes viral tweet falsely claiming Iran sentences 15,000 to death
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has deleted a widely circulating tweet that falsely claimed Iran was planning to execute 15,000 protestors to ... Middle East -
Twitter posts net loss of $221 mln for 2021, but stock up on share buyback
Twitter’s shares jumped in early trading Thursday after it posted strong revenue growth last year and announced a $4 billion share buyback program. ... Banking & Finance -
Instagram to get rid of ‘swipe up’ feature on Aug. 30: Report
Instagram is getting rid of its “swipe up” feature on August 30, the Verge website reported on Tuesday, citing a notification that was reportedly ... Digital -
India orders social media firms to take down content referring to ‘Indian variant’
India’s government has ordered social media platforms to take down content that refers to the “Indian variant” of the coronavirus.The B.1.617 variant ... Coronavirus -
UK must find a way to deal with tech giants: Junior minister
Britain needs to find a way of dealing with technology giants such as Facebook after the social media company blocked all news content in Australia, a ... Technology -
More Twitter accounts suspended in India amid free speech debate
Twitter said on Wednesday that it has suspended a portion of Indian accounts after it was served with several separate blocking orders by India’s ... Media -
WhatsApp says no one will have their account suspended or deleted on February 8
Facebook’s WhatsApp is delaying the roll out of new business features following user backlash over the company’s data sharing practices.The delay is a ... Digital -
EU court opinion leaves Facebook more exposed over potential data privacy issues
Any EU country can take legal action against companies like Facebook over cross-border violations of data privacy rules, not just the main regulator ... Digital -
Uganda President shuts down social media across country ahead of elections
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said Tuesday that his government has shut down social media ahead of a tense election on Thursday, accusing Facebook ... World News -
Turkey fines global social media firms for failing to adhere to local scrutiny
Turkey has issued fines against global social media companies for failing to appoint a representative to ensure they conform to Turkish law, a senior ... Digital -
Social media moderation will be hit by coronavirus, warn Facebook, Twitter
Alphabet Inc’s YouTube, Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc warned on Monday that more videos and other content could be erroneously removed for policy ... Digital -
Saudi Telecom Company pays tribute to US man who gave up @STC Twitter handle
A Saudi Arabian telecommunication company paid tribute to an American man who gave up his Twitter handle so the company could use it, in a video that ... Digital -
#StopHuntingUs: Twitter users highlight violence against Iraqi protesters
The damage caused by unidentified men shooting protesters with “hunting rifles” in Iraq has come under the spotlight online, as activists ... Digital -
China’s president calls for more online control as coronavirus toll rises
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for tightened control over online discussion and increased policing to ensure “positive energy” ... Digital