Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Child abuse victim urges Musk to remove child exploitation links from X

Child abuse victim urges Musk to remove child exploitation links from X

A U.S. woman who was abused as a child has pleaded with Elon Musk to stop links to images of her abuse from circulating on X, his social media platform. Knowing that the abuse I endured  along with that of countless others  is still being shared and profited from is absolutely enraging,” said “Zora” (a … Read more

X (Twitter) service down across the world

X (Twitter) down again after recovering from outage- Check latest update here

Users around the world faced issues accessing X (formerly Twitter). The website Downdetector, which tracks outages, confirmed that the platform was down for many people. Elon Musk, the owner of X, claimed that a “massive cyberattack” was behind the disruption. Even though X is banned in Pakistan, some users still reported problems. Downdetector recorded 74 … Read more

Selective VPNs will be available to use in Pakistan: PTA

Selective VPNs will be available to use in Pakistan: PTA

PTA is approving limited VPNs for use in Pakistan. Only 30% of Pakistanis use VPNs, making blocking feasible. X (formerly Twitter) usage in Pakistan dropped by 70%. During a session of the Senate’s Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat, chaired by Rana Mahmoodul Hasan in Islamabad, PTA Chairman Hafeezur Rehman stated that the PTA is in … Read more

Decline in users witnessed after Elon Musk acquired X

Decline in users witnessed after Elon Musk acquired X

 X user growth slows after Elon Musk takeover. Before Musk, X saw annual growth of at least 10%. X stopped sharing user data publicly after Musk’s acquisition. Elon Musk acquired the social media company X (Twitter) for $44 billion in October 2022, and since then, the platform has encountered several challenges. A recent report indicates … Read more

Twitter (X) Still Down in Pakistan for 7th day; VPN Also Restricted

Twitter (X) Still Down in Pakistan for 7th day; VPN Also Restricted

Pakistanis have been unable to access X, the popular social media platform, for the past seven days. The lack of transparency has fueled speculation and uncertainty among affected users. The situation raises concerns about the right to access social media platforms freely. For the past seven days, Pakistanis have found themselves cut off from X, … Read more

Social media platform “X” acknowledges removing posts and accounts of India Farmer’s protest

Social media platform “X” acknowledges removing posts and accounts of India Farmer's protest

Social media giant X has taken down accounts related to ongoing farmers’ protests in India. The site claimed it took down the pages after the Indian government sent them “executive orders”. Activists have complained about X removing their posts, with many influential X accounts suspended. Social media major X (formerly Twitter) has admitted to taking … Read more

Twitter Continues to Be Blocked for Fourth Consecutive Day

Twitter Continues to Be Blocked for Fourth Consecutive Day

The social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, is currently blocked for many users in Pakistan, and the government has not provided any explanation for the sudden shutdown since Saturday. This move follows the admission of election result rigging by the Rawalpindi Commissioner, who was later arrested and taken to an undisclosed location. Despite … Read more

How to View Someone’s Past Twitter Username

How to View Someone's Past Twitter Username

Discovering someone’s previous Twitter account can serve various purposes, such as gaining insight into past interactions, verifying their identity, or reconnecting with old acquaintances. However, accessing this information can be challenging due to Twitter’s emphasis on user privacy and security. Use Twitter’s Advanced Search Function Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to finding someone’s previous Twitter … Read more

How to Discover Someone’s Previous Twitter Handle

How to Discover Someone's Previous Twitter Handle

There are several reasons why uncovering someone’s old Twitter account can be beneficial. It can provide insights into past interactions, verify their identity, or reconnect with a long-lost contact. However, due to Twitter’s emphasis on user privacy and security, accessing this information is not always straightforward. Use Twitter’s Advanced Search Function One of the easy … Read more

Twitter X Down for Over 36 Hours Amidst Election Rigging Protests

How to Discover Someone's Previous Twitter Handle

Internet access remains problematic in Pakistan, even a week after the general elections. X has been unavailable in Pakistan for over 36 hours due to admissions of election manipulation. NetBlocks reported a 24-hour restriction of X/Twitter in Pakistan, marking a prolonged disruption. Internet access continues to be problematic in Pakistan, even a week after the … Read more

X (Twitter) once again goes down in Pakistan

X (Twitter) once again goes down in Pakistan

Twitter, previously known as X, faced another suspension in Pakistan, inconveniencing Pakistani users. The service was suspended nationwide at 10 pm last night, briefly restored around 6 pm, only to be suspended again shortly afterward. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), responsible for internet regulation, has not provided any explanation for these disruptions. [embedpost slug=”x-twitter-down-in-pakistan/”] This … Read more

X (Twitter) Down in Pakistan

X (Twitter) down again after recovering from outage- Check latest update here

According to Downdetector, a website that tracks online service statuses, there has been a rise in complaints from users in Pakistan who are unable to access X (formerly Twitter). Their data shows that X went down around 8:30 pm, and users in Pakistan are still unable to use the service. It’s worth noting that internet … Read more

Major Social Media Platforms Experiencing Outages in Pakistan

Major Social Media Platforms Experiencing Outages in Pakistan

Widespread internet and social media outages happened in Pakistan on Sunday evening. Users reported problems with X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. The cause of the outage is unknown, and there’s no official statement yet. On Sunday evening, there were widespread internet service and social media platform outages, leading to frustration among users in the … Read more

Punjab Govt Restricts Social Media Use for its Employees

Punjab Govt Restricts Social Media Use for its Employees

The Punjab govt decided to restrict employees from expressing opinions on social media. Employees use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The employees’ use of social media often spreads information that conflicts with political norms. On Thursday, the Punjab government opted to impose limitations on its employees expressing opinions on social media platforms. Recent … Read more

X’s (Twitter) value drops to $12 Billion

X's (Twitter) value drops

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX and Starlink recently made headlines with his acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion. Even though his rank as one of the richest individuals globally, his foray into the social media huge seems to be facing challenges. X the new name for Twitter after Elon Musk’s takeover, is facing … Read more

Meta’s Threads to Get Twitter Like Hashtags and Trending Topics Soon

Meta’s Threads to Get Twitter Like Hashtags and Trending Topics Soon

Threads is adding hashtags, which will be displayed as blue-text hyperlinks. Meta is testing blue hashtags in Threads with an Australian trial. These features have begun to attract users back to the Threads platform. Threads is systematically addressing the missing features it had at launch, with the latest addition being hashtags. Meta’s large text-based social … Read more

Meta’s New Paid subscription Removes Instagram & Facebook’s Ads

Meta's New Paid subscription Removes Instagram & Facebook's Ads

Meta introduces ad-free subscription options for European users similar to X’s premium offerings. Users can still opt for an ad-supported experience on both platforms. Meta emphasizes its commitment to GDPR and DMA compliance to protect user data. Meta is launching improved data control choices for European users, enabling them to select ad-free experiences on Facebook … Read more

Instagram’s Threads App is getting More Popular with 2x Downloads

Instagram's Threads App is getting More Popular with 2x Downloads

Instagram’s threads made a big impact in July, amassing over 100 million users in a week. Meta’s Threads app is making a comeback with new features, fulfilling a promise from Mark Zuckerberg. Threads is integrating with Facebook and Instagram for seamless access and promotions on Instagram’s feed. Instagram‘s Threads made a significant impact on the … Read more

Twitter (X) Is Now Charging Money for Sending Tweets

Twitter (X) Is Now Charging Money for Sending Tweets

X plans to introduce fees for new users, testing a subscription service called “Not a Bot. New users will be charged $1 annually to post on the platform. X aims to reduce bot activity while maintaining platform accessibility with this small fee. X has formally declared its plan to introduce fees for newcomers using the … Read more

Elon Musk’s X Fined $610,500 for Child-Abuse Probe Non-Compliance

Elon Musk's X Fined $610,500 for Child-Abuse Probe Non-Compliance

X fined $386,000 by Australian e-Safety for noncooperation in child abuse probe. Declining revenue and content moderation criticism hampers X (formerly Twitter). EU investigates X for tech rule violations, further straining its reputation. Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, has been hit with a substantial fine of A$610,500 (approximately $386,000) by … Read more

Elon Musk gets roasted by Ukraine after meme attack

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During a Ukrainian parliament session on Monday, there was a strong reaction to a meme posted on social media by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The meme in question ridiculed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s appeals for military assistance from Western nations. Since the commencement of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February of the previous year, SpaceX, led … Read more

Elon Musk Considers Monthly Fee to Combat Bots on X

America's Most Overrated CEO Title Goes to Elon Musk

X experienced a significant drop in advertising revenue in July. Bots on the platform amplify political messages and hate speech. Musk suggests a small monthly fee to deter bot activity. Elon Musk, the owner of the online platform X, revealed the possibility of introducing a monthly fee for all users to combat the proliferation of … Read more

Viral Optical Illusion Stumps Internet Users

Viral Optical Illusion

The illusion features a hidden word within an image. Opinions and discussions about the illusion filled the comments section. The challenge continues to intrigue and perplex viewers online. On the Internet, a baffling optical illusion has gone viral. The illusion, which was shared on X (previously known as Twitter), has left many people perplexed. It … Read more

Watch: Virat Kohli Fan Creates Unique Tongue Art in Viral Video

Virat Kohli Unique Tongue Art

an uses tongue, not hands, to create Virat Kohli portrait. Video goes viral with 2.6 million views and counting. Mixed reactions in comments: some respect, others find it ridiculous. A Virat Kohli fan went over and above by commissioning a portrait of the cricketer. Furthermore, he did not sketch the portrait with his hands; instead, … Read more

“X” Rebranding Hurts Twitter’s Popularity

Twitter

Twitter’s downloads declined by 30% within 60 days of its rebranding to “X”. The X platform also saw a 10% reduction in global web traffic. The app only added 10 million users between September and August this year, signifying a significant decline compared to the previous year. Elon Musk’s decision to rename Twitter as “X” … Read more

Twitter’s app downloads hit a 10-year low after rebranding to X

X lost $25 billion in value since Elon Musk's takeover

Twitter’s downloads have declined by 30% since it was rebranded as X.. The web version of Twitter has also seen a decline in traffic. Musk’s goal of reaching 1 billion monthly users by 2024 is in jeopardy. Twitter, previously a prominent platform for news and personal updates, experienced a substantial decline in downloads following its … Read more