Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Threads is Offering Thousands of Dollars to Content Creators

Threads is Offering Thousands of Dollars to Content Creators

Meta is enticing content creators with a new bonus program on Threads. Despite steady growth, Threads falls short of its lofty user targets compared to X. To boost engagement, Threads collaborates with artists like Taylor Swift to promote content. Meta is attracting content creators with a chance to earn thousands of dollars to go viral … Read more

Islamabad High Court to Order PTA, Information Ministry to Unban X

Islamabad High Court to Order PTA, Information Ministry to Unban X

A petition challenging the X ban prompted the Islamabad High Court to send notices to the PTA and information ministry. Caretaker Minister Murtaza Solangi expressed concerns about social media misuse for inciting violence. IHC issued notices to the information ministry and PTA, delaying the hearing until next week. A petition contesting the ban on X … 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

Sindh High Court Orders Complete Restoration of Social Media Platforms

Sindh High Court Orders Complete Restoration of Social Media Platforms

Sindh High Court orders restoration of social media access, including X, after a 4-day outage. The SHC directive follows a petition against nationwide internet disruptions. Chief Justice questions PTA lawyer about internet restoration timing. The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the federal government and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to restore access to social … 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

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

How to Log in to Twitter/X Using Face ID or Touch ID on iOS Devices

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

Twitter for iOS lets you log in with Face ID or Touch ID. Instead of typing a password, you can access your X account by using Face ID or Touch ID. Biometric data is securely stored on your device and is not shared with Twitter, X, or third-party apps. Twitter now offers iOS users a … Read more

Instagram users can now disable read receipts in DMs

Instagram will allow users to disable reading receipts in DMs. Users can toggle this feature on or off in their privacy and safety settings. Social media users have mixed reactions to the announcement. Instagram plans to offer the choice to disable read receipts in DMs, with Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg confirming the announcement. “If you’re … Read more

X Reportedly Selling Dormant Usernames to Generate Revenue

X Reportedly Selling Dormant Usernames to Generate Revenue

Elon Musk auctions off inactive X’s usernames for $50,000 each. A user suggested creating a Handle Marketplace to auction usernames. There are 1.3 billion Twitter accounts, but only 237.8 million are actively used. Elon Musk‘s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has started selling inactive Twitter account usernames for a remarkable $50,000 each. … Read more

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

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

Twitter’s $44 billion valuation has plummeted over 50% to $19 billion. Musk has not established a formal board of directors since acquiring the company a year ago. A significant investor, Fidelity, claims that X is now worth 65% less than what Musk paid for it. Twitter‘s $44 billion valuation when Elon Musk acquired it a … Read more

Twitter (X) Adds an Economical Subscription Plan with Many Features

X introduces audio, video calling features for android users

X has introduced two new subscription levels: Basic and Premium+. Basic also includes SMS two-factor authentication, encrypted DMs, and personalization options. Notably, the Basic tier does not include the checkmark or ID verification. X, formerly known as Twitter, has introduced two new subscription levels in addition to the existing ones. These additions complement the existing $8/month … Read more

X Releases an Initial Edition of Audio and Video Calling

X Releases an Initial Edition of Audio and Video Calling

X is rolling out a new audio and video calling feature for early release. The feature is available on iOS, Android, and personal computers. To disable the feature, go to Settings in Direct Messages and turn off calling. Musk posted instructions for enabling the new “early release” of audio and video calling on X. This … Read more

X To Offer Premium Subscriptions Soon

X To Offer Premium Subscriptions Soon

Musk offered two X subscription choices: one with all features and ads, and a pricier option without ads. The “Not a Bot” subscription method aims to reduce spam, platform manipulation, and bot activity. Various major tech companies have explored a mix of ad-supported and subscription models. “One is lower cost with all features but no … 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

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

Twitter (X) has begun using all user data to improve its AI

Twitter (X) has begun using all user data to improve its AI

Twitter is collecting more data from its users, including biometric, job-related, and educational data. Musk assures that private messages will remain secure, but it is unclear what X will do with the rest of the data. X could potentially sell the data to advertisers, but there is no concrete evidence to support this claim. The … Read more

Twitter to share your selfies and ID with Israeli intelligence firm

Twitter to share your selfies and ID with Israeli intelligence firm

X Blue users will need to submit a selfie and government ID photo for verification. The data will be stored by the Israeli company AU10TIX for 30 days. The data will be used to improve safety and security, especially to prevent impersonation. The social media platform formerly known as Twitter, now called X, has introduced … Read more

Twitter fixes the bug responsible for deleting images before 2014

Twitter fixes the bug responsible for deleting images before 2014

A Twitter bug stopped images and shortened links from tweets before December 2014 from appearing. The bug was fixed by Twitter’s support team, and the issue will be fully resolved in the coming days. The bug may have been caused by a change in Twitter’s metadata system in 2016. Over the weekend, concerns arose about … Read more

Elon Musk’s Twitter wipes out all old photos and links before 2014

Elon Musk's Twitter wipes out all old photos and links before 2014

X is having a problem where posts with images or shortened hyperlinks are not displaying. This issue has essentially removed all such content posted on Twitter prior to 2014. YouTube links shortened by Twitter now appear as plain text. Formerly called Twitter, X is currently facing a problem where posts with images or shortened hyperlinks … Read more

Elon Musk ruined Twitter’s app store downloads by renaming it X

X Releases an Initial Edition of Audio and Video Calling

Twitter’s rebranding to X has been poorly received by users. The search results for “X” do not mention that it was once on Twitter. The search results for “X” are dominated by ads from competitors. Twitter‘s rebranding to “X” has been extremely poor. The strong brand they built over two decades has been discarded, and … Read more

Musk vs Zuck: Elon Musk says Fight with Zuckerberg to livestream on X

Elon Musk says Fight with Zuckerberg to livestream on X

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are playfully teasing a cage match in Las Vegas. Musk said that the fight is a “refined version of conflict” and that “men are drawn to battle.” Musk indicated that he would commence training if the plans for the cage fight came to fruition. Musk vs Zuckerberg fight – On … Read more

All X (Twitter) users can now earn money from their posts

All X (Twitter) users can now earn money from their posts

Twitter is now allowing users to earn money from their posts. To qualify, users need a Twitter Blue subscription, at least 500 followers, and 1.5 million post impressions. In order to ensure user compliance with ethical guidelines, the identities of these accounts will undergo verification. The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, now … Read more

Musk says X hits a new user high, but Threads retention struggles

Musk says X hits a new user high, but Threads retention struggles

Elon Musk announced that social media platform X has reached a new high of over 540 million users. Before Musk acquired the company in October, Twitter had 229 million monthly active users as of May 2022. Under Musk’s guidance, X has experienced swift changes in both products and organization. Elon Musk announces that the social … Read more