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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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, the executive chair and chief technological officer of X (previously known as Twitter), is under scrutiny following the suspension of an XRP-related account. Crypto Eri, a major player in the cryptocurrency world, contacted Elon Musk directly on the X platform to inquire about the suspension of the XRP-related account, inquiring whether it was … Read more
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
X will collect biometric, occupational, and educational information from users. Musk says private messages will remain confidential. Musk may use data to train AI models for his projects. The social media platform formerly known as Twitter, now rebranded as X, has moved away from its original focus on tweets and likes. According to its updated … Read more
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
