Pinterest CEO Calls for Global Under-16 Social Media Ban Amid Rising Mental Health Concerns
ISLAMABAD: The chief executive of Pinterest has urged governments worldwide to impose a ban on social media use for children under 16, intensifying the global debate over the impact of digital platforms on youth mental health. In a public statement,…
WhatsApp Tests Real-Time Translation Feature to Enable Seamless Multilingual Chats
ISLAMABAD: Meta-owned WhatsApp is developing a new feature that could allow users to instantly translate messages across multiple languages, marking a major step toward breaking global communication barriers. According to early details, the feature will support automatic translation in up…
Cambridge Analytica Scandal: How Facebook’s Data Breach Redefined Big Tech Accountability
ISLAMABAD: Eight years after the explosive Cambridge Analytica scandal, the fallout continues to shape global technology policy, exposing how millions of users’ personal data was harvested, weaponised, and monetised with little oversight. The crisis erupted in March 2018 when Mark…
Instagram Tests Clickable Links in Captions for Creators, With Limits
ISLAMABAD: Photo-sharing platform Instagram has begun testing a long-requested feature allowing creators to add clickable links directly in post captions, marking a potential shift in how users share content and external websites on the platform. The feature, confirmed by parent…
User Complaints Mount Against SadaPay Over Missing Funds and Frozen Accounts
ISLAMABAD: A growing number of users have raised concerns about Pakistan’s digital wallet platform SadaPay, alleging unexplained deductions, frozen accounts and delayed customer support responses, sparking debate across social media and online forums about the reliability of fintech services in…
Facebook Steps Up Fight Against Copycats, Rewards Original Creators
Social media giant Meta Platforms has intensified efforts to promote authentic content on Facebook, announcing new measures aimed at rewarding original creators while limiting the reach of copied or low-effort posts across its platform. The company said it has strengthened…
Instagram to End Encrypted Chats from May 8, Users Asked to Download Messages
Instagram will discontinue its end-to-end encrypted direct messaging feature on May 8, 2026, prompting affected users to download their chats and media before the service is shut down. The platform confirmed the change through in-app notifications and support documentation, advising…