Following significant criticism from online users and organizations in the tech industry regarding ongoing internet outages, the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has finally addressed the situation, attributing it to a…
No Phone Number, WhatsApp to Introduce Unique Usernames
WhatsApp is working on a feature that will fundamentally change how users connect. Traditionally, WhatsApp has relied on contact numbers as its core requirement. However, according to a WABetaInfo report,…
OpenAI Introduces GPT-4o Mini
OpenAI has recently unveiled GPT-4o mini, a new AI model designed to enhance accessibility to advanced language processing capabilities previously offered by the GPT-4 engine. Priced competitively at 15 cents…
Facebook is blocked in Pakistan across several service providers: NetBlocks
According to Internet monitoring site Netblocks, many service providers in the country limited Facebook access on Wednesday, Yaum-i-Ashura or Muharram 10. Mobile internet services are frequently limited on this occasion….
Google Eyes $23 Billion Acquisition of Wiz for Cloud Security Expansion
According to reports from The Wall Street Journal, Google is contemplating a substantial $23 billion acquisition of Wiz, a prominent cloud cybersecurity startup based in New York City. This potential…
Bitcoin Surges Past $60,000 as Trump Rally Attack Sparks Crypto Speculation
Bitcoin crossed the $60,000 mark per coin recently in response to news of an attempted attack on former President Donald Trump, anticipated to be the Republican nominee for the 2024…
Spotify Testing Basic Two-Factor Authentication for User Security
Many online services have long prioritized account security with two-factor authentication (2FA), an extra layer of protection requiring a login code alongside passwords. This can be delivered via SMS, email,…
More Burden For Pakistanis: New Taxes on Netflix Subscription Fees by Banks in Pakistan
In recent developments, the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has extended its taxation purview to include digital services such as Netflix, reflecting broader regulatory shifts in Pakistan’s digital economy. Last year,…
Walee Takes the Crown: Revolutionizing Pakistan’s Digital Landscape with Snack Video Takeover and Game-Changing Innovations!
WALEE, MENAP’s largest creator economy player, is thrilled to announce a landmark strategic move – the take over of operating rights for the Snack Video platform in Pakistan. This takeover…
