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WhatsApp Introduces Screen-Sharing Option During Video Calls

WhatsApp has launched yet another productive feature in which you can share the screen with others on a video call with you. This is an excellent feature for face-to-face virtual meetings, fixing issues, and showing things to each other from a distance. To start screen sharing, all you have to do is click on a […]

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Pakistan’s Homegrown Messaging App Will be Available for Public Use Within a Year

In an interesting turn of events, Syed Aminul Haque, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication revealed Pakistan’s first-ever WhatsApp like Beep communication application called Beep. Beep Pakistan is aimed to enhance digital communication within government organizations. The app is developed by the National Information Technology Board (NITB) and was officially launched on Monday. Beep boasts […]

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110 Year Old Saudi Woman Returns to School

A Saudi Woman defied societal norms and broke barriers when she decided to go back to school at the age of 110. The woman named Nawda Al-Qahtani belongs to the Umwah governorate in Saudi Arabia and is a mother of four. Al Qahtani is now attending Al-Rahwa Center and has become an inspiration for many. […]

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WhatsApp Introduces Animated Avatars

WhatsApp has released a latest update via the Google Play Beta programme. The new version 2.23.16.12 now enables animated avatars. According to the messaging app, the most-awaited animated avatars are now available in the new version. In order to check whether you can access the avatars or not, one should open the keyboard and then […]

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Climate Change: Beijing Receives Heaviest Rainfall in 140 Years

In the past five days, China’s Capita Beijing received 29.3 inches of rainfall, which is the heaviest in 140 years. Beijing received 744.8 millimeters of rain from Saturday to Wednesday, according to the Beijing Meteorological Bureau. Chinese authorities have said that the disastrous rains have damaged roads and affected power in the city. More than […]

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Aashura observed all across Pakistan on 29th July under intense security

On 29th July, the nation comes together to observe Yaum-i-Aashura (Muharram 10) with utmost reverence and extraordinary security measures in place. Shia mourners from all corners of the country join in solemn processions to pay tribute and mourn the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), his family, […]

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TikTok Deleted More Than 11.7 Million Pakistani videos and Around 91 Million videos Globally in First Quarter

The online social media platform for video sharing, TikTok, has deleted more than 11.7 million videos by Pakistani users for violating community guidelines from January to March this year. TikTok further said that it has removed over 91 million videos globally for the same reason. All these videos account for 0.6% of the total videos […]

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Netflix Profile Transfer Tool Allows Users to Send New History to Existing Customers

Image: Variety Netflix users can now send new viewing history and recommendations to existing accounts by using the profile transfer tool. Previously, this option was only available for new accounts. With this new update, now the users will be able to go back to their existing or inactive accounts. This new update will benefit more […]

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Careem Introduces Mass-commute Carpooling Options Via Route Optimisation to Save Cost

The recent inflation has affected everyone including the business community and corporations who are now opting for mass-commute services to save costs. Realizing the potential opportunity here, leading ride-hailing service Careem has decided to launch custom-made commute solutions for organizations. Muhammad Imran Saleem, General Manager of Careem Pakistan told a local newspaper, “Given the increasing […]

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Youngsters Use Thumbs Instead of Fingers While Scrolling to Avoid Looking Like their Grandparents, Reveals Study

A recent study has revealed that 67% of millennials and 80% of Gen Z (born between 1997-2012) use their thumbs while scrolling on smartphones. On the other hand, almost 73% of baby boomers (aged 59-77) use index fingers on smartphones. The study further claims that these youngsters intentionally avoid using their fingers on smartphones as […]

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This Deceptive Optical Illusion Can Tell If You Are Too Independent or Have a Great Sixth Sense

Image: Daily Mail A TikTok user, Mia Yilin, shared this optical illusion image in which a man and a penguin can be seen. What you notice at first glance, whether the man or penguin, can tell a lot about your personality, she claims. Mia Yilin is a popular content creator and this image of hers […]

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After Twitter Restrictions Meta Plans to launch Threads – A Twitter-like App

Image: The Conversation Meta Platforms have decided to launch a Twitter-like microblogging platform after Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced to restrict the number of posts a user can read on his app. Threads is expected to be launched on Thursday and will allow users to follow the same accounts they follow on Instagram. Threads is […]

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This Country’s Citizens Become a Year Or Two Younger As They Ditch Traditional Way of Counting Age

Image: The Independent Citizens of South Korea became a year or two younger when the country decided to replace the traditional way of counting age with the international method. According to the traditional method of counting age, a child is considered to be a year old on their birth and a year is added to […]

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Here is How You Can Make Your Facebook Experience Better!

Facebook is one of the most used social media platforms. Though it has been there for a while now, not many people are aware of the innumerable features that can make your Facebook experience better. Customise Your News Feed In order to get rid of unnecessary feed posts, do the following settings. Settings & Privacy […]

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This Pakistani Air Taxi Is About to Launch Services in Middle East

Image: The Current Pk Pakistan’s first air taxi is making the country proud by offering its services to Dubai and Saudi Arabia. The Karachi-based aviation company is about to launch a booking app in the coming week, a company spokesperson confirmed. Sky Wings Aviation from Karachi and Wind Speed International will offer an Internet service […]

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Mark Zuckerberg Is Not a Good Boss, Say 70% Meta Employees

Image: Fortune An internal survey at Meta revealed that only 26% employees are satisfied with Mark Zuckerberg being their boss and showed confidence in his leadership skills. The number of employees happy with Zuckerberg’s leadership has declined compared to a previous survey conducted in October 2022. The recent survey was conducted before the company laid […]

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TikTok Hopes to Quadruple Its Global e-commerce Operations this Year

Tiktok, a platform owned by ByteDance, is expected to increase its e-commerce operations to $20 billion this year. The social media platform is looking at the Southeast Asian market to quadruple it’s merchandise sale. According to Bloomberg, this increase will be $20 billion compared to $4.4 Billion last year. TikTok Shop is particularly eyeing at […]

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McDonald’s Announces New Job Vacancies

One of the largest fast food chains in the world, McDonald’s has a announced new job vacancies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The fast food giant is accepting job applications for multiple positions and is offering salaries up to 11,000 Dirhams. The company offers exciting career opportunities in a dynamic working environment at competitive […]

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World’s 1st 24-Story 5G Cruise Ship to Start Commercial Operations in 2024

China has released the world’s first 24-story 5G cruise ship into waters on Tuesday. The domestically built cruise ship named “Mo Du”, also known as “Adora Magic City” is the world’s first 5G cruise ship and is set to start its commercial operations from next year. According to Chinese People’s Daily, the cruise had 2,125 […]