Marwan Elwaraki, Author at Doha News

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Are you a ‘Super Follower’? Twitter reveals new paid service

Last week, Twitter announced two new changes that redefine the way we use the service. Twitter is shifting its reliance from advertisements to paid content. In a presentation shared with…

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What is ‘exclusive’ new social media app Clubhouse and is it safe?

The latest social media app Clubhouse has seen a meteoric rise across the Middle East, and especially here in the GCC region. Clubhouse is a voice-based social media app that’s…

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Five nostalgia-inducing mobile games

Remember the good old pixelated days before we had Playstation and Xbox? As we race into an uncertain future, it’s often fun to look back and enjoy some blasts from…

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Is there a vaccine for WhatsApp’s ‘infodemic’?

With the world’s battle against coronavirus ongoing, WhatsApp has been fighting a similar battle of its own: fake news. The World Health Organisation described the spread of misinformation online as…

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How to use mobile apps to improve the quality of your sleep

Need some better sleep? Your phone has a solution for that. Smartphones have long been blamed for harming the quality and duration of our sleep, and for good reason. Blue…

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GameStop, Reddit and the stock market: What’s the beef?

What happens when a number of Reddit users go to war with large hedge funds in support of a game retailer? The stock market went through an immense volatility last…

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Here’s what’s up with WhatsApp’s recent privacy changes – and how to get away from the app

WhatsApp made headlines this week after announcing a controversial decision to force users to share data with its parent company, Facebook. WhatsApp is back in the news this week following…

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The future of taxis is self-driven and electric. Are you ready?

As electric sales increase worldwide, sustainability-focused Qatar is also jumping on the eco-friendly trend. Electric car sales have seen tremendous growth over the past few years. Globally, it’s estimated that…

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Phone getting boring? Here are the top five Apple arcade games

Tired of going from on social media app to another, here are some of the best arcade games to add a little excitement to your screen time! In 2019, Apple…

Marwan Elwaraki