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Threads: Why Meta is heating up competition with new Twitter rival

Meta is trying to capitalise on Twitter’s volatility, especially after Elon Musk’s takeover. Meta has officially released its newest Threads app, a text-based social media platform designed to rival Elon…

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Reddit users ‘go dark’ to protest scrapping of third-party apps

Thousands of subreddits went dark after Reddit moved to shut down third-party apps. The self-proclaimed “front page of the internet” is facing an ongoing battle with its users after its…

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Qatar to drive up electric vehicle sales by 2030

The Ministry of Transport has put a target of 35 percent of its fleet and 100 percent of its public transportation buses to become electric by 2030. Analysts from Fitch…

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Shocking probe finds Instagram ‘actively promoting pedophile networks’

In response to the report, Meta said it was setting up an internal task force to address the issues raised by the investigation. An investigation by the Wall Street Journal…

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Majority of parents believe more should be done to control social media usage

The impact of social media on the mental health of children is a major concern. Over 50% of parents believe that social media negatively impacts the moral and character development…

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Muslim dating app Muzz accuses Tinder owner of ‘predatory tactics’ after losing trademark lawsuit

The world’s largest Muslim dating app, Muzz, lost its UK trademark appeal against a conglomerate that owns Tinder, Match.com, and Hinge on Saturday. The founder of the the world’s largest…

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First ‘Sharia adhering’ currency to be introduced next month

The Islamic Coin, which is currently in private sales mode, uses the Haqq Blockchain, designed to comply strictly with Islamic principles and traditions regarding finance The world’s first Sharia-compliant cryptocurrency…

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MetaWhat?: Exploring the virtual frontiers at NU-Q’s Media Majlis

The Media Majlis aims to ignite a conversation full of inspiration and curiosity as society plunges deeper into the intricacies of the Metaverse. Northwestern University in Qatar’s Media Majlis unveiled…

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Entering the ring: how this tiny device may soon replace smart watches

You may put a ring on it sooner than you thought – here’s why. The wearable technology market, once dominated by pervasive smartwatches, is witnessing a steady ascent of a…

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