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X Transforms User Experience with AI-Powered ‘Custom Timelines’ and Deprecates Communities

In a massive strategic pivot aimed at reshaping how users discover and engage with content, X has officially launched its new ‘Custom Timelines’ feature, a significant structural update to the platform’s interface. Rolling out this week, the feature allows Premium...

Threads Launches ‘Live Chats’ Feature 

In a major strategic push to cement its position as the go-to destination for real-time conversation, Meta-owned Threads has officially rolled out a new “Live Chats” feature, debuting just in time for the 2026 NBA Playoffs. As digital audiences increasingly...

WhatsApp announces premium subscription

The instant messaging landscape is undergoing a significant shift as Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, intensifies its efforts to explore new revenue streams. Recent industry reports and data insights suggest that WhatsApp is actively testing a Premium subscription model,...

Meta to Implement User-Consent Framework for WhatsApp in India by March 16

In a significant legal shift, Meta Platforms Inc. has informed the Supreme Court of India that it will comply with the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) directives regarding user consent. The tech giant, which owns the ubiquitous messaging platform...

Snapchat Rebrands ‘Home Safe’ as ‘Arrival Notifications’ for Universal Check-Ins

Snapchat has officially announced a major expansion of its popular location-sharing tool, rebranding "Home Safe" to "Arrival Notifications." Launched on February 9, 2026, to coincide with Safer Internet Day, this update allows users to set automated arrival alerts for...

Global Crackdown: Nations Move to Ban Social Media for Teens Under 16

Big Tech giants are facing an unprecedented regulatory "pincer movement" as world governments move from mild oversight to outright bans on teen social media use. Following Australia’s historic enforcement of a minimum age limit of 16 for platforms like...

Slovenia Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15s to Shield Minors from Online Harm

Ljubljana, February 5, 2026 — Slovenia has officially joined the growing "coalition of the digitally willing" in Europe, announcing plans to draft legislation that would ban social media access for minors under the age of 15. Deputy Prime Minister...

Spain to Ban Social Media for Under-16s: PM Sanchez Vows to End “Digital Wild West”

In a move that mirrors Australia’s landmark legislation, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, that Spain will officially prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. Speaking at the World...

Frying Kids Brains: Amitabh Kant Backs Social Media Age Curbs Following Economic Survey Warnings

In a stinging critique of India's current digital landscape, Amitabh Kant, former G20 Sherpa and ex-CEO of NITI Aayog, has called for immediate age-based restrictions on social media use. His comments follow the release of the Economic Survey 2025-26,...

LinkedIn Battles Fraud: New AI Protections to Combat Scam Job Listings

In a significant move to protect its 1 billion global users, LinkedIn has announced a robust suite of new measures designed to dismantle the rising tide of sophisticated job scams. With more than 52% of Americans looking for new...
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X Transforms User Experience with AI-Powered ‘Custom Timelines’ and Deprecates Communities

In a massive strategic pivot aimed at reshaping how users discover and engage with content, X has officially launched...
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