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Pakistan: Instagram teen accounts go live

New feature automatically shields under-16 users from harmful content and unwanted contact

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Instagram teen accounts launched in Pakistan to safeguard children under 16.

Digital minimalism: Taking back control from screens

A conscious reset can cut the noise, restore focus, and strengthen real-world connections

To practice digital minimalism, start by being intentional with how you use technology.

Huawei’s MatePad 12 X redefines work and creativity

The device bridges productivity and artistry with PC-grade apps and a paper-smooth display

The new flagship tablet blends PC-level performance, creative tools, and a stunning anti-glare PaperMatte display.

Bill Gates' cameo in Indian TV show is what we needed

This may be the most dramatic crossover event since Thanos snapped the Avengers

American philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates (R) and Smriti Irani, Chairperson of the Alliance for Global Good Gender Equity and Equality attend an event in New Delhi on March 19, 2025.

No more ChatGPT on WhatsApp? Major AI chatbots face ban

Meta’s WhatsApp API will ban general-purpose AI chatbots starting January 2026

WhatsApp will block third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Perplexity from January 2026

UAE internet outage: How AWS disruptions hit your apps

Perplexity, Prime, Alexa, Canva, and games affected as Amazon Web Services faces outage

AWS outage hits UAE: Popular apps like Prime Video and Roblox disrupted

Is the world heading for an AI bubble?

Tech leaders say AI growth is driven by real demand, not hype or speculative excess

The infrastructure implemented for AI right now is used at 100% capacity, not able to actually cover the existing demand.

New WhatsApp rule restricts messages to ignored chats

Tired of spam? Meta rolls out new anti-spam rules for WhatsApp messages

WhatsApp will now limit messages sent to people who don’t reply to curb spam and bulk messaging.

India’s Arattai app goes viral: Is WhatsApp in trouble?

WhatsApp rival Arattai tops India charts amid US tariffs, here’s why it’s secure

Could India’s Arattai replace WhatsApp? Here’s what you need to know

Dubai Police unveils 12 AI innovations at Gitex Global

New smart systems, digital platforms, and robotic technology streamline public services

The latest solutions are designed to boost operational efficiency, enhance community safety, and make police services more accessible to the public.

Sharjah Airport becomes first UAE airport with 5G+

Advanced 5G+ system to boost passenger experience and support smart airport services

The du–Sharjah Airport collaboration is designed to strengthen the emirate’s infrastructure and improve service efficiency.

UAE warns of new SMS scams using fake GITEX links

Scammers sending fraudulent links to steal personal data, council urges public vigilance

Illustrative image. The council urged the public to remain vigilant, avoid clicking on suspicious links, refrain from sharing such messages with others, and delete any texts received from unverified numbers immediately.

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