MAY 2025 IS THE DEADLINE FOR WHATSAPP TO STOP SUPPORTING THESE IPHONE MODELS

Thu 05 December 2024: WhatsApp, a Meta-owned social media platform has announced that it will discontinue support for certain older iPhone models starting May 5, 2025. Popular devices from Apple Inc., are likely to discontinue the support of the app on the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. Which iPhones are affected? According […]

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WATCH | HOW GEN Z IS REDEFINING CORPORATE MARKETING

Tue 26 November 2024: Gen Z is reshaping corporate social media strategies, turning brands like Duolingo and Ryanair into viral sensations. We explore how young creatives are transforming the digital marketing landscape by building community and brand loyalty online. We’ll also examine how their unique approaches tap into cultural trends and resonate with younger audiences […]

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HUAWEI UNVEILED ITS MATE 70 SMARTPHONE “THE MOST POWERFUL MATE PHONE EVER”

Tue 26 November 2024: Chinese tech powerhouse Huawei has launched its Mate 70 smartphone series, a bold step toward reclaiming its position in the premium smartphone market. Announced on Tuesday, the Mate 70 marks Huawei’s clean break from U.S. technology and its continued rise amid geopolitical challenges. Huawei’s Mate 70 is more than a smartphone; […]

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LONDON UNIVERSITY’S STUDY REVEALS HARMFUL FEEDBACK LOOP BETWEEN MENTAL HEALTH, NEGATIVE ONLINE CONTENT

Mon 25 November 2024: People with poorer mental health are more likely to browse negative content online, which can worsen their symptoms, according to a groundbreaking study led by researchers at University College London (UCL). Published in the online journal Nature Human Behaviour, the study establishes a causal and bi-directional relationship between mental health and […]

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ISTANBUL TO HOST FORUM ON AI AND COPYRIGHT ISSUES

Sun 24 November 2024: The “II. News Copyright and AI in Media Symposium,” organized by Anadolu and Bogazici University with support from Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, is set to begin on Dec. 2 in Istanbul. The event will take place at “Albert Long Hall” on Bogazici University’s South Campus, bringing together media professionals, […]

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ALBANIAN GOVERNMENT IS CONSIDERING BANNING TIKTOK AND SNAPCHAT

Fri 22 November 2024: Albania’s prime minister has stated that the country may consider making a “radical decision” to completely ban TikTok and Snapchat following the killing of a 14-year-old elementary school student by another student in the capital Tirana. In a statement after a Cabinet meeting, Edi Rama emphasized that the 14-year-old’s death was […]

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CRYPTO MARKET SURGES TO $3T AFTER TRUMP’S VICTORY

Fri 22 November 2024: Cryptocurrency markets continue their bullish trend following President-elect Donald Trump’s win in the November elections. His positive remarks about cryptocurrencies helped Bitcoin surge to over $93,000. Bitcoin was trading below $70,000 before the elections, but it spiked after Trump’s win, with many altcoins also following suit. The total market capitalization of […]

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AUSTRALIA PROPOSES SOCIAL MEDIA BAN FOR KIDS UNDER 16 WITH FINES FOR VIOLATORS

Thu 21 November 2024: The Australian government has prepared a bill that bans social media use for children under the age of 16. If the bill is approved, technology companies will face hefty fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars (approximately 32.5 million USD) if they violate this ban. On Thursday, Australia’s Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland, […]

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