We bring the latest and greatest in tech, for you, to make an informed purchase decision.
TikTok and WeChat Gets Malaysian Licences As Malaysia’s new social media licensing regime took effect on the 1st of January 2025, TikTok and WeChat have successfully secured the necessary licenses to continue operating within the country. This was confirmed by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in a recent
Fahmi Fadzil Calls on Social Media Platforms to Enforce Age Limit In a move to address growing concerns about online safety, Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has called on social media platforms to enforce their existing age restrictions strictly. The announcement comes amid a global shift towards stricter regulations, with
Australia has taken a bold step to protect the mental health and well-being of young people. Specifically, the country has enacted a groundbreaking law banning social media use for individuals under 16. Notably, this measure is the first of its kind in the world. Furthermore, it aims to reduce the
Instagram Video Quality Tied to Popularity, Says Meta’s Adam Mosseri Meta executive Adam Mosseri, who leads both Instagram and Threads, recently made comments that have sparked debate. Mosseri revealed that Instagram adjusts video quality based on a video’s popularity. High-engagement videos are displayed in higher quality. In contrast, videos with
A recent study by Ipsos has revealed that a significant number of Malaysians are concerned about the negative impact of social media on children and are advocating for stricter regulations. Parents and Educators Call for Social Media Restrictions The ‘Education Monitor’ study by Ipsos revealed that a majority of Malaysians
No More Secret Screenshots on Instagram Instagram is reportedly developing a new privacy feature aimed at preventing unauthorised sharing of ephemeral content. The platform is testing a mechanism to block screenshots of messages sent with the ‘view once’ setting. #Instagram keeps working on blocking the ability to take screenshots in
New Regulatory Framework Aims to Enhance Online Safety in Malaysia In a move to enhance online safety, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has made an important announcement. Consequently, starting on 1st August, all social media and online messaging platforms in Malaysia with at least eight million users must
TikTok is taking aim at Instagram’s dominance in the photo-sharing space with a new app in development, most likely named TikTok Notes according to user reports and screenshots. TikTok Notes: Direct competitor to Instagram? Looks like TikTok is launching a new app for photo posts called ‘TikTok Notes’. pic.twitter.com/xTbgcGxJno —