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Snapchat Introduces Event Planning Tools to Organize In-Person Gatherings
Snapchat has launched an event-planning tool suite allowing users to schedule meetups, invite up to 200 friends, and track RSVPs directly in the app.
TikTok Removes Over 15.5 Million Violative Videos in MENA During Q1 2026
TikTok removed over 15.5 million violative videos across eight MENA countries in Q1 2026, according to its latest guidelines enforcement report.
MCIT and Snap Launch Initiative to Train 20,000 Saudi Talents by 2030
MCIT and Snap partner at LEAP 2026 to train over 20,000 Saudi talents in digital marketing, augmented reality, and technical skills by 2030.
Panasonic Unveils AW-UE200 and AW-UER200 Series PTZ Cameras With Global Shutter Sensors
Panasonic announced the AW-UE200 and AW-UER200 series PTZ cameras, featuring global shutter MOS sensors, 22x optical zoom, and SMPTE ST 2110 integration.
British Council Opens Applications for Study UK Alumni Awards in Saudi Arabia
The British Council has opened applications for the 13th Study UK Alumni Awards in Saudi Arabia, recognizing international UK graduates across four sectors.
Athar Festival 2026 Unveils Fourth Edition Agenda and Speaker Lineup in Riyadh
Athar Festival 2026 will bring over 200 speakers to Riyadh this November, presenting four specialized content streams and industry training programs.
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Bluesky Introduces Algorithmic Opt-Out Setting to Limit Viral Discovery
Bluesky launched an algorithmic opt-out setting that stops public posts from appearing in the Discover feed, helping users manage content visibility.
Instagram Launches First Draft Feature to Automate Reels Editing
Instagram rolled out First Draft on iOS, an editing tool that automatically trims pauses from Reels clips in under 10 seconds.
Ahmad Abu Zannad Releases AdEntity Book on Advertising and Identity
Ahmad Abu Zannad has launched his new book examining how advertising and automated algorithms shape modern human identity and cultural evolution.
LinkedIn Reports Over One Million Clicks on Its New Content Feedback Tool
Over one million users clicked LinkedIn’s new feedback option to flag machine-generated posts, reducing low-quality feed views by 40 percent.
Etidal and Telegram Remove 34 Million Extremist Posts in H1 2026
Etidal and Telegram removed over 34.2 million extremist materials and closed 1,275 channels in H1 2026, bringing total deletions to 292 million since 2022.
SDAIA Forum Examines Impact of Generative AI on Creative Production
SDAIA hosted an open forum in Riyadh to discuss the growing role of generative AI in creative content and artistic production.
YouTube Updates View Counting System to Match Competitors
YouTube will count views as soon as a video starts playing starting August 24, aligning its metrics with TikTok and Instagram.
Reddit Tests AI Audio and Video Conversions for Text Posts
Reddit is testing a new feature that converts text posts into AI-narrated audio and video content on its mobile applications.
Tech Giants Face Thousands of Social Media Lawsuits After Failed Appeal
Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google must face thousands of consolidated user addiction lawsuits after a US appeals court rejected their Section 230 defense.
WhatsApp Adds @all Mentions and Poll Updates to Group Chats
WhatsApp has rolled out new updates for group chats, including @all mentions that override mute settings, anonymous polls, and quick splinter group creation.
Meta Tests On-Device AI to Detect WhatsApp Scams
Meta is testing an optional Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp that uses on-device machine learning to flag suspicious messages and protect users from fraud.
X Opens Ranking Algorithm and Launches User Transparency Tools
X has open-sourced its core ranking engine on GitHub and introduced settings tools to help users check if their accounts have been shadowbanned.
Stolen Cookies: NordVPN Identifies 52.4 Billion Compromised Records
A new study by NordVPN reveals that over 52.4 billion stolen cookies were identified in a single year, marking a major shift toward session hijacking.
ByteDance Develops Ten Trillion Parameter AI Model to Rival Mythos
ByteDance is reportedly training a new AI model with 10 trillion parameters, aiming to surpass Anthropic’s Mythos system and domestic Chinese competitors.
Athar Awards 2026 Restructures Recognition Framework and Expands Jury Panel
The Athar Awards 2026 has opened submissions with a new points-based system, expanded entry pathways, and a panel of over 80 industry experts.
Music Commission Partners with Jazz in Jeddah Platform
The Music Commission has announced a strategic partnership with the Jazz in Jeddah platform to support local talent and boost the cultural music economy.