Rim Zrein

Rim is an experienced content writer with a demonstrated history of working in various niche industries.

Trump taking legal action to get back on Twitter

Trump

Almost 8 months following Twitter’s permanent ban of Former President Donald Trump from the platform, the ex-commander-in-chief is pleading his case to a federal judge to bring him back to the micro-blogging site. According to the complaint filed in the Southern District of Florida on Friday, Donald Trump is arguing that Twitter, “coerced by members […]

Electric vehicle maker Rivian files to go public

Rivian

American electric vehicle maker, Rivian, has officially filed its initial public offering (IPO) Friday on Nasdaq, following a confidential filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier on in August.   The EV company, which is vouched for by Ford and Amazon, wrote in the filing that they have not generated substantial revenues due to being stuck […]

Google’s Pixel 6 might be cheaper than expected

Google

Google’s return to the flagship smartphone space might fit user’s financial budget, as rumor has it that the upcoming Pixel 6 series might be cheaper than anticipated.  Tech enthusiasts are getting a fresh new design with the new Pixel 6, as well as a Google-built processor, improved camera quality, and much more.  In an interview with German newspaper Der Spiegel, Google hardware and services chief Rick Osterloh described the Pixel 6 as […]

Facebook and Rayban face off against Nreal’s new AR glasses

Nreal smart glasses

Facebook’s Ray-Ban smart glasses are about to face strong competition, as Chinese company Nreal has announced a new model of augmented reality (AR) glasses called Air.  Nreal released its first AR glasses last year, called the Light mixed reality glasses. However, this new model boasts a lighter weight and looks more like an ordinary pair of sunglasses compared to its predecessor. Nreal also noted that the display has been greatly improved, adding the […]

Facebook Messenger welcomes Instagram users for group chats

Messenger

Facebook Messenger surprised users this morning with a new feature; cross-app group chats. Just last year, the tech giant introduced cross-app messaging between Messenger and Instagram. However, the feature is being upgraded to allow users to start group chats while having the leverage to add Instagram and Messenger contacts.  Additional features have also been upgraded, including polls in Instagram DMs, which build off an existing […]

Clubhouse users will be able to record chat rooms

Clubhouse

Starting this month, Clubhouse users will be able to utilize a feature that has been in-demand for quite some time; in-app recording.  The new feature is called “replay,” and it will allow users to record a chat room, keep it saved in their profile and club, or download it onto their devices.   The Verge laid down some ground rules for the new feature, noting […]

Ooredoo Oman renews deal with Huawei

Ooredoo

Oman’s top telecom company Ooredoo, has recently announced its agreement with Chinese telecom vendor Huawei, creating a powerful alliance that will start on the 1st of January 2022.  Zawya first reported on Ooredoo’s milestone, noting that the three-year agreement adds to an already existing contract between the two tech firms.  The new agreement reckons that Huawei will be responsible for providing Ooredoo with network performance management services coupled with operations and maintenance.   “Our partnership, which began […]

Twitch hate raids will decrease after new features added

Twitch

In an attempt to curb hate raid incidents, popular live streaming platform Twitch has revealed several new features to the platform.   Twitch announced on its official Twitter page that it will allow streamers to request phone verification from a viewer to be able to chat.   Adding a phone number surely isn’t enough to handle harassment, which is why Twitch is upgrading its existing email verification settings to allow creators to hold greater power over who gets to chat.  “This […]

Take a look at Facebook’s internal research over mental health on teens

Instagram

Ever wondered what Facebook’s internal research looks like?  Well, the social media giant has just released the internal research regarding the effect Instagram has on teenager’s mental health, which was heavily dissected by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) earlier this month.  The WSJ originally claimed that Facebook is aware that “Instagram is harmful for a sizable percentage” of teens, particularly teenage girls,” yet buried the issue under the rug.  In […]

Microsoft’s CEO says trying to buy TikTok was “the strangest thing”

Microsoft’s CEO

During an interview with journalist Kara Swisher at the Code conference, Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella came forward with new information regarding the negotiations that happened while trying to acquire TikTok.  “It was the strangest thing I’ve ever worked on,” Nadella Said, describing his attempt to save the TikTok app in the U.S. and elsewhere after Donald Trump’s administration threatened to ban it.  If you haven’t heard about Trump’s efforts in banning TikTok from the […]