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Robert Downey Jr. Joins SPECS as Chief Customer Experience Officer

by saudishopper | Oct 30, 2026 | Gaming & Entertainment, Smart Devices, Social Media

Robert Downey Jr. has joined SPECS as Chief Customer Experience Officer to design content, hardware collaborations, and consumer experiences.

WhatsApp Introduces Four Updates for Group Chats Including Indefinite Pinning

by saudishopper | Oct 30, 2026 | Apps & Software, Social Media

WhatsApp has launched four functional updates for group conversations, adding indefinite message pins, retroactive message history, group-only status, and dedicated mention filters.

YouTube Launches Shopping Affiliate Program in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt

by saudishopper | Oct 27, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business, Social Media

YouTube expanded its Shopping affiliate program to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt, allowing creators with 500 subscribers to tag Amazon products.

GTA Roleplay Communities Secure Space on Million-Dollar DARTZ Vehicle

by saudishopper | Oct 17, 2026 | Automotive, Gaming & Entertainment, Social Media

Over 60 percent of space on a bespoke million-dollar DARTZ vehicle is booked as GTA creators assemble community districts for its Miami debut.

ADMC Appoints Yasser Al-Saqqaf as TANK 700 Brand Ambassador in Saudi Arabia

by saudishopper | Oct 7, 2026 | Automotive, Economy & Business, Social Media

ADMC has appointed Saudi broadcaster and actor Yasser Al-Saqqaf as the brand ambassador for the TANK 700 four-wheel-drive vehicle in Saudi Arabia.

META Introduces Instagram AI Assistant to Guide Creator Content

by Nour Elotaiby | Sep 30, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media

META added an AI assistant inside its Edits app to provide creators with personalized video metrics and content suggestions.

Group-IB Launches Masked Actors BelArabi Threat Intelligence Series

by saudishopper | Sep 30, 2026 | Apps & Software, Cybersecurity, Social Media

Group-IB has launched Masked Actors: BelArabi, an original Arabic podcast covering regional cyber threat investigations and state-linked attack groups.

YouTube Unveils Conversational Video Editing and Studio AI Features

by Nour Elotaiby | Sep 24, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media

YouTube introduced conversational video editing and automated channel optimization agents at its Made on YouTube event.

Logitech G Launches Blue Yeti 2 Microphone with Auto-Tracking

by saudishopper | Sep 24, 2026 | Gaming & Entertainment, Smart Devices, Social Media

Logitech G has introduced the Blue Yeti 2 USB microphone featuring a 3D proximity sensor, AI de-noising, and an interactive LED display for $159.99.

Discord Rolls Out Revised Age Verification Policy Using Machine Learning

by saudishopper | Sep 23, 2026 | Apps & Software, Cybersecurity, Social Media

Discord has introduced a revised age verification policy that uses machine learning to classify accounts without requiring ID scans for over 90% of users.

Six Saudi Twitch Creators Highlight Digital Streaming Growth on National Day

by saudishopper | Sep 23, 2026 | Apps & Software, Gaming & Entertainment, Social Media

Six Saudi Twitch creators highlight the growth of Arabic live streaming across gaming, culinary history, and music on the 96th Saudi National Day.

X Expands Transparency Tool to Disclose Government-Forced Content Restrictions

by saudishopper | Sep 22, 2026 | Apps & Software, Social Media

X now notifies users when government demands limit their post visibility, detailing the requesting country and withheld content through its transparency tool.

TikTok LIVE Launches Heritage Comes Alive for Saudi National Day

by saudishopper | Sep 22, 2026 | Apps & Software, Social Media

TikTok LIVE launches Heritage Comes Alive in partnership with Dirah Development to celebrate Saudi National Day through cultural storytelling.

iOS 27 Bug Freezes iPhones Through Gesture Sequence

by saudishopper | Sep 18, 2026 | Apps & Software, Mobile Devices, Social Media

A swipe sequence in iOS 27 causes iPhones to freeze temporarily. The issue spreads online while a simple force restart resolves the soft lock.

TikTok Hosts Family Academy Initiative in Riyadh to Support Teen Digital Safety

by saudishopper | Sep 18, 2026 | Apps & Software, Cybersecurity, Social Media

TikTok hosted its Family Academy initiative in Riyadh, focusing on teen online safety, screen time controls, and parental supervision tools.

Snap Specs Standalone AR Glasses Debut with AI Features for $2,195

by Nour Elotaiby | Sep 17, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Smart Devices, Social Media

Snap has launched its standalone Specs AR glasses priced at $2,195, featuring real-time translation, sports overlays, and enterprise tools.

META Introduces Tiered Meta One Subscriptions for AI Tools and Businesses

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Sep 16, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media

META has launched tiered Meta One subscription plans ranging from $7.99 to $499 per month, combining advanced AI tools with premium business features.

ClickFix Malware Attacks Spread Across Windows and Mac Systems

by saudishopper | Sep 15, 2026 | Computers & Laptops, Cybersecurity, Social Media

ClickFix malware attacks trick Windows and Mac users into running terminal commands from fake verification prompts, compromising sensitive personal data.