News & Reviews:   users

Meta has delivered a strong set of Q1 2026 earnings, beating expectations on revenue. However, the bigger story isn’t financial performance; it’s a noticeable drop in users across its platforms, signalling a potential shift in growth dynamics.

Not exactly a new app, but we bet you have never heard of this one before. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has introduced a new digital tool designed to help users better understand and improve their internet experience. Called MCMC Nexus, the app allows consumers to test internet speed and monitor network performance in real time across different locations in Malaysia.

Today, WhatsApp has announced a new feature called parent-managed accounts, designed to give parents and guardians greater control when younger users begin using the messaging platform. The update aims to create a safer messaging environment for pre-teens while preserving the app’s privacy protections.

After the strong response to its earlier Chinese New Year initiative, Ryt Bank has launched a new Ramadan and Hari Raya campaign. Building on that momentum, the digital bank is now introducing a larger Duit Raya referral initiative aimed at rewarding both existing and new users.

As the Malaysian government targets 15 million new MyDigital ID registrations during 2026, it seems that bank users will be part of it. According to this news source, 18 banking institutions in Malaysia have confirmed their participation in Phase 2 of the MyDigital ID sandbox. This phase focuses on testing e-verification technology designed to securely confirm a user’s identity when opening new accounts or conducting real-time banking operations.

We all knew it was going to happen at some point. What began as a limited test in select regions is now entering a broader rollout, as Meta has marked one year since testing advertising on its social platform Threads by announcing a phased global expansion of ads to all users and markets.

In case you missed it, Netflix has quietly removed the ability to cast video from its Android and iOS apps to most smart TVs and streaming devices. While the company hasn’t publicly explained the reasoning, industry reporting suggests a surprisingly simple explanation: usage of the feature has dwindled to a small fraction of users.

The Malaysian government has very big plans for MyDigital ID. According to news sources, they are aiming to attract 15 million new MyDigital ID registrations during 2026 as part of a broader effort to deepen adoption of a unified digital identity system nationwide.

Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications is considering a review of the criteria used to determine how many users a social media platform must have before it qualifies as a licensed service provider under national regulations. The move comes amid ongoing concerns linked to harmful content generated by AI tools such as Grok.

One of the biggest news stories to kick off this week was the Malaysian government's decision to ban Malaysian teens under 16 from creating social media accounts. That being said, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching also confirmed that parents will not be penalised if their children under 16 create or use social media accounts.