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Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls, Says Need To Fight Criminality
Russia announced curbs on calls on the WhatsApp and Telegram messenger apps on Wednesday, saying that this was necessary to fight criminality, state media reported.
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US Health Department Pulls Back $500 Million In Funding mRNA Vaccines
The US Department of Health and Human Services is ending contracts to develop vaccines using messenger RNA technology, another step in the agency's changing practices toward vaccines under Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
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Russia Launches An App That Could Spy On Its Citizens, Likely To Ban WhatsApp
Russia is set to launch a new digital device equipped with a brand new messenger app that experts believe could allow the Kremlin to spy on the Russian public.
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WhatsApp for Windows Replaces Native App With WhatsApp Web Version on Latest Beta Release
WhatsApp for Windows has shifted from a native UWP app to a web-based client for testers. The native WhatsApp Windows app offered optimised performance and notifications on Windows. However, the new version, essentially the WhatsApp Web client in a web view, is anticipated to consume more system resources than the native client.
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Magnetic Wave Study Detects Lithium in Mercury’s Exosphere for First Time Ever
For the first time, scientists have detected lithium in Mercury’s exosphere using magnetic wave signatures found in MESSENGER spacecraft data. The findings link lithium’s release to meteoroid impacts that vaporise planetary material, offering fresh insight into volatile element delivery. This breakthrough reshapes our understanding of Mercury...
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Status Ads and Promoted Channels in Latest Android Beta: Report
Meta-owned WhatApp has reportedly started rolling out a new beta version of the messenger for Android smartphones that is allegedly introducing ads in the Status section of the app. The beta update is also bringing Promoted Channels to the app that will allow users to highlight their channels in the directory.
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Beeper Messaging App Updated With On-Device Accounts, Support for End-to-End Encryption
Beeper has been updated with support for on-device connections to WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, Instagram, and Google Chat, ensuring end-to-end encryption (E2EE) without relying on Beeper Cloud. The app's core features remain free, but a new Beeper Plus subscription will unlock additional features and customisation options.
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Facebook Rolls Out Passkey Support for Easier and Secure Sign-In, Meta Pay Purchases
Facebook has announced passkeys as an alternative sign-in method for its app on Android and iOS devices. It enables users to verify their digital credentials in an easier and a more secure way. As per the company, passkeys on Facebook leverage the fingerprint, face or PIN that is used for unlocking the device, eliminating the need of memorising ind...
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WhatsApp for Android May Soon Let Users Create Custom AI Chatbots
WhatsApp for Android is said to be testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to create custom AI chatbots. As per a feature tracker, Meta is rolling out the feature to select beta testers, and more users might get access to it over the next few weeks.
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Meta Expands 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, Messenger Amid Children's Online Safety Regulatory Push
Meta's expansion of safety features for teens comes as some lawmakers say they plan to press ahead with proposed legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), seeking to protect children from social media harms. Meta users under 16 will also not be allowed to disable a feature that automatically blurs images potentially containing nudity ...
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After Instagram, Meta Rolls Out 'Teen Account' For Facebook, Messenger
Meta Platforms is rolling out its "Teen Accounts" feature to Facebook and Messenger on Tuesday, as it faces sustained criticism about not doing enough to protect young users from online harms.
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Garmin Instinct 3 Series Rugged Smartwatches With GPS Support Launched in India: Price, Features
Garmin Instinct 3 series rugged smartwatches have been launched in India. The lineup includes the Instinct 3 model and an Instinct E variant. The standard Instinct 3 is available in two variants, one with an AMOLED display and another with an MIP panel with solar charging support. The E variant also has an MIP display. The watches come with MIL-ST...
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Meta Hypernova Smart Glasses With Built-In Screen, Support for Hand Gestures in Development: Report
Meta Hypernova smart glasses are reportedly in development. A Bloomberg report suggests these new glasses will include a display for apps and allow control through hand gestures. Development of a second-generation model is also reportedly underway, aligning with Meta's long-term goal of launching advanced smart glasses that resemble the Project Ori...
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Meta AI Finally Rolling Out in Europe, to Offer Limited Features at First
Meta AI is finally rolling out in European countries. The company’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot will be available to users in the European Union (EU) nearly 1.5 years after it was first launched. This comes nearly eight months after the Menlo Park-based tech giant stated that the rollout of its AI services in the region will be delayed d...
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Garmin Enduro 3 Series With Solar Charging, Rugged Design Launched in India
Garmin has launched its Enduro 3 series of rugged smartwatches in India. The new range arrives with solar charging support and a claimed battery life of 110 hours in GPS mode. The lineup includes several health and fitness sensors to track heart rate, blood oxygen saturation level, sleep, energy level and more. The Garmin Enduro 3 series boasts an ...
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Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls, Says Need To Fight Criminality
Russia announced curbs on calls on the WhatsApp and Telegram messenger apps on Wednesday, saying that this was necessary to fight criminality, state media reported.
-
US Health Department Pulls Back $500 Million In Funding mRNA Vaccines
The US Department of Health and Human Services is ending contracts to develop vaccines using messenger RNA technology, another step in the agency's changing practices toward vaccines under Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
-
Russia Launches An App That Could Spy On Its Citizens, Likely To Ban WhatsApp
Russia is set to launch a new digital device equipped with a brand new messenger app that experts believe could allow the Kremlin to spy on the Russian public.
-
WhatsApp for Windows Replaces Native App With WhatsApp Web Version on Latest Beta Release
WhatsApp for Windows has shifted from a native UWP app to a web-based client for testers. The native WhatsApp Windows app offered optimised performance and notifications on Windows. However, the new version, essentially the WhatsApp Web client in a web view, is anticipated to consume more system resources than the native client.
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Magnetic Wave Study Detects Lithium in Mercury’s Exosphere for First Time Ever
For the first time, scientists have detected lithium in Mercury’s exosphere using magnetic wave signatures found in MESSENGER spacecraft data. The findings link lithium’s release to meteoroid impacts that vaporise planetary material, offering fresh insight into volatile element delivery. This breakthrough reshapes our understanding of Mercury...
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Status Ads and Promoted Channels in Latest Android Beta: Report
Meta-owned WhatApp has reportedly started rolling out a new beta version of the messenger for Android smartphones that is allegedly introducing ads in the Status section of the app. The beta update is also bringing Promoted Channels to the app that will allow users to highlight their channels in the directory.
-
Beeper Messaging App Updated With On-Device Accounts, Support for End-to-End Encryption
Beeper has been updated with support for on-device connections to WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, Instagram, and Google Chat, ensuring end-to-end encryption (E2EE) without relying on Beeper Cloud. The app's core features remain free, but a new Beeper Plus subscription will unlock additional features and customisation options.
-
Facebook Rolls Out Passkey Support for Easier and Secure Sign-In, Meta Pay Purchases
Facebook has announced passkeys as an alternative sign-in method for its app on Android and iOS devices. It enables users to verify their digital credentials in an easier and a more secure way. As per the company, passkeys on Facebook leverage the fingerprint, face or PIN that is used for unlocking the device, eliminating the need of memorising ind...
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WhatsApp for Android May Soon Let Users Create Custom AI Chatbots
WhatsApp for Android is said to be testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to create custom AI chatbots. As per a feature tracker, Meta is rolling out the feature to select beta testers, and more users might get access to it over the next few weeks.
-
Meta Expands 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, Messenger Amid Children's Online Safety Regulatory Push
Meta's expansion of safety features for teens comes as some lawmakers say they plan to press ahead with proposed legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), seeking to protect children from social media harms. Meta users under 16 will also not be allowed to disable a feature that automatically blurs images potentially containing nudity ...
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After Instagram, Meta Rolls Out 'Teen Account' For Facebook, Messenger
Meta Platforms is rolling out its "Teen Accounts" feature to Facebook and Messenger on Tuesday, as it faces sustained criticism about not doing enough to protect young users from online harms.
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Garmin Instinct 3 Series Rugged Smartwatches With GPS Support Launched in India: Price, Features
Garmin Instinct 3 series rugged smartwatches have been launched in India. The lineup includes the Instinct 3 model and an Instinct E variant. The standard Instinct 3 is available in two variants, one with an AMOLED display and another with an MIP panel with solar charging support. The E variant also has an MIP display. The watches come with MIL-ST...
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Meta Hypernova Smart Glasses With Built-In Screen, Support for Hand Gestures in Development: Report
Meta Hypernova smart glasses are reportedly in development. A Bloomberg report suggests these new glasses will include a display for apps and allow control through hand gestures. Development of a second-generation model is also reportedly underway, aligning with Meta's long-term goal of launching advanced smart glasses that resemble the Project Ori...
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Meta AI Finally Rolling Out in Europe, to Offer Limited Features at First
Meta AI is finally rolling out in European countries. The company’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot will be available to users in the European Union (EU) nearly 1.5 years after it was first launched. This comes nearly eight months after the Menlo Park-based tech giant stated that the rollout of its AI services in the region will be delayed d...
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Garmin Enduro 3 Series With Solar Charging, Rugged Design Launched in India
Garmin has launched its Enduro 3 series of rugged smartwatches in India. The new range arrives with solar charging support and a claimed battery life of 110 hours in GPS mode. The lineup includes several health and fitness sensors to track heart rate, blood oxygen saturation level, sleep, energy level and more. The Garmin Enduro 3 series boasts an ...
