WhatsApp might have figured out a way around its spam problem
WhatsApp is apparently looking into an advanced username process that could potentially solve problems related to spam. The post WhatsApp might have figured out a way around its spam problem appeared first on Phandroid. Setting up a WhatsA.....»»
X now rolling out audio and video calls to non-Premium subscribers
The social platform X introduced a new feature last year that lets users make and receive audio and video calls, just like apps such as FaceTime and WhatsApp. However, the feature was limited to Premium subscribers – but X is now making it availabl.....»»
A problem or an opportunity? App-based work separates and isolates workers from their colleagues
Feeling hungry, you reach for the phone in your pocket. A few taps later, your meal is delivered to your doorstep. Problem solved: you're no longer hungry. It's so quick and easy it almost feels like magic. But what actually occurs when we place our.....»»
Can hunger be eradicated by 2030?
World hunger is growing at an alarming rate, with prolonged conflicts, climate change, and COVID-19 exacerbating the problem. In 2022, the World Food Programme helped a record 158 million people. On this trajectory, the United Nations' goal to eradic.....»»
iMessage dodged EU"s "gatekeeper" label, but WhatsApp didn"t. Here"s why.
Apple has managed to avoid strict regulation in the EU when it comes to iMessage. Apple just received some rare good news from the EU.The European Commission announced on Tuesday that it closed its market investigation into four services &ndash.....»»
WhatsApp update adds new text formatting options – here’s how to use them
WhatsApp on Wednesday released an update that brings new features to its users. More specifically, WhatsApp is adding four new text formatting options to help people “organize and craft their messages.” Read on as we detail exactly what these opt.....»»
C-Infinity is a bulky, quixotic solution to VR’s nausea problem
Massive "platform" is an effective but overengineered solution to an old issue. Enlarge / Important note: You (probably) will not look this good when using the C-Infinity. (credit: Neurosync) Anyone who has spent signifi.....»»
100s of Pirate Sites Go Dark as .TV Domains Placed on ServerHold
At the time of writing, at least dozens but most likely hundreds of pirate sites are effectively down due to a domain issue at a single registrar. The problem seems to be isolated to sites using .TV domains registered at Sarek Oy in Finland, a regist.....»»
Meta is fighting deepfakes and misinformation in India ahead of 2024 elections
India's 2024 elections face the threat of deepfakes, often spread on WhatsApp and social media. Meta is trying to combat it. Tech giant Meta is gearing up for worldwide elections in 2024, having laid out plans to "protect elections online" as g.....»»
New technique developed for targeted protein degradation
A new study published in Nature Communications from researchers at Karolinska Institutet solves a long-standing problem by establishing a system that allows site-specific protein degradation within mitochondria, the cellular hubs for energy productio.....»»
Tinder verification coming to the US amid rise in romance scams
Tinder verification will be rolling out in the US, UK, Brazil, and Mexico as the dating app seeks to tackle the growing problem of romance fraud … more….....»»
Metal Prices Are Soaring. So Is Metal Theft
It’s a multi-billion-dollar global problem, and in a rapidly electrifying world, the profits—and ease—of stealing metals is only going to increase......»»
I never knew I needed this mini Mac app, but now I can’t live without it
Quick Tab is a brilliant little app that greatly improves app switching in macOS. It’s simple, easy to use, and is a genius solution to a finicky Mac problem......»»
Don’t believe the reports about people returning Vision Pros
News reports suggest users are returning Apple’s Vision Pro in droves, but is that actually true? Research suggests it’s not as big a problem as you may think......»»
UK report: Innovative approaches by financial institutions can make a crucial difference in gambling-related harm
With a record number of people seeking help for problem gambling through the National Gambling Helpline last year, and the Gambling Commission's new figures suggesting that as many as 1.3 million adults in Great Britain might experience gambling-rela.....»»
Microsoft fixes problem that let Edge replicate Chrome tabs without permission
Edge update is first proof that this was definitely a glitch. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft has fixed a problem that resulted in tabs from Google Chrome being imported to Microsoft Edge without user consent, as.....»»
Q&A: Pork, pathogens and progress—a close look at PRRSV research
The pork industry provides people across different cultures a considerable source of protein, essential nutrients and a versatile ingredient for diverse culinary traditions. So, when the problem of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus.....»»
Bose’s latest earbuds lets you remain aware of your surroundings
Bose has announced their latest pair of wireless earbuds with an open design, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. The post Bose’s latest earbuds lets you remain aware of your surroundings appeared first on Phandroid. The problem with a lot of e.....»»
I love my Apple Watch, but it pisses me off every single day
I've been wearing (and loving) an Apple Watch every day since 2020. But one little problem is driving me crazy......»»
There"s a Mac audio bug that may have existed for more than 20 years
A developer has highlighted how Mac still has an audio balance bug that may have been around for 22 years and the days of the PowerBook G3.The audio balance problem is noticeable over headphonesThe bug concerns how the left/right stereo balance can w.....»»
Silicon Valley Has a Harvard Problem
The Silicon Valley establishment has grown so suspicious and fearful of original and authentic belief, writes Alexander Karp and Nicholas Zamiska. In 1976, Frank Collin, an ambitious leader in the small but resilient Nazi party of.....»»