WhatsApp will soon do a better job at managing spam calls
In an upcoming update to WhatsApp, it seems that users will soon be able to mute calls from unknown numbers. The post WhatsApp will soon do a better job at managing spam calls first appeared on Phandroid. The problem with spam calls is that.....»»
Managing mental health in cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security video, Jason Lewkowicz, Chief Services Officer at Optiv, discusses mental health in cybersecurity, which needs more attention. There is a confluence of factors – from the cybersecurity talent shortage and reductions in for.....»»
WhatsApp now rolling out Companion Mode for iPhone users
WhatsApp announced earlier this year that it would finally let users log into the same account on multiple smartphones, as the platform has never allowed this except by offering the Web version that works only on desktop devices. After making the fe.....»»
Lawyer cited 6 fake cases made up by ChatGPT; judge calls it “unprecedented”
Judge weighs punishment for lawyer who didn't bother to verify ChatGPT output. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Andrey Popov) A lawyer is in trouble after admitting he used ChatGPT to help write court filings that cited s.....»»
Screen sharing is coming to WhatsApp
The latest beta for WhatsApp has revealed that screen sharing will be coming to the messaging app. Video calling platforms like Google Meet and Zoom are largely used by schools and businesses to conduct interviews, make presentations, and.....»»
The root causes of API incidents and data breaches
API calls make up the majority of our digital lives. Take, for example, the everyday use of a cloud-based food delivery app, which could involve up to 25 API calls. Between the order being placed, transmission to the restaurant, the coordination of d.....»»
Arnold Schwarzenegger calls fight against climate change his "crusade"
Arnold Schwarzenegger wants more action against climate change......»»
Usernames could be coming to WhatsApp
In the latest WhatsApp beta, it appears that WhatsApp is planning to allow users to use usernames linked to their account. Right now the only way to add someone to your contact as a WhatsApp contact would be through a phone number. This is.....»»
Apple Pay director in charge of Tap to Pay partnerships departs company
There’s a new name to add to the list of recently departed corporate Apple employees. The executive in charge of managing Apple Pay partnerships with banks and credit unions in the Americas is leaving the company. The departing director has also o.....»»
Getting started with macOS Disk Utility: Resizing, snapshots, and journaling
There are a few less obvious features for managing and manipulating your storage devices in the macOS Disk Utility. In the third part of our deep dive into Disk Utility, here's how to find and use them.In part 1 and part 2 of this series, we looked a.....»»
Inner workings revealed for “Predator,” the Android malware that exploited 5 0-days
Spyware is sold to countries including Egypt, Indonesia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Serbia. Enlarge Smartphone malware sold to governments around the world can surreptitiously record voice calls and nearby audio, collect d.....»»
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that could change how you use it
Files in recent WhatsApp beta suggest usernames will be added to improve security and can be useful in finding friends......»»
Microsoft leaps into the AI regulation debate, calling for a new US agency and executive order
Microsoft joined a sprawling global debate on the regulation of artificial intelligence Thursday, echoing calls for a new federal agency to control the technology's development and urging the Biden administration to approve new restrictions on how th.....»»
Collective property rights spark spirit of cooperation that extends beyond managing land
When people come together to manage collectively owned natural resources like forests, they may become more cooperative and trusting overall, according to recent research led by CU Boulder......»»
When is it too late to give up control of your finances?
America is getting older. By 2050, one-fifth of the U.S. population is projected to be over the age of 65. And the way we're aging is changing, too. Older people today are more responsible for managing their finances than they were in the past......»»
WhatsApp is finally adding username support so you can chat without sharing your number
WhatsApp is working on a long-awaited feature. According to WABetaInfo, the messenger app will soon set the ability to add a username. With that in … The post WhatsApp is finally adding username support so you can chat without sharing your numb.....»»
WhatsApp usernames in development, with simplicity and privacy benefits
WhatsApp usernames look likely to be offered in a future version of the secure chat app. This would potentially make it easier to add contacts, and offer greater privacy … more… The post WhatsApp usernames in development, with simplicity and pr.....»»
High-stakes talks to end plastic pollution resume
Negotiations on a global treaty to combat plastic pollution will resume Monday, with nations under pressure to stem the tide of trash amid calls from campaigners to limit industry influence on the talks......»»
9to5Mac Daily: May 23, 2023 – WhatsApp edit button, DoorDash iPhone lawsuit
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Enjoy the podcast.....»»
Is E.T. Eavesdropping on Our Phone Calls?
Cell phone towers leak radio waves into space, but they’ll be tough for aliens to detect.....»»
WhatsApp will now let you edit messages. But there"s a catch
WhatsApp is rolling out a long-requested new feature: message editing......»»