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WhatsApp introduces usernames, eliminating the need to share phone numbers

Leave a Comment / Apps & Software, Tech / Marcílio Santos

LONDON (AP) — WhatsApp is introducing a new privacy-focused feature that will let users connect using unique usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. The messaging platform announced on Monday that users can now begin reserving unique usernames ahead of the feature’s official rollout later this year. Once available, people will be able to communicate […]

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A top smartphone brand unveils an Android with 4K display, cameras, and thrusters

Apps & Software, Tech / Ana Manuel

Just when foldables seemed to have hit their limit, one smartphone maker is taking things sky-high—literally. Introducing OPPO’s Find U, the ultimate “smart umbrella.” It takes cues from flagship foldables but goes way beyond. The Find U’s 4K Canopy and Flexion Hinge OPPO says the Find U uses the Find N6’s Flexion Hinge, rated for

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The Tiniest QR Code In The World is Smaller Than Many Bacteria

Apps & Software, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

In recent years, scientists worldwide have been competing to design the tiniest QR codes that can still be scanned reliably. Now, researchers in Austria have raised the stakes, producing a QR code so minuscule that it requires an electron microscope just to view it. TU Wien Breaks QR Code Size Record Researchers at the TU

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Outage at Cloudflare Disrupts ChatGPT, X, and Other Web Services

Apps & Software, Tech / Jorge Paka

Cloudflare, a provider of internet infrastructure, announced that it is rolling out a fix for a problem that led to worldwide outages affecting ChatGPT, the social media platform X, transit systems, and other major online services. Earlier on Tuesday, Cloudflare reported on its status page that it had identified a problem affecting multiple customers. Users

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Apple’s Latest iPhone Update Hinders Spyware Developers

Apps & Software, Mobile Phones, Tech / Jorge Paka

Amid a flurry of flashy announcements this week, Apple also unveiled a new security feature for its iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models, aimed at combating surveillance vendors and the vulnerabilities they frequently exploit. The feature, called Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE), actively blocks memory corruption bugs—one of the most commonly exploited flaws by spyware creators

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AI-made playlists every Monday on Amazon Music

Apps & Software, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

Since Spotify introduced its AI DJ, Amazon Music has been building its own AI-powered tools, such as AI-generated playlists and AI-assisted search, to better compete. Today, Amazon Music is rolling out a new feature called “Weekly Vibe” for all U.S. subscribers on iOS and Android, designed to make the listening experience more personal. Personalized Playlists

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Next-Gen Wireless Tech Set to Revolutionize Mobile Connectivity

Apps & Software, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

Communication technology has advanced quickly in recent years, with one significant breakthrough being semantic communication. Rather than transmitting raw data, this approach emphasizes conveying the intended meaning. For instance, when sharing images, the goal is to retain the overall message or content of the image, rather than every individual pixel. Deep learning has played a

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Spotify Introduces Messaging Feature as Part of Push to Boost Social Interaction

Apps & Software, Tech / Jorge Paka

Spotify is rolling out a new chat feature aimed at making the app more social and interactive. While users have long shared music and podcast links outside the platform, this update encourages keeping those interactions within Spotify. It also saves shared content, eliminating the need to search for songs later. The messaging is strictly one-on-one

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Google Will Restrict Nudity by Filtering Out Inappropriate Messages

Apps & Software, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

Android phones will now block the exchange of nude images, giving users a warning before viewing and automatically applying a blur to the photo. Google has introduced a new feature for the Android messaging app that adds sensitive content alerts and blocks the exchange of nude images. New Update Blocks Nude Images with Warnings and

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Google Unveils the Pixel 10 Series, with the Base Model Now Featuring a Triple-Camera Setup

Apps & Software, Computer & Electronics, Mobile Phones, Tech / Jorge Paka

Google introduced its Pixel 10 lineup — the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL — on Wednesday during its Made by Google event. All three models run on the new Tensor G5 chip. A standout upgrade this year is the base Pixel 10, which now includes a triple-camera system for the

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