WhatsApp is set to launch a privacy-focused feature that allows community members to hide their phone numbers while participating in group conversations. This new functionality, known as “phone number privacy,” has been in testing and is now reportedly available to all Android and iOS beta testers. With this feature, users can engage in conversations and
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WhatsApp is now testing a new feature for its Android beta testers that allows users to log on to WhatsApp Web using their phone number. Currently, users are required to scan a QR code with their smartphone to access the web version of the messaging service. However, with the latest testing version of WhatsApp for
Jack Sweeney, the individual behind the account that tracks Elon Musk’s private jet in real-time, has found a new platform on Mark Zuckerberg’s Twitter alternative, Threads. This move comes after Sweeney’s suspension from Twitter last year. In his first post on Thursday, Sweeney announced the arrival of ElonJet to Threads, delighting his 21,000 followers. The
Threads, the new microblogging platform launched by Facebook’s parent company Meta, has already attracted over 100 million registered users within a week of its global release (excluding the EU). Positioned as an alternative to platforms like Twitter, which was acquired by Elon Musk in the previous year, Threads is closely integrated with users’ Instagram accounts.
Data tracking websites revealed on Monday that the Threads app, introduced by Instagram as a direct competitor to Twitter, has amassed a staggering 100 million users in under five days. This achievement shatters the previous record held by AI tool ChatGPT for the fastest-growing consumer app. ChatGPT required two months to reach the 100 million
Alibaba’s shares listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange saw a 3% rise on Monday, raising hopes that the prolonged scrutiny of its financial subsidiary, Ant Group, is nearing its end. Chinese regulators recently imposed a fine of 7.12 billion yuan ($985 million) on Ant Group, potentially signaling the conclusion of Beijing’s crackdown on domestic
Austria, known for drawing more than 60 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources, is facing a significant challenge as climate change has impacted its water-dependent electricity production. With falling water levels resulting in a decrease in hydropower generation, the country had to import electricity for the first time in 2021. To tackle this
French companies are looking to employ wind technology, initially inspired by kitesurfing, to propel various types of water vessels, including yachts and cargo ships. This move comes as the shipping industry faces mounting pressure to decrease its reliance on fossil fuels, with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently finalizing a deal to raise emissions-reduction targets.
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has recently announced a new feature that enables users to transfer their chat history from an old phone to a new one without the need for backup or cloud services. This update applies to both Android and iOS users, allowing them to seamlessly transfer their chat history and media
The widespread use of the internet has become an integral part of our lives, providing access to information, productivity tools, and entertainment. However, for individuals with disabilities, accessing online content can be a frustrating and often impossible experience. In the United States, where 85% of Americans go online daily and over one-third are online “almost