WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, has recently rolled out new features in its latest beta version. These features include the ability to pin chats, protect IP addresses during calls, and a username picker option. In this article, we will delve into these new updates and analyze their potential impact on users. One
In recent days, users on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, have been expressing frustration and confusion over changes to the way news links and headlines are displayed. Instead of showing the actual headlines and links, posts now only feature graphics of individual news articles. This aesthetic change has left many users struggling to understand
Local authorities often fail to adequately respond to reports about security vulnerabilities. These reports, known as coordinated vulnerability disclosures (CVD reports), are submitted by ethical hackers with the aim of making the internet safer. While there have been improvements in recent years, a study by the University of Twente and the Dutch Institute for Vulnerability
A group of seven former BioWare employees has filed a lawsuit against the renowned RPG studio for what they consider to be an insufficient severance package. Following BioWare’s recent decision to lay off approximately 50 employees, including veterans who had been with the company for over two decades, the ex-workers are seeking better compensation. The
When two lattices with distinct angles or periodicities come together, they conjure a moiré superlattice—a realm where astonishing phenomena like superconductivity and optical solitons spring to life. In this realm, the moiré flatband plays a crucial role in shaping advanced light-matter interactions. The ability to control flatbands is a pivotal superpower in moiré physics and
Google made waves on Wednesday with its highly anticipated Made by Google event in New York City. During the event, the tech giant unveiled two new Pixel phones and a brand-new Pixel smartwatch. This move is seen as Google’s latest attempt to challenge Apple’s dominance in the smartphone market. In this article, we will take
Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the highly anticipated ninth-century Baghdad-set title, is all set to release this week. However, unlike traditional game launches, Ubisoft has opted for a staggered release, unlocking the game at different times across the world. This can be both exciting and frustrating for players eagerly waiting to dive into the world of stealth
The landscape of remote work and collaboration tools continues to evolve rapidly, and Zoom is at the forefront of this revolution. At the recent Zoomtopia conference, the company unveiled a host of groundbreaking updates and products aimed at streamlining hybrid work and enhancing collaboration. Among the notable announcements was the introduction of Zoom Docs, an
When Deirdre Loughridge first embarked on teaching music technology classes in 2012, the prevailing belief among her students was that computers were “dehumanizing” music. Many of them were surprised and even disturbed by the notion that a computer could create music. However, Loughridge, an associate music professor at Northeastern University specializing in the history of
In an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens, the United States government regularly conducts tests of the National Public Alert and Warning System. The most recent test, set to occur on Wednesday, aims to assess the effectiveness of the system in delivering important messages during emergency situations. The Federal Emergency Management