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WhatsApp is introducing usernames: What they are and how they work

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing their phone numbers. The optional feature marks one of the biggest changes in the messaging app's history, which has relied entirely on phone numbers since its launch.

Newslaundry

These longevity exercises are going viral—and why a physical therapist recommends them for stability and fall prevention

A yoga teacher’s anti-aging hack has been watched millions of times online

Fit & Well

Drug agencies, AoT to meet

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent meeting of anti-narcotics agencies and Airports of Thailand (AoT) on Friday after the arrest of a Thai Airways International flight attendant in Australia on allegations of attempting to smuggle heroin into the country.

Bangkok Post

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Meta locks essential Ray-Bans feature behind a paywall, even though it's on the glasses not the cloud

A Meta One subscription will be required to use one of its smart glasses' best features

Mark Zuckerberg Claims AI Won't Destroy Jobs — Just Weeks After Meta Lays Off 8,000 Employees

Mark Zuckerberg has dismissed fears that AI will trigger mass job losses, arguing that 'personal super intelligence' could expand employment even as Meta cuts thousands of roles.

International Business Times UK

Centre asks Meta to pause WhatsApp username rollout; seeks reply in three days

It has directed Meta to furnish a detailed explanation of the feature within three days. The company has been asked not to roll out the feature until consultation on the matter is over, sources told ET.

The Economic Times

Dog Owner Investigated For Allegedly Tying Dog To A Lamppost During UK's Hottest Day Before Flying To Egypt

A UK woman faces an animal cruelty investigation after allegedly abandoning her dog outside a veterinary clinic on the hottest day of the year, before flying to Egypt

International Business Times UK

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Victor Willis' wife shares 'profoundly sad' tribute as Village People star dies aged 74

The Texas-born musician was the co-writer of the disco band’s biggest hits including YMCA, In The Navy and Go West

Evening Standard

Nancy Guthrie Case Takes New Turn as FBI Says Ransom Notes Were Fake and Not From Kidnappers

The FBI has determined that ransom notes linked to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance were fake, complicating the investigation into the Arizona case.

International Business Times UK

Did Taylor Swift Slam Elon Musk's X as a Platform for 'Negativity' and Tell Fans to Leave? Truth Behind the Viral Claim

Viral claim alleges Taylor Swift criticised Elon Musk's X and urged fans to leave. Fact-checks confirm it is false and based on fabricated posts

International Business Times UK

WhatsApp's New Username Feature Changes Everything

Have you ever wanted to chat with someone on WhatsApp without revealing your personal phone number? Whether it's joining a community, talking to a seller, or connecting with someone new, sharing your number has always been unavoidable. That may soon change. WhatsApp is preparing one of its biggest privacy upgrades…

MyLifeXP

Meta loses bid to dismiss US states' claims that Facebook, Instagram addict children

In a decision late Monday, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, denied Meta's motion to dismiss claims based on deception, unfair practices and violations of the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

The Economic Times

Friend Reveals Mom-Of-Five’s Chilling Final Moments As She Fought To Survive Brutal Attack By Smiling Sisters

“It went from 0 to 100 very quickly.”

Bored Panda

WhatsApp usernames are rolling out soon — here's how to reserve yours

Users can claim their preferred WhatsApp username during the early access period. Here's how to do it.

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Anthropic has bucked the rules of Trump's Washington. It's cost them.

Most tech companies have tried to curry favor with the White House and hired 'Trump whisperers.' Anthropic has stood on principle, and suffered the consequences.

TechRadar

I tested the Huawei MatePad Pro Max, and I wish this iPad Pro-rivaling tablet had the software to match its excellent hardware

Huawei can still nail hardware and display tech, but in the MatePad Pro Max, the brand’s software restrictions continue to blight what is an otherwise great tablet.

TechRadar

I just reserved my WhatsApp username — here are 5 important things you need to know about the process

Reservations are already opening up for WhatsApp usernames, and here's what you need to bear in mind.

International Business Times UK

Jesse Eisenberg Reveals Why He Won't Return as Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Reckoning'

Jesse Eisenberg has revealed why he turned down Aaron Sorkin's request to reprise Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Reckoning', saying he no longer wants to be associated with the Facebook founder.

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The Independent UK

PHOTO ESSAY: Two victims on opposite sides of the global scam industry seek to rebuild their lives

One thought he was getting to know “Eliza” and was robbed of his life savings. The other was trafficked to a scam compound, beaten and forced to become “Ella” online. Separated by thousands of miles, Chris Colocousis and Safeer Mohammed Koorimannil inhabited opposite sides of the global cyberscam industry.

The Guardian - UK

Ireland is big tech’s lapdog – and that compromises its EU presidency

The country is dependent on the global giants that call Dublin home. Irish ministers can’t be trusted to chair vital European digital sovereignty talks, says Irish civil liberties campaigner Johnny Ryan

The Guardian - UK

‘Am I losing this battle? Yes’: Martin Lewis on the online scams that steal his identity – and others’ life savings

Trusted by millions, the finance expert has seen his name and face used to mis-sell a string of fake investments. And yet, he says, it would be ‘very simple’ for the government to stop them

The Independent UK

WhatsApp makes one of its biggest changes ever

New update will finally let people chat without sharing their phone number

Android Central

You can reserve your WhatsApp username this week to keep your number private

WhatsApp launched global reservations for usernames this week, giving users added privacy for their phone numbers.

International Business Times UK

Endangered Pangolins, Rhino Horn and Monkeys Sold Openly on Facebook, Investigation Finds

Investigations reveal Facebook as a major platform for illegal wildlife trade, with traffickers openly selling endangered species. Conservationists urge Meta to enforce stricter policies.

MusicRadar

“The promoter knew a dangerous storm was brewing but still had the crew set up the stage and told the band to get ready to perform”: B-52s criticise French promoter who they claim put band and crew at risk

Fred Schneider describes evening as a “total disaster”

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