HISTORICAL FACTS: 21 | History Defined

This WhatsApp setting will upgrade your photos and videos — here’s how to use it

WhatsApp won't send your photos and videos at their best by default, but there's a way to change that.

TechRadar · Feb 21

WhatsApp is lifting a frustrating group-chat limitation I’ve hated for years — giving it the upper hand over iMessage and Telegram

WhatsApp is rolling out Group Message History, which lets new chat members easily catch up on messages posted before they joined.

TechRadar · Feb 20

My ghost is not for sale: The case against Meta's AI Afterlife patent

Meta has been granted a patent for AI chatbots that mimic deceased users — and it raises unsettling questions about grief, identity, and digital legacy.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 19

Gabon blocks social media 'until further notice' as VPN demand soars

Gabon has blocked major social media platforms "until further notice," citing national security. Here is why VPN demand is currently up by 8,000% as residents look to stay connected.

TechRadar · Feb 18

Gabon pulls plug on Facebook and TikTok amid anti-government protests

Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists and a watchdog said, after regulators suspended them over security concerns amid anti-government protests.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 18

The hot Hollywood trend for minute-long TV shows: ‘the sort of thing you’d watch drunk at 2am’

From fight scenes lasting for one punch to plots resolved in 45 seconds, smartphone-friendly vertical dramas are growing by 8,000% year on year. Here’s a guide to the wild new medium

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

Can you use WhatsApp Web voice and video calls in the UAE after recent updates?

WhatsApp Web is rolling out voice and video calling worldwide. Users can now make calls directly from their browser. However, these features are blocked in the UAE. Local laws restrict Internet calling services. Residents can use approved apps like BOTIM and Zoom for voice and video calls. Messaging features on…

The Times of India · Feb 16

Fragmenting Latino vote now a wildcard in elections

The Latino vote is more unpredictable than ever.

Axios · Feb 14

OPINION - From Epstein to Mandelson to McSweeney, the lights are going out on Starmer’s project

There is no one of substance in this Cabinet who can distance themselves from McSweeney or Mandelson

Evening Standard · Feb 14

7 hidden WhatsApp settings you never knew existed – and why you need to use them

You can power up WhatsApp by adjusting a few hidden settings – here are 7 of the best changes to make.

TechRadar · Feb 13