EU launches antitrust investigation into Meta’s WhatsApp AI access policy Europe (and Italy) is worried about WhatsApp’s AI policy and its effects on competition. TechRadar · Dec 5, 2025
I don’t care if Reform calls me a bad word on WhatsApp. But the story behind its gaffe is far more worrying The leaked exchange shows how much the party dislikes scrutiny – which reveals a lot about its approach to governing, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025
Russia blocks Snapchat and restricts Apple’s FaceTime, state officials say Latest effort to control communications comes as regulator claims apps being used to ‘conduct terrorist activities’ The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2025
EU Commission hits Meta with antitrust probe despite US pressure The tech giant is alleged to have abused its dominant position with rules on AI WhatsApp integration. The probe could further strain EU-US talks on European steel and aluminium, which have already been hit with steep US tariffs. Euronews · Dec 4, 2025
Russia bans FaceTime in Putin’s latest move to halt communication and control the internet Putin previously banned calls via WhatsApp, the most popular messaging app in Russia, and Telegram, a close second The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025
Sorry Apple, but I don’t think iOS 26 is fit for purpose Bugs, slowdown, battery drain – I don't think iOS 26 is Apple at its finest. TechRadar · Dec 4, 2025
I was hoping for Babel Fish realtime audio translation, and while the InnAIO AI Translator T9is impressive, it's not there yet This compact device uses a MagSafe connector to attach to your phone and then utilises an app to provide voice-to-voice, voice-to-text, photo and text translation to a huge variety of languages in almost, but not quite, real time. What's more, it's able to use an AI version of your own… TechRadar · Dec 3, 2025
YouTube Has A 'Disappointing Update': The Alphabet Platform Will Log Out Millions Of Teens In This Country Next Week On Tuesday, YouTube, the platform owned by Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google, said anyone in Australia under 16 will be automatically signed out of their accounts on Dec. 10 as the Social Media Minimum Age Act takes effect. Benzinga · Dec 3, 2025
Ex-Labour councillor in court over 'Westminster honeytrap plot against Tory MPs' Ollie Steadman is accused of sending indecent images to a series of Tory politicians Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025
Youth workers are spreading health messages on social media: how to support what they do in South Africa Mental health messaging on platforms like TikTok and WhatsApp is becoming common in the digital age. Globally, digital media technologies have become integral to how young people get and use health and well-being information. The Conversation · Nov 30, 2025
Meta is kicking ChatGPT and Copilot out of WhatsApp – and forcing everyone to use its unpopular AI chatbot instead ChatGPT and Copilot will leave WhatsApp in 2026 after Meta banned rival chatbots from its app. TechRadar · Nov 28, 2025
Too many Meta Quest users are losing access to their headsets because of linked Facebook accounts. Here's how you can protect yourself and prevent a terrible situation from ruining your year The Meta Quest is one of the best gaming platforms available today, but using the wrong account could spell big problems down the road. Android Central · Nov 27, 2025
Children’s football coach removed from role after ‘drugs menu’ posted in group chat The message has since been deleted The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025
Who leaked Witkoff’s call advising Kremlin on how to get Trump on side? Bloomberg publishes extraordinary transcripts of secret discussions, but their provenance remains unclear The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 Meta probed over whether it pushed AI tool onto WhatsApp users without consent Meta faces a fine in excess of $16 billion if found guilty
The Guardian - US · Nov 25, 2025 Europe loosens reins on AI – and US takes them off EU and US unshackle regulations in quest for growth, and is the AI bubble about to burst? Not yet, says Nvidia
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2025 Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls
Benzinga · Nov 24, 2025 YouTube, Facebook Dominate Social Media Rankings Against Musk's X: Trump's Truth Social Barely Used When it comes to social media usage in the United States, companies owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) reign supreme based on a new poll. Platforms owned by Elon Musk and President Donald Trump score significantly lower in the poll.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2025 Sure, people tell you about sleepless nights. But why does no one mention the hell that is a parent WhatsApp group? You wake up to messages, you go to sleep to messages, you duck into a meeting and come back to 64 unread notes about sunscreen
inkl · Nov 24, 2025 How to Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone: 5 Best Ways Discover the 4 best ways to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone safely and easily without losing chats, media, or important conversations.
inkl · Nov 24, 2025 How to Restore WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive to iPhone Learn how to restore WhatsApp backup from Google Drive to iPhone securely. This guide explains key tips and steps to transfer chats and media without data loss.
MarketBeat · Nov 23, 2025 Meta Wins FTC Fight, Keeps Instagram Growth Machine Intact Meta Platforms has put the potential loss of Instagram and WhatsApp in the rearview mirror, maintaining vital sources of current and potential growth.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025 ‘Who’s screenshotting our messages?’: how a WhatsApp saga spiralled into two parents’ wrongful arrest When Maxie Allen and Rosalind Levine posted complaints about their local primary school, they never expected six uniformed police officers to turn up at their door
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 The Kremlin says the internet is turned off to stop drone attacks. Russians are fed up Russia's government is tightening its internet control, with widespread outages and restrictions already defining 2025 for its citizens. These pervasive measures are impacting daily life, from public transport to critical health monitoring.
TechRadar · Nov 21, 2025 WhatsApp security flaw lets experts scrape 3.5 billion user numbers - here's what we know, and how to stay safe Study finds WhatsApp contact-discovery flaw allowed scraping of 3.5 billion accounts, exposing metadata and encryption key reuse.