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WhatsApp has quietly rolled out a new feature that allows users to set reminders on messages they have sent or received. Currently only available to WhatsApp beta users, the feature will let users set a time and date of their choice.

A new update for WhatsApp Beta has replaced the native Windows 11 version of the app with a heavier, more hungry WebView2-based wrapper to bring it more in line with the default browser experience.

Beeper, known for its iMessage on Android effort , is launching "Beeper Plus," a subscription adding features like AI transcription alongside a privacy update for local, end-to-end encrypted connect.

This is to comply with the UK's Online Safety Act, which requires platforms to implement additional measures to stop children from accessing sensitive content online.

Fans usually check the official Stellar Blade X account for the latest news on the PC and PS5 game. However, instead, a crypto scammer has asked followers to invest in a new coin. While the posts have disappeared, the game's developer has yet to regain access.

A LinkedIn ad for an Xbox Graphics role ironically uses generative AI, showing a backwards-facing monitor. Following layoffs that affected multiple studios, Microsoft may replace more employees with AI. Several Xbox executives face criticism for insensitive responses to the job losses.

According to The Information, a second version of TikTok, led by a group of new owners, could be released in the US on Sept. 5. The existing version would then sunset in March 2026.

CheckMag Connectivity Labs is a handy tool that offers a surprising level of control and diagnostic information for your wireless networking needs.

Mark Zuckerberg continues to work on proactive AI chatbots. According to a New York media report, Meta is developing systems that can independently contact users and refer to previous conversations. The goal is to offer personalized recommendations on topics such as movies via Messenger, WhatsApp or Instagram without the user having to initiate a conversation.

The Geekom IT15 is a newly released mini PC featuring Intel's Core Ultra 200H processors paired with up to 64 GB of memory. What's also notable about the mini PC is its claimed durability - and a recent video shared by Geekom goes the extra mile to show just how stout the system is.

Facebook is accused by IMDEA Networks Institute of collecting information on users and using it for various purposes, even when the application is not in use.

With Laser 2025, YouTuber StyroPyro unveils what he claims to be the world’s most powerful handheld laser. Built from scratch, the device delivers an output of 250 watts – enough to melt titanium, create synthetic rubies and even destroy lab-grown diamonds. A viral video showcases its astonishing power.

Faced with how popular WhatsApp and Telegram, both apps with encrypted instant messaging are, Elon Musk wants to launch XChat to give some boost to his social network X.

Historic Mentor has launched a platform offering live mentorship sessions with historical figures like Marcus Aurelius, Socrates, and Sun Tzu through the use of AI simulacra, helping users apply timeless wisdom to modern life.

Arc Raiders fans have something to look forward to as June 6 marks an important date for the extraction shooter. Coinciding with Summer Game Fest, the developers may share a release date for the game or even better, release the game.

The 17.74 MP Fujifilm X half compact digital camera provides beginning and advanced photographers with a high-quality 32 mm lens for sharp photos and a 3:4 vertical photograph format as the default for social media posts.

Randy Pitchford has been facing backlash for his comments on the expected $80 price tag for Borderlands 4. Instead of inspiring fans, he seems to have pushed a few away from purchasing the game.

Texas House Bill 186 cleared the state House with bipartisan backing, setting Texas on course to impose the nation’s strictest social-media age limits. Platforms would bar anyone under 18 from new accounts and add age checks and health warnings by April 2026.

CyberLink has unveiled its latest PowerDirector software for social media creators and business users. Editors can easily turn videos into anime-style videos, generate multilingual videos, and apply creative effects to moving objects using generative AI.

Canon's new EOS R50 V mirrorless camera is designed for social media creators, featuring dual record buttons and tripod mounts, wireless livestreaming, and high-quality 4K video capabilities for publishing updates in portrait and landscape orientations.

GTA 6 has been delayed but Rockstar did release a second trailer to counter some of the disappointment. The trailer has a lot of details to unpack, and seemingly a bunch of easter eggs for a variety of fan theories.

Following a price hike and the launch of a lite plan, YouTube is testing a new premium plan for only two users. The new plan is currently in testing in a few countries, but might still be limited to select markets even after the testing phase ends.

GTA 4 and Red Dead Redemption 2 were games that were delayed by Rockstar. The latter, in fact, saw two delays but it looks like Rockstar is confident with the May 2026 release date for GTA 6.

Almost a couple of months after leaking, the standalone Meta AI app is now available for both Android and iOS, expanding the ecosystem of AI-powered assistants for smartphones.

The popular r/changemyview subreddit was used as a dumping ground for bots as part of a weird University of Zurich experiment to see if they could change people's opinions on various subjects online. The entire experiment ran without user consent.

CheckMag The Light Phone is a noble attempt at reducing our dependence on smartphones. But when banks, payment services and even public transport all require the use of an app, adopting one means making some significant sacrifices. However, this free app will give you the Light Phone experience with fewer of the compromises.

Pinterest is testing a new pop-up notification on the app that will encourage kids to log off the service during school hours. The pop-up will be shown to minors between the ages of 13 and 17 in the US and Canada.

CheckMag Apple likes to position itself as a company that values user experience above all. But spend just a few minutes in their official Support Communities, and a very different picture emerges — one of tightly controlled messaging, suppressed criticism, and a culture that leaves users feeling ignored and dismissed.

The first images of the upcoming Fujifilm half-frame compact camera dash previous leaks of an EVF and reveal new information, including the lens aperture, a minimalist control scheme, and what appear to be dual microphones for video recording.

Instagram head confirms that the Meta-owned company is finally working on a problem that has plagued iPad users since 2010, after previously claiming that there weren't enough users to justify the development cost.

A security investigation of iOS apps has revealed a massive privacy breach – 1.5 million user images uploaded to several specialist dating apps were publicly exposed to anyone with the URL. The developer M.A.D. Mobile has since addressed the issue, but the fix has come months after the researchers’ initial warnings.

Raspberry AI gets new features that may help you eliminate the cost of on-site fashion shoots by replacing real models and locations with virtual counterparts. The service can be used 24/7 without the need to take breaks or wait for optimal lighting conditions.

Elon Musk's xAI company has acquired X for $33 billion in stocks. Some speculate xAI's Grok will soon get a more extensive access to user chats and personal information as a result.

WhatsApp Status is going to get a lot more musical with the new capability announced by the company. Users will now be able to add music clips from a huge library to their Status updates.

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has till April 5 to sell the app to an American company. However, a new study shows more Americans are now opposed to the ban as compared to two years ago.

Previous reports hinted that YouTube was working on a trimmed-down version of its Premium subscription, and they happened to be accurate. This plan is called Premium Lite, and as the name suggests, it's cheaper than the regular plan.

CheckMag As usual, the presentation will be available live on YouTube. Predictions around potential upcoming projects, details surrounding 2024's Game Freak "Teraleak", and more are covered in this article.

Gamers have had to endure a plethora of difficulties in recent months. Those holding out for an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti will reportedly have to deal with similar supply shortages that we witnessed with the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090, even though a buyer has already managed to snag a unit before launch.

Upgrading gear can be a grind in Monster Hunter games. Fortunately, Smithy Gemma is hosting a contest to hand out up to 100 armor shards per hunter. Players must repeatedly share a hashtag on X to receive the shards after the Monster Hunter Wilds release date.

The current CEO has laid out the roadmap for OpenAI's AI LLM development for GPT-4.5 and GPT 5, with the goal of simplifying model selection for users and developers.

Next week, NASA will host its first-ever Twitch livestream from the ISS, aiming to spark interest in space exploration among a young, tech-savvy audience.

GoPro has announced that the "smallest and lightest" of its action camera line-up is now also capable of its widest-angle recording thanks to a new software update that confers a potentially vital crop setting on its 4K video menu. Furthermore, an additional SuperView Digital Lens setting is backed to make the same footage even more dynamic and dramatic with further aspect-ratio toggling.

Facebook's parent company, Meta, has blocked posts mentioning Linux, citing cybersecurity concerns. Meta confirmed after manual review that Linux is on the list of cybersecurity-related topics, and it will seemingly remain so until further notice.

Pixelfed, Loops and Sup - open source alternatives to conventional social media - are taking off. Having just launched a Kickstarter campaign, these platforms aim to counter the negative dynamics of conventional social media by promoting a healthy community and culture of debate, privacy protection, freedom of speech and ensuring the veracity of information.

Bluesky is capitalizing on a growth opportunity by offering more new features. The social media network's new video tab organizes the media its members share. Still, users have plenty of suggestions for improving Bluesky further.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order blocking the enforcement of the TikTok ban by the United States for a period of 75 days.

The US Supreme Court upheld a law signed into power in March 2024, requiring TikTok sell its US operations to an American buyer or leave the US market. Millions of US TikTok users potentially face a blackout on Sunday, January 19. Update: TikTok has been shut down.

Apple has paused its AI-generated news alert summaries after the feature delivered some very questionable results. AI news summaries will, however, be back in a few weeks with tweaks to communicate when an alert summary is AI-generated.

While the Apple Mac mini is an incredible little computer, it is not immune to issues. A recent report by AppleInsider has discovered a plethora of users complaining about reliability with USB-C connections, although the culprit is yet to be identified.

The somewhat controversial Panasonic Lumix S9 has received a 22% discount on Amazon, making it a solid option for entry-level photographers or video shooters looking for a smallish camera to carry around that doesn't compromise on bokeh or image quality.