Technology

WhatsApp is taking steps to compete with platforms like Google Meet and Zoom by introducing an upgraded feature for group calls. The popular chat messenger by Meta will soon allow users to schedule calls within group chats, similar to the functionality offered by other video conferencing platforms. This feature was discovered in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android (2.23.17.7).

Rumors have been circulating about Sony’s development of a revised version of the PlayStation 5, often referred to as the PS5 Slim, featuring a detachable disc drive. Recent images and a video have surfaced that showcase a purported PS5 Slim model with a slimmer profile and slightly reduced height, suggesting the inclusion of a removable disc drive.

Advertisements play a pivotal role in generating revenue for various service providers, websites, and applications. While some ads are easy to ignore, there is a category of particularly bothersome full-screen ads that display non-skippable videos on mobile phones.

Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter are constantly competing to introduce new features, and the latest upgrade comes in the form of Instagram’s Collabs feature. This new feature allows up to four users to collaboratively create Reels, Posts, or Carousels together.

The Walt Disney Company has officially declared a new price increase for its Disney+ subscription, marking the second rate adjustment in just two years.

The Inter Boards Coordination Committee (IBCC) has taken a significant step by forming a strategic partnership with 1Link, a move aimed at modernizing and simplifying the processes of document verification and fee payments for students across Pakistan and even beyond its borders. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between these two entities is poised to revolutionize the way students interact with administrative tasks, eliminating the need for physically visiting banks and ensuring that transactions are conducted seamlessly and transparently.

Google has introduced a new initiative to enhance user convenience by integrating built-in support for electronic signatures (eSignatures) within Docs and Drive.

Initially, our concerns centered around webcams and microphones, but now our keyboards are also facing threats. Laptop users now face a potential risk of their confidential information, including personal messages, passwords, and credit card details, being compromised solely through their typing sounds.

Technology companies are generating substantial profits from security-related advertisements, and their recent surge in popularity is closely linked to the evolution of privacy regulations.

Meta has introduced a helpful tool called Stop NCII, designed to address the issue of non-consensual intimate image abuse. This tool aims to assist individuals whose photos have been leaked or manipulated online without their consent.