Currently, you can use your WhatsApp account on only one device (your phone with the registered number). Sure, WhatsApp has a web version, but your phone has to be connected to the internet for it to work. The upcoming multi-device functionality will eliminate that altogether. Telegram is one of such apps that allows you to sync all your messages across multiple devices, but it’s not end-to-end encrypted. WhatsApp’s upcoming feature will make it easy for many people who rely on the app to communicate with their friends and family when their phone runs out of charge....

On December 4, exactly four months after the shutdown, a lot of users from the region took to Twitter to report their WhatsApp accounts had been disabled. — Dr. Shahnawaz B. Kaloo (@DrKaloo) December 4, 2019 — Soprich (@soprich2) December 5, 2019 A WhatsApp spokesperson said in a statement that the company has a global policy of expiring accounts after 120 days of inactivity: The statement also notes these users will be able to re-register with the same number when they regain internet access....

The Facebook-owned company accused the NSO Group of installing malware into phones for surveillance. The court filing says the security company wasn’t able to break WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption, so it used malicious code to snoop on chat messages. In May, the chat app patched a vulnerability that allowed hackers to install malware through an audio call even if you don’t answer it. At the time, sources told the Financial Times that NSO Group was responsible for this exploit....

Regardless of whether you’re a founder, a leader, or an employee, the likelihood is that you’ll be juggling a ton of work and possibly even wearing several different hats. For David Gurle, a reputable French entrepreneur and engineer, credited with being one of the pioneers of IP communications, who set up Perzo in 2012 — bought by Symphony two years later, where he is now the CEO — being a founder comes down to five fundamental pillars....

AI Fact Sheets are a lot like packaged food nutrition labels. They contain information about an AI model’s development, capabilities, benchmark performance, and more. Big Blue today announced its plans to “commercialize key automated documentation capabilities from IBM Research’s AI Factsheets methodology into Watson Studio in Cloud Pak for Data throughout 2021.” In other words: businesses and developers using Watson Studio in Cloud Pak for Data will soon have access to an automated AI Fact Sheets tool to create transparency and info reports....

That’s even more true if your company’s products are used by literal billions of people around the planet. It’s a matter Maxine Williams, Chief Diversity Officer at Meta, is intimately familiar with. At Meta, Williams’ team works to support the growth of underrepresented people at the company and improve cognitive diversity; she believes people with varying backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge help create a stronger company. Prior to her talk at TNW Conference 2022, I was able to ask Williams a few questions over email about Meta’s approach to diversity, both in hiring and the workplace....

The difference between commerce and ecommerce is much greater than a single letter. While regular business tries to sell through old fashioned word of mouth and traditional media advertising, ecommerce is paying on a much larger scale. From social media platforms to digital messaging to online advertising, any of these relatively new marketing streams can help goose sales of your product or service. But what are the tactics to start driving exponential growth?...

While we don’t have any sales data to check how the company’s performing, its laptop range promises to deliver minimal design and good performance at a pocket-friendly price. With that in mind, the company released the Mi Notebook Pro and the Mi Notebook Ultra this year with improvements from last year’s models. I’ve had a few weeks to use the Ultra version with top-notch specs, and it’s proven to be an able at-home system for work....

A US District Court approved the deal last month, which sees the third and fourth largest telecoms providers in the US become one. This is expected to swell T-Mobile’s subscriber base to 140 million, helping it compete with AT&T and Verizon. The decision not to appeal the court’s ruling comes by way of a settlement between California and T-Mobile, with the latter agreeing to protect low-income consumers and the jobs of local Sprint workers....

Growing a YouTube channel with creative content is truly exciting, especially for creative types. Creative inspirations come often and they can be enlightening. However, you will limit your channel’s growth if you change direction too often. Here’s an example: imagine if a successful brand like Heineken changed their product drastically every once in a while. It would have devastating results for the brand. Building a brand takes consistency and a systematic approach....

As spotted by Android Police, the video platform is testing a way to allow users to post comments linked to a specific time. It sounds a lot like SoundCloud’s comments, based on the information on this support page: As noted, the feature is limited to a small amount of Android and iOS users, and I haven’t been able to make it show up on my own devices. Still, it could be a potentially useful addition....

YouTube TV is now available on PS4: https://t.co/nxzEx8AVpV pic.twitter.com/Goodsm3Df4 — YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) January 21, 2020 This makes Google the first third-party company to get a tv subscription service on the PS4. Sony’s agreement was most likely begrudging, given that it tried so hard to make Vue work. You can also find Netflix and similar movie apps on the PS Store, but YouTube TV offers, as the name implies, television programming....

The Information got hold of a transcript of this meeting, where Zuckerberg addressed concerns of Facebook employees over major brands pausing ad spend on the social network. Despite the pushback from advertisers, Zuckerberg seems adamant. In the internal meeting, he said, “We’re not gonna change our policies or approach on anything because of a threat to a small percent of our revenue, or to any percent of our revenue.” Advertising is the biggest revenue source for Facebook....

The sales of EVs experienced record growth the first quarter of 2021, up 81% over the same period last year. According to an analysis of the US auto market by Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book, the combined sales of electric vehicles (EVs, HEVs/PHEVs) surpassed 300,000, that’s an increase of 132,000 over the same period in 2020. Numbers don’t lie Battery EV sales witnessed an increase of 44.8%, reaching almost 100,000....

To create a truly great product, a team must repeat what works well and improve what doesn’t — and that same thought process should be used by other teams within the organization. While this concept may seem obvious, too often teams fail to optimize for or measure efficiency. [Read: Responsible growth: Why tech companies must wake up] The reason? They simply don’t realize how important measurement is. What a team accomplishes in its day-to-day tasks has a direct impact on the success of the product....

During March, 74,000 of the total 373,900 passenger cars produced were xEVs, meaning all vehicles capable of charging with an external cable (BEVs, PHEVs). In fact, BEV and PHEVs scored their highest production record of 20%, after maintaining a share between 15 to nearly 20% for five consecutive months. Credit: VDA/Schimdt Automotive Research Their production was reduced slightly (4,800 units less) from the last quarter of 2020 to the first quarter of 2021, which was mainly due to the Christmas shutdown over the holiday period....

First thing first then, is Apple working on car tech? Yes, a 100%. But is it working on producing its very own car, under the moniker iCar, or something more futuristic? Hmm, maybe. Honestly, there isn’t anything concrete about Tim Cook and the gang launching a car, as the rumors are mostly built on various car-related patents that don’t necessarily have to result in the ‘iCar.’ However, for argument’s sake, let’s assume the Apple Car is coming, can we believe the 2025 timeline for its production?...

In order to ensure rapid growth doesn’t come at the cost of culture, founders must find effective ways to ensure everyone on the team is ready for the hyper-growth ride. My startup, Virti, grew by 1,000% in an eight-month period last year. It wasn’t easy, but here are the four strategies I implemented to keep our culture intact as we scaled. Don’t outsource success When you’re growing quickly, I know it can be tempting to contract in expertise to help you with particular challenges....

You just got done with an interview and you nailed it. You ride out that high until the following day when someone from HR calls and asks the dreaded question, “What are your salary requirements?”. And you pause… You don’t want to ask for too much, and you certainly don’t want to ask for too little. So, how do you find the sweet spot to negotiate appropriately? Don’t worry. In this article, we will cover five tips you can use to negotiate with confidence....

A recent NAB report shows Australia’s online retail spending increased to $14.9 billion for the year to January 2014, up 11.3 percent on the previous year. With domestic retailers continuing to control the largest share (74 percent) of online sales, online shopping is here to stay. Businesses who fail to adopt an e-commerce strategy risk being left behind and losing revenue to their more forward-thinking competitors. Whether you’re new to the e-commerce game, or an old hand at it, it’s imperative when choosing a new e-commerce platform that you choose one that is ultimately secure, scalable and built for high-performance....