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28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the murder in Ann Widdecombe investigation

A 28-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.

The National (Scotland)

Psychology says people who never change their WhatsApp or iMessage profile photo aren't necessarily unsocial, they may focus on consistency over constant updates

Psychology suggests that people who never change their WhatsApp or iMessage profile photo aren't necessarily inactive or uninterested in social connections.

The Economic Times

WhatsApp username rollout put on hold after govt notice

Telegram has also submitted its response to the government that last week issued formal notices to the messaging platforms, directing them to immediately halt the rollout of the username feature. These platforms currently rely on mobile phone numbers for user identification.

The Economic Times

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Big tech platforms will have to ban scam ads under UK plans to tackle fraud

Range of potential measures announced by Ofcom include reducing risk of accounts being hijacked for scams

The Guardian - UK

After WhatsApp, Telegram submits reply on username feature notice; both submissions being examined

On Thursday evening, the government received WhatsApp's reply to the notice on the 'username' feature. The reply of Telegram has also been received subsequently, they added.

The Economic Times

Devious phishing campaign hijacks a genuine Meta business feature to send scam emails — as they really do come from Meta's own address

Meta has put a stop to this attack, after adding additional safeguards.

TechRadar

Chat Control 1.0 sneaks through the EU Parliament, letting companies scan user data without warrants — legal tactic used to force a majority-required re-vote on eve of Parliament break

Chat Control 1.0 sneaks through the EU Parliament, letting companies scan user data without warrants — legal skullduggery used to force a majority-required re-vote on eve of Parliament break

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WhatsApp submits reply on 'username' notice; govt examining messaging platform's response

The Centre issued a notice to Meta last Wednesday, questioning the proposed username feature on WhatsApp, flagging concerns that it could materially increase incidents of online fraud, phishing, digital-arrest scams and impersonation attacks.

The Economic Times

Houston Democrats demand feds release footage of ICE agent fatally shooting migrant

Four members of Congress demand that ICE and Homeland Security release evidence supporting its claims that an ICE agent shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in self-defense.

The Texas Tribune

Meta's New AI Can Turn Instagram Photos Into Deepfakes. Most Public Users Are Included Unless They Opt Out.

Meta is facing criticism over Muse Image, a new image-generation tool that can use public Instagram photos to create AI-altered pictures of real people unless users change their settings.

International Business Times

European Parliament aims to exclude end-to-end chats from message-scanning regime

A law allowing scanning of online communications to detect child sexual abuse material was amended by MEPs to protect users’ privacy. The new version could create a clash with member states.

Euronews

WhatsApp Strict Account Settings How to Change Them

WhatsApp keeps adding new safety features for users to provide better security for your chats and privacy. The latest safety option is Strict Account Settings. It’s very easy to use for people who want privacy but don't want to enable multiple settings. This article is a simple breakdown of how…

MyLifeXP

What is Meta's Muse Image? How to use Meta's new AI image generator, what it can do, where it's available and is it free?

Meta muse image: Meta has launched Muse Image, an advanced AI model for image creation. This new tool allows users to generate and edit visuals using text and photos. It integrates into Meta AI, enhancing apps like Instagram and WhatsApp. Muse Image offers sketch-based editing and new AI effects for…

The Economic Times

Instagram and WhatsApp get AI image generation tools after major Meta update

Muse Image allows billions of users to edit and create images using prompts and sketches

The Independent UK

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Launches 'El Chisme Oficial de NYC' to Reach Spanish-Speaking New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched "El Chisme Oficial de NYC," a new official WhatsApp channel and the relaunch of City Hall's Spanish-language Instagram account, part of an effort to communicate directly with the city's millions of Spanish-speaking residents.

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Looking Past Manus: What to Try When You Want an AI Agent That Actually Finishes the Job

Manus made a lot of people excited about AI agents. Instead of just answering a question, it could go off, browse the web, write code, and bring back something close to finished work. That's a real shift from the usual chatbot experience. But once the excitement settles, some cracks show…

The Economic Times

India objection to WhatsApp username switch gets Somalia backing

In a notable reaction, Somalia stands alongside India in opposing WhatsApp’s latest username feature. This initiative raises alarms about possible rises in online fraud and impersonations. Security officials are particularly apprehensive as it could obstruct their investigations into crime and terrorism. While the feature encourages user connectivity without phone numbers,…

The Economic Times

WhatsApp username row: Meta gets time till July 9 to reply to notice

However, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) subsequently issued a formal notice directing Meta to put the India rollout on hold pending a rigorous risk assessment. It also asked the company to submit a response on the same by Monday.

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The Conversation

Does it help to report poor government service in South Africa? Study finds what’s missing

Across South Africa, there are various ways for people to report issues like broken infrastructure, unreliable water supply, failing clinics and poor municipal services. The channels include ward meetings, hotlines, and digital platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook and X. Complaints are often shared publicly and sometimes gain traction.

The Economic Times

WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice, assures no India rollout till talks end

WhatsApp has received an extension to respond to the government's concerns regarding its new username feature. Assuring authorities it won't launch the feature in India until discussions conclude, the platform was granted three extra days to submit its reply. The government had previously flagged potential increases in online fraud and…

The Independent UK

WhatsApp stops major update over scam fears – what we know

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The Independent UK

WhatsApp asked to pause its biggest ever update

India says new username feature could increase ‘online fraud, phishing, digital arrest scams and impersonation attacks’

Newslaundry

Accused of ‘Marxist ideology’: Inside UP Police’s Noida protest conspiracy case

Over two months after Noida’s industrial belt witnessed violent protests, the Uttar Pradesh police have now filed chargesheets in four FIRs – 163, 164, 165, and 169.

The Economic Times

India issues stern notice to Meta over Instagram ads carrying child sexual abuse material

The Indian government has issued a stern notice to Meta, demanding an explanation after reports surfaced of child sexual abuse material appearing in paid advertisements on Instagram. This intensified scrutiny targets the social media giant's content moderation and ad approval systems. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials to investigate…

PC Gamer

The launch of Commodore's social media-free privacy-first 'dumbphone' was apparently responsible for 'Our biggest week'

Digital minimalism, but you still get WhatsApp.

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