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9 Best Cat Water Fountains, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2025)

wired.com Molly Higgins 2026-02-25 08:37:00

Others We Tested Petkit Eversweet Max for $80: This tech-y automatic fountain can be either cordless or battery-powered (lasting up to 83 days), and the drinking bowl is made of stainless steel, but the reservoir is plastic. Because of the shape of the basin with the chunky battery and reservoir bowl, it’s a little awkward to clean. The app logs every time a pet drinks and compares it over time to determine whether your cat’s drinking habits have changed. The app also keeps track of when the fi

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How Synthflow AI is cutting through the noise in a loud AI voice category

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2026-02-25 22:01:00

The conversational AI market has exploded since ChatGPT was released in November 2022 and is predicted to grow into a nearly $50 billion global industry by 2031, according to MarketsAndMarkets. Synthflow AI is just one of many companies building in this space that hopes to stand out from the pack because of its focus on being enterprise-grade and easy to set up. Berlin-based Synthflow is a no-code platform that lets enterprises build and deploy customized white-labeled voice AI customer servic

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What if computer history were a romantic comedy?

technologyreview.com Benjamin Mangrum 2026-02-26 08:00:00

Bunny Watson’s view was not uncommon during the first decade of computing technology. Thomas Watson Sr., president of IBM, insisted that one of his firm’s first machines be called a “calculator” instead of a “computer” because “he was concerned that the latter term, which had always referred to a human being, would raise the specter of technological unemployment,” according to historians Martin Campbell-Kelly and William Aspray. In keeping with the worry of both Watsons, the computer takes the s

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US House bans WhatsApp on staff devices over security concerns

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-27 22:43:53

The U.S. House of Representatives has banned the installation and use of WhatsApp on government-issued devices belonging to congressional staff, citing concerns over how the app encrypts and secures data. The ban covers mobile phones, laptops, desktop computers, and any web browsers used on those devices. Congressional staff are still free to use WhatsApp on their personal devices, which existing policies dictate are not allowed in sensitive areas such as classified briefings or secure facilit

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US House bans WhatsApp from staff devices

techcrunch.com Ram Iyer 2026-02-27 20:30:07

In Brief The U.S. House of Representatives’ top official has banned WhatsApp from government-issued devices used by its staff, saying the app poses potential security risks, Reuters reported, citing a memo sent to House staff. “The Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and potential security risks involved with its use,” Reuters reported the memo as saying. The memo inst

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WhatsApp security concerns see app banned in Congress; iMessage recommended

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-28 14:06:21

Congressional staffers working in the House of Representatives have been told that WhatsApp security risks means they must no longer use the app on government devices. The ban was imposed by the Office of Cybersecurity, which has previously barred the use of TikTok and a number of AI apps … Axios first reported the ban. The Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high-risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and poten

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US bans WhatsApp from House of Representatives staff devices

techcrunch.com Ram Iyer 2026-02-28 14:30:07

The U.S. government has banned WhatsApp from devices used by U.S. House of Representatives staff, saying the app poses potential security risks, Reuters reported, citing a memo sent to House staff. “The Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and potential security risks involved with its use,” Reuters reported the memo as saying. The memo instead recommends staff use apps

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Why Ancient Egypt Smashed Hatshepsut’s Statues After Her Death

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2026-02-28 17:01:46

Hatshepsut is one of the most famous figures in ancient Egypt. In 1479 BCE, she took on the role of regent on behalf of her young nephew Thutmose III. By 1473, she began ruling as a pharaoh in her own right, becoming one of the civilization’s exceptionally rare female sovereigns. Over three thousand years later, when archaeologists excavated thousands of fragments of her statues, scholars widely assumed that her spiteful successor had ordered the total destruction of her images. New research, ho

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Iranian and U.S. Officials Agree: WhatsApp Is the New Security Boogeyman

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-03-01 03:00:23

Iran and the U.S. may not agree on much (and may technically be at war with each other right now) but there is, apparently, one thing that officials from both countries seem to be on the same page about: WhatsApp, Meta’s ubiquitous chat app, is a data hazard and not to be trusted. Since Facebook bought WhatsApp for $19 billion in 2014, Mark Zuckberg’s company has attempted to position the app as the world’s premier privacy-focused communication tool. “End-to-end encryption keeps your personal m

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U.S. House tells staffers not to use Meta’s WhatsApp

cnbc.com Jonathan Vanian 2026-03-01 17:50:11

Meta is pushing back against a ban on WhatsApp from government devices. The chief administrative officer, or CAO, of the U.S. House of Representatives told staffers on Monday that they are not allowed to use Meta's popular messaging app. The CAO cited a lack of transparency about WhatsApp's data privacy and security practices as the reason for the ban, according to a report by Axios that cited an internal email from the government office. The CAO told House staff members in the email that they

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House staffers can’t have WhatsApp on their devices

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-03-01 22:06:07

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. The House of Representatives has banned staff members from using WhatsApp on government devices, according to a report from Axios. In an email viewed by the outlet, the House’s chief administrative officer (CAO) tells staffers that the Office of Cybersecurity “has deemed WhatsApp a high-risk” because of a “lack of transparency in how it protects use

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US House reportedly bans WhatsApp on government devices

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-02 03:15:57

US congressional staffers have reportedly been told that they're no longer allowed to use WhatsApp on government devices. The House of Representatives' chief administrative officer (CAO) is said to have informed workers on Monday that the app — including the mobile, desktop and web-based versions — is not permitted on House-managed devices. "The Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data e

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Meta is ruining WhatsApp with ads, but I still can’t leave it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-02 02:00:15

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority When WhatsApp was acquired by Meta (then Facebook) over a decade ago, people immediately began to fairly speculate that ads would eventually seep into what had, until then, been a refreshingly ad-free messaging experience. And yet, quite surprisingly, WhatsApp managed to stay mostly unspoiled, even though bits of Instagram and Facebook (like Stories and Communities) kept sneaking in. That sunny stretch is starting to fade at last. If you’ve been following th

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Sailing the fjords like the Vikings yields unexpected insights

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-02 16:52:43

Experimental archaeologist Greer Jarrett of Lund University in Sweden has been sailing in the footsteps of Vikings for the last three years. If you want to learn more about how and where the Vikings sailed, making the journey through the fjords yourself in replica boats is a practical, hands-on approach to achieving that end. Greer Jarrett, an archaeologist at Lund University in Sweden, has spent the last three years doing just that, sailing more than 5,000 kilometers along known Viking trade r

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This archaeologist built a replica boat to sail like the Vikings

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-02 22:52:43

Experimental archaeologist Greer Jarrett of Lund University in Sweden has been sailing in the footsteps of Vikings for the last three years. If you want to learn more about how and where the Vikings sailed, making the journey through the fjords yourself in replica boats is a practical, hands-on approach to achieving that end. Greer Jarrett, an archaeologist at Lund University in Sweden, has spent the last three years doing just that, sailing more than 5,000 kilometers along known Viking trade r

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Heat Got You Dragging? These Simple Tricks Fight Fatigue Fast

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-02 22:00:00

If you've ever felt totally drained on a hot summer day, even without doing much, you're not imagining it. High temperatures can wear your body down fast, causing heat fatigue that leaves you sluggish, sweaty and struggling to focus. It's more than just discomfort -- it's your body trying to keep up with rising internal temperatures. The good news is there are simple, science-backed ways to fight back. From staying properly hydrated to making small adjustments to your daily routine, you can red

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WhatsApp to hold off EU ads rollout until 2026 amid privacy discussions [U]

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-05 14:49:15

Earlier this week, Meta officially flipped the switch on in-app advertising for WhatsApp users worldwide, marking the first time ads have appeared inside the messaging platform. But if you’re in the European Union, there’s now an important update: the rollout won’t be happening for you… yet. Europe’s privacy guardrails hold yet again In comments to reporters today (via Politico), Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) said WhatsApp has informed them that the new ad model won’t go live in t

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WhatsApp delays ad rollout in the EU amid privacy concerns

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-06 08:49:15

Earlier this week, Meta officially flipped the switch on in-app advertising for WhatsApp users worldwide, marking the first time ads have appeared inside the messaging platform. But if you’re in the European Union, there’s now an important update: the rollout won’t be happening for you… yet. Europe’s privacy guardrails hold yet again In comments to reporters today (via Politico), Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) said WhatsApp has informed them that the new ad model won’t go live in t

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How Democrats Are Meeting (and Missing) the Moment

wired.com Jake Lahut 2026-03-08 13:00:00

“Well,” a senior Democratic strategist tells me, “my wife and I are having a fight about me going back to the field in the midterms.” “I would be lying if I said these aren’t conversations I’ve been having with my family every day,” shared a Democratic candidate in a high-profile battleground state midterms race. In a matter of days, the truly unthinkable occurred: On Thursday last week, Senator Alex Padilla of California was forcibly removed from a news conference and handcuffed by officials

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Taylor Swift once put Apple on blast and prompted big Apple Music change

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-09 04:23:09

Apple and Taylor Swift are each bigger successes today than ever before. 10 years ago though, they found themselves on opposite sides of a major issue that could have unraveled the successful launch of Apple Music. Here’s what happened. Apple’s transition to streaming music faced a critical last-minute challenge 10 years ago, Apple was gearing up for its highly anticipated launch of Apple Music. The company had spent $3 billion to acquire Beats, with a major motivator being the buzzy Beats Mu

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ChatGPT can now generate images in WhatsApp

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-09 19:53:14

Back in December, OpenAI launched its ChatGPT WhatsApp contact as part of its “12 Days of OpenAI” holiday announcements. And while this version of the chatbot is still more limited than what you get on the web or desktop, it is rolling out a useful new trick: image generation. Yep, people actually do this While the idea of texting ChatGPT over WhatsApp might seem a little odd, several WhatsApp-heavy users I’ve talked to say they love the convenience of having ChatGPT right there, without needi

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WhatsApp’s rollout of ads will change the app forever

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-03-11 03:06:35

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. This week, WhatsApp did something its founders said it would never do: it’s putting advertisements inside the app. It ends WhatsApp’s decade-plus run of offering an ad-free messaging and calling experience. Meta, which acquired WhatsApp in 2014, attempted to justify the decision by saying ads will be sequestered to its “Update” tab, where you’ll se

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Iran asks its people to delete WhatsApp from their devices

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-11 16:12:23

Iranian state television on Tuesday afternoon urged the country’s public to remove the messaging platform WhatsApp from their smartphones, alleging the app — without offering specific evidence — gathered user information to send to Israel. In a statement, WhatsApp said it was “concerned these false reports will be an excuse for our services to be blocked at a time when people need them the most.” WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption, meaning a service provider in the middle can’t read a message.

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PSA: WhatsApp for iPhone now also lets you copy part of a message

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-11 23:06:48

If you got excited by yesterday’s news that iOS 26 will let you copy parts of a text message in Messages, but aren’t running the beta and don’t want to feel left out, here’s some good news: you can already do that on WhatsApp. Since version 25.16.81, WhatsApp has offered partial text selection on iPhone, letting you highlight and copy just the specific section of a message you want. To use it, long-press the message bubble, then press and hold again on the text itself. This brings up the famil

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WhatsApp will start showing ads to users

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2026-03-12 12:13:00

What just happened? WhatsApp promised a few years ago that advertising would eventually become part of its app experience. Now, the company is starting to deliver on that promise. Privacy, encryption, and safety, however, are still guaranteed, the Meta-owned messaging service states. WhatsApp recently confirmed that advertising is gradually rolling out to a significant portion of its users. According to a new help page, people using the app solely for personal messaging will not see any ads for

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WhatsApp just launched ads for all users, here are the details

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-12 19:00:04

WhatsApp has been talking about launching in-app advertising for many years, but today the change has finally arrived. Ads in WhatsApp are now official, here are the details of what to expect—including the finer points of how your privacy is impacted. Two types of ads are launching in WhatsApp today Today Meta announced via the official WhatsApp blog that ads are rolling out to all users now. Ads are launching as part of the Updates tab inside the app. This means they won’t be part of your p

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What Muscles Do Squats Work? Plus, Personal Trainer Tips for the Best Squat

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-13 10:00:00

Squatting is a common exercise that many likely learned in gym class. However, do you know the proper form for a squat and what muscles it works? Ensuring you're doing a squat correctly is essential to help you increase your strength and avoid injury. That is why we reached out to certified personal trainers to learn everything there is to know about squats, how to do them and their benefits. How to do a squat Ellen Thompson, NASM-certified personal trainer and area personal manager at Blink F

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Your WhatsApp Status view is about to get ads

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-13 19:36:33

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR WhatsApp is testing ads in the Status section of the Updates tab. New paid subscriptions and promoted Channels are also rolling out. Private messages remain untouched and end-to-end encrypted. Ads have crept into every corner of Meta’s ecosystem. Facebook, Instagram, and Reels are filled with them. For years, WhatsApp stood apart as the company’s only major platform without advertising. Now, that’s changing: ads are coming to WhatsApp, too. Meta reve

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WhatsApp introduces ads in its app

news.ycombinator.com Eli Tan 2026-03-13 13:38:59

When Facebook bought WhatsApp for $19 billion in 2014, the messaging app had a clear focus. No ads, no games and no gimmicks. For years, that is what WhatsApp’s two billion users — many of them in Brazil, India and other countries around the world — got. They chatted with friends and family unencumbered by advertising and other features found on social media. Now that is set to change. On Monday, WhatsApp said it would start showing ads inside its app for the first time. The promotions will a

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Meta's AI-Powered Ad Machine Is Coming for WhatsApp Next

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-14 02:42:00

WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging app used by close to 2 billion people worldwide, is ramping up its advertising efforts. While the app has long promised a privacy-first experience free from traditional ads, recent updates suggest that's changing, and changing fast. In a blog post published Monday, WhatsApp announced an expansion of its "Channels" discovery and business tools, designed to help you find more content and shops directly within the app. Alongside this rollout, Meta is preparing to

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