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

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-06 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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New Hot Wheels Sets for 'Jaws' and 'Back to the Future' Will Hit Comic-Con

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-06 17:00:02

Two movie milestones are being celebrated in 2025: Back to the Future's 40th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of Jaws. To mark the occasion, Mattel is releasing new Hot Wheels collectible sets for each film at San Diego Comic-Con this July. The company shared the news on Monday that the products are rolling out under its Nostalgic Film Favorites line. "These movies have left an indelible mark on pop culture. We worked closely with our creative teams to make sure every detail celebrates the

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A New Nova Just Appeared in the Night Sky – You Can See It with the Naked Eye

news.ycombinator.com Dr. Alfredo Carpineti 2026-03-07 09:54:03

For the last year or so, astronomers and sky lovers have been waiting for the explosion of T Coronae Borealis. The system is a notorious recurring nova, which is expected to go any moment now, but still has not. So, while astronomy can be a cruel mistress, making us wait, it can also be a generous mistress since there is also a brand new and unexpected nova in the night sky that you can see. Its name is V462 Lupi. A nova is a stellar object that suddenly brightens in the night sky, usually to a

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'The Bear': Here's How to Watch Season 4 of the Hit Food Drama

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-07 02:00:02

Whether you call it a comedy or a drama, The Bear is about to let it rip once again. The Emmy-winning series, which represents the food service industry with urgent authenticity, follows Chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) as he follows his mission to transform his brother's sandwich spot into a fine-dining, Michelin-starred restaurant. The last time we checked in with Carmy, a potentially scathing review of their newly reopened restaurant left The Bear's future in question. The s

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Finding Peter Putnam

news.ycombinator.com Amanda Gefter 2026-03-03 09:01:14

The neighborhood was quiet. There was a chill in the air. The scent of Spanish moss hung from the cypress trees. Plumes of white smoke rose from the burning cane fields and stretched across the skies of Terrebonne Parish. The man swung a long leg over a bicycle frame and pedaled off down the street. It was 1987 in Houma, Louisiana, and he was headed to the Department of Transportation, where he was working the night shift, sweeping floors and cleaning toilets. He was just picking up speed when

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The Best Teeth Whitening Strips in 2025. Plus, Dentist Tips for Long-Lasting Results

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-09 11:53:00

Those with sensitive teeth should look out for products without hydrogen peroxide. Make sure the white strips fit snug on your teeth and don't touch the gums. CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Professional teeth whitening can cost anywhere from $300 to $1,000. It’s no surprise many people turn to over-the-counter strips, kits and toothpaste to brighten their sm

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

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-09 09:49:15

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 2026-03-10 00:49:15

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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ChatGPT can now generate images in WhatsApp

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-13 03:53:14

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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3D-printed device splits white noise into an acoustic rainbow without power

news.ycombinator.com Sanjukta Mondal 2026-03-12 04:54:54

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: The morphogenetical topology optimization method shapes the scattering inclusions, shown as gray material. When the ARE is excited by monopolar source emitting broad-band white noise, the radiated sound creates an acoustic rainbow. The source is positioned at the center of the emitter (illustrated using white light)

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WhatsApp’s rollout of ads will change the app forever

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-03-14 11:06:35

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 2026-03-15 00:12:23

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 2026-03-15 07:06:48

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 2026-03-15 20:13:00

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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Amazon includes a free $30 gift card when you buy the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-15 20:45:11

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . There are a few undeniable truths in this world: the sky is blue, Mario Kart is always a good idea and Sony's 1000X line of headphones is amazing. The latter was proved true once again when Sony released the WH-1000XM6 edition of its wireless noise canceling headphones in May. The only

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I made the switch to a smart litter box, and my cat approves

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2026-03-15 23:35:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Whisker Litter-Robot 4 retails for $700 and comes in black or white. This self-cleaning litter box lets you keep tabs on your cat's health through the helpful app. However, it is an expensive buy, and the app frequently experiences glitches. You're either a cat person or a dog person, and this writer is a cat person. My cat, Norbert, is a loud, orange boy and is the cutest thing ever. He's easy to take care of, but one thing I, and perhaps all cat owners, dread is t

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US Streetlights Are Turning Purple

news.ycombinator.com Karen Kwon 2026-03-12 02:04:40

American cities and towns started switching their streetlights from sodium lamps to LEDs about 15 years ago, which changed the color of many nighttime roads from yellowish orange to bright white. But lately an odd new nocturnal color has been spotted across the nation—and the globe. Anecdotal reports of purple-looking streetlights have been popping up since early 2021 in states including Florida, Utah, Texas and Massachusetts, as well as in Canada and Ireland. This phenomenon might seem weird b

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

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-16 03:00:04

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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Your WhatsApp Status view is about to get ads

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-17 03:36:33

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 2026-03-16 21:38:59

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 2026-03-17 10:42:00

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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Ads are “rolling out gradually” to WhatsApp

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-17 12:13:36

For the first time since launching in 2009, WhatsApp will now show users advertisements. The ads are “rolling out gradually,” the company said. For now, the ads will only appear on WhatsApp's Updates tab, where users can update their status and access channels or groups targeting specific interests they may want to follow. In its announcement of the ads, parent company Meta claimed that placing ads under Updates means that the ads won’t “interrupt personal chats.” Meta said that 1.5 billion pe

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WhatsApp has ads now, but only in the Updates tab

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-18 03:48:29

It has been a long time coming — seven years since Meta first announced its plan to do so , in fact — but ads are starting to appear in WhatsApp as of Monday. They'll only be visible on the Updates tab and the company says those who use the app only to chat with family and friends really won't see any change to their WhatsApp experience. The same goes for two other new features: channel subscriptions and promoted channels. "We've been talking about our plans to build a business that does not int

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WhatsApp is officially getting ads

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-03-18 03:20:50

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. WhatsApp is rolling out ads. In an update on Monday, Meta announced that it will now show ads from businesses through its Stories-like status feature. The status feature lives within WhatsApp’s “Updates” tab and allows users to share disappearing text, photo, voice notes, or video messages. But now, you might see sponsored content in addition to th

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WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-03-18 08:00:08

WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app 1 hour ago Share Save Zoe Kleinman • @zsk Technology editor Share Save Getty Images WhatsApp is launching three new ad features in a global roll-out across the messaging app. The Meta-owned platform says the new ads will not be shown in the same place as people's private chats, nor will the contents of their messages - which are encrypted - be used to decide which ads to display. WhatsApp will instead use the country, city and language o

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Meta is finally bringing ads to WhatsApp

cnbc.com Jonathan Vanian 2026-03-18 08:00:01

It took 11 years since Facebook acquired it for $19 billion, but Meta is finally bringing ads to WhatsApp, marking a major change for an app whose founders shunned advertising. Meta announced Monday that businesses will now be able to run so-called status ads on WhatsApp that prompt users to interact with the advertisers via the app's messaging features. The ads will only be shown to users within WhatsApp's "Updates" tab to separate the promotions from people's personal conversations. Additiona

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WhatsApp is adding ads to the Status screen

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-03-18 08:00:00

After years of providing free services without any bells attached, WhatsApp is now going to start showing ads on the popular chat app. To be clear, users will only see ads on the Status screen — the app’s take on Instagram’s Stories. So just like you see an ad after watching a few stories on Instagram, you will see ads on WhatsApp after you’ve scrolled through a few Status updates. The company said that its ad mechanism uses signals like users’ country or city, language, and the channels they’

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How to set up a WhatsApp account without Facebook or Instagram

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-18 16:00:24

There's no shortage of reasons to stay off the Meta ecosystem, which includes Facebook and Instagram, but there are some places where WhatsApp remains the main form of text-based communication. The app is a great alternative to SMS, since it offers end-to-end encryption and was one of the go-to methods to send uncompressed photos and videos between iPhone and Android users before Apple adopted RCS. Even though Facebook, which later rebranded to Meta, acquired WhatsApp in 2014, it doesn't require

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David Attenborough at 99: 'I will not see how the story ends'

news.ycombinator.com David Attenborough 2026-03-18 16:21:28

My earliest memory of the ocean is of a tropical lagoon. Ammonites rose and fell in the warm water column, occasionally propelling themselves forwards, their curled ram’s horn shells surprisingly streamlined in the water. This tropical lagoon was in fact in my imagination, fired as I explored the old limestone quarry near my childhood home in Leicester, some 60 miles from the coast. For a small boy in the 1930s this was a marvellous place for adventures, and the knowledge that millions of year

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Show HN: Tattoy – a text-based terminal compositor

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-20 03:04:35

About Tattoy can generally be thought of as a framework for adding eye-candy to your terminal. It is purely text-based so works in any terminal emulator that supports true colour. "Graphics" is rendered with UTF8 half-blocks (▀,▄). Whilst most of its effects are for getting you street credibility it also has more powerful features based around its awareness of terminal contents. For example it can detect and auto adjust text contrast whilst remaining faithful to the terminal's palette. Tattoy

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