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betanews.com > article > whatsapp-scam-alert-encryption

WhatsApp Scam Alert flags scams without breaking encryption

2+ hour, 2+ min ago   (650+ words) Meta began a limited beta rollout of Scam Alert on August 12, 2026, an optional WhatsApp feature that runs a machine learning model directly on a user's phone to identify potential scam messages. The classification happens entirely on that device, according to…...

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betanews.com > article > google-tv-freeplay-now-includes-thousands-of-on-demand-movies-and-shows

Google TV Freeplay now includes thousands of on-demand movies and shows

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (384+ words) There is not much available for free these days, but there are still a few gems. Google TV Freeplay is among those gems and the company has just announced a huge expansion of what it offers. Google says that it…...

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betanews.com > article > google-revives-in-app-messaging-for-youtube

Google revives in-app messaging for YouTube

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (335+ words) Following a period of testing, Google is starting to rollout in-app messaging to YouTube users in many regions. This is a return of a feature which was discontinued around 7 years ago. But this is a messaging system with some limitations…...

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betanews.com > article > whatsapp-add-the-option-of-sharing-documents-with-meta-ai

WhatsApp add the option of sharing documents with Meta AI

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (264+ words) Meta has been gradually adding more and more artificial intelligence to all of its products, including WhatsApp. The arrival of Meeta AI within the chat app was the subject of various forms of criticism – including from those who hated the…...

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betanews.com > article > microsoft-announces-extension-of-xbox-and-discord-partnership

Microsoft announces extension of Xbox and Discord partnership

3+ mon, 1+ hour ago   (272+ words) Discord Nitro now includes Xbox Game Pass, as Microsoft and Discord deepen their partnership to bring additional benefits to gamers. Microsoft says: “For years, Xbox and Discord have worked together to make it easier to connect, chat, and play together…...

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betanews.com > article > whatsapp-is-working-on-a-new-widget-for-android-users

WhatsApp is working on a new widget for Android users

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (164+ words) For many people using Android devices, widgets are an essential way to keep an eye on different apps. WhatsApp has been spotted working on a new widget which is likely to be well-received by a lot of users. For anyone…...

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betanews.com > article > opera-one-now-includes-gemini-and-google-translate-in-the-sidebar

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4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (11+ words) Opera One now includes Gemini and Google Translate in the sidebar BetaNews...

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betanews.com > article > us-ban-foreign-made-wifi-routers-security

US Bans New Foreign-Made Wi-Fi Routers Over Security

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1110+ words) The decision places routers alongside foreign-made drones that were banned in the United States at the end of last year. Under the new policy, consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers produced outside the country can no longer receive FCC equipment authorization, a requirement…...

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betanews.com > article > businesses-struggle-to-identify-ai-agent-traffic

Businesses struggle to identify AI agent traffic

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (226+ words) A new report reveals that AI agents are crawling, indexing, and interacting with websites at a volume most organizations are ill-equipped to handle. Based on information from the DataDome network it shows a recorded 7.9 billion AI agent requests in January…...

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betanews.com > article > the-meta-ai-tab-lands-in-whatsapp-for-some-users

The Meta AI tab lands in WhatsApp for some users

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (199+ words) Meta is making it easier than ever to access artificial intelligence tools in WhatsApp. With the introduction of a dedicated Meta AI tab means that Android users – who are the first to, gradually, get access to this – will be able…...