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Today WhatsApp has announced that it’s started supporting passkey-encrypted backups. What this means in practice is that you can use your fingerprint, face, or screen lock code to encrypt your WhatsApp chat backups, instead of having to resort to memorizing a password or a “cumbersome 64-digit encryption key”, WhatsApp says. The company goes on to explain that “with just a tap or glance, the same security that protects your personal chats and calls on WhatsApp is applied to your chat backups”, so they are always “safe, accessible, and private”. The feature is expected to roll out gradually “over the coming…

Months after finally launching an iPad app, WhatsApp appears to be about to have another long-awaited premiere. The most popular chat app in the world may get an Apple Watch pretty soon, which would make it much easier to use on Apple’s wearable.WhatsApp is testing an Apple Watch version of the appToday, WhatsApp launched an Apple Watch app for users part of the TestFlight beta on iOS. Meta hasn’t announced anything official about the app, but the beta release means a version of WhatsApp for the Apple Watch is likely coming soon for all iOS users.The new app supports reading…

The program, organized in collaboration with Cybervilla, aims to equip young people with practical skills in hardware maintenance, equipment configuration, and digital device troubleshooting — strengthening the state’s digital economy and youth empowerment drive. The Ogun State Government, through its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative, has celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of trainees from its free CyberSquad Digital Technician Training Programme, held at the Ogun TechHub, Abeokuta. The program, organized in collaboration with Cybervilla, aims to equip young people with practical skills in hardware maintenance, equipment configuration, and digital device troubleshooting — strengthening the state’s digital economy and youth…

I’m hyped about the Pixel 10a—leaks point to a bigger battery and serious camera power.When Google dropped the Pixel 9a, I kept telling anyone hunting for a budget Android that this phone beats some models that cost twice as much. Looking back, I wasn’t wrong. The Pixel 9a nails the camera, packs a strong chip, lasts forever on a charge, runs smart AI features, and delivers smooth software that leaves other midrange phones behind. Now, with Google Pixel 10a leaks popping up, I wonder if I’ll feel the same way.Google only cracked the top five premium phone brands in early…

Apple unveiled the M5-powered iPad Pro earlier this month, and now the folks over at iFixit have disassembled one in order to take a look at its insides and ascertain how repairable it actually is. It’s the 13″ model, by the way, which is just 5.1mm thick. That thinness in itself makes repairs harder, since every component needs to be insanely tightly packed, with the screen mounted flush against the internals. And the only way to get in is through the screen, unfortunately. Obviously, taking the screen off without cracking it isn’t easy to do, but at least Apple is…

At its GTC Washington event Tuesday, Nvidia took the wraps off Bluefield-4, the newest generation of its data processing unit (DPU). The new generation moves data from storage to compute at rates of 800 Gbps, double the previous generation, with a 6x boost in computational power. Nvidia says customers need the extra juice to support the new giga-scale AI factories that are coming online. DPUs are an increasingly important component of the emerging AI infrastructure stack. Instead of asking CPUs to handle the relatively hum-drum task of moving data over the network, a DPU paired with a network interface card…

If you frequently play Supercell’s Squad Busters mobile game, then we’ve got some unfortunate news—the publisher recently announced that it’s ending active development of the game soon, citing its failure to meet the company’s high expectations. While the game will remain available for download and play for a while longer, Supercell anticipates closing it down sometime after the middle of 2026. The development team says that it will release one final update in December 2025, which will include some planned content. Effective on October 30th, in-app purchases are no longer available, and players who made purchases during 2025 can request…

The partnership positions Polygon”s infrastructure as foundational to payment flows globally, and marks a watershed moment for real-world stablecoin adoption in emerging markets.  Polygon Labs  has announced that Polygon PoS, the premiere blockchain for payments and Real World Assets (RWA), has been selected by Flutterwave , Africa’s largest payments infrastructure that has processed over $40bn in transaction volume to date, to serve as the default blockchain network to power its new cross-border payments product. The partnership positions Polygon’s infrastructure as foundational to payment flows globally, and marks a watershed moment for real-world stablecoin adoption in emerging markets.  Flutterwave will begin a…

Hallmark Keepsake Xbox 360 retro gaming Christmas ornament HomeChristmas Gift Ideas Gadget Flow Editors It’s gamer-inspired holiday cheer for your tree!Editor’s QuoteHallmark Keepsake Xbox 360 Christmas OrnamentAdd a playful retro style to your Christmas tree with the Hallmark Keepsake Xbox 360 console ornament. It brings classic gaming charm to your holidays.Console design: This ornament is styled after the Xbox 360. The detailing evokes gaming gear, giving a nostalgic accent to your tree.Keepsake quality: Made as part of Hallmark’s Keepsake line, it’s a collectible that holds up season after season.Easy display: Its compact profile fits among branches and stores easily with…

Introduction and specs From 15 straight to 17. This year’s flagship lineup from Xiaomi aligns with Apple’s naming scheme to directly compete with the iPhone 17 series. It also introduces a new Pro Max version that, to some extent, is a spiritual successor to the Xiaomi 15 Pro. It’s just that it’s a tad bigger now. One thing to keep in mind is that we are reviewing the Chinese version of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. The international model hasn’t been announced yet, so some hardware or software features may differ if and when the phone is released internationally. We…