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Image Source : WHATSAPP WhatsApp pinned messages WhatsApp has announced the rollout of a new feature. The newly launched feature on the platform will allow users to pin up to three chats on the platform. Before this, users were allowed to pin only a single message on the platform.  “Pinned messages just got better! You can now pin up to three messages per chat…

Will Pikamoon be the next crypto to reach $1? Well, memecoin season is upon us, and big investors are wasting no time to put their money on the winning coin, PIKA.  In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into Pikamoon, exploring its price predictions and the factors driving its $1 speculation. From its unique features to the reasons why analysts are bullish on its long-term prospects, we’ll uncover what sets Pikamoon apart from other memecoins, as well as why it may emerge as the next crypto to reach $1. …

Giulia Segreti / Reuters: Italy opens a probe into Booking.com, says the website's handling of hotels in its Preferred Partner Programme “seems likely to hinder effective competition” — Italy's antitrust has opened a probe into Booking.com (BKNG.O) to establish whether the travel website is in a potential abuse … Giulia Segreti / Reuters: Italy opens a probe into Booking.com, says the website's handling of hotels in its Preferred Partner Programme “seems likely to hinder…

Paul Sawers / TechCrunch: The UK CMA launches a formal Phase 2 of its review of the Vodafone and Three UK's $19B merger, after finding competition and pricing concerns in Phase 1 — The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that it's launching a formal “phase 2” investigation into the planned merger between Vodafone and Three UK. Paul Sawers / TechCrunch: The UK CMA launches a formal Phase 2 of its review of the Vodafone and Three UK's $19B merger, after finding…

Honor launched Pad 9 in India today – three months after it was announced in China and four weeks after the global release that took place at MWC 2024 in Barcelona. The tablet has a 12.1” display, keyboard support, and an affordable price tag. In fact, it is 20% more affordable than in Europe and even cheaper if pre-ordered. Honor Pad 9 runs on Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and comes with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. It has 8 speakers around the frame and can work with a Honor Bluetooth keyboard, making it a great Android…

Jane Zhang / Bloomberg: Meituan reports Q4 revenue up 23% YoY to ~$10.2B and a net income of ~$308.4M, both above estimates, as the food delivery giant plans international expansion — The company reported sales of 73.7 billion yuan ($10.2 billion) in the December quarter, versus the 72.7 billion yuan average projection. Jane Zhang / Bloomberg: Meituan reports Q4 revenue up 23% YoY to ~$10.2B and a net income of ~$308.4M, both above estimates, as the food delivery giant plans international…

Alexandra Alper / Reuters: The UN unanimously adopts the first global resolution on AI to encourage protecting personal data, monitoring AI for risks, and safeguarding human rights — The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence … Alexandra Alper / Reuters: The UN unanimously adopts the first global resolution on AI to encourage protecting personal data, monitoring AI for risks, and safeguarding human rights …

As the cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve and expand, innovative projects are emerging to cater to various needs and interests within the digital asset space. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the best crypto projects of 2024, exploring their unique features, and how they facilitate crypto payments for their users. 1. Blastup.io Blastup.io is a social media platform that allows users to discover, share, and engage with content related to cryptocurrencies and blockchain…

WhatsApp has just made it easier to take note of more important messages from within a conversation. Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg and WhatsApp head Will Cathcart have both announced on their respective WhatsApp channels that you'll now be able to pin up to three messages to the top of a chat, allowing you quick access to any information you want. As TechCrunch notes, you could only pin one message from the time the feature launched in December up until now. But with this update, you may no longer have to save, say,…

Andy Greenberg / Wired: Researchers reveal a hotel keycard hacking technique that lets a hacker almost instantly open RFID-based Saflok locks used in ~3M doors across 13K properties — The company behind the Saflok-brand door locks is offering a fix, but it may take months or years to reach some hotels. Andy Greenberg / Wired: Researchers reveal a hotel keycard hacking technique that lets a hacker almost instantly open RFID-based Saflok locks used in ~3M doors across 13K properties …