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WhatsApp to show ads in status and promote channels in new Beta update

WhatsApp is also giving users control over what they see. If someone doesn't want to see ads from a particular advertiser, they can block them, and those ads won't appear again. The second feature, Promoted Channels, will help public channels become more visible in WhatsApp's channel directory. Jul 21, 2025
Subnautica 2 delay aimed at protecting fans, franchise reputation: Krafton

Subnautica 2 delay aimed at protecting fans, franchise reputation: Krafton

"Releasing the game prematurely with insufficient content, falling short of what fans expect in a sequel, would have both disappointed the players -- who are at the heart of everything Krafton does -- and damaged the reputations of both the Subnautica and Unknown Worlds brands," the company said in a statement. Jul 19, 2025
Indian-Origin Varun Mohan Joins Google to Lead Next Phase in AI Coding

Indian-Origin Varun Mohan Joins Google to Lead Next Phase in AI Coding

Several important employees, including co-founder Douglas Chen, will join Google DeepMind as part of the deal. They are anticipated to support the company's efforts in "agentic coding," a new area of artificial intelligence tools that seek to operate more like independent software development collaborators than straightforward code-completion engines. Jul 12, 2025
Epic Games drops app store-related antitrust lawsuit against Samsung

Epic Games drops app store-related antitrust lawsuit against Samsung

Epic Games, best known for popular online shooter Fortnite, had filed the lawsuit last year in the U.S. over a feature on Samsung devices that automatically blocks the installation of apps from sources outside the Google Play Store and Samsung's own Galaxy Store, reports Yonhap news agency. Jul 8, 2025
4 automakers to recall over 14,000 vehicles due to faulty parts

Four automakers to recall over 14,000 vehicles due to faulty parts

BMW recalled 2,213 units of 11 models, including the 520i, as improperly installed components in the 48V starter-generator may cause battery charging failure. Hyundai will take corrective measures on 1,390 units of its Elec City hydrogen fuel cell buses due to inadequate design of the hydrogen discharge port cap. Jun 25, 2025