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WhatsApp should freeze username rollout as it could ‘increase cybercrimes’, says India — but Meta claims impersonation isn’t an issue

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There are reports of a WhatsApp username impersonation problems WhatsApp and Meta say popular names are reserved India wants to see the rollout of username reservations paused WhatsApp is launching a username feature later this year, to enable you to add contacts without revealing your phone number — but while handle reservations have gone live … Read more

With another heatwave coming, I’m tracking the best deals on big-name fans — here are the quiet, bedroom-ready models I’d buy before they go out of stock

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If you’ve been checking the weather forecast, you’ll have noticed that the temperature is set to rise again next week. It might not reach the scorching highs of 40C, but much of the UK is still going to be hot and sticky, so it’s wise to grab a fan before stock flies off the virtual … Read more

Analysts say Sony’s digital-only plan ‘almost certainly guarantees that the PS6 won’t arrive until 2028 at the earliest’ and won’t have a disc drive

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Sony plans to halt physical game production by January 2028 Analysts say the announcement telegraphs that the PS6 will arrive in 2028 It’s predicted that the console won’t have a disc drive Following Sony’s announcement that it will halt production of physical games within the next two years, analysts have determined that the next-gen PS6 … Read more

I launched my amphibious friends to the beat in Rhythm Heaven Groove — it’s a great continuation of what came before and a wonderfully whimsical time on Nintendo Switch

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The latest installment in Nintendo’s weird and wacky rhythm game franchise has finally landed with Rhythm Heaven Groove (known as Rhythm Paradise Groove in PAL regions). It’s a game that sticks closely to its foundations: there’s a simplistic control scheme, cartoonish art style, and a set of frankly surreal levels to sift through. Review info … Read more

Fable was easily one of the best things I saw at Summer Game Fest 2026, and I can’t wait to explore all of its rabbit holes and meet all its talking pigs

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Fable is shaping up to be an absolute belter of a role-playing game. From deep systems like reputation affecting everything you do and stylish combat to funny talking pigs, what I’ve seen so far suggests a splendid fantasy role-playing game (RPG) that will be absolutely worth the wait. Seeing a sliver of the game set … Read more

I test camera gear for a living — here are the 5 standout models for 2026 so far, from Sony, Lumix and more

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After having precious little new camera gear to review in the opening months of the year, 2026 has well and truly kicked into gear for us tech journalists. The first quarter saw a smattering of niche compact cameras, including the Leica Q3 Monochrom, Instax Mini Evo Cinema and Ricoh GR IV. That’s right: a black-and-white-only … Read more