thenextweb

2026-06-29

WhatsApp is finally letting users reserve usernames so they never have to hand over their phone number

WhatsApp is opening username reservations starting today, allowing its more than three billion users to connect with people without sharing their phone number for the first time. The feature, which has been in development for several years, will officially roll out later this year. A phone number is still required to create an account, but […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

Destination

2026-06-29

The LG StanbyME 2 Max is a standalone 32-inch touchscreen display that costs $1,300

If you want a 4K display you can easily move around the house, LG has you covered. [...]

Destination

2026-06-29

Tidal isn't banning AI music, but it won't pay people who upload it

Tidal's new policy says that 100-percent AI-generated music will be demonetized. [...]

cnet

2026-06-29

Comcast to Separate Into Two Companies, With NBCUniversal Set to Spin Off

The move follows the media giant spinning off Versant as its own business. [...]

cnet

2026-06-29

Peacock Premium Plus Is Now Part of YouTube's Add-On Subscriptions

YouTube's subscription hub expands with this latest addition. [...]

Destination

2026-06-29

The first Fitbit Air update could fix a major frustration — but Google has shut off a workaround for avoiding the new Google Health app

Your Fitbit Air is about to get more reliable and accurate, but there's bad news if you're still clinging to the old Fitbit app. [...]

Destination

2026-06-29

Over 14 million login credentials leaked from six ISPs in major data breach — here’s what we know

The credentials were exposed via an attack on third-party software. [...]

Destination

2026-06-29

Why spend MacBook money on a creator laptop when this HP Victus with Ryzen 7 and RTX 4050 graphics is $525 off at Best Buy?

Why spend MacBook money when the HP Victus has the power most creators need and it's $525 off right now? [...]

qz

2026-06-29

25 habits that separate people who build wealth from those who don't

The difference between people who accumulate lasting wealth and those who don't often comes down to a small set of repeated behaviors — here's what they are [...]