WhatsApp has started testing the ability to generate QR codes for Channels to improve sharing and discoverability.
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WhatsApp is working on a new feature to improve the shareability of channels on its platform. The unreleased feature was spotted in development on WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.20.
A new report from Microsoft talks about cyberattacks to education-based targets, including over 15,000 daily malicious QR code messages
YouTube said it's testing the ability to share channels via QR codes and summarize live chats during super active live streams using AI. These features are available to small groups of testers.
Usually, Windows 11 Canary and Dev builds get new features first, but not this time. The latest Beta build, released today, adds a built-in QR code generator to make sharing links and files easier.
The Tails Project has released Tails 5.8, one of the biggest Tails updates ever. It includes a better Persistent Storage tool that eliminates restarts and Wayland has become the display server.
Restaurants could keep QR code-based menus around following their usage during the coronavirus pandemic. Digital menus can be updated straight away and don't need reprinting like paper menus.
Vivaldi 3.5 has been released bringing with it improved media playback, more powerful tab management options and a URL QR code generator that's not enabled by default but can be switched on.
With WhatsApp Business now serving more than 50 million businesses, it has now added new features that will let these establishments get discovered faster and serve their customers better.
After an 18 month trial of the technology, FIS and Payment Alliance have joined forces to drive down ATM credit card skimming in the US by using QR codes and Touch ID to authenticate transactions.
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Fixing issues that caused your PC to crash may soon become a lot easier, as Microsoft is apparently experimenting with adding QR codes to the crash screen to direct users to troubleshooting resources.
