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WhatsApp tests location-request button with details still uncertain
WhatsApp is testing a button that lets a user request another participant’s location within a chat, QNA reported on 18 October 2026, citing Android Authority.
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Google outlines added Android safeguards against scam messages
Google outlined additional Android protections against scam messages and sensitive-data exposure during screen sharing, according to a QNA report dated 15…
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Facebook introduces Your Algorithm controls for recommended content
Meta announced Your Algorithm, a Facebook tool for directing recommended topics, QNA reported on 14 October 2026.
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Qatar cabinet secretariat begins digital infrastructure upgrade
Qatar’s cabinet secretariat announced the start of a digital infrastructure upgrade after signing a contract with Qatar Datamation Systems, QNA reported on…
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Qatar University develops AI advising assistant with human oversight
Qatar University, the communications ministry and Scale AI signed an agreement to develop an Academic Advisor Assistant, QNA reported on 18 October 2026.
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Uzbekistan space workshop brings together 250 trainees
A space science forum and CanSat educational satellite workshop opened in Uzbekistan on 16 October 2026 and runs through 22 October, QNA reported.
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Meta revises commercial terms after AI training concerns
Meta revised a clause in its commercial terms after concerns that it could permit website content linked to business accounts to be used for AI training, QNA…
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Meta offers Muse Spark Open for local use on Mac Studio
Meta made Muse Spark Open available for download and local operation on Mac Studio systems in cooperation with Apple, QNA reported on October 17.
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UN report calls for safeguards against coercive use of brain data
A UN report presented on October 15 warned that neural data is moving beyond clinical settings, creating risks for privacy, freedom of thought and fair-trial…
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Jordan introduces youth-designed game about emotional wellbeing
Jordan’s youth and health ministries introduced “Emotions Catcher” during World Mental Health Day celebrations, according to UNICEF’s October 11 statement.…
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Yaounde technology summit brings innovators together for digital development
The second Cameroon International Tech Summit opened in Yaounde on October 15, bringing together specialists, entrepreneurs, young innovators and development…
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Monaco opens permanent secretariat for global seabed mapping
Prince Albert II opened a permanent GEBCO secretariat in Monaco on October 13 to coordinate global seabed mapping, according to an October 15 oceanographic…
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