This is a most excellent place for technology news and articles.
Hbo really trying to pump their subscribers numbers.
Came here for an HBO joke, I am satisfied!
Mega messaging app with payment options
coerced to install by fomo
has government backdoor
Sounds like whatsApp
Sounds like ~~Twitter~~ X, or what Elon Musk wanted it to be! Never mind messaging plus payment, it was supposed to be the only app you had on your phone.
Maybe he should have made a Linux based fork and used his money/influence to push for hardware support. It could have possibly helped some other distros by accident.
Slightly unrelated, FUCK PayPal, bc I tried to change my phone number a few months back and they said they can't use VoIP numbers bc of spam. I logged on recently to close my account and what do I see?? You can update you're phone number OR use a WhatsApp account number??? Fuck that bullshit! Why do they get special treatment? I almost thought about making a special account, but I hate Meta more than PP, so no dice. I'll just close my account.
Daniil, a university student in St Petersburg, said he reluctantly downloaded Max shortly before the start of the academic year after being told students would be denied access to university buildings or dormitories without a QR code generated through the app.
Also includes GPS and push notifications: “Congratulations, you have been selected to join a special military operation, please do not move, your location has been reported and an officer will be coming to claim you”
