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CNET Most Popular ProductsApr 20, 2026
These States Will Let Your iPhone Be Your Driver's License
Digital IDs can make getting through TSA checkpoints in supported airports easier.

EngadgetApr 20, 2026
Meta is testing a WhatsApp Plus subscription that mostly focuses on cosmetic upgrades
Meta is testing out a premium version of its messaging app, called WhatsApp Plus, that will include several paywalled features. As first spotted by WABetaInfo, Meta is currently rolling out a paid version of WhatsApp, which features mostly cosmetic upgrades. According to the Help Center page, WhatsApp Plus subscribers will get access to premium stickers that can have special effects and the ability to personalize the app's themes and icons.

Beyond the decorative elements, WhatsApp Plus users can pin up to 20 chats, set a premium ringtone for certain contacts and further customize chat lists with alerts, ringtones and themes. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is exploring more features for its premium plan, but there's no exact pricing announced yet. Subscription costs currently range from 229 Pakistani Rupees, or less than $1, to €2.49, or around $3, according to WABetaInfo.

Meta isn't paywalling any of WhatsApp's basic functions, so the ability to send messages, make voice calls and take advantage of end-to-end encryption remains free. However, the introduction of WhatsApp Plus follows Meta also trialing


CNET How ToApr 20, 2026
You're Paying Off Your Plumber's Mortgage With These 9 Drain Mistakes
If you're pouring these things down the sink, you're helping plumbers make the big bucks.

ResearchBuzzApr 13, 2026
tinytinker.tools, Artemis II, Age Verification, More: Monday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, April 13, 2026
NEW RESOURCES yafira's itp blog: On Open Source and Making Things for Each Other. "One thing I've been working on is tinytinker.tools, a soft toolkit for curious makers — tiny, focused utilities […]

PC World Latest NewsOct 14, 2025
This 100W retractable USB-C cable is a friggin' steal for just $15

Let's start with the coolest thing about this cable: it's retractable. That's right. It's tiny and compact when you aren't using it, then stretches out to a maximum length of 6.6 feet. Or you can use it at one of its many preset lengths: 1.9 feet, 3.1 feet, 4.1 feet, 4.9 feet, 5.7 feet, and 6.2 feet. Just tug on it when you're done and it rolls back onto itself.

It's fast, too, providing up to 100W of power. With a proper 100W charging block, you can fast-charge your phone, tablet, laptop, earbuds, or whatever else in mere minutes rather than hours. That makes it perfectly versatile for so many device types and it'll serve you well for many years to come.

What's not to love about this nifty little accessory? Grab this retractable 100W Baseus USB-C cable for $15.19 before this deal goes away! This is, by the way, the cheapest price it's ever been. Nice!

It's fast, it's retractable, and it's never been cheaper beforeGet this nifty USB-C cable on Amazon

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