Months after Elon Musk's Twitter takeover, the microblogging site has got its new CEO who is aspiring to work towards Twitter 2.0. Meanwhile, Meta-owned WhatsApp made headline this week with users complaining spam calls with international codes, however, the instant messaging platform had nothing but one solution to suggest – block and report these numbers.
More in the tech buzz, the income tax department is seeking to tax Netflix's income earned from streaming services in the country.
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How to handle spam international calls on WhatsApp? Meta explains
There are an increasing number of users complaining about receiving spam WhatsApp calls with international codes such as +237 (Cameroon, Africa), +84 (Vietnam), +251 (Ethiopia, Africa), and +62 (Indonesia). It is not clear who is behind these calls, but WhatsApp has recommended users to block and report these numbers. Read more
Japan to test CO2 absorbing vending machines in bid to cut carbon emissions
{{/usCountry}}There are an increasing number of users complaining about receiving spam WhatsApp calls with international codes such as +237 (Cameroon, Africa), +84 (Vietnam), +251 (Ethiopia, Africa), and +62 (Indonesia). It is not clear who is behind these calls, but WhatsApp has recommended users to block and report these numbers. Read more
Japan to test CO2 absorbing vending machines in bid to cut carbon emissions
{{/usCountry}}One of Japan’s leading drinks makers is planning an unorthodox way to cut its carbon emissions, utilizing a ubiquitous device in the nation: the vending machine. Read more
Microsoft won't give salary hikes to full-time workers, to rise rates for hourly workers
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