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You can now let AI handle the setup of your Meta WhatsApp Business chats

By Craig Hale Published

A new MCP server means Clade, Codex and ChatGPT can access your WhatsApp Business to set up an account.

Pro
ChatGPT Stickers
ChatGPT turned my dog into WhatsApp stickers

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published

ChatGPT’s Stickers feature transcends disposable AI slop and proved surprisingly charming.

AI Platforms & Assistants
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A malicious Chrome extension for Adobe Acrobat could let hackers access private WhatsApp chats

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

Researchers find a universal cross-site scripting-class cross-origin data disclosure vulnerability in a popular Chrome extension.

Security
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ICYMI: The week's 7 biggest tech news stories from July 4th, 2026

By Hamish Hector Published

As the USA turns 250, here's the week's biggest tech news stories from PlayStation, Valve, Garmin, WhatsApp and more.

Tech
Reserving usernames on WhatsApp
WhatsApp denies that it has a username impersonation problem

By David Nield Published

The great WhatsApp username rush is on, but there may be problems with scammers and impersonations.

Websites & Apps
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I reserved my WhatsApp username — here are 5 things you need to know

By David Nield Published

Reservations are already opening up for WhatsApp usernames, and here's what you need to bear in mind.

Websites & Apps
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WhatsApp rolls out username reservations — here's how to claim yours

By Rowan Davies Published

WhatsApp is tightening the screws on its privacy with the announcement of usernames.

Websites & Apps
WhatsApp on smartphone in a hand
New WhatsApp phishing campaign allows for remote access from a single business document

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

WhatsApp users are getting shady documents from their contacts, leading to an infection.

Security
WhatsApp on smartphone in a hand
Meta's AI Business Agent is a small and medium businesses guru – and it is now available directly through WhatsApp

By Craig Hale Published

After around two years in testing, Meta's AI Business Agent is now rolling out across WhatsApp, Instagram DMs and more.

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Meta's subscription plans are the tip of a terrible pay-to-engage iceberg and may be the beginning of the end for social media as we know it

By Lance Ulanoff Published

Meta's Plus subscription plan is probably the worst thing to happen to social media since the dislike button.

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