WhatsApp possibly facing big change

WhatsApp is testing an entirely new menu for chat attachments. WhatsApp is said to be working on a profile update. In the settings, the social network asks users in an additional field to choose a unique username, as WABetaInfo reports. However, it is unclear how the username will work – but the update is reminiscent of the profile settings of its sister Instagram, which also belongs to the Meta Group. This feature could change how people find each other and network via WhatsApp. It’s also likely to improve privacy protections.…

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Mould infection: symptoms and health risks

We are used to considering mould as an annoying blemish in the home, but we often underestimate the health risks it can pose. Mould can cause infections that are often overlooked and underestimated. Eye irritationEye irritation can be a symptom of mould infection. This occurs because mould spores can spread through the air and cause irritation to the eyes, nasal mucous membranes, and throat.NoseA runny nose and congestion can be signs of mould infection. This happens because mould produces spores that can irritate the respiratory system and cause inflammation in…

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Food: Reporting obligation for supermarkets now fixed

Supermarkets will, in future, have to report to the Ministry of Environment how much food they throw away or donate. This results from the Waste Management Act (AWG) amendment passed in the National Council on Wednesday. The reporting obligation for traders applies from the fourth quarter from a sales area of 400 square meters or five points of sale. According to Minister Leonore Gewessler (Greens), it should be a “clear incentive to donate” and thus minimize food waste. Once a quarter, significant grocers and supermarket chains must report to the…

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Netflix: This is how much account sharing will cost in Austria in the future

Netflix wants to make the sharing of accounts and passwords outside of a household chargeable in the future. The company announced that users in more than 100 countries – including Germany and Austria – will have to pay an additional fee from now on if they share their access data with users who are not part of their household. For a person who does not live under the same roof as the paying account holder, 4.99 euros per month will be due. Netflix hopes this will result in higher revenues.…

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Austria: How to save 1,400 euros on energy costs now

Households with average electricity and gas consumption save over 1,400 euros with an alternative provider over 1,400 euros, calculates a tariff comparison portal. Around 300,000 EVN customers are affected by the contract termination of the “Optima-Klassik-Tarife,” which will be discontinued at the end of June. Without a new contract, these households face the disconnection of their electricity or gas meters. Many affected are still faced with choosing a new provider or tariff, according to the tariff comparison portal “durchblicker” in a release. Time is pressing: Due to the three-week legally…

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