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WhatsApp now lets you choose photo and video download quality

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**WhatsApp Now Lets You Choose Photo and Video Download Quality**

*By Akash Pandey | Oct 11, 2025, 01:52 PM*

WhatsApp has started rolling out a new feature in its latest beta update for iOS, version 25.29.10.71, released through the TestFlight beta program. This update introduces an important addition: the ability to choose the quality of downloaded photos and videos.

Currently available to select beta testers, this feature is expected to reach more users in the coming weeks, enhancing how media is managed on the platform.

### More Control Over Media Downloads

The new feature empowers users to take control of their media experience by allowing them to select the quality at which incoming photos and videos are automatically downloaded. Depending on individual needs or network conditions, users can now balance between data efficiency and visual fidelity.

This update highlights WhatsApp’s commitment to optimizing media management, offering more flexibility when it comes to balancing storage usage, data consumption, and viewing quality.

### How to Enable the Feature

To access this new option, navigate to the **Storage and Data** section in WhatsApp’s app settings. Once activated, a new **Auto-download quality** setting appears, allowing users to choose how incoming photos and videos are downloaded and managed.

Within this menu, you can select between two options:
– **Standard Quality**
– **HD Quality**

### How It Works

When a sender uploads an HD photo or video, WhatsApp creates and uploads both a standard and an HD version of the media file. Due to end-to-end encryption, the app cannot compress or modify files directly on its servers. Therefore, both versions are uploaded by the sender.

The recipient’s app then automatically downloads the version that corresponds with their chosen quality setting. This dual-version system maintains user privacy without sacrificing flexibility in media quality.

### File Size Display for Media

WhatsApp is also introducing a feature that displays the file size of shared photos and videos within the chat screen. When both standard and HD versions of a media file exist in a conversation, tapping the HD icon brings up an overview showing the exact size—in megabytes—of each version.

This convenient addition makes it easier for users to compare data usage and resolution of media files after sending or receiving them.

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With this update, WhatsApp continues to enhance user experience by giving more control over how media is consumed, balancing quality and data efficiency seamlessly. Keep an eye out as this feature rolls out to more users in the near future.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/whatsapp-now-lets-users-choose-quality-for-photo-video-downloads/story

【オープンAIに15兆円投資】ブーム加速へ顧客囲い込み　米エヌビディア独占懸念も

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米半導体大手エヌビディアの看板＝2023年5月、米西部カリフォルニア州（AP＝共同）

米半導体大手エヌビディアが、対話型の生成人工知能（AI）「チャットGPT」を手がける新興企業オープンAIに最大1千億ドル（約15兆円）を投資する方針を表明しました。AI向け半導体を供給する主要顧客としての関係が一層強化される見通しです。

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Chrome will now auto-mute notifications from websites you often ignore

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Chrome Will Now Auto-Mute Notifications from Websites You Often Ignore

By Akash Pandey | Oct 11, 2025, 11:00 AM

What’s the story?
Google is introducing a new feature in its Chrome browser that will automatically mute notifications from websites users frequently ignore. This move aims to reduce “notification fatigue” and is part of an update for both Android and desktop versions of the browser.

Feature Extension: How the New Feature Works
The update extends the functionality of Chrome’s existing Safety Check tool, which already allows users to manage sensitive permissions such as camera access and location tracking. Now, it also automatically revokes notification permissions for sites that send excessive alerts without any user interaction.

This feature operates similarly to an existing Android capability that lets users unsubscribe from website notifications with a single tap. However, it specifically targets websites with high volumes of alerts and low user interaction rates and does not affect web apps installed on the device.

Addressing Notification Overload
Google revealed that less than 1% of all web notifications in Chrome receive any user interaction, meaning most pop-up alerts are ignored. After testing this new feature, the company observed a significant reduction in notification overload while maintaining almost the same total number of notification clicks.

Interestingly, websites that send fewer notifications have seen an increase in user engagement and clicks.

User Control and Rollout Timeline
Chrome users will retain full control over this feature. They can choose to disable the auto-revocation completely or re-enable notifications from specific websites by revisiting those sites or adjusting permissions through Chrome’s Safety Check menu.

While Google has not announced an exact rollout date, the feature is expected to be available to all users in an upcoming Chrome browser update.

https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/chrome-will-now-mute-websites-that-send-too-many-notifications/story

Israeli spyware maker NSO acquired by US investment group

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**Israeli Spyware Maker NSO Acquired by US Investment Group**

*By Akash Pandey | October 11, 2025, 10:59 AM*

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A US investment group has acquired the Israeli spyware manufacturer NSO Group, the company notorious for creating the iPhone spyware Pegasus. This acquisition was confirmed by NSO spokesperson Oded Hershowitz, who told TechCrunch that “an American investment group has invested tens of millions of dollars in the company and has acquired controlling ownership.” However, Hershowitz did not reveal the exact amount or the identities of the investors involved.

### Deal Details: NSO’s Core Operations to Stay in Israel

The confirmation follows a report by Israeli tech news site Calcalist, which stated that a group led by Hollywood producer Robert Simonds had agreed to purchase the surveillance technology company for tens of millions of dollars.

Despite the change in ownership, Hershowitz assured that NSO Group’s headquarters and core operations will remain in Israel. The company will continue to operate under the supervision and regulation of relevant Israeli authorities.

### Major Leadership Change

As part of the acquisition deal, NSO’s co-founder and executive chairman Omri Lavie will step down from his role. This marks a significant leadership transition for the company. Neither Lavie, Simonds, nor Simonds’ Hollywood company STX Entertainment have publicly commented on this development yet.

### Controversies Surrounding NSO Group

NSO Group has been at the center of numerous controversies since its inception. Its spyware has been linked to targeting journalists, dissidents, and human rights defenders through government customers in several countries, including India, Mexico, Morocco, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

In 2021, the US Commerce Department banned American companies from trading with NSO after it was discovered that the company had targeted a dozen US government officials abroad.

### Concerns Over the Acquisition

John Scott-Railton, a senior researcher at Citizen Lab who has spent over a decade investigating abuses of NSO’s spyware, expressed serious concerns regarding the acquisition. He questioned the trustworthiness of someone like Robert Simonds overseeing a company with such a controversial history.

“This dictator tech does not belong anywhere near Americans or our constitutionally protected rights or freedoms,” Scott-Railton stated.

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The future of NSO under new American ownership remains to be closely watched, especially given the company’s troubled past and global impact on privacy and human rights.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/us-investment-group-acquires-controversial-israeli-spyware-maker-nso-group/story

［長崎県］暗号資産取引で詐欺、3100万円被害

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title: 長崎県で暗号資産取引の詐欺被害、3100万円の被害額
date: 2025-10-11 06:00
categories: [社会, 長崎県]
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長崎県警時津署によると、長崎・平戸市の60代女性が暗号資産取引を巡る投資詐欺に遭い、約2074万円の被害を受けました。

この詐欺は、SNSで知り合った人物から暗号資産をだまし取られる形で行われたものです。被害総額は約3100万円にのぼるとみられています。

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［熊本県］渋滞や地下水対策　不安の解消へ努力　TSMC進出で知事

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熊本県知事、TSMC進出に伴う渋滞や地下水対策で不安解消に努める

2025年10月11日 6:00（最終更新 6:22）
記者：藤崎 真二

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熊本県の木村敬知事は、半導体大手の台湾積体電路製造（TSMC）の進出に伴い、地元住民から交通渋滞や地下水汚染に関する懸念の声が上がっていることを受け、不安の解消に尽力する考えを示しました。

8日に福岡市で行われた講演の中で、木村知事は住民の心配を重く受け止め、適切な対策を講じることを約束。TSMCとの連携を強化し、地域への影響を最小限に抑えるための取り組みを進めています。

なお、熊本県とTSMCは渋滞問題については「着工延期による影響は否定される」と説明しており、地域の理解と協力を得ながらプロジェクトを推進していく方針です。

【関連記事】
– 熊本知事「土着の宗教」発言撤回　地下水懸念巡り（2025/10/10 18:57）

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米南部爆薬工場で爆発、死者複数　テネシー州、19人不明

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米南部爆薬工場で爆発、死者複数 テネシー州、19人不明
2025年10月11日 5:23（10日5:25更新）

【ニューヨーク共同】米南部テネシー州の軍事用爆薬製造工場で10日、爆発が発生しました。地元の保安官によると、複数の死者が確認されており、現在19人の安否が不明となっています。

米メディアの映像では、爆発現場の建屋が跡形もなく破壊されている様子が映し出されています。現場付近には消防車両が駆けつけ対応にあたっています。

（写真）爆発現場近くに駆けつけた消防車両＝10日、テネシー州バックスノート（AP＝共同）

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DigiPlus taps Bayad Center as payment channel

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MANILA, Philippines – After banking regulators shut down its access to e-wallets like GCash, DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has found an alternative payment platform for its online gaming clients.

DigiPlus’ flagship games can now have their accounts topped up through the bills payment service provider Bayad Center’s branches across the country. The company says this move will ensure “safe and reliable” services for its users.
https://business.inquirer.net/551854/digiplus-taps-bayad-center-as-payment-channel

NATO基地で無人機検知　ドイツ西部、AWACS拠点

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国際NATO基地で無人機検知
ドイツ西部、AWACS拠点

2025年10月10日 5:39（5:41更新）
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【ベルリン共同】ドイツのメディアは9日、同国西部ガイレンキルヒェンにある北大西洋条約機構（NATO）の軍事基地で、8日夜に滑走路上空を低空で飛行する無人機が検知されたと報じた。

警報を受けて現場を確認したところ、無人機の存在が確認されたという。

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Waste-to-energy projects up for grabs in 2026

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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Energy (DOE) aims to attract more investor support for its waste-to-energy (WTE) initiatives with the launch of a special bidding round scheduled for early 2026.

In a statement released on Thursday, the agency announced that the “special green energy auction” is set to take place in January. This auction will primarily focus on WTE projects, signaling a strong commitment to expanding sustainable energy solutions in the country.
https://business.inquirer.net/551845/waste-to-energy-projects-up-for-grabs-in-2026