Merge 104.8 | 19 April 2023
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users send animated emojis. They are currently supported on messaging services like Telegram and Slack and offer a richer conversation experience. WhatsApp is also working on adding the same feature to a future update for iOS and Android.
China has revealed one of the unique features on its upcoming YangWang U9 supercar. It uses computer-operated air and hydraulic systems that can control each corner of the vehicle individually. It can squat and leaps a couple of inches with all four tires in the air. Apparently it has beaten Tesla with a car that can get airborne.
South Korea believes many of their youth are so cut off from the world that they require cash incentives to re-enter society. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced this week they will offer the equivalent of $500 to isolated individuals to support their psychological and emotional stability. The country estimates there are around 338,000 reclusive youth individuals, of which 40% of whom have been isolated since they were young.