Merge 104.8 | 20 August 2023
If you use the social media platform X, soon you won’t be able to block people from seeing posts or leaving comments. Elon Musk has said the function “makes no sense” – adding that it will only be possible to block someone from sending direct messages. Users will now only be able to mute individuals.
You will soon be able to send high-resolution photos on WhatsApp. Mark Zuckerberg announced the latest update to the app by putting up a video that shows how the new function works. Users will have the choice of sending pictures in either standard quality or high resolution. He added that the new feature will be rolled out to users around the world over the next few weeks.
The director of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has spoken about how he will tell the artist’s life story, including “the good, the bad, and the ugly.” The upcoming biopic is expected to be controversial due to the nature surrounding Jackson’s life, including allegations of abuse and tabloid headlines. Bosses working on the project say they will highlight the good, bad, and the ugly and will tell the story of Michael based on the facts they have.