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Usernames Are Coming to WhatsApp Soon. Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone number. One of WhatsApp's most in-demand features is finally coming out of beta. Later this year, the messaging app used by over 3 billion people plans to add usernames. It's an additional (and more privacy-friendly) way for WhatsApp users to connect without sharing phone numbers.

Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span. Focus and productivity apps abound, all to help you stave off the many distractions coming from your phone. Digital well-being tools can silence notifications, limit apps like TikTok and Instagram, and help you focus on the task at hand. But you can also turn them off very easily as soon as you feel like you haven't endlessly scrolled enough. This is where Flipper's Busy Bar comes in, a hardware clock with an LED screen that doubles as a clock and a dedicated timer.

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