Newsy's Latest Tech News

Newsy's Latest Tech News

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers, Business, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses recent tech updates, including WhatsApp's new feature for voice and video calling on its desktop app, initially for one-to-one calls with plans for group calls. The app offers hands-free use and end-to-end encryption. Facebook has resumed political ads with new identity checks after a pause post-2020 election, addressing criticism over misinformation. Google also lifted its ban on political ads last month.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new feature is WhatsApp launching on its desktop app?

Photo sharing

Text messaging

Voice and video calling

Status updates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of WhatsApp's desktop app calling?

Group messaging

End-to-end encryption

Location sharing

Voice notes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must advertisers do to place political ads on Facebook now?

Pay a higher fee

Pass an identity check

Submit a written request

Gain user approval

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Facebook pause political ads after the 2020 election?

To update its platform

Due to technical issues

To address misinformation concerns

To focus on other ad types

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of headlines does Newsy provide?

Political

Opinionated

Entertainment

Opinion-free