End-to-end encryption is a big reason why WhatsApp is such a popular messaging platform. Put simply, it means that only you and the recipient can view the contents of any given message. If someone else happens to intercept a message, they can't decrypt it and take a peek.

Overnight, WhatsApp added some extra security layers to help bolster the platform's privacy. Now, you can add multiple passkeys to your account, which is handy if you use an Android phone for work and an iPhone for personal use, or another combination of cross-platform devices. Tied to your device, passkeys let you securely sign in to your accounts without using a password. It's one less thing to remember, and can't be stolen by hackers like passwords can.

WhatsApp's other update is the addition of stronger two-factor authentication codes. Previously, you'd receive a six-digit code to sign in. Now, it's a longer code with letters and special characters. Both updates are welcome changes that should hopefully make your WhatsApp conversations more secure and private.

Podcasters and audio professionals have another mic arm to choose from, with Australian company Rode releasing the sturdier DS3.

An upgrade from the previous model, the Rode DS3 fits mics and recording equipment up to 1.5kg (up from 950g). It also comes with adapters to fit 3/8", 1/4" and 5/8" thread screws, working with a range of microphones, lights, and other accessories.

Like Rode's previous desktop mic arm, this one doesn't use a clamp. Instead, its base is weighted to keep it in place, with the added benefit of easier movement mid-recording. On top of that, the DS3 gains a ball head designed for smooth and quiet mic repositioning.

Based on the smoother movement and increased weight capacity, the DS3 looks like a decent upgrade. A black version is now available for $180 in Australia, with a white version to come later.

Not that long ago, printing on anything but paper required going to a specialist printer and forking out a fair bit of money. Now, printing on textiles and fabrics is a more mainstream and affordable pursuit. For creative types, there's a new all-in-one printer that might be worth a look: the xTool O1 Omni Printer.

Designed for various kinds of printing, including UV decals and fabrics, the xTool O1 Omni can put custom designs on all sorts of unconventional materials, like wood, glass, and metal. It looks like it does much of the alignment for you, using a built-in scanner to identify placed objects and print the correct scale, even if you place it at an angle.

As a result, you can print your own stickers, or print directly to blank phone cases, shirts, and a bunch of other materials. The printer is currently up for pre-order in three separate configurations, starting from $2,399 in Australia, with shipping scheduled for November.