Engadget 1/4/21

Hey, good afternoon from Engadget! It's Monday, January 4th. I’m Imran Sheikh and here’s what’s happening in the world of technology. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many to have virtual New Year’s Eve get-togethers, and that’s very clearly reflected in WhatsApp’s numbers. Facebook’s chat app set a record as 2020 came to a close, with 1.4 billion video and voice calls placed on New Year’s Eve 2020 — the most ever in a single day on WhatsApp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices