[ad_1] To address the site’s rampant harassment and hate speech, Instagram is going to the mat. They’ve updated their policies to include additional bulwarks against racist tropes such as blackface and Jewish stereotypes, strengthening protections for what the company designates “involuntary public figures” against troll mobs and harassment campaigns. Plus any account now found making […]
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Instagram tests new home screen with tabs for shopping and Reels
[ad_1] Instagram Each of the new looks is a little bit different, but all three give Instagram Reels and shopping prominent placement while moving around an existing section (or two). In one of the new layouts, Reels replaces the Explore tab while shopping replaces the “activity” section (both Explore and activity are moved to the […]
Here are the Xbox Series S and X games you can play at launch
[ad_1] A heap of recent games and ones that come out before November 10th will have versions optimized for Xbox Series X and S as well (though not all necessarily on day one). They include Dirt 5, Watch Dogs: Legion, Fortnite, NBA 2K21, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Control, Doom Eternal and Marvel’s Avengers. There […]
Apple will stop letting Epic Games use ‘Sign in with Apple’ on September 11th
[ad_1] As of September 11th, Apple will no longer allow users to sign into Epic Games accounts using “Sign in with Apple.” If you’re using the Apple sign-in feature, make sure to update your Epic Games account email and password before Friday. Apple will no longer allow users to sign into Epic Games accounts using […]
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will arrive the same day as the new Xbox consoles
[ad_1] If you’ve been waiting anxiously to play Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Ubisoft has good news for you: the game will now arrive on November 10th, Rock Paper Shotgun reports. That’s the same day the Xbox Series S and X launch, and it means everyone will be able to play the game a week earlier than […]
The Xbox Series S and X will be available on monthly payment plans
[ad_1] This morning, Microsoft announced that the Xbox Series X will officially arrive November 10th, with pre-orders beginning September 22nd. If you’re not ready to shell out $499 for new gaming hardware, you may be happy to learn that Microsoft will offer both the Xbox Series S and X for a monthly fee. For $24.99 […]
Xbox Series X officially arrives November 10th for $499
[ad_1] Microsoft has finally given us launch details on the Xbox Series X: It’s arriving on November 10th for $499, just like the leaks earlier this week predicted. It’ll also be available via Xbox All Access, a bundle which includes the system Game Pass Ultimate, for $34.99 a month over 24 months. Microsoft confirmed that […]
Yubico’s latest security key uses NFC or USB-C for authentication
[ad_1] It supports multiple authentication protocols including FIDO2, FIDO U2F, smart card (PIV), Yubico OTP, OpenPGP, OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP and Challenge-Response — all on a single device. That means it’ll work with most password managers, along with social media platforms, collaboration tools and browsers like Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge. The main difference with the latest model […]
Nintendo reportedly boosts Switch production due to pandemic-driven demand
[ad_1] Nintendo is sticking with its forecast of 19 million consoles for the year, likely out of an abundance of caution. However, it’s own figures show it has sold 11.4 million consoles in the last two quarters alone, nearly double over the same period last year. To keep things rolling, Nintendo is reportedly working on […]
Netflix merges English and local language programming under one VP
[ad_1] Netflix has streamlined its content team by merging its English and local language original programming under a single head, undergoing a leadership shakeup in the process. Newly-appointed co-CEO Ted Sarandos has named Bela Bajaria, who used to be the streaming giant’s VP for local language originals, as VP of global TV. As a result, […]