Blizzard will no longer release new content for 'StarCraft II'

Source: Blizzard

After 10 years, Blizzard is ready to focus on the future of the StarCraft universe. The developer announced that it would no longer create new content for StarCraft II—a few months after releasing its most extensive update. The company's Vice President Bridebecker said it wouldn't be developing for-purchase, in-game content or expansions for the game. The company wouldn't abandon the game, though. There will still be season rolls and balance fixes for its dedicated fans and the competitive players. 

The StarCraft II esports is still "going strong," and it wouldn't disappear anytime soon. But Blizzard is stepping back from developing the game to focus on the StarCraft universe as a whole. But Bridenbecker didn't say if a new installment to the franchise is coming.

Source: Blizzard | Via: Engadget

Tesla quietly cancels its 'no questions asked' 7-day return policy

Source: Tesla

Tesla has always been a bit of an outlier in the automotive industry. It also strives to be a trendsetter. One of the more ballsy moves it pulled was offering a "no questions asked" seven-day return policy, which its CEO Elon Musk has been pushing to remind its customers that it's confident in its product. It was even written on the support page for the policy: "This return policy is intended to give you confidence in your purchase of a Tesla vehicle, and so is in addition to any other rights you may have under applicable law." Buyers could get a full refund if there's no damage to the vehicle and if it had less than 1,000 miles on the odometer. 

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Google scraps Trusted Contacts app

Source: Google

The latest Google project to get cancelled is its Trusted Contacts app for mobile. The app was developed as a way to quickly yet securely share your location with your family and close friends so they can keep an eye on you or be able to find you in case of an emergency. But the company emailed users and posted on its website about the app shutting down on December 1. It joins similar projects like Google Latitude and Google+ Location Sharing that have been scrapped by the company. 

One way you can get location sharing on Google services is through Google Maps. As Engadget points out, the focus on Maps might be a good idea for overall privacy and access control as the app gets routinely updated. It also makes sense to place location-related features into the mapping app.

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