Monday
Nov062023

Sony ends Twitter/X integration on PS4/PS5

Sony

Sony is ending its integration with X (formerly Twiter) on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles next week. The ability to view any content published on X on PS5/PS4 and post and view content, trophies, and other gameplay-related activities on X directly from PS5/PS4 will end on Nov. 13. 

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Monday
Nov062023

Microsoft Surface PCs get longer driver and firmware support

Microsoft

According to a Microsoft support document reported on by Windows Central, Microsoft Surface PCs that have shipped on or after January 1st, 2021, will receive at least six years of driver and firmware updates. This is an improvement from the previous policy of supporting devices with at least four years of updates from when they first came out. 

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Monday
Nov062023

Discord to use temporary file links to combat malware

Discord

Discord plans to change its approach to file hosting as it tries to crack down on malware. According to a report by BleepingComputer, the platform will begin using temporary file links for user content shared outside of Discord. These links will expire after 24 hours, which will help Discord’s safety team restrict access to flagged content and reduce the amount of malware distributed using its content delivery network. The change is expected to go into effect by the end of the year.

While the move is aimed at curbing malware, it will also limit the use of Discord as an unofficial file-hosting service. You often upload images and other content to their servers and then post those links elsewhere. However, once the platform moves away from permanent file links, these links will expire after a day, making it difficult to share content outside of Discord.

Discord has recommended that users find a more suitable service if they are using Discord to host files. However, nothing will change for content posted and shared within Discord itself.

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Sunday
Nov052023

Apple Vision Pro: Why you need to visit an Apple Store to get one

Apple

If you want to pick up Apple's Vision Pro headset, you'll need to head to an Apple Store to pick one up. The strategy is similar to how the company launched the original Apple Watch in 2015. When you pick it up at the store, you'll get to demo the new equipment. The in-store appointment also ensures you get a headset that fits you correctly. And if you need prescription lenses, Apple can offer that, too.

Apple plans to sell the Vision Pro for US$3,500 in limited quantities. The company is expected to roll out the Vision Pro first in major markets in the US like Los Angeles and New York.

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