Xbox Series X is designed for backwards compatibility and inclusion

Microsoft's next generation console, the Xbox Series X will usher in a new era of console gaming that pushes the envelope in performance and graphics. It will also inherit a large library of games from previous consoles thanks to built-in bakcwards compatibility and an openness to retrofitting older titles. Jason Ronald, Partner Director of Program Management for the Xbox Platform Team, published an Xbox Wire post that details the Xbox team’s journey to make Xbox Series X the most compatible console ever, which required significant innovation in the design of the custom processor and Xbox operating system.

"Thousands of developers from across the globe are currently creating the next generation of transformative games, many of which can only be realized through the power and innovation of the Xbox Series X. Led by Halo Infinite, our 15 Xbox Game Studios teams are hard at work creating the biggest and best line up of exclusives in Xbox history. We are incredibly excited to show many of the new games in development for Xbox Series X soon," Ronald said in the post.

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Freedom Mobile reportedly offers COVID-19 relieft discounts for customers who reach out

Freedom Mobile is reportedly helping out some of its customers through COVID-19 relief discounts. MobileSyrup discovered posts on RedFlagDeals talking about the discounts some of the received. And all you need to do is reach out to the telecom either through live chat or via a phone call asking about the offer. The discounts seem to vary, though. A user received $20 off three of their lines for six months, another received $5 off for the next several months, and others got either three- or six-month discounted periods. If you need help, it's definitely worth asking, though.

Twitter flags Trump's tweet on Minneapolis riots for glorifying violence

Twitter has flagged another one of US President Donald Trump's tweets, this time for glorifying violence in the wake of riots taking place in Minneapolis where citizens are protesting against the police for the death of George Floyd at the hands of his arresting officer who was fired, but still walks free. Riots escalated for the third day in a row and resulted in the burning of a police station and various injuries to both police and protesters. 

Trump fired off a series of tweets condemning the protests by "thugs," and threatening to send in the National Guard to "get the job done right." Another tweet from Trump included, "when the looting starts, the shooting starts," but was hidden by Twitter because it violated their terms of service for inciting violence. 

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Netflix will cancel subscriptions of long-dormant accounts

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If you can't recall the last time you opened your Netflix account, maybe you don't need it. And the streaming service will do you the favour of cancelling your account for you. Netflix recently announced on its corporate blog that it would check into accounts that have been dormant for over a year, and reach out to them through in-app notifications or via email. If a user doesn't reply, Netflix will cancel their subscription for them. 

But if you want to stay on and got your account cancelled, you can still do so. Netflix will keep your account details (including your favourites, viewing preferences, and profiles) for 10 months, and they will all be restored if you resubscribe. Netflix says of the move that it wants to keep people from "paying for something they're not using." With more and more people needing to tighten their belts because of COVID-19, this is a nice gesture from the company. It can also serve as a reminder for you to check which services you can let go of.