Twitter fixes bug that might have shared some users’ direct messages to third-party developers

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For one percent of Twitter’s users, their interactions with some brands on direct message might have been shared to third-party developers. Twitter shares news about a bug that became active sometime in May 2017 until Sept. 10, 2018. It affected the interaction between users and accounts or businesses that used the Account Activity API (AAAPI). This API is designed for customer interactions. Twitter clarifies that it hasn’t affected other DMs and it will notify affected users through the app or website if they have been affected. The company is also getting in touch with the developers who got affected.

Telltale Games shuts down most of its studio, ‘The Walking Dead Final Season’ reportedly won’t be finished

Say goodbye to The Wolf Among Us 2, Stranger Things, and even the rest of The Walking Dead Final Season. Telltale Games, the studio behind these titles, have laid off most of its staff. The studio has kept on a skeleton crew of 25 people to “fulfill the company’s obligations to its board and partners.” According to US Gamer, sources say these staff members are going to work on the Minecraft Story Mode project for Netflix. The Walking Dead team was also laid off and the game will not be completed and it’ll end after the second episode launches next week. While the company’s games have been popular, these didn’t translate into sales, forcing Telltale Games to shut down. You can read the full statement from the company under the cut.

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Samsung launches latest The Frame 4K UHD TVs in three sizes

One of the most innovative products from Samsung is The Frame OLED TV which is flat and mountable like a photo or art frame and can display myriad works of art when not in use and convert into a full-featured 4K UHD screen complete with HDR 10+ technology.

Included with The Frame is access to Samsung's Art Store with over 850 pieces of art that are reproduced in immersive detail on the display. USers can opt to pay a subscription or purchase the art they display for $26.99 each. Aside from art reproductions The Frame owners can access 30 iconic pieces of photography from The New York Times, 21 artworks from the Victoria and Albert Museum and 10 pieces from the YellowKorner Gallery.

The frame is available in Canada in 43" ($1,699.99), 55" ($2,6999.99) and 65" ($3,7999.99).

Belkin's new Boost Up iPhone charging dock can also charge the Apple Watch

Belkin just announced a new charging dock made for the new iPhones (XS, XS Max and XR) and Apple Watch (Series 4). The BOOST↑UP™ Wireless Charging Dock for iPhone + Apple Watch aligns with Belkin's tradition of delivering functional and thoughtfully designed products. Hit jump for the specs.

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