‘Minecraft’ for the Nintendo Switch gets cross-play support on June 21st

It’s been long overdue but it’s finally arriving next month. The universal Minecraft Bedrock Engine is coming to the game’s Nintendo Switch version on June 21^st. What this means is you get cross-platform play between the Switch and the PC, Xbox One, and mobile versions of the game. This was announced back at E3 last year and landed on the other platforms last September. It was initially promised for a winter release but as you can see that got pushed way back with this June release date.

This updated version of Minecraft brings with it support for Nintendo’s new online service for the Switch launching later this year. Coinciding with the update, a physical version of Minecraft for the Switch will be released for US$29.99.

Source: The Verge

Nike+ Run Club adds custom Audio Cheers to iOS app

Nike is building on its Audio Cheers feature for the Nike+ Run Club app on iOS and Apple Watch by adding support for custom audio cheers. If the preset cheers aren’t giving you enough motivation, this new update might give you the push you need. You can get these customized cheers from your Nike+ Run Club friends by turning on Nike Run Club Cheers in Run Settings > Audio Feedback. Inversely, you can send one to your friend and help motivate them on their run. The update also brings with it general bug fixes and enhancements to the app.

Source: 9to5Mac

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup 5/6-5/12

Google acknowledges we're on our devices too much, proposes some time management solutions

Vine isn’t making a comeback in the immediate future

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is the fastest movie to hit US$1 billion mark

Google Assistant now compatible with over 5,000 devices

HP introduces EliteBook 705 series PCs and ProBook 645 notebooks

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Microsoft makes major pivot towards AI and multisense and multidevice experiences

WhatsApp adds support for in-line Instagram and Facebook videos on iOS

Amazon Alexa can now be your default voice assistant on Android

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Thanos invades ‘Fortnite’

Shopify introduces new technologies and services for retailers at Unite conference

Google revamps News app, taps AI to improve personalization

Google introduces Smart Compose for Gmail

Google’s Duplex phone call-making AI needs to identify itself

You can soon play Steam games on Android and iOS with Valve's Steam Link app

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ZTE ceases operations, reportedly on life support after U.S. ban

Apple makes strides in advancing carbon-free aluminum smelting, brings $188 million investment to Canada

Space epic The Expanse cancelled by Syfy after three seasons

Spotify takes R Kelly out of its official playlists

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Pandora, Apple Music also stops promoting R Kelly’s music

Microsoft addressing Surface Pro 4 "Flickergate" issue with out of warranty replacements

Microsoft addressing Surface Pro 4 "Flickergate" issue with out of warranty replacements

Surface Pro 4 Flicker issue from Gadjo Sevilla on Vimeo.

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

There's an issue affecting selected units of the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 devices where the display begins flickering. This issue cannot be addressed via a software update and is a problem with some of the displays used in the 2-in1 device. I've unfortunatley experienced the fkickering issue and have taken my out of warranty unit to various Microsoft Stores in Canada and in the US to be told that the issue can only get worse through time and that the best option in to move my apps and data over to another unit at my expense.

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