Google Stadia lets you join multiplayer games without an invite

Google

It's a long time coming, but Google has finally given Stadia users the ability to join multiplayer games without needing an invite. The feature is already live on Far Cry 6, so you can invite friends to join you without having to dig into the menus and issue an invite. 

Google says the feature is available on "select games" and disabled by default, but The Verge and 9to5Google pointed out it is enabled by default. It works on the Stadia app for Android and the web version that runs on iOS.

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a Communities feature

New information revealed that WhatsApp might be working on introducing a Communities feature for its app. XDA Developers first spotted it last month, and now WABetaInfo has new data to corroborate that rumour. 

It looks like the feature gives group admins more power over groups, like creating groups within groups. A function that is similar to how channels work within an Umbrella Discord community. 

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Microsoft fixes Windows 11 issues due to expired certificate

Microsoft

Microsoft has finally fixed some Windows 11 features that weren't loading because of an expired certificate. The company discovered the problem earlier this week, which resulted in some Windows 11 users unable to open apps like the Snipping Tool, emoji panel, or touch keyboard because the certificate expired on October 31. The problem also affected voice typing and the getting started and tips sections of the operating system.

The company has released an out-of-band update this weekend for all Windows 11 users. If you're running Windows 11, you should be offered the KB5008295 update already. It will automatically install from Windows Update. The patch will require a reboot.

Via: The Verge

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