Nintendo's 'Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp' to get two paid subscriptions

Whether you like it or now, it seems we'll be seeing more and more of the subscription model, even in games. This time, Nintendo plans to introduce two in-game subscriptions for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Nintendo explained in its announcement that one would let you "appoint one lucky animal as camp caretaker and get some extra help around the campsite," while the other will let you "receive fortune cookies and store [their] furniture and clothing items in warehouses." Beyond that, we don't know what the subscriptions entail, including the prices. The subscriptions will start rolling out on November 21st. If we base it off the Mario Kart Tour subscription, then that puts the cost at around $6.49.

Mobile is still a small percentage of Nintendo's business. It went up 6.4 percent year-over-year to 19.9 billion yet, but it still only represents less than five percent of the company's overall sales. If the public is receptive, though, we might see more of these offerings in future games.

Source: The Verge

Thousands of hacked Disney+ accounts are on sale on dark web

Disney+ users have taken to social media to complain about the hack

Just hours after Disney launched the Disney+ streaming service, some users have found themselves locked out of their accounts, with their account information changed. ZDNet reports that thousands of these accounts are up for sale on the dark web. The posts on hacking forums showed the type of subscription and when the account expires. The prices ranged from US$3 (around CA$4) to US$11 (CA$15), with many being offered for free.

Disney told MobileSyrup that there had been no security breach and that they take "privacy and security of our users' data very seriously." Access to these accounts probably happened to some people who like to use the same password for multiple accounts. And without two-factor authentication, no added security verifies a login. Disney+ just launched on November 12 in Canada, the United States, and the Netherlands, with over 10 million subscribers gained in the first 24 hours.

Google Maps will let you follow Local Guides to discover hidden gems

Who else knows more about a city than its inhabitants? At least that is what Google Maps hopes to offer you with a new feature it is testing out. You will soon be able to follow Local Guides to find where the best places to eat are in the city you're visiting. Their recommendations will show up on the map as well as in your For You tab. The test will launch in nine cities first: Bangkok, Delhi, London, Mexico City, New York City, Osaka, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, and Tokyo. It might be worth checking out if you find yourself in these areas in the future.

Source: Engadget

Air Canada introduces interactive airport maps in redesigned app

Air Canada launches its new iOS and Android app, bringing with it new features to help ease your airport and airline experience. One of the latest features is interactive airport maps for Toronto Pearson International Airport, Montreal Trudeau International Airport, and Vancouver International. A first for a Canadian airline, the map shows things like flight connections, gates, restaurants, bathrooms, and the closest Air Canada lounge. If you need estimated walking times, that's available, too.

The airline's app launch also lays the groundwork for the introduction of its new loyalty program launching in the new year. Some of the other things you can do in the app include booking flights, checking flight status, managing trips, and checking-in. The app was developed entirely in Canada by Air Canada's technology team.