'Street Fighter 6' kicks off Open Beta test on May 19

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Capcom says you've been asking, so it's ready to deliver. An Open Beta test for Street Fighter 6 will happen from May 19 to 21. The developer tweeted that you can experience the content from Closed Beta Test #2, including eight characters and "various ways to play online!" Cross-play will be available on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam. Street Fighter 6 is due to launch on June 2.

Bank of Canada asks for public input on a digital Canadian dollar

The Bank of Canada seeks public feedback on a potential digital Canadian dollar. The central bank says it has no immediate plans to issue a national digital currency, but it wants to be prepared for the future. It says a digital Canadian dollar would ensure that everyone can participate in the economy, even if cash becomes less popular or cryptocurrencies become more competitive. The bank also promises to keep issuing banknotes for those who prefer them. “Cash isn’t going anywhere,” it says.

The survey is a standard online questionnaire that you can access here. It asks how you would likely use digital currency, your concerns about accessibility and privacy, and which security features you need. The bank assures Canadians that their feedback “will be kept anonymous, confidential, and be reported in aggregate only.”

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Is HTC making a comeback with a metaverse phone?

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HTC has been out of the phone game for a long time. It even sold part of its mobile division to Google for the Pixel product line five years ago. However, the company is teasing a new entry for 2023 with the hashtag #seeUsoon, hinting at its U series.

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Microsoft Teams to offer new virtual backgrounds

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Microsoft Teams is getting a major update to refresh its virtual backgrounds, including new animated ones. The new backgrounds are designed to match the different preferences and needs of 300 million active monthly Teams users. Whether you want to hide your messy room or create a fun and imaginative atmosphere, you can find one that works for you.

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