Entries by Nicole Batac (11826)

Sunday
Aug142022

Facebook starts default end-to-end encryption test on Messenger

Source: Meta

Facebook finally has more to say about its long-awaited plans to enable end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default in its Messenger app. The tech company announced it started testing the feature for chats "between some people" this week. It's already possible to enable E2EE on a per-chat basis. But, of course, the typical user won't think to allow that. 

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Sunday
Aug142022

'Hogwarts Legacy' game gets delayed to February 2023

Source: Warner Bros.

The open-world game Hogwarts Legacy needs a bit more time before it gets released. Developer Avalance Software announced on Friday the release got pushed back to February 10, 2023, instead of its fall 2022 schedule. This new schedule applies to the PlayStation, PC, and Xbox platforms. The Nintendo Switch schedule will be announced soon.

"We're excited about what we're creating here at the studio and we just need a little bit more time to deliver the best possible experience to everyone," said Chandler Wood, community manager for Avalance Software, in a video tweeted Friday.  

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Saturday
Aug132022

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 8/7 – 8/13

Saturday
Aug132022

YouTube is reportedly working on adding a 'channel store' for easy streaming service subscription

It looks like Google is following in Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video's footsteps. The company is reportedly working on adding a "channel store." According to the Wall Street Journal, YouTube plans to "launch an online store for streaming video services and has renewed talks with entertainment companies about participating in the platform." 

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