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Discord on Xbox - Microsoft is Testing Voice Chat

Arkadiusz Strzala, 21 July 2022, 12:38

The Xbox console will get the ability to make voice calls via the Discord network. A trial version of the software is now available through the Xbox Insider program.

LoL Bug Blocks Chat, Some Players Want it to Stay

Miriam Moszczynska, 09 May 2022, 12:08

A bug has appeared in League of Legends that can preven players from using the chat. It also affects other parts of the game and has not yet been fixed.

Discord on PS5 is Getting Closer; You Can Now Link Your Account to PlayStation Network

Dawid Wanat, 01 February 2022, 12:16

Last year, Sony partnered with Discord, and starting today you can link your PlayStation Network account to the messenger. This is the first stage of the messenger's expansion on Sony's consoles.

No More Insulting Mothers in LoL, At Least Not in Chat

Przemyslaw Dygas, 13 October 2021, 12:39

Riot Games is tackling toxic behavior of League of Legends players. One of the manifestations of the battle will be the removal of general chat from the game.

Discord Will Add Option to Change Avatars and Plan Events

Miriam Moszczynska, 28 September 2021, 14:56

There will be a new option for subscribers on Discord. You will be able to set a different avatar on each server.

Epic Offers New Free Services for Developers; Voice Chat and Easy Anti-Cheat for All

Przemyslaw Dygas, 23 June 2021, 15:39

Epic has just offered game developers two new online services for free. We're talking about Voice, a proprietary voice messenger, and the popular Easy Anti-Cheat solution.

Bethesda's Forum Will be Shut Down

Gabriela Sicinska, 20 May 2021, 12:40

Bethesda's official discussion forum will be shutting down soon. The community has just over a month to archive the most important threads.

Discord Coming to PS5, Sony Invests in App's Stocks

Konrad Sarzynski, 04 May 2021, 14:38

Discord and Sony are teaming up. The popular messenger is to be integrated with PlayStation Network, making it easier for gamers to communicate. Sony has acquired Discord's shares, but the company will remain independent.

Grandson Builds an Unusual Communication Device for 96-year-old Grandmother

Michal Ciezadlik, 27 April 2021, 17:26

Thanks to a grandson's creativity, his grandmother will be able to communicate with her loved ones in an easy way. His device adapts text and voice messages from Telegram to receive and send them using analogue means.

Discord Will Not be Acquired by Microsoft

Konrad Sarzynski, 21 April 2021, 14:07

Discord has broken off talks with Microsoft over a possible takeover by the Redmond giant for up to $12 billion. What's next for gamers' favorite instant messenger?

WhatsApp Has a Serious Security Problem

Jacob Blazewicz, 14 April 2021, 21:30

WhatsApp has another problem. This time it's a security vulnerability that enables someone to easily block our access to our account.

Facebook's CEO Preferred to Use Signal

Ewelina Krzykala, 07 April 2021, 14:52

Mark Zuckerberg, known for not talking much about his private life, takes his privacy seriously. After his phone number was leaked, it was revealed that he registered an account with Signal, a competitor to Facebook-owned WhatsApp.

Microsoft Presents the Future of Human Interaction

Konrad Sarzynski, 04 March 2021, 13:27

Microsoft Mesh is a platform that could transform human interaction. During Microsoft Ignite, we saw a vision that will make remote working even easier, and we'll lose another reason to leave the house.

WhatsApp Loses Millions of Users but Gains New Virus

Konrad Sarzynski, 26 January 2021, 15:35

Dark clouds are gathering over WhatsApp. First, plans for controversial privacy policy changes, now a virus spreading via messages. The creators of Signal and Telegram are rubbing their hands in glee.

WhatsApp Claims it Doesn't Know Your Location; Terms and Conditions Say Otherwise

Bart Swiatek, 14 January 2021, 16:12

WhatsApp is trying to deal with the image crisis caused by the recent update of terms and conditions. The company has published an infographic to explain the situation to the users. Unfortunately, it looks like there was incorrect information on it.

WhatsApp Introduces Controversial Changes; Musk Responds: „Use Signal”

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 January 2021, 22:00

The new regulations of WhatsApp messenger will enable the app to send user data to Facebook. The decision caused a lot of controversy on the web, and Elon Musk encouraged dissatisfied users to use competitive Signal.

Sony Explains Voice Chat Moderation System of PS5

Adrian Werner, 17 October 2020, 20:50

Sony has explained how the voice chat moderation system on PlayStation 5 will work, enabling players to send reports with records of toxic comments from other users.

Discord Breaks With the Image of Being a Paltform for Gamers

Arkadiusz Strzala, 01 July 2020, 14:54

Discord has so far been associated mainly with conversations of players during online games. Now this is to change. The program will be profiled more towards a universal communicator for the community.

Facebook Doesn't Give up Advertising on WhatsApp

Bart Swiatek, 27 April 2020, 11:11

It seems that Facebook has not abandoned its plans to introduce ads to WhatsApp. The company wants this type of content to be personalised using data obtained on its social website.

Skype Added Option for Custom Backgrounds

Bart Swiatek, 24 April 2020, 10:55

Skype has received an update that allows users to add their own background to video calls. This option is available only in the desktop version of the app, except for the Windows 10 release, which can be found in Microsoft Store.

Facebook Announces New Messenger With Video Calls for Windows and macOS

Laty, 03 April 2020, 12:36

Today, Facebook released the Messenger application for desktops and laptops. The new version of the app is designed to facilitate video contact with family and friends and improve remote working.

LoL Official Forum Will be Closed

Paul Wozniak, 02 March 2020, 15:33

Riot Games has announced that the official forum of League of Legends will close on March 16, this year. The community has launched an action to backup all threads and files.

New TeamSpeak is in Beta and Tries to Become More Like Discord

Laty, 16 October 2019, 21:47

TeamSpeak has been one of the most popular voice communicators for many years. However, for a long time, there has been no major updates to refresh the interface or add new features. The team responsible for the communicator announced recently closed beta-tests of the new version of the program. The first information shows that it is very similar to another top voice com app - Discord.

Instagram Direct and Messenger Integration in 2020

Konrad Serafinski, 13 August 2019, 12:16

Bloomberg reports that in 2020 Facebook will enable chat between Instagram and Messenger users. This will be the first step on the road to integrating the giant's platforms, as announced by Mark Zuckerberg.

Discord Go Live Will Enable Us to Stream a Game to Our Friends

Konrad Serafinski, 10 August 2019, 22:49

Discord is about to introduce a new feature. It will be Go Live, enabling us to broadcast our games directly to a group of friends. This service is similar to Share Play on PlayStation 4.

Android Messages receives anti-spam filter, raises privacy concerns

Conrad Hazi, 04 January 2019, 17:37

The default application for sending SMS on Android receives an anti-spam filter. To protect us from unwanted content, it will analyze incoming and outgoing messages and phone numbers, which raises understandable concerns about privacy protection.

Facebook Messenger gets Dark Mode?

ElMundo, 02 January 2019, 13:04

It seems like the Dark Mode is finally coming to Facebook Messenger, the new layout is currently being tested in several undisclosed countries.