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Halo Infinite's multiplayer test now live; Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One September update; FBI, NSA, and CIA use ad blockers

Halo Infinite's multiplayer test now live; Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One September update; FBI, NSA, and CIA use ad blockers

September 24, 2021

Friday September 24.

Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One September update focuses on remote play and game discovery — www.neowin.net

Today, Microsoft detailed some of the major changes coming to the Xbox experience in September 2021. The focus is on remote play and game discovery this time around. Microsoft Edge is also in there.

Easy Anti-Cheat is now supported on macOS, Linux, and by extension, Steam Deck

The upcoming Steam Deck handheld of Valve won't be leaving behind popular multiplayer games, as Easy Anti-Cheat is now natively supported on Linux, macOS as well as Proton, and Wine.

FBI, NSA, and CIA use ad blockers due to fear of targeted ads — www.neowin.net

A document has revealed that most U.S. intelligence agencies, including FBI, NSA, CIA, and DHS use ad blockers due to fear of targeted ads and malvertising, even though they are not mandated to do so.

Nintendo Switch Online "Expansion Pack" will add N64 and Sega Genesis games

Nintendo is planning to introduce a higher tier of its Nintendo Switch Online service which will bring along a selection of retro games from the Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis systems.

First weekend of Halo Infinite's latest multiplayer testing rounds is now live — www.neowin.net

The second Halo Infinite Technical Preview has opened up to Insiders, giving players access to Social Arena playlists at certain times for testing out the multiplayer side of things.

More Alder Lake-S Core i9-12900K benchmarks leak, splendid performance but maybe not always

Today, purported SiSoft Sandra and Cinebench R23 results for Intel's Alder Lake-S Core i9-12900K leaked. While the latter's score is quite impressive, the same cannot be said for Sandra.

Amazon Prime Video users in the UK can get STARZPLAY for just £1.99/month

Amazon Prime Video users in the UK can get STARZPLAY for £1.99/month for the first 6 months, after that it will cost £4.99/month. That's £18 saved on something else like a few beverages and kebab!