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Netflix gaming arrives on Android; Edge stable arrives on Linux; Facebook deletes all facial recognition data

Netflix gaming arrives on Android; Edge stable arrives on Linux; Facebook deletes all facial recognition data

November 02, 2021

Tuesday, November 2.

Teams now features better compliance policies and harassment detection — www.neowin.net

At its Ignite 2021 conference, Microsoft has announced better compliance policies for Teams including harassment detection in more languages and tighter integration with Communication Compliance.

HoloLens 2 is now available at a 15% discount for a limited time only

Along with its mixed-reality announcements, Microsoft has labeled a 15% discount on its HoloLens 2 headsets for a limited time only. It has also revealed new features for Azure VMs and networking.

Microsoft Edge stable on Linux is now official — www.neowin.net

Microsoft has formally announced the availability of a stable build of its Edge browser for Linux distros. It is also making it easier for organizations to transition from IE11 to IE Mode in Edge.

Epic Games is shutting down Fortnite in China

Epic Games has decided to shut down its dedicated version of Fortnite in China. The company has not revealed an official reason for the move but it could be related to China's strict gaming laws.

Facebook is shutting down its facial recognition system in trust-building exercise — www.neowin.net

Facebook has said it's disabling facial recognition on its platform. It'll see a degrade in the quality of automatic alt text but the firm said it wants to wait for regulators to lay out rules.

Netflix officially launches gaming platform globally on Android

Netflix has launched its gaming platform “Netflix Games” globally. It will rollout through the Netflix mobile app for Android at launch with iOS support to follow at a later unspecified date.

Call of Duty and Resident Evil receive huge discounts in this week's Deals with Gold

This week, a number of amazing franchises are on sale through the weekly Deals with Gold sale for Xbox consoles. Series like Call of Duty and Resident Evil can be purchased for up to 75% less.