Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 10/10 – 10/16

'Genshin Impact' introduces 120 FPS mode on iOSGoogle Assistant now shows you UV Index data on Android, iOS, and Nest Hub

Leaked Google Pixel 6 teasers claim five years of Android security updates

Instagram plans to introduce a 'take a break' feature for teens

Google rumoured to bundle Pixel 6 in Pixel Pass subscription service

Microsoft offers 20th Anniversary Special Xbox accessories

Twitter on the web can let you take out unwanted followers

Google TV plans to bring user profiles next month to Chromecast, Sony and TCL TVs

Samsung's Unpacked event on Oct. 20 to focus on 'self-expression'

Apple expected to launch redesigned AirPods at upcoming 'Unleashed' event

Netflix to stream 'Cowboy Bebop' anime on Oct. 21

Instagram debuts practice mode, scheduling for live streams

Fitbit Premium and Will Smith launch StrongWill curriculum

Waze and Headspace wants to help you find joy on your drives

Tinder will let you bring a 'Plus One' you don't know to weddings

ZTE ZPAD 10 is now available at Telus

Nanoleaf Lines lets you achieve that YouTuber background in your space

Apple MagSafe Duo Charger can't fast charge Watch Series 7

Microsoft to kick off pre-orders for Xbox Series X mini fridge on Oct. 19

Twitter on the web can let you take out unwanted followers

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All Twitter users on the web can now take out followers they don't want following them. The feature was first being tested out last month, but it's now accessible to all users. This is part of Twitter's efforts to help reduce harassment on its platform. Blocking someone might incite retaliation, but cutting them out without them knowing might be easier for you.

Of course, this won't keep them from seeing your public tweets. If you want to use this feature, head to your Followers tab on your profile. Click on the three-dot menu next to the user in question and select the "Remove this follower" option.

Source: Engadget

Instagram plans to introduce a 'take a break' feature for teens

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Instagram's reputation had taken another dive recently when whistleblower Frances Haugen shared during a hearing at the US Congress that Facebook was aware its algorithms are destructive, leading children to harmful content and only taking out a fraction of the hate speech. In response to these issues, Facebook Global Affairs VP Nick Clegg promised Instagram would get a "take a break" feature to encourage teens to stop using the social network for a while. Clegg didn't say when the option would be ready, though. 

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Google reminds users it'll enable two-factor authentication for its users before end of the year

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In May, Google announced its plans to enable two-factor authentication or two-step verification by default for its accounts. The company is reminding us of this plan just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness month. It will enable the security feature for over 150 million accounts before the year ends. It's also pushing over two million YouTube creators to turn on two-factor authentication to protect their channels. According to Google, it is working with organizations to give away over 10,000 hardware security keys every year.

Aside from this feature, Google reminds us that it has a built-in password manager for Chrome, Android, and the Google app. The tech giant said it would soon help you generate passwords for other apps, and you'll soon get access to your saved passwords directly from the Google app menu.

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