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If you are using a Windows 32-bit OS and are a frequent user of Discord, it's time to upgrade. The app client for the messaging service is ending support for the older Windows systems on Dec. 1.

John Callaham · 2 hours ago with 0 comments

Microsoft is rolling out its latest Xbox update for September to its consoles and for Windows PC owners. It adds the previously announced feature to let users stream gameplay to Discord channels.

John Callaham · Sep 5, 2023 with 2 comments

The latest Microsoft Weekly issue is here. Learn about Edge taking screenshots of websites you visit, new features for Windows 11, gaming news, and several look-back articles remembering old products.

Taras Buria · Aug 6, 2023 · Hot! with 0 comments

Xbox Insiders will get first crack at trying out the new feature, which will allow Xbox games to stream to Discord channels, along with Discord DMs and Group DMs, with 1080p support for Nitro members.

John Callaham · Aug 2, 2023 with 1 comment

Your weekly Microsoft Weekly recap is here, bringing you the most interesting stories about new Windows 11 features, gaming announcements, controversies, bugs, and other developments from Microsoft.

Taras Buria · Jun 18, 2023 with 0 comments

Microsoft has launched a dedicated official Discord server for the Microsoft Store, where users and developers can connect, engage, and share feedback about the app, its website, MSIX, and more.

Taras Buria · Jun 16, 2023 with 8 comments

Microsoft has begun rolling out a brand-new update for its Xbox consoles. This one carries new features like search filters for the store, more Discord integrations, plus Xbox controller fixes.

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe · May 10, 2023 with 0 comments

21-year old Jack Teixeira was arrested this week and may be charged with two counts of violating the Espionage Act for allegedly leaking hundreds of US classified documents to his friends.

John Callaham · Apr 14, 2023 with 2 comments

Nvidia has launched the latest WHQL-certified Game Ready drivers for Windows. The new 528.49 driver is optimized for new titles fixes a Resizable BAR bug, the Discord clocking issue, and more.

Sayan Sen · Feb 8, 2023 with 7 comments

The new PS5 beta release, in addition to adding Discord voice support, also adds Variable Refresh Rate support for 1440p screen resolution, easier save game migration, and lots more.

John Callaham · Feb 2, 2023 with 10 comments

It's currently unknown why NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards are affected by Discord running in the background, but thankfully there's a manual fix you can try to get your card back up to speed.

John Callaham · Feb 1, 2023 with 3 comments

Microsoft was allegedly making a new "Super App". And despite earlier reports suggesting that such an app already existed in Windows, new indications point towards it being a new thing.

Sayan Sen · Dec 7, 2022 with 0 comments

Be careful before you install that TikTok "unfiltering" software — it might be loaded with malware that can steal your passwords, Discord accounts, cryptocurrency wallets, and credit card data.

Justin Luna · Nov 29, 2022 with 5 comments

Xbox One and Series X|S owners can now jump into Discord Voice calls. While the integration is now out for everyone, the process still requires a call transfer from the Discord app to an Xbox console.

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe · Sep 13, 2022 with 0 comments

Discord users are reporting their troubles of connecting to audio on their Bluetooth headsets. Many are complaining that the app plays audio on the speakers instead of the headsets.

Anushe Fawaz · Aug 22, 2022 with 8 comments

Discord has adopted the cross-platform framework React Native for its Android app so it can keep up with the development pace of its clients on other OSes. However, there have been lots of complaints.

Usama Jawad · Aug 3, 2022 · Hot! with 27 comments

Microsoft has announced that it is rolling out Discord Voice chat for some Xbox Insiders today. The integration does exactly what the name implies and should enhance multiplayer gaming experiences.

Usama Jawad · Jul 20, 2022 with 3 comments

The latest Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update 22000.675 (KB5013943) is causing several major issues for users. These problems include apps failing to start, BSODs, black screen, and more.

Sayan Sen · May 11, 2022 · Hot! with 24 comments

The PC version of Halo Infinite was the focus of today's announcements by 343 Industries. Players on the platform will get LAN server hosting capabilities, privacy-respecting anti-cheat, and more.

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe · Oct 21, 2021 with 3 comments

Google is forcing Discord music bot Rythm to close its doors to users. The service is massively popular on Discord with installations on over 20 million servers and a user base of 560 million.

Usama Jawad · Sep 13, 2021 · Hot! with 12 comments

Sony has announced it has partnered up with Discord to bring the popular communications service to PlayStation Network next year. The company has also invested an unknown amount in Discord.

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe · May 3, 2021 with 11 comments

Popular chat platform Discord has reportedly rejected Microsoft offer to buy the service for $10 billion. Last month, it was reported that Discord was in talks for a potential acquisition.

Mehrotra A · Apr 20, 2021 · Hot! with 35 comments

The week that's just gone by has brought with it news of refreshed Windows 10 icons, new Edge themes, an Xbox Live renaming, and more. Be sure to catch up on all that via our handy overview.

Florin Bodnarescu · Mar 28, 2021 · Hot! with 0 comments

Microsoft is in exclusive talks with Discord to acquire it for over $10 billion. Recently, it was rumoured that Microsoft is a front runner to acquire Discord after it started looking for a buyer.

Mehrotra A · Mar 26, 2021 · Hot! with 52 comments

Just a few hours ago, a report claimed that Discord is looking for a buyer. Now, a new report has confirmed that Microsoft is on the list of companies trying to acquire the chat platform.

Mehrotra A · Mar 23, 2021 with 46 comments

Discord, a platform popular with gamers, is rumoured to be in discussions with another company to be bought. Nothing is set in stone but if a deal does go ahead, Discord could sell for over $10bn.

Paul Hill · Mar 22, 2021 with 14 comments

Last night, Discord banned the WallStreetBets server for violating its policy. The company noted that it took the step due to hate speech on the server and had warned admins about it in the past.

Mehrotra A · Jan 28, 2021 with 22 comments

This week brings a lot of news in the form of not only the upcoming Alpha 5 and the Closed Beta, but also a Partnership Series update and a new Discord channel, among updates for other deliverables.

Hamza Jawad · Jul 2, 2020 with 0 comments

Long known for being a communication service designed for gamers, Discord has announced that it's no longer associating its products with gaming directly, broadening its audience to everyone.

João Carrasqueira · Jun 30, 2020 with 5 comments

This year's edition of the Launch event has brought a handful of new Windows apps to the Microsoft Store, with a little something for everyone. Here's an overview of all the apps launched this year.

João Carrasqueira · Jun 11, 2020 · Hot! with 16 comments

Discord has announced the availability of a new feature called Noise Suppression. The feature is implemented with Krisp.ai, a third-party tool, that runs locally to preserve user privacy.

Paul Hill · Apr 11, 2020 · Hot! with 5 comments

Discord for Android adds functionality which includes temporary muting, slash commands and marking individual messages as unread. The update is currently rolling out through the Google Play Store.

Usman Khan Lodhi · Nov 27, 2019 · Hot! with 0 comments

Discord has quietly added a new AMOLED dark theme in recent version of its Android app which is accessible in Settings > Appearance. The new dark theme is not limited to Android 10 devices.

Usman Khan Lodhi · Nov 11, 2019 · Hot! with 0 comments

Microsoft seems to be teaming up with Discord next for another cross-promotion, with strings discovered on the Discord Android beta app pointing towards giving Nitro for free with Xbox Game Pass.

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe · Nov 10, 2019 · Hot! with 5 comments

The catalog of games Discord made available to its $9.99 Nitro subscribers is being removed from the platform. Discord says this is due to a majority of Nitro subscribers not playing the games.

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe · Sep 13, 2019 · Hot! with 9 comments

With minimal performance impact on the host machine, Discord says gamers will be able to recreate the feeling of playing together with friends while staying in the comfort of their own homes.

Ather Fawaz · Aug 9, 2019 · Hot! with 0 comments

Well-known web hosting service Cloudflare has just gone down, taking with it multiple websites and services like Discord, Down Detector and Feedly. The company is investigating the issue.

Muhammad Jarir Kanji · Jul 2, 2019 with 2 comments

Discord has announced today that beginning in 2019, all developers will be able to distribute games on its platform while receiving bigger cuts than they would from other platforms.

Jay Bonggolto · Dec 14, 2018 · Hot! with 17 comments

Discord today launched a new update introducing its game store to the public as well as a new library feature and an "evolved" Nitro subscription program, of which existing subscribers get upgraded.

Vishal Laul · Oct 16, 2018 · Hot! with 3 comments

Discord CEO Jason Citron shared the chat app's future plan to become a gaming storefront specialized in curating small indie games to users. A beta test for the service begins this Thursday.

Tim Moon · Aug 9, 2018 · Hot! with 18 comments