Discord completes rollout of universal end-to-end encryption

Discord completes rollout of universal end-to-end encryption

Discord has officially finalized its multi-year transition to implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE) across all voice and video calls. This security protocol applies universally to all direct calls and server-based voice channels, excluding public Stage channels. The protection is baked directly into the platform’s architecture, requiring no manual opt-in or configuration from users. Read: Google says…

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Discord expands Family Centre with new social controls

Discord expands Family Centre with new social controls

Discord is significantly upgrading its Family Centre, granting parents and guardians more substantial safety tools and visibility into their teens’ activity. These new controls are designed to address concerns around sensitive content, data privacy, and unwanted contact, while still respecting the teens’ communication privacy. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Supersonic plane takes…

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You can now instantly demo Fortnite via Discord

You can now instantly demo Fortnite via Discord

Epic Games is trying to draw new players to its Fortnite free-to-play battle royale by enabling instant game demos directly within Discord. This new feature, powered by Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service, allows users to try the game on PC without needing to install it. Read: Starlink pledges R2.5 billion investment in South Africa,…

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