Orange Bank is about to close shop after selling its customers to BNP Paribas, the latest update on Windows 10 and 11 deactivates Word and Outlook, Ubisoft announces its 1st game on the blockchain, this is the recap of news from the Thursday, June 29, 2023.
What’s new in the Android and High-Tech universe on Phonandroid this Thursday, June 29, 2023? First of all, we mentioned in our columns the end of TousAntiCovid. Yes, the controversial app will no longer receive updates. End clap therefore for the app, which as a reminder has been deactivated since last January.
In another area, we also mentioned YouTube’s new policy to prevent users from activating their ad blocker. And as much to say that it is rather radical: purely and simply block access to YouTube after watching two or three videos with an “Ad Block” activated.
In addition, streaming fans will be able to find in our columns the complete program of new releases to come on Amazon Prime Video in July 2023. There will be something for everyone, between Get Out, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, La Grande Aventure Lego or even the highly anticipated season 2 of Good Omens. But without further ado, let’s see together what it was imperative to remember in the news of this Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Orange Bank will close shop
Orange Bank, the operator’s online bank, is about to close shop. Indeed, Orange is actively seeking to sell its customer portfolio to BPN Paribas. Exclusive negotiations between the two companies began yesterday. Finally, Orange Bank only lasted a few years (the service was launched in 2017).
To know more : Orange Bank to close shop after selling its customers to BNP Paribas
The latest Windows 11/10 update disrupts Outlook and Word
The latest Tuesday patch released by Microsoft on Windows 11 and 10 introduced a rather pesky new bug. Indeed, under certain conditions, it has simply become impossible to use Outlook and Word.
To know more : Windows 10, 11 – the latest update causes a bug that prevents using Outlook and Word
Ubisoft announces its first game on the blockchain, the false good idea?
Ubisoft has just announced the development of Champion Tactics Grimoria Chronicles, a PVP tactical RPG. Its main feature? The title wants to exploit the blockchain. It remains to be seen how the game will exploit this technology and especially whether the principle will appeal to players or not.
To know more : Ubisoft still hasn’t figured out that no one wants to play a game on the blockchain