When Will The Wolf Among Us 2 Will Be Released?

Most gaming fans know that Telltale Games has had a very tough last couple of years. The California-based video game developer did mass layoffs, which ultimately led to the cancellation of many games that were expected to be released soon. It included The Walking Dead: The Final Season, which was quite disheartening for a lot of people. However, shortly afterward, a new company was formed with the same name, which led to the Telltale games’ rebirth. They also resumed the production of much-anticipated projects like The Walking Dead: The Final Season, The Wolf Among Us 2, etc.

The Telltale games surprised The Wolf Among Us fans when they announced during the 2019 game awards that they were working on the game’s sequel. Although the original game did not do well financially; compared to the other games by the creator like Games of Thrones, The Walking Dead, etc., it still had a cult following of its own. Ever since the announcement was made in 2019, the fans are hoping that the game will be released as soon as possible.

People who are waiting for the release date might be a bit disappointed to know that there is no official release date announced as of now. It was also revealed that Telltale Games had been working on the game from scratch. Usually, the whole production and launch of a game take around two-three years; this means that the players should not expect to see The Wolf Among Us any time soon. If we take into account all the development stages, the game will probably be launched in 2022. However, a leak from a Reddit user indicated that the game would be launched by 2021. However, the credibility of that leak is low since the Reddit profile was anonymous, so as of now, one can’t be sure about the release dates. We know that the players should not expect its launch in the next 1.5 years, at least. 

Although it won’t be a long wait, we might see the sequel’s launch by 2021 or 2022. October 13th marked the 8th year of the original game’s release and the cult following that the game has seemed too impatient for the release. But it appears that all they are going to get for now is a disappointment. Since the Telltale game has been releasing games near the end of the calendar year, we can expect the same for The Wolf Among Us 2 in 2021. However, nothing is known for certain as of now, and all of this is speculation based on recent reports.

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This Big Microsoft Edge Change Might Render Your Antivirus Ineffective

Microsoft has decided to implement the Manifest V3 changes of Google in its Chromium-based Edge browser’s extensions system. On the other hand, many significant browsers have completely neglected Google’s Manifest V3 changes, but after announcing it in October 2018, Microsoft has now decided to implement it.

The Manifest V3 of Google is a certain set of changes used in Microsoft’s Chromium-based open-source Edge browser. Also, these changes will apply to the Web Extensions API. This will straightforwardly update the working method of the browser extensions on the Edge browser.

Google, under the Manifest V3, stated that they did it to improve the performance and security of the extensions and to give users more control over the extensions.

Soon after Google announced the proposed changes under Manifest V3, the extension developers immediately backfired concerning that the updates of the Manifest V3 had several other changes that can make the antivirus and other parental control software, ad blockers, and other privacy-focused extensions void.

Also, a vast number of users and even the browser makers backlashed due to this decision. They saw that Google’s move to have a more effective grip on the ad blockers was effectively hurting their primary business, Online Advertising.

However, other browsers like Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi announced to ignore the Manifest V3 updates to let their users continue the use of ad blockers.

Implementation of the Manifest V3 Changes

Google took a step back for some of the changes had planned on how Chromium would be handling the extensions. The reason for this back off was the criticism it faced over Manifest V3.

However, those changes have now started to roll out in Google’s Chrome browser. It has started making the ad blocker developers worried about their products, which won’t work effectively after these changes start to appear on the browser’s stable versions.

Google has planned to bring the preview/alpha changes of the Manifest V3 to the stable version of Chrome this year after it began last year in October.

Now you will also be able to see these changes in Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge browser, where they are currently operating in beta and stable versions.

Even though the developers of the ad blockers are still worried about their products due to these changes, Microsoft has reassured the extension developers that these changes will not affect the ad blockers operating on the browser. The software giant has asked the extension developer to rest assured by stating this statement in its blog post:

“We believe that these changes will not compromise the capabilities of your extension or reduce the potential that the extension ecosystem has. These changes should reduce the time taken to review each submission, and improve certification turnaround time, thus reducing the overall cost of developing and maintaining extensions. We recognize the value of content blocking extensions and appreciate the role they play in honoring user’s choice by blocking advertisements and enhancing privacy by blocking cookies, and we want developers to continue to offer these capabilities.”

Conclusion

So, this was all about the Manifest V3 changes that Microsoft has bought up in its all-new Chromium-based Edge browser. Even though Microsoft has assured that these changes won’t minimize the extension ecosystem’s potential, the extension developers are still concerned about these changes.

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Should You Watch “Social Distance” on Netflix?

Yes, even though this anthology series travels through that same pandemic-era cliché route of how people are coping up in these unprecedented times.

It’s a video conferencing series (remotely produced) created by Hilary Weisman Graham which tackles the kind of problems that an ordinary human has faced in the pandemic era. It’s a new addition to the list of movies produced during the pandemic months.

In the opening scene of the series, we see a shot of the barbershop and a date at the middle of the screen-“April  2, 2020.”

Then we shift to a zoom screen where Mike Colter is having a conversation about how peaceful he was in the lockdown up until the point where everything just fell apart.

This is the first episode we are talking about, and it is about Ike, a barbershop owner, who is living alone because he has recently broken up with his girlfriend. He explains his situation in the AA meeting happening through a Zoom call where he says that apart from being sober for 18 months, there is nothing that is going well for him. His business is closed, his girlfriend has left him, and now he has no idea what he should do with his life. He calls his friend and regrets it immediately because that reminds him of his drinking days. Finally, when his sponsor asks him to make most of his time, he decides to make himself popular by posting photos of himself and his potted fern.

This was the first episode, the next one was about a family drama, a senior man in the family has died, and three siblings are arguing with each until uncle Tony (Miguel Sandoval) steps in and says something. The third episode was about a mother named  Imani, who has to watch her daughter and take care of a paralyzed woman at the same time. When the paralyzed woman’s poetry professor daughter keeps giving reasons for not visiting, Imani makes an innovative arrangement.

You may watch the series, especially its first three episodes because of its funny jokes. The creators have refrained from using hackneyed lines in the dialogues and decided to use the crisis as an accepted reality rather than debilitating consternation. The one criticism that echoed from the series was its lack of involvement in the sentimental scenes, especially the time when Mike Colter is going deep into his psychology. Some may feel a shade of sympathy for him, but there wasn’t enough pull-in factor. T

However, all the actors do create a light-hearted environment which might get you through with all the episodes.

There is no steamy hot scene, so if you are looking for that, please be disappointed. And why are you looking for that in the lockdown, anyway?

I would recommend you to stream an episode and see if you like these kinds of stories. Since this is an anthological tale, there is no need to be worried about the continuity of the plot. It doesn’t matter whether you click on episode 1 or episode3, you will always begin a new chapter.

I hope the next episodes focus on the funny stuff rather than striving to get viewers all teary-eyed. Everybody is suffering, we all know that now let’s just get on with it.

Source:-  Should You Watch “Social Distance” on Netflix?

 

These Are the Best House Hunting Apps Available for Android

Finding a suitable house can be a difficult task. You have to keep certain needs in mind, such as the safety and security of the house, surroundings, accessibility to places of need, and various other things to add. It can be a bit easier to find a house if you are looking for it in an area which you are familiar with, but if you are looking for a home in a city, which is new to you, then it is going to take significant and constant efforts from you. However, there are many apps available that can make the process of house hunting easier for you, but all of them are not good. In this article, we have listed the best house hunting apps available for Android, based on their usability, listing properties, reviews from users, and other factors. Let’s scroll down and find a way to your dream home.

Homesnap Real Estate

Homesnap Real Estate is a decent and newer app among this list of house hunting apps available for Android. You can use this app to find houses according to your preferences. This app features a lot of options for you to choose from and provides enough information such as the material design of the house, location, owner details, price, and other important things about every option that it lists. If you are not yet sure about your preferences, you can also find upcoming dates for an open house. You will find enough photos on this app for the property you are interested in, and you also get an option to chat with the owner. You can expect this app to become better with search criteria in upcoming updates. You can download it for free from Google Play Store.

Realtor.com

Realtor.com is one of the most popular apps when it comes to house hunting apps available for Android. There is a big collection of properties available on this app that you can get to choose from. You can search properties on this app based on your preferences, such as location, closeness with school, urban or rural location, etc. The availability of video streams of open houses makes it an outstanding app. This wonderful app is free to use, and you can download it from Google Play Store.

Trulia

Trulia is undoubtedly one of the best house hunting apps available for Android. The searching feature of this app makes it one of the best in the market as you get to search properties such as homes, apartments, and open houses based on your preferences of price, neighborhood, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and other related things. You get enough information about the locality you are willing to buy a house in, including the crime stats of the area. This app features an interactive map and allows you to take a video tour of the property you are interested in. This app also comes with a mortgage calculator to make the budgeting easier for you. Trulia has almost all the necessary features you want to see in a good house hunting app, which makes it a great companion in house hunting. You can download this app for free from Google Play Store.

Zillow

If you are looking for a house-hunting app that allows you to browse home across the US, Zillow is the right pick. This app has got all the features you will need while looking for a safe, comfortable, and a home in your budget. This app allows you to take a virtual tour of the property you are interested in. If you are looking to sell your old house and buy a new one, this app is the perfect place for you as it has got enough features for buying and selling both. The option of searching for homes on this app covers almost all the needs, and that makes it an outstanding app. You can download Zillow for free from Google Play Store.

Redfin Real Estate

Redfin Real Estate app is widely popular among users because it ticks all the basics right of a good house hunting app. You can find almost every type of houses and condos listed on this app. There are occasional sales also which you will find on this app. There are various search parameters available on this app to find the right property for you from huge listings, which keep getting updated every 15-30 minutes. The finance calculator available with this app is going to make it easier for you to settle the budget for your new house. You can download this feature-rich app for free from Google Play Store.

There are various things you have to keep in mind while looking for a new house. The real estate apps mentioned on this list make it easier for you to find the best property available in an area. You can download any app mentioned in this list of best house hunting apps for free and find the right house for you.

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Riddick Sequel is Finally Picking Up Pace

It was looking like the fourth installment in the Vin Diesel starrer Riddick franchise had plunged into the darkness of uncertainty, and even the reports of it finally going into the productions in the year 2020 turned out to be nothing more than a false dream.

The project, now titled “Riddick: Furya,” was reported to be still in the scripting stage in the peak pandemic months. Then a report came out that suggested that the script is nearing completion; however, due to the pandemic, any plans to begin shooting this year seems like a distant plausibility. Many voices on social media have also suggested that the creators’ wish to increase the popularity of Riddick might also be the reason that the film production is on halt right now.

However, there is a faint whisper arousing from somewhere that the development of Riddick: Furya is now moving forward with pace. Vin Diesel had confirmed in May that the Riddick 4: Furya is going into the productions soon.

According to a trusted source, Riddick 4 production team will apparently hit the grounds running, but the major details about the film are still under wraps. The studio, which is overseeing the development of Riddick, is Universal, which is also producing the next Fast & Furious film, so to keep its hero Vin Diesel happy, I reckon Universal will speed things up. The source has also confirmed that Karl Urban will return to reprise his antagonist role of Vaako, which he had nailed in 2013.

The saga of Riddick had started from the year 2000 when the film “Pitch Black” was released. The underwhelming film was then turned into a full-scale blockbuster with the 2004 film “Chronicles of Riddick.” The 2013 film Riddick brought back Vin Diesel to play the titular role again. A lot of other related products are there in the market that tells us that there is an audience that loves the character and the world he resides in.

If you are familiar with the Riddick universe, you would know that the fourth film of the Riddick franchise will take the hero back to his home soil. However, the plot details and the structure of the story are unknown for the time being.

We have to remind ourselves that there is no official statement from the studio for now, and all we hear now are flying whispers. We might have to wait for a while before we can ascertain ‘what’s,’ ‘whys,’ and ‘hows’ of the project. But, there is some positivity in the fans fraternity as they think that the momentum that has been built in the past couple of months means that something is surely about to give.

The Riddick film starred Vin Diesel in the titular role, Karl Urban as Vaako, Katee Sackhoff as Dahl, and Dave Bautista as Diaz.

Even if the movie is entering productions, be prepared to wait for another one or two years as the production operations are not running smoothly for any film.

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Mac: Enable the Root User

Even if you are the administrator, macOS doesn’t allow you access to certain parts of the file system. In such scenarios,  you can enable the root user to gain read and write access to the entire file system. The root user provides you full control over your Mac, which can also be used to recover your password if you have forgotten. While the root user is a very useful tool, it can easily damage your Mac. That is why Apple hasn’t enabled the root access by default. But if you need to access your root account, here is how.

Through the Terminal

To enable root access through your Mac, follow the steps below:

Step 1: First, launch the Terminal and navigate to “Applications -> Utilities.”

Step 2: Once you have reaches the Terminal window, type and enter the following command:

dsenableroot

Now, the Terminal will request you to enter your password.

Step 2: Enter your password to move ahead.

Step 3: The Terminal will now prompt you to create a password for your root account. Ensure that you create a strong password, as this password can grant access to every part of your Mac.

Step 4: Once the password to the root account has been created, the following message will appear:

You have successfully enabled root on your computer. You can now complete all those tasks that were not possible through a regular user account.

Directory Utility

Follow the steps below to enable your root account via the Directory Utility:

Step 1. Right-click on the menu icon located towards the upper-right corner of your screen to open your Mac’s Spotlight.

Step 2. Once the Spotlight window opens, type and search for “Directory Utility” to select the application.

Step 3. Once the Directory Utility opens up, select the “Services” tab.

Step 4. Find the little padlock icon in the bottom-left corner and click on it to enter your username and password.

Step 5. Then click on “Edit” followed by “Enable Root User.”

Step 6. Next, you will be prompted to create a username and password for your root account.

Step 7. Then hit “OK” to create your root account.

In case you feel like disabling your root account at any point in time,  simply relaunch the Directory Utility, and click “Edit” followed by “Deactivate root user.”

Log in to the Root Account

After enabling the root account, follow the steps to log in to the root account:

Step 1. Start by logging out of your current account, as you would generally do.

Step 2. The macOS login screen will appear; here, select “Other.”

Step 3. Under the username box, type “root,” and then enter your root password.

Step 4. Finally, enter the option labeled, “Log in to the account.”

Your root account may look the same as your regular user account, but know that you can visit, edit, and even delete those files that were otherwise off-limits with access to this account.

How to Disable Root User via Terminal

The root account should be accessed only when the task particularly requires root privileges, as it may otherwise lead to malicious activities or even accidental damage. So, you must consider disabling your root as soon as it’s no longer needed.

Step 1: Start by launching your Mac’s Terminal by clicking on “Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal,”  and type the following command:

dsenableroot -d

Step 2: Enter the password for your current root account when prompted. The following message will appear: 

Your root user account has now been disabled on your Mac.

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Best Free iPhone Apps to Record Phone Calls

A large number of iPhone users often seem to complain that they can’t record phone calls because iPhones don’t have the feature to record calls. To record phone calls, you may need an app. Good apps are usually paid ones. Here are some of the best free iPhone apps that you can use in order to record phone calls.

TapeACall

TapeACall is a simple-to-use app for iPhone. It lets you record phone calls. You can save the recorded phone calls in MP3 format. It comes with a sharing option so that you can share your recordings directly from the app. The app comes in both free and paid versions. The free version of TapeACall lets you record up to 60 seconds. The free version offers some limited features. If you want to get access to premium features, you can pay for it. It sells for $9.99. The paid version lets you record as long call recording as you want. The thing that almost everyone likes about this call recorder is, it is available for both iPhone and Android devices.

Google Voice

Google Voice is a free app that offers users a unique phone number that they can use for making calls and sending messages. This app only allows the users to record incoming calls. It does not have any option to record outgoing calls.

Call Recorder FREE

The call recorder app is free and lets you record phone calls on your iPhone. The app has been developed by Component Studios. You can share the call recordings with others, but the sharing option is disabled in the free version.  The app offers both a free and a paid version. The premium version costs in the region of $9.99. If you are finding a good free app to record calls on the iPhone, try it out.

iPadio

iPadio is a great app that you can use to record calls on your iPhone. You can edit the call recordings and delete them as well. It comes with a sharing option that lets you share your recordings with others.  The app is available on the App Store.

CallRec Lite

CallRec Lite is a decent app that lets you record calls on your iPhone. It lets you upload the call recordings to cloud storage. You can share the recordings via social media platforms. The app offers a free version that lets you record unlimited calls but lets you listen up to just 60 seconds. If you want to get access to premium features, you can shell out $8.99. Are you looking for a superb free call recorder app for the iPhone? If yes, go for it.

The purpose of the list was to introduce you to the best iPhone apps to record calls. All the apps on the list are useful.

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