There are 2 big updates in the tech world this week, bringing a brand-new privacy tool to the social media app Bluesky and a massive video preview of the highly anticipated game Grand Theft Auto 6. These developments matter to you because they give you more control over your digital footprint and offer an exciting look at the future of home entertainment.
First, Bluesky is making it easier for you to stay low-key online. The app has added a new privacy setting designed to stop you from going viral by accident. When you turn this setting on, your posts will not appear in the "Discover" feed. This is the automatic feed that recommends posts to users who do not follow you. It is important to note that this does not make your account fully private, as Bluesky does not offer locked accounts like other platforms. Your posts could still show up in other searches or on apps that connect to the AT Protocol, which is the shared network system that Bluesky runs on. But this new setting is still a useful shield against unwanted attention from strangers.
On the gaming front, a giant 27-minute preview of Grand Theft Auto 6 is now streaming on YouTube. The video originally debuted on Netflix at 3 PM, but it is now widely available for anyone to watch. This preview was recorded entirely on a PlayStation 5 console. Instead of showing you a list of button controls, the video plays like a movie. It focuses on the atmosphere of the virtual city and the 2 main characters, Jason and Lucia. You can see clips of police chases, gun battles, scuba diving, and even characters shooting a basketball. Other gaming outlets have shared extra details about the gameplay that did not make it into this specific video.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to launch on November 19th with a starting price of $79.99. Whether you want to post your daily thoughts in peace or get ready for a massive virtual adventure, the coming months are shaping up to be very exciting for tech fans.
