Discord finally stops treating Snapdragon Windows laptops like second-class PCs

Discord now offers a native ARM64 Windows app, giving Qualcomm-powered Windows on Arm laptops a cleaner way to run the chat app without leaning on emulation.

Discord calls finally get end-to-end encryption, but your DMs didn’t make the cut 

Discord’s multi-year encryption project is done. Every call is now E2EE by default across consoles, mobile, and browsers. However, there’s a catch that you might want to know.

Discord enables end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling for every user

Good news! Discord’s hundreds of millions of users now have their communications scrambled, so not even Discord can see them.

Discord Nitro now includes Xbox Game Pass as a freebie

Discord Nitro now comes with Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, making it a more tempting option for users who spend most of their time gaming with friends.

Discord launches Nitro Rewards, giving subscribers access to the base tier of Xbox Game Pass for no extra cost

Discord’s Nitro Rewards program will give Nitro subscribers access to Xbox Game Pass, and discounts from Logitech, SteelSeries, and other gaming brands.

Xbox Game Pass could get more pocket-friendly with Discord tie-up

Discord Nitro subscribers may soon get access to an Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition bundle with over 50 games and limited cloud streaming.

Let’s explore the best alternatives to Discord

With many users feeling uneasy about Discord’s new age verification requirement, here are some alternatives that could be worth exploring.

Discord admits it rushed age checks and is rethinking the rollout

Discord delays global age verification rollout after backlash, promising more options, transparency, and a revised launch later in 2026.
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Discord delays global rollout of age verification after backlash

The company added that 90% of users won’t need to verify their age and will be able to keep using Discord as usual.

Homeland Security reportedly sent hundreds of subpoenas seeking to unmask anti-ICE accounts

The Department of Homeland Security has been increasing pressure on tech companies to identify the owners of accounts that criticize ICE.