Xbox Is Experimenting with a Controversial Social Media Feature

Do you like it when software utilizes subtle forms of psychological manipulation to keep you coming back? If so, you will be thrilled to hear that Xbox is experimenting with a new streak feature that will highlight how many weeks in a row you’ve actively used your console. As spotted by journalist Stephen Totilo , Xbox Insider users have seen this functionality within the Xbox dashboard and profile menu. Totilo shared an image of his Xbox profile showing a UI indicator with a checkmark for each day he signed on this past week and an empty circle for the days…