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One of the more devastating ways a hacker can ruin your life is through a SIM-swapping attack. By hijacking access to your mobile phone number, the criminal can receive your text messages, and potentially break into your internet accounts. But in some good news, the Federal Communications Commission plans to begin a formal rulemaking process to stop SIM-swapping attacks, citing the growing danger and complaints from victims themselves. “The FCC has received numerous complaints from consumers who have suffered significant distress, inconvenience, and financial harm as a result of SIM-swapping and port-out fraud,” the commission said. “In addition, recent data breaches have…
A handful of classic Nintendo 64 games will soon be available for modern gamers on Nintendo Switch Online through an “expansion pack.” While the expansion is set to include some of the best N64 games of all time, such as Super Mario 64, Star Fox 64, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, there were quite a few gems from the N64’s unique library that have been passed over in the first batch of games. We know Nintendo likely isn’t going to be bringing every single N64 title to Nintendo Switch Online, but a handful of essentials are currently missing.…
Jimmy Westenberg / Android AuthorityTL;DR There will no longer be Samsung ads in some of its first-party smartphone apps. The first two apps to lose advertisements are Samsung Pay and Samsung Health. Samsung Themes will eventually join the club, but there’s no date for that yet. One of the coolest aspects of Samsung’s Android skin known as One UI is that it mostly works the same across its entire lineup. This means the software experience on a budget Samsung phone is largely the same as the experience on its top-of-the-line flagships. See also: The best Samsung phones you can getOf course,…
Twitter really can’t go a day without releasing new products. But if you’re running an account for a business or a public figure, its latest addition might capture your interest. Soon, businesses and creators will be able to opt into “professional accounts,” giving them additional tools to distinguish their profile, quickly promote content through ads, and capitalize on Twitter’s future e-commerce efforts. Though Twitter has introduced monetization options for popular tweeters, it hasn’t widely introduced different profile types for businesses, which its competitors at Facebook, Instagram and TikTok have already had for a while. Image Credits: Twitter Twitter classifies anyone…
With Windows 11 on the horizon, PC makers have been busy announcing new laptops and tablets based on the next-gen operating system. Add to that heavy competition between Intel, AMD, and Nvidia and we’re in an era of some of the best laptops in history right now. Our top picks from currently available laptops are below, after the latest laptop news you need to know about: Latest laptop news and reviews Here are the latest stories: HP announced three new Windows 11 devices that may throw you for a curve: the HP 11 inch Tablet, the 14 inch Laptop, and the Spectre…
Following a successful launch in 2019 and 2020, Next Games is starting up its second Game Developer Academy on October 4th 2021.This is a six month program for both students and more experienced programmers looking to get into the games industry.It cover several areas of game development, such as building games from scratch in Unity and making updates to live games.Following nearly 180 applications – a hundred more than in the previous program – eight new students have now been chosen, with the potential prospect of becoming Next Games employees in the future.Four students from the first program are now…
Everyone needs to be connected. Seniors, who may be isolated from their families or have specific health needs, shouldn’t be left out. The smartphone industry, by and large, isn’t thinking about the particular needs of the senior market, but if you pay attention you can find carriers and phones that will give you a streamlined and accommodating phone experience.Being in what phone manufacturers think of as the “senior market” isn’t about chronological age so much as faculties, preferences, and lifestyle. Many of these phones accommodate reduced eyesight and hearing and are priced affordably. Others have high-end features designed to make…
Purists will argue that you need a PC to truly play games, especially if you’re a fan of pushing the levels of graphics quality beyond the capabilities of a mere gaming console. In this regard, the gaming desktop is still king, particularly when it comes to having the kind of components and horsepower needed to run 4K games smoothly and support virtual reality (VR) setups. But if you want or need something you can tote around the house or over to your friend’s place, we’re here to help you choose the right gaming laptop.How Much Should You Spend on a…
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your phone into a Switch-like device, but with Xbox or PC games as well as mobile titles, today is your lucky day. Amazon is selling the Razer Kishi Mobile Game Controller for Android for $55, which was up to $70 earlier in the year. This mobile game controller is compatible with Xbox Cloud Gaming, the streaming service Microsoft runs as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. That means you can play games like Gears 5 and Forza Horizon 4 on your phone with proper gamepad controls while you’re waiting to pick up the kids,…
Would you pay to buy ads for your favorite streamer/creator on Twitch? That’s what the live streaming service believes viewers want as it introduces a new Boost feature.As VGC reports, Twitch is running an experiment that allows viewers to purchase “Boosts” for their favorite streamers on the platform. Every Boost you buy translates into a front-page recommendation for your creator of choice to another Twitch user. In other words, you’re paying to advertise a particular creator to other Twitch viewers.The announcement of this new feature was made during a recent Twitch patch notes live stream by Twitch product manager Jacob…