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21/09/2022

The social network TikTok is chockfull of interesting, fun, laugh-out-loud videos shared by creators worldwide. Kids, as well as parents, can easily spend hours glued to the platform. But as with most popular platforms, the fun can eventually turn dark, even deadly, when viral challenges make their rounds. The latest viral challenge, the “blackout challenge,” first became popular online in 2008 and made its unfortunate comeback in 2021....

https://itechnews.co.uk/deadly-digital-dares-the-blackout-challenge-on-tiktok/

The social network TikTok is chockfull of interesting, fun, laugh-out-loud videos shared by creators worldwide. Kids, as well as parents, can easily spend hours glued to the platform. But as with most popular platforms, the fun can eventually turn dark, even deadly, when viral challenges...

21/09/2022

Sergiu Gatlan / BleepingComputer: 2K, owned by Take Two Interactive and publisher of Bioshock, Xcom, and popular sports games, says its help desk was hacked and sent customers links to malware — American video game publisher 2K has confirmed that its help desk platform was hacked and used to target customers …

https://itechnews.co.uk/2k-owned-by-take-two-interactive-and-publisher-of-bioshock-xcom-and-popular-sports-games-says-its-help-desk-was-hacked-and-sent-customers-links-to-malware-sergiu-gatlan-bleepingcomputer/

21/09/2022

*TW: Mentions Su***de Our passion for protecting people doesn’t stop with online safety. We deeply care for our people, their families and friends, and our communities. To recognize World Su***de Prevention on Sept. 10 and help normalize and encourage conversations about mental health year-round, we recently hosted a discussion with McAfee colleagues and su***de prevention activist and owner of The Jordan Legacy, Steve Phillip....

https://itechnews.co.uk/wspd-creating-hope-through-action-with-the-jordan-legacy/

*TW: Mentions Su***de Our passion for protecting people doesn’t stop with online safety. We deeply care for our people, their families and friends, and our communities. To recognize World Su***de Prevention on Sept. 10 and help normalize and encourage conversations about mental health year-round, ...

21/09/2022

I can’t tell you how many times over my 25 years of parenting that I’ve just wanted to wrap my boys in cotton wool and protect them from all the tricky stuff that life can throw our way. But unfortunately, that’s never been an option. Whether it’s been friendship issues in the playground, dramas on a messaging app or dealing with broken hearts, it can be really hard watching your kids experience hardship. ...

https://itechnews.co.uk/what-you-do-now-to-protect-your-child-from-cyberbullying/

21/09/2022

The first licensed NFL game for the Oculus Quest 2 gets across the goal line, but it didn't get there without losing a few yards along the way. Source: Mobile Phones - Android Central

https://itechnews.co.uk/nfl-pro-era-review-it-could-go-all-the-way/

21/09/2022

If you recently found yourself looking for a new job, you are far from alone. According to the Institute of Labor Economics, more Canadians were seeking new employment opportunities at the height of the pandemic than during the previous three recessions combined. Job hunters only used to have to worry about the clarity of their cover letters and impressing interviewers....

https://itechnews.co.uk/watch-out-for-these-3-online-job-scams/

21/09/2022

An old banking scam has a new look. And it’s making the rounds again. Recently Bank of America alerted its customers of the “Pay Yourself Scam,” where scammers use phony fraud alerts and trick their victims into giving them access to their online banking accounts. It’s a form of phishing attack, and according to Bank of America it goes something like this: ...

https://itechnews.co.uk/steer-clear-of-the-pay-yourself-scam-thats-targeting-online-bank-accounts/

21/09/2022

Daniel Hoz / Shutterstock.com The thought of a prowler breaking into your home and grabbing your valuables is enough to scare many into security measures like an expensive alarm system or a big, barking dog. But even if you already have what you consider a secured home, your valuables may still be at risk. What about home maintenance professionals or other workers coming and going during home projects? Maybe your broke cousin... Source: Finance - Money Talks News

https://itechnews.co.uk/9-clever-ways-to-hide-valuables-around-the-house/

21/09/2022

BTS will soon show up in Cookie Run: Kingdom as cookies in a crossover collaboration called Braver Together. Each BTS member will get their own unique in-game cookie character, and the collab will include BTS-themed maps as well as an in-game performance by the BTS cookies. 📣 THEY'RE COMING... TO COOKIE RUN: KINGDOM!The Cookie Kingdom is buzzing with excitement! 🏰 💜...

https://itechnews.co.uk/bts-is-coming-to-cookie-run-kingdom/

21/09/2022

Developer Volition's Saints Row reboot launched at the end of August, but the game didn't make the kind of splash that parent company Embracer Group might have wanted. CEO Lars Wingefors said during the company's annual general meeting that he wished the game had a "greater reception," according to Eurogamer. He added that the reception to the new Saints Row was "polarized." Wingefors added: "There are a lot of things that could be said and details around it....

https://itechnews.co.uk/saints-row-launch-didnt-go-to-plan-embracer-ceo-still-confident-it-will-turn-profit/

21/09/2022

Looking for something new to play but don’t have a specific game in mind? Let the universe decide for you with Fanatical’s Neon Mystery Bundle, which lets you buy up to 10 mystery games. Like other Fanatical bundles, there are multiple purchase options starting at $1 for one mystery key, and up to $7 for 10 keys. See at Fanatical…...

https://itechnews.co.uk/this-7-bundle-includes-10-surprise-steam-games/

21/09/2022

Deadline is reporting that Marvel Studios has now found its writers for its new Fantastic Four film. Jeff Kaplan--not to be confused with formerly of Blizzard Jeff Kaplan--and Ian Springer are heading to the Baxter Building as they're set to write the script for the highly-anticipated film. Deadline's sources added the fact that Kaplan and Springer have been involved with the film for some time, even before Matt Shakman was signed on as director....

https://itechnews.co.uk/marvel-studios-hires-jeff-kaplan-and-ian-springer-to-write-fantastic-four-film/

21/09/2022

OnePlus is beginning a gradual rollout for its stable build of OxygenOS 13. The update will be rolling out for those who participated in the software's beta first with those who did not set to receive it after. Source: Mobile Phones - Android Central

https://itechnews.co.uk/oxygenos-13-stable-release-begins-its-gradual-rollout-to-oneplus-10-pro-users/

21/09/2022

Samsung has released a new beta build for the Galaxy S22 series, fixing several animations and adding new Gallery features. Source: Mobile Phones - Android Central

https://itechnews.co.uk/new-one-ui-5-beta-arrives-for-the-galaxy-s22-us-galaxy-s21-models-now-eligible/

21/09/2022

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari. ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release 154 includes bug fixes and performance improvements for Web Inspector, CSS, JavaScript, Rendering, Reporting API, Web API, Accessibility, Media, and Intelligent Tracking Prevention....

https://itechnews.co.uk/apple-releases-safari-technology-preview-154-with-bug-fixes-and-performance-improvements/

21/09/2022

An issue preventing the GPS from working properly on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max for many users on the first iOS 16.1 beta has been fixed in the second beta. Updating to the latest beta will restore location accuracy on the device. Like the Apple Watch Ultra, both iPhone 14 Pro models feature dual-frequency GPS support…...

https://itechnews.co.uk/ios-16-1-beta-2-fixes-gps-issue-on-iphone-14-pro-models/

21/09/2022

With millions of devices shipping out to customers with every Apple launch, there's occasionally someone who gets lucky and gets a new product ahead of schedule. This time around, Redditor playalisticadillac received an Apple Watch Ultra from AT&T two days before the official debut, sharing some images on the social media site. The images include an unboxing and comparisons to the prior-generation 45mm Apple Watch, and while we've seen the device in reviews, it's always nice to hear from an actual consumer....

https://itechnews.co.uk/lucky-customer-gets-new-apple-watch-ultra-two-days-early/

21/09/2022

The femtech revolution is already underway, and now is the perfect time for VCs and entrepreneurs to embrace the future and find new opportunities to change the world. Source: Business - Entrepreneur

https://itechnews.co.uk/5-tips-for-launching-a-successful-femtech-startup/

21/09/2022

Apple products are almost exclusively built in China, but the company has been looking to diversify to make its supply chain more resilient. The pandemic threw a wrench in those plans, but now they are back on. Reuters quotes a report by analysts at J.P. Morgan that claims that Apple wants to move 25% of global iPhone production to India by 2025....

https://itechnews.co.uk/analysts-apple-could-make-25-of-all-iphones-in-india-by-2025/

21/09/2022

Samsung has partnered with Comcast to provide 5G radio equipment that uses Comcast's existing DOCSIS infrastructure to provide 5G connectivity with CBRS frequencies. Comcast's 5G will work with Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile. Source: Mobile Phones - Android Central

https://itechnews.co.uk/samsung-to-help-comcast-expand-5g-coverage-for-xfinity-mobile-subscribers/

21/09/2022

Here's everything you need to know about Genshin Impact Update 3.1, from new characters to new areas. Source: Mobile Phones - Android Central

https://itechnews.co.uk/genshin-impact-update-3-1-characters-desert-region-and-everything-you-need-to-know/