Google Alerts Gmail Users About 5 Key Holiday Season Scams and Spams When it comes to the holiday season, there are a few things that we all can be sure of: good food, family gatherings, and an inbox full of spam. That's right, spam doesn't take a break for the holidays. In fact, scammers ramp up their efforts this time of year, preying on our good nature and generosity.
Google is alerting Gmail users to 5 key holiday season scams and spams. These include scams related to gift cards, package delivery, charitable donations, and more.
1. Phony gift card scams
Gift card scams are one of the most common types of fraud during the holidays....
Nov 23, 2022
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Xbox Game Pass 3 Day One Games Confirmed for December 2022 It’s been just a few months since the launch of the Xbox Game Pass, and Microsoft’s new subscription service is already off to a great start. The service gives access to a growing library of games for a monthly fee and already has a few day one games confirmed for December 2022.
Xbox Game Pass has only been available for a few months, but it’s already made a big impact. The service gives access to a growing library of games for a monthly fee and already has a few day one games confirmed for December 2022.
Microsoft’s new subscription service is a...
Nov 19, 2022
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Android TV, Google TV Will Switch From APK to Android App Bundles from 2023 Since its launch, Android TV has been steadily gaining popularity and is now available on a number of different devices, including smart TVs, set-top boxes, and game consoles. One of the key features of Android TV is its support for Google Cast, which allows users to cast content from their mobile devices or computers to their TV.
Another key feature of Android TV is its app store. The Google Play Store offers a wide selection of apps for Android TV, ranging from streaming apps like Netflix and Hulu to games and utilities.
However, it seems that Google is planning to make a...
Nov 15, 2022
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Twitch Working to Better Safeguard Children. The Article Must Describe Twitch Working to Better Safeguard Children In the past year, Twitch has been working to better safeguard children. This has included making changes to the platform and its policies, as well as increasing its investment in safety initiatives.
Twitch has announced that it is working on new tools to better safeguard children, including a dedicated reporting channel for incidents involving minors and improved moderation around young users.
One of the biggest changes has been the introduction of a new safety setting, which allows parents to control what content their children can see. This setting can be found in the Account Settings menu, under the Parental Controls section.
The company...
Nov 15, 2022
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God of War: Ragnarök Is The Best-Selling First-Time Launch Game in PlayStation 5 History It's official - God of War: Ragnarök is the fastest-selling first-party launch game in PlayStation history. An impressive 5.1 million copies have already been shifted, and it's safe to say that Sony Santa Monica's latest outing is a resounding success.
But what is it that makes God of War: Ragnarök so special? Is it the stunning visuals? The gripping storyline? The brutal combat? Or is it something else entirely?
Let's take a look at the different aspects of the game to try and get to the bottom of its popularity.
Graphics
There's no denying that God of War: Ragnarök is a visually stunning game....
Nov 07, 2022
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Embracer Сloses Several Square Enix Mobile Games Embracer Group, the company that owns THQ Nordic and Deep Silver, has shut down several mobile games from Square Enix. The games that have been shuttered are Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, Mobius Final Fantasy, and Kingdom Hearts Union X[Cross].
This news was announced via a post on the Embracer Group website. The statement says that the decision to shut down the games was made after a "strategic review" of the company's mobile business.
"We have taken the decision to close down the operations for Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, Mobius Final Fantasy, and Kingdom Hearts Union X[Cross] as part of a strategic review...
Nov 07, 2022
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A New Mod for Minecraft Will Allow You to Watch Videos Not on a TV, but on Chiselled Bookshelves Minecraft is a very popular game with a huge number of in-game mechanics and dedicated tools. The already rich variety of different functions from the developer is constantly expanding with various mods that make the gameplay even more interesting. Meanwhile, not all mods are designed to affect the gameplay. So, many of them are made to simply have fun.
The range of possibilities for players in Minecraft is able to impress even an experienced player, this alone will be just the tip of the iceberg in comparison with what will become possible with the use of mods. The most complex buildings...
Nov 23, 2022
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How Business Gets Along in a World Where Cyber Attacks Have Become an Integral Part of Life Modern realities are such that for any business, cyber-attacks are by no means a rare occurrence. A growing number of companies and individuals complain that such crises happen almost daily. This is confirmed by the latest Dell report, where 1,000 people that connected with information technology participated. The majority of respondents reported that the number of problems due to cyber-attacks has increased significantly in recent years, which has affected the increase in downtime, and recovery costs, and also raised the issue of data privacy.
According to information from the same survey, it became known that cyber-attacks account for 48% of the...
Nov 21, 2022
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Sonic Frontiers Director Responds to Final Boss Fix Suggestions Sonic Frontiers has been praised for its titanic boss fights, with the player utilizing Super Sonic in all of them. However, the game's final boss fight against the Supreme Titan and its true final boss have both been met with divisive opinions from fans. Recently, Twitter user Infinite_Cubes posted an entire thread on the site offering a number of suggestions for how to fix these issues.
Infinite_Cubes suggested that Supreme be given a higher health bar and new moves that use its giant rifle to shoot attacks which can be parried by Super Sonic. The suggestion also included a climatic QTE...
Dec 26, 2022
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Microsoft Confirms Three Upcoming Bethesda Games Exclusively for Xbox and PC Microsoft has made it clear that its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard is moving forward. In a statement given to the US Federal Trade Commission, the gaming giant outlined that three future titles from Bethesda will be exclusive for Xbox and PC.
The games have yet to be named explicitly, but it looks like Starfield and Redfall are two of them – both being developed by Arkane and published by Bethesda. This exclusivity decision could potentially spark controversy among Sony users if The Elder Scrolls 6 ends up being the third title in question as well.
It would make sense for The...
Dec 24, 2022
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How to Keep Spam Out of Your Inbox: A Comprehensive Guide on How to Block Spam Emails in Gmail Gmail is one of the world’s most popular email services, but it can become overwhelming when your inbox starts getting filled up with unwanted emails. If you are an avid Gmail user, chances are that you have received a plethora of spam emails. The good news is that there are some simple tricks and tips for blocking spam emails that can help keep your inbox clean and organized. This comprehensive guide will show you how to block spam emails in Gmail with ease.
Step 1: Unsubscribe from Unwanted Email Lists
The first step in the process of blocking out unwanted emails is...
Jan 12, 2023
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New Android 13 QPR2 Option Lets You Change the Shortcuts on Your Pixel’s Lock Screen Android 12 brought us the Material You design language and wallpapers-based theming engine to customize our phones. Despite these improvements, Android's stock lock screen customization options are still quite limited compared to iOS. Fortunately, Google is now introducing new custom lock screen clocks and the ability to change out lock screen shortcuts with its latest Android 13 beta.
The new "Shortcuts" option will be located in Settings > Display > Lock Screen, allowing users to assign certain apps or actions as their default shortcuts for triggering the flashlight, camera app, or QR code scanner. However, it won’t be completely open-ended -...
