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What started as another Minecraft modding campaign has turned into one of the more disturbing malware stories tied to gaming communities this year. Security researchers at McAfee have uncovered a large-scale malware operation called “WeedHack” that reportedly infected more than 116,000 devices, primarily targeting Minecraft players through fake mods, cheats, cracked software, and community tools. But unlike many traditional malware campaigns focused purely on stealing passwords or crypto wallets, this one appears to have crossed into harassment, cyberbullying, and invasive surveillance. According to McAfee’s research, the campaign was allegedly operated by a teenager and relied heavily on Discord, Minecraft communities,…
Crimson Desert launched on March 19 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Mac, and since then, developer Pearl Abyss has been hard at work improving the game, leaving no criticized stone unturned. In Game Informer’s Crimson Desert review, we said the game lacked narrative depth, and according to the latest roadmap for the open-world action game, the studio is working to fix that. Plus, Pearl Abyss promises new combat-focused content, cross-save functionality, and more between now and September. “We plan to roll these updates out gradually from June through September, and we’re preparing them to be enjoyable both for…
If you already spend a good chunk of your day listening to audiobooks, Audible wants to start rewarding you for it. The company has launched Audible Rewards, a new program that turns your everyday listening habits into perks, discounts, and exclusive goodies. It is free to join through the Audible app, website, or Amazon.com, and it is available to both Standard and Premium plan members in the US starting today across iOS, Android, and web. How Audible Rewards actually pays off for you The program works through several earning mechanisms that stack up over time. Listening Day Rewards lets you…
The Lego Group and The Pokémon Company International have revealed 12 more Lego Pokémon sets and they’re all being released this August. Preorders are now live for the sets, which range from lower price tags like $19.99 upwards to $119.99, and if you preorder/purchase more than $130 worth in one go, you’ll receive a free Ditto Squirtle set. All of these sets will be released on August 1, and while a lot of them look really cool, there is one potentially disappointing catch: every single set is a Smart Play all-in-one or compatible service. Now, Lego’s Smart Play features are pretty…
For the past two years, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X series has largely been confined to notebooks. The chips delivered impressive battery life and surprisingly competitive performance, but they never got the chance to challenge compact desktop machines like Apple’s Mac mini or even the more powerful Mac Studio. The Ascent QN10 changes that. Packing the 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite processor alongside Qualcomm’s integrated Adreno GPU, the tiny desktop also becomes the world’s first mini PC to offer 80 TOPS of AI performance through its dedicated Hexagon NPU. So, ASUS is introducing a new form factor for Qualcomm’s most powerful PC silicon.…
Splitgate developer 1047 Games has released the first-ever cinematic trailer for Empulse, its in-development 6v6 first-person shooter, and it sure does remind us of Titanfall 2, but that’s by design because the team is not hiding its inspiration. The game is set to launch into Early Access sometime in the future, though it doesn’t specify on which platforms. However, you can wishlist the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam, so it’s presumably at least going to be playable there. The cinematic trailer gives a quick look at this neo-futuristic world where Empulse’s first-person shooting action takes place, and…
For years, smartphone brands have promised “DSLR-like” photography. Most improved image processing, added bigger sensors, or stacked more cameras onto the back. But the Vivo X300 Ultra takes a very different approach – it does not just want to mimic a camera, it wants to behave like one. From external telephoto lenses and physical camera controls to filter support and tripod mounting, Vivo’s latest Ultra flagship feels closer to a modular photography system than a traditional smartphone. The company is no longer simply chasing better smartphone photos; it is targeting creators who would normally carry a mirrorless camera in their…
If you can think it, Crocs will build it, or whatever the saying is. In other words, if you’ve ever wished you could wear shoes that would fit perfectly in the Mushroom Kingdom, next month is going to be an exciting one for you because Nintendo and Crocs are teaming up to bring a Super Mario Bros. collection to you next month. Launching Wednesday, July 15, this collection features five Super Mario-themed Crocs and some packs of Crocs Jibbitz charms for those who want some additional customization. Your mileage will vary with these depending on your thoughts on Crocs, but as…
Horror fans can’t get enough of the movie Obsession. Written and directed by Curry Barker, Obsession follows Bear (Michael Johnston), a hopeless romantic who makes a wish on a One Wish Willow to make his friend and crush, Nikki (Inde Navarrette), fall in love with him. While his wish comes true, his dream romance turns into a bloody nightmare that threatens to destroy him and everyone around him. After it was made on a budget of less than $1 million, Obsession achieved universal acclaim in theaters, receiving a 96% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It also grossed over $100…
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the premiere of 1996’s Toy Story. If the upcoming Toy Story 5 isn’t enough to get you excited to hang with Woody and Buzz Lightyear one more time, perhaps revisiting their old video games will do the trick. Digital Eclipse, the team behind retrospective collections such as Atari 50, The Making of Karateka, and Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection has announced two Toy Story nostalgia projects. The first is Toy Story: Retro Roundup, a “definitive collection” of classic Toy Story games from the ’90s/early ’00s. The bundle features the following titles, including a surprise bonus game:Toy…