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Nov 1, 2026'Ghost Students' using AI to apply for student loans with stolen identities — DOJ's Operation Ghostbusters busts $200 million ring faking online college attendance, unsuspecting victims saddled with student debt they didn't sign up for The U.S. ...
Nov 1, 2026Just uncalled-for. On October 29, bedrock fanfiction website Archive of Our Own (AO3) was taken down for maintenance that was initially predicted to last 12 hours. Later that day, the estimated downtime was upped to two to four weeks. On October 30,...
Nov 1, 2026The reason and timeline for restoration were not disclosed. As reported by Eurogamer, FromSoftware has shut down multiplayer (invasions, co-op, messages) in Dark Souls 2 and 3 for an indeterminate amount of time due to an undisclosed "server issue."...
Nov 1, 2026Structural perfection. Nine years ago, Matt Filer officially began work on the OpenCAGE mod tools for Alien: Isolation — following two-and-a-half years of work on prototype versions. During that time the tools have been available for anyone to use...
Nov 1, 2026Another nail in Motorsport's coffin. It's hard to overstate Dan's impact over the past 27 years. From shipping Project Gotham Racing on the original XBOX in 2001 to leading the creation of Forza, founding Turn 10 Studios and appearing so many times ...
Oct 31, 2026Ford keeps CarPlay and Android Auto in its affordable EV truck, while Slate expects you to bring the screen yourself. Both Ford and Slate are pursuing the same enticing goal: an electric pickup starting below $30,000. The Blank Slate Truck starts at...
Oct 31, 2026Surely, one of these is the actual, no joke, FINAL fantasy? As reported by MMORPG.com, Square Enix has delayed Final Fantasy 14's Evercold expansion to February 2 from its initial January launch window. Preorders for the add-on will open up on Wedne...
Oct 31, 2026Director of both games, Maddy Thorson, confirmed the intent on BlueSky. Earlier this month, Big Walk developer House House explained why their co-op puzzle adventure wouldn't be available for sale on Xbox: Microsoft's gaming division is a priority t...
Oct 31, 2026The volunteer team is seeking pro bono legal aid. The case as presented by Rebelzize seems fairly open and shut: A volunteer team being sued by a former volunteer over contributions excised from the project? There are potential material benefits to ...
Oct 31, 2026Most connection problems come down to a few settings. Apple AirPods are usually very easy to pair with an iPhone, especially with features like quick pairing and auto-switch. However, it's not uncommon to run into some issues — your AirPods migh...
Oct 31, 2026Game-changing tricks to optimize your Netflix streaming. By now, you might think you know all the tricks of the trade for optimizing Netflix, one of the best streaming services. But there are plenty of hidden Easter eggs you might not know when it c...
Oct 31, 2026Those little holes play more of a role in making the plug than they do in your home's wall outlets Of all the things in the world to sit back and contemplate, holes in electrical plug prongs are one of those great mysteries. It's right up there with...