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PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Witchfire
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May 21, 2026

PC Gamer magazine’s new issue is on sale now: Witchfire

PC Gamer has previewed the upcoming dark fantasy RPG shooter Witchfire, developed by The Astronauts, which is set to release its version 1.0 after a decade of development and positive user reviews on Steam. The issue also discusses the legacy of MMOs on PC, listing major titles available as of 2026, including World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XIV. Additionally, it features previews of upcoming games like The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and reviews of titles such as Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred and Vampire Crawlers. Digital editions of the magazine are available in PDF and EPUB formats through Pocketmags.
Trapdoor Android Ad Fraud Scheme Hit 659 Million Daily Bid Requests Using 455 Apps
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May 20, 2026

Trapdoor Android Ad Fraud Scheme Hit 659 Million Daily Bid Requests Using 455 Apps

Cybersecurity researchers have identified an ad fraud and malvertising operation called Trapdoor, targeting Android users with 455 malicious applications and 183 command-and-control domains. Users often download these disguised apps, which initiate malvertising campaigns and lead to further downloads of malicious applications. At its peak, Trapdoor generated 659 million bid requests daily, with over 24 million downloads of the associated apps, primarily from the United States. The operation exploits install attribution tools to activate malicious activities only for users acquired through fraudulent ad campaigns, while suppressing such behavior for organic downloads. Trapdoor employs advanced evasion techniques, including obfuscation and impersonation of legitimate software, to avoid detection. Google has removed the identified malicious apps from the Play Store in response to the threat.
Fake Call History Apps Stole Payments From Users After 7.3 Million Play Store Downloads
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May 9, 2026

Fake Call History Apps Stole Payments From Users After 7.3 Million Play Store Downloads

Cybersecurity researchers from ESET have discovered 28 fraudulent applications on the Google Play Store that falsely claimed to provide access to call histories for any phone number. These apps have been downloaded over 7.3 million times, with one app alone accounting for over 3 million downloads. The operation, named CallPhantom, primarily targeted Android users in India and the Asia-Pacific region. Users were lured into subscription services, paying for access to fictitious data, including call histories and SMS records, but received only randomly generated information. Some apps were published under the developer name "Indian gov.in" to create a false sense of trust. Payments were processed through the Google Play Store or third-party applications like Google Pay and Paytm. Users who subscribed via Google Play may be eligible for refunds, while those who used third-party payment methods may not be able to recover their funds. The fraudulent activity may have been ongoing since at least November 2025.
Circle to Search update lets Google look beyond your screen content
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May 4, 2026

Circle to Search update lets Google look beyond your screen content

In the Google app beta update (v17.18.24), the Circle to Search feature has been rebranded to "Ask about screen." This update enhances user experience by allowing searches to automatically include URLs, page content, and PDF data, providing richer context for AI-generated results. Users can now see a search box labeled “Ask about screen,” which emphasizes the ability to “Search with more context.” During testing, users have successfully uploaded URLs and PDFs while using this feature in apps like Google Chrome and Files by Google. The update is currently being rolled out to beta users, with potential incorporation into the stable version depending on feedback.
Gemini can now generate PDFs, Word, and Excel files so you don't have to
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April 29, 2026

Gemini can now generate PDFs, Word, and Excel files so you don’t have to

Google's Gemini now allows users to create and download files directly within chat conversations, including PDFs, Microsoft Word and Excel files, and Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Users can generate files in various formats instantly without needing to copy and paste content. Supported formats include Docs, Sheets, Slides, PDF, DOCX, XLSX, CSV, TXT, RTF, and Markdown. While users can export work to Google Slides and download it as a PPT file, direct export to Microsoft PowerPoint is currently unavailable. This feature is rolling out to all Gemini users, though some may experience a gradual implementation.
Your Samsung phone just got a big upgrade for editing photos, videos, and documents
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April 20, 2026

Your Samsung phone just got a big upgrade for editing photos, videos, and documents

Samsung has launched an update to its Galaxy Enhance-X app, now at version 16.3.00.31, featuring a redesigned interface with a three-tab layout: Plugins, Home, and History. The update includes three downloadable plugins: CinematicGlow, FilmStyle, and SkyGuide. New editing tools have been added for photos, videos, and documents, including features for blur fixing, reflection removal, HDR adjustments, and face editing. The "Doc tools" section allows for automatic cleaning and cropping of scanned documents, as well as conversion to JPEGs or PDFs. Batch editing is now possible, and all edited content is saved in standard formats, with the History tab for organization.
The coolest in-game art is in Arthur Morgan's journal in Red Dead Redemption 2, and no you can't convince me otherwise
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April 19, 2026

The coolest in-game art is in Arthur Morgan’s journal in Red Dead Redemption 2, and no you can’t convince me otherwise

Arthur Morgan's journal in Red Dead Redemption 2 enhances the narrative depth of the protagonist's journey and serves as a relatable artifact for players. Content creator KyleKringle created a YouTube series that meticulously recreates nearly every page of Arthur's journal by hand, featuring sketches of wildlife and portraits of characters. A Reddit user, u/sheilastmaria, shared a 460-page PDF of Arthur's journal, allowing fans to create their own physical versions. The journal continues to inspire players to express their creativity through sketching and bookbinding.
Tired of repeating AI prompts? Chrome’s new feature handles it for you
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April 14, 2026

Tired of repeating AI prompts? Chrome’s new feature handles it for you

Chrome's new Skills feature allows users to save AI prompts as one-click tools directly from their chat history. Users can trigger these prompts using a forward slash (/) or the plus (+) button. Skills can operate on the current page while also pulling data from other open tabs. This feature is designed to streamline repetitive tasks and improve user experience by applying saved prompts without needing to reconfigure them for different pages. User consent is prioritized for significant actions, and the update is currently available to select users on Chrome desktop with English-US language settings. Saved Skills will sync across all desktop devices for signed-in users. Users can manage their Skills by typing the forward slash (/) and clicking the compass icon.
WhatsApp Web themes might soon come to save us from boring gray bubbles
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April 13, 2026

WhatsApp Web themes might soon come to save us from boring gray bubbles

Meta is testing 49 chat themes for WhatsApp Web, introducing customization options for the desktop interface. The themes will change not only the background but also the color of message bubbles. These custom themes will be local to each user, meaning that the design choices will not be visible to others. There is no official release date for this feature, and it has not yet appeared in beta versions. Users are advised to check the Settings menu under the Theme section for updates.
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