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Sony promises more PC ports, so Bloodborne’s only a matter of time, right?
Sony has confirmed that it plans to bring more of its games to PC in the future, notably because its games are doing quite well on computers.
Since 2020 Sony has been steadily adding some of its biggest titles to PC, finally catching up with the times in making its games more accessible to a broader range of players. That all started with Horizon Zero Dawn, with games like God of War, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and The Last of Us Part 1 coming to PC further down the line. As part of Sony’s recent FY2022 financial report, Sony also confirmed that it plans to continue releasing its games on PC, which isn’t surprising in the slightest because it’s making plenty of money through the process (thanks, PCGamer).
In the report, Sony notes that it plans to release Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 this year, a title currently without a release date, and it also wrote of its plans to continue making new IP, as well as “rolling out catalogue titles for PC.” The line does make it sound like it still won’t have its games launch simultaneously on console and PC, but it’s something I guess.
Sony confirms more PC ports are coming, because it’s making a ton of money
FBI Warns Against Using Public USB Ports Due to Malware Risk
Bad actors have learned to use public USB ports to “introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices,” the FBI said. When out in public, users should bring their own charger and USB cord, using an electrical outlet for charging purposes instead of a public USB port.
Apple’s iPhones and Macs have a USB security feature that prevents the Lightning port from being used for data transfer purposes when it has been more than an hour since the device was unlocked, but this does not prevent malware installation if you are actively using your device and connect to a public port.
Avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels or shopping centers. Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices. Carry your own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead. pic.twitter.com/9T62SYen9T
— FBI Denver (@FBIDenver) April 6, 2023
If a public USB port is used to transfer malware to a computer, tablet, or smartphone, hackers can gain access to sensitive data on the device, siphoning usernames and passwords, hijacking email, stealing money from online accounts, and more.
The only way to stay safe is to use your own USB cable to charge in public spaces, which effectively prevents this potential method of attack.
The FBI has a similar warning on its website, noting that people should not use free charging stations. The FBI also warns against using public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions, opening suspicious documents, using the same password for all accounts, and clicking unsolicited links in text messages and emails.
This article, “FBI Warns Against Using Public USB Ports Due to Malware Risk” first appeared on MacRumors.com
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Xbox and Nintendo sign 10-year Call of Duty contract guaranteeing ports – if the acquisition goes through
Microsoft and Nintendo have signed a 10-year contract that would ensure Call of Duty is available for Nintendo players, as countries continue to push back against the Microsfot x Activision Blizzard merger.
Microsoft first announced its plans for a 10-year deal with Nintendo back in September of last year. These plans detailed that Microsoft was committed to bringing the Call of Duty series to the Nintendo Switch, provided that the merger with Activision Blizzard was approved.
In more recent developments, president and vice chair of Microsoft, Brad Smith, has confirmed via Twitter that Microsoft and Nintendo have since signed the contract. The binding, 10-year contract will bring the Call of Duty series to Nintendo players, “the same days as Xbox, with full feature and content parity.”
Hacked iPhone 12 Mini Has Ports For USB-C and Lightning
We’re all waiting for Apple to bring USB-C to the iPhone. But wouldn’t it be neat to be able to put all those old lightning cables to use even after the company switches to USB-C?