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Forza Horizon 6 review – classic open world racing sim roars beautifully into Japan | Games

Forza Horizon 6 review – classic open world racing sim roars beautifully into Japan | Games

Published by Sam Flores

The Forza Horizon games have always been about drama. Not just the tension and excitement of racing, but also the sensory impact of the natural environment – the sun rising over a dense city, rain clouds hovering above a valley floor. There are moments in this game – perhaps after emerging from a dense forest, or coming up from an underpass – where Mount Fuji briefly appears in the distance, hazy yet majestic, the Platonic ideal of a volcano – and it almost takes your breath away. Fans of this series have been waiting years for Japan and now here it is, the whole country, reduced, remixed and repackaged as a driving paradise. In many ways, Forza Horizon 6 is a continuation of what this series has always been about. You enter a festival-style driving competition then drive around a vast map splattered with various races and challenges, earning reputation by competing well and buying new vehicles for your extensive garage. There are slight changes this time – you start as a rookie not an …

The shadowy SIM farms behind those incessant scam texts – and how to stay safe

The shadowy SIM farms behind those incessant scam texts – and how to stay safe

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Infrawatch Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways “SIM farm as-a-service” setups are used for financial fraud, spam, phishing, and online product scalping.  These hidden phone factories operate in the shadows to support large-scale scamming and phishing. SIM-related scams you should know about, and how to stay safe. Your sister texts you, frantic, requesting a quick cash injection to get her out of a sticky situation. The problem is, you don’t have a sister.  Cold-call insurance scams, fake promotional calls from your telecommunications provider, and even panic-inducing phishing calls and texts are part of our daily lives. They’re frustrating, annoying, and sometimes, we fall for them. But where do these calls come from?  Also: ‘Job seekers have to be detectives’: 3 signs that listing is a scam Racks of mobile phones, SIMs, and cellular modems make up today’s SIM farms, which are often rented to cybercriminals to carry out automated attacks worldwide. Just because a text message appears to have been sent from a local number doesn’t mean it actually was, …

This no-frills ramen shop at Sim Lim Square is manned by a two-time Ramen Champion winner

This no-frills ramen shop at Sim Lim Square is manned by a two-time Ramen Champion winner

Published by Sam Flores

As head chef of Buta God, Kanaya went on to clinch consecutive Ultimate Ramen Champion titles in 2013 and 2014 – an achievement he is quick to downplay.  “The competition was just among ramen shops in Ramen Champion, it’s not a national competition,” he said.  When asked if he harbours ambitions of earning a more prestigious award now, like perhaps the Bib Gourmand, he simply laughs and says he hasn’t thought about it. WHY HE OPENED A SALAD BAR PREVIOUSLY After leaving Buta God in 2014, Kanaya worked across different Japanese concepts over the next few years – including Eat at Seven at Suntec City, and Tempura TenTen at Raffles City. When those businesses eventually shuttered, Kanaya decided it was time to strike out on his own. While ramen was the obvious choice, he opted instead to open a Japanese-inspired salad shop, feeling it would be easier to manage as a solo operator. Kanaya launched Oh Some Bowls at Wilkie Edge in 2018, running the business largely by himself for seven years, until the building’s …

How to protect yourself from SIM swapping

How to protect yourself from SIM swapping

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It’s easier than you think for someone to convince your carrier that they are you and get them to port your number to their device in order for them to get your two-factor authentication (2FA) codes in order to bypass your security. We all know by now that using SMS for your 2FA is a very bad idea, and instead you should use an authenticator app (like Google Authenticator or this open-source alternative). But there’s a simple step you can take to prevent this by locking your SIM with a PIN so that you can protect yourself from this nightmare scenario which could allow a hacker to drain your bank account or steal your identity. Why SIM swapping happens And how you can lock your SIM easily It’s relatively easy to move a SIM from one phone to another, which enables bad actors to get your 2FA codes. By locking your SIM, a code is required every time you restart your phone or toggle airplane mode — the carrier won’t enroll your device on the …

New rule limits customers to 10 postpaid SIM cards across all telcos

New rule limits customers to 10 postpaid SIM cards across all telcos

Published by Sam Flores

PAST RESTRICTIONS ON SIM CARD REGISTRATION  Authorities have been tightening SIM card limits over the years as part of anti-scam measures implemented by IMDA and telcos.  In April 2014, authorities reduced the maximum number of prepaid SIM cards a person could register from 10 across all telcos to three.  In April last year, authorities limited individuals to up to 10 postpaid SIM cards per telco.  Other safeguards were also put in place. These included requiring government-issued identification documents for registering SIM cards and Singpass for online registrations. Foreign passports are also no longer allowed for postpaid SIM card registrations. “Despite these measures, IMDA and (the) Singapore Police Force are still observing an increasing trend of SIM mules purchasing postpaid SIM cards in bulk across different retailers,” said the authorities.  “After purchasing the SIM cards, the mules would hand them over to criminal syndicates or scammers, who will then use them for illicit purposes.” If convicted, scammers and members or recruiters of scam syndicates face mandatory caning of at least six strokes and up to 24 …

I Switched to eSIM, and I Am Full of Regret

I Switched to eSIM, and I Am Full of Regret

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SIM cards, the small slips of plastic that have held your mobile subscriber information since time immemorial, are on the verge of extinction. In an effort to save space for other components, device makers are finally dropping the SIM slot, and Google is the latest to move to embedded SIMs with the Pixel 10 series. After long avoiding eSIM, I had no choice but to take the plunge when the time came to review Google’s new phones. And boy, do I regret it. The Journey to eSIM SIM cards have existed in some form since the 1990s. Back then, they were credit-card-sized chunks of plastic that occupied a lot of space inside the clunky phones of the era. They slimmed down over time, going through the miniSIM, microSIM, and finally nanoSIM eras. A modern nanoSIM is about the size of your pinky nail, but space is at a premium inside smartphones. So now there’s eSIM. The eSIM standard was introduced in 2016, slowly gaining support as a secondary option in smartphones. Rather than holding your …

Pimax Crystal Super OLED VR Review : Modular 8K for Sim Fans

Pimax Crystal Super OLED VR Review : Modular 8K for Sim Fans

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What if your next VR experience didn’t just feel immersive but completely redefined your sense of reality? 8K OLED visuals, modular customization, and innovative performance, these aren’t just buzzwords; they’re the foundation of the Pimax Crystal Super OLED, a headset that’s reshaping what’s possible in virtual reality. In this walkthrough, Optimum shows how this device’s new features, like its swappable optical modules and retina-level clarity, create a VR experience that’s as adaptable as it is breathtaking. But with its premium price tag and demanding hardware requirements, is it truly the future of VR or just an elite niche product? This breakdown explores the Pimax Crystal Super OLED’s most exciting innovations, from its ultrawide field of view to its stunning micro OLED displays, while also addressing the trade-offs that come with such advanced technology. Whether you’re a simulation enthusiast craving hyper-realistic visuals or a gamer seeking the ultimate immersion, the insights here will help you weigh the headset’s potential against its challenges. As VR continues to push boundaries, the question remains: how far are we willing …