Apple releases iOS 17.1 Beta 3 update; Important feature added for iPhone 15 Pro models

Cities: Skylines 2 has announced that eight new regional building themes will come to the city builder via the Paradox Mods distribution platform. Created by a variety of well-known modders from the Cities Skylines modeling scene, the new packs will be Japan, UK, East-coast USA, West-coast USA, China, France, East Europe, and Germany

Wordle 861 answer for October 28: Even after 861 days, Wordle still somehow manages to take people by surprise. While yesterday's word was confusing, today's word is quite easy to guess. And we all know this is where Wordle is the most dangerous. The complacency of finding out the first three letters within two attempts can often lead to the struggle of finding the other two letters till the sixth attempt and losing your streak. But we would hate for that to happen to you. And that's why, as always, we are here with Wordle hints and clues. These will ensure you keep your streak for yet another day. And if you still fail somehow, you can at least take some consolation in finding the Wordle solution at the end of this article.

After spending hours poring over Alan Wake 2 this week, corkboards full of photos, red string and important little clue nuggets have definitely been on my brain. Alas, Remedy's horror-fuelled detective 'em up keeps its problem-solving a little too much at arm's length for my tastes. Every piece of evidence you collect has its own set place on the board, for example, and heck, even the thrill of joining the dots with a set of pins and string is taken away from you, as its deduction work is all swept up in a wave of automation.

Today, Apple has seen fit to release iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 for all compatible iPhone and iPad devices. The latest update brings a plethora of new additions to the table, including AirDrop over the internet, Music Favorite option, and much more. Furthermore, the update also brings a plethora of bug fixes and performance enhancements to the table.

In a shocking move, more than 30 US States, including California, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and others, have filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms over the allegations of using features in Instagram and Facebook to lure children to the platform and get them hooked on harmful content. The lawsuit also alleges that Meta also exploited minors for its own profit. The lawsuit is the latest in the growing scrutiny of social media platforms over how they treat the youth and safeguarding measures to protect them from harmful content.

The number of game studios in France reporting annual sales above €10 million was up 14.4% year-on-year in 2022, according to a new report from French trade body SNJV.

Snake? Snake?! SNAAAAAAAAA - Oh, there you are, Snake. This is just a quick Codec to let you know that Konami's stealth blockbuster bundle Metal Gear Solid - Master Collection Volume 1 is now available to buy. Did you ever play Metal Gear Solid, Snake? It's this sprawling philosophical epic about war, surveillance, AI, nationalism and anti-heroism, a baroque metafictional saga spanning generations that is also a complex series of videogame design experiments. I know - it's a lot to take in, Snake, but you can sort of boil the series down to the difference between two varieties of wall. There are the ones you hide behind, so as to get the drop on your foes, and there are the ones you break, because they're fourth walls, Snake. Do you see?

It may sound very traditional, but Tinder thinks there is some value to be had by those looking for a date to get recommendations from friends and family. Yes, Tinder has just rolled out a feature that will allow your pals and kin to actually recommend someone they think can be a suitable date or partner for you. Will it work? The logic being that since your friends and family know you best, they are eminently qualified to find a suitable match for you. If nothing else, they certainly passed the friend test and now it is up to you to prove them right, or wrong!

iOS 17.1, the much-anticipated update for Apple's mobile operating system, is on the horizon after a month of extensive beta testing. This forthcoming release brings a host of new features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements. Let's dive into what you can expect.

Ubisoft has revealed multiple job openings for their Toronto studio, including some specifically for Splinter Cell Remake.

A free update arrives for the classic Spookypasta-themed game.

Brace yourselves: Another Netflix price hike is here.