Apple’s 3-year-old bug bounty program has finally, officially expanded to accept bug submissions from other Apple ecosystem platforms, includingMacOS. The technology company announced its plans for the expansion just a few months ago,during the Black Hat cybersecurity conference. Apple appears to have launched the expansion of its Security Bounty programon Thursday, December 19, viaa new webpage published on its sitethat provides further details on the updated program. The Apple Security Bounty program is essentially a program in which Apple incentivizes security researchers to find bugs in Apple’s various operating systems and report them to the company in exchange for a pretty sizable monetary reward....

Beast Games contestant reveals what happened to players who stole from $5M money pile Multiple Beast Games players were allegedly disqualified for stealing money from the prize pile, forcing MrBeast to pick alternates to compete for them. Beast Gamesplayer #600, Adam Dunlap, might not have made it to the finale to win the largest monetary prize in game-show history, but he took note of what went on during filming and behind the scenes....

One of the best features of Amazon’s mighty Echo Show 15 is the capability of adding widgets to each user’s home screen. Allowing for quick and easy shortcuts to some of the smart display’s most immersive tools and features, widgets keep the Show 15 organized and optimized for the entire family. While there aren’t too many widgets available at this time, Amazon has opened widget development up to third-party companies, so we’re bound to see more eventually....

Vociferous backers ofBitcoin, theincreasingly volatilecryptocurrency, tout the rapidity of transfers as its largest advantage over traditional tender. That’s undeniably true — sending a Bitcoin is practically instantaneous — and it’s one reason why IBM is considering creating a payment system with the same underlying technology, according to a report fromRe/code. IBM’s current plans describe software that can link individual bank accounts to the digital ledger. Bitcoin operates on the principal of a blockchain, whichBitcoin....

While there really is nothing wrong withstaying at home, it could be the lack of choice that makes it seem stifling. On a positive note, this could be a great opportunity to be close to family, take a break from our regular routines, and appreciate the simple things once again. Going to the cinemas may be out of the question but you surely can build or upgrade your own home theater....

D&D 5E Playtest 8 finally nerfs game’s most broken spell After years of relying on errata, D&D 5E’s Playtest 8 document has nerfed the game’s most overpowered spell. Dungeons & Dragons 5Ehas a great track record for balanced rules, with far fewer exploits than previous game editions. This is helped by the developers being able to release live rules updates on social media, which are quickly spread among the fanbase....

Summary BothDungeons & DragonsandPathfinderroleplaying games are living in a golden age of unprecedented popularity. However, many newcomers are conflicted about which system or settings to adopt in their games. This is understandable, as learning both a TTRPG play system and a campaign setting reflects dozens of hours of study, reading, and play. In fact, most campaign settings are so expansive thatmany players without consistent gaming groups will spend years in the hobby without setting foot in various settings....

Black Friday may be over, but we’re still feeling pretty excited about all the Dell Black Friday deals still available. Dell is one of the biggest names in the laptop, monitor, and gaming PC and laptop world, so it’s a retailer worth paying attention to. Consistently offering some extra special sales, Dell is here with some awesomeBlack Friday deals. Whether you’re looking for a budget-priced laptop, a high-end gaming PC, or a monitor to make working from home easier, there’s sure to be something that will grab your attention here....

If you’ve been hoping to customize yourPS5 DualSense controller, you’re in luck. Scuf Gaming, a company known for creating high-end third-party gear, has released a new customization tool for its Reflex controller. PS5 owners can use anXbox Design Lab-liketool to create their ideal gamepad, complete with custom parts. Scuf’s standard Reflex is perhaps the closest thing the PS5 has to anXbox Elite Series 2. The controller features mappable back paddles, grips, interchangeable thumbsticks, and more....

Does Armored Core 6 have crossplay? Armored Core 6is out now, and the inclusion of multiplayer has been a hot topic for many, but does that include crossplay functionality? Here’s what we know about the multiplayer in the mechtitle. Crossplay is one of the most common features in modern-day games. This feature allows players to join in with their friends irrespective of the platform, thereby bringing the communities together. However, the question arises of whether Armored Core 6 has the feature or not....

New cars are chock-full ofelectronic driver-assist systemsthat are supposed to make the roads safer — but do they? The answer is yes, says a new study, at least when it comes to lane-departure warning and blind-spot detection systems. TheInsurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS) found that these systems reduced rates of single-vehicle sideswipe and head-on crashes by 18 percent, and injuries sustained in those types of crashes by 24 percent. It also found that fatal crash rates were reduced by 86 percent....

We all know that Dyson is one of the most well-known brands when it comes to vacuums, but they also make other products such as air-purifying fans. Dyson has excellent deals going on right now, and two of the best deals are on theDyson V7 Allergystick vacuum, and theDyson Pure Cool Me BP01personal purifying fan. With the holidays quickly approaching, either of these items would be a great gift for anyone on your list....

Everything we know about Super Meat Boy 3D Super Meat Boy 3D has been announced by Team Meat, a new take on the developer’s iconic platformer franchise. When it comes to precision platformer games, Super Meat Boy is one of thebiggest indie franchises to take part in the genrethanks to Team Meat’s Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes. It quickly became one of the biggest Xbox Live Arcade titles back when it was released in 2010, but didn’t receive a sequel until 2020, years after McMillen left Team Meat to focus on his next indie hit,The Binding of Isaac....