Switch Goal-tsAs Goat Sims devs host a Goat Direct the day before Nintendos pretty low-key Switch 2 Direct, they're keen to include the new console in their plan to have Pilgor "on everything""Now I think we're on like 10 or 11 platforms, so what's one more?"Image credit: Coffee Stain/Nintendo News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on April 1, 2025 So, it's April 1, and Goat Simulator developerCoffee Stain has just hosted a Goat Direct with a bunch of announcements related to the series, including a free Goat Simulator 3 update with a bunch of new gear.It makes sense for the Goat Sim team to share some actual news on April Fools' Day, given that it's the 11 year anniversary of the original Goat Sim coming out in all of its janky, game jammy glory. However, this year the devs have used the name of their showcase to play into the fact Nintendo's hosting a big Switch 2 Direct you might have heard about tomorrow, April 2.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Given the timing, at a Goat Direct press conference, I asked Goat Sim 3 creative director Santiago Ferrero and producer Olivia Follin if they've got or are hoping to have any big plans Goat Sim-wise specifically for the new console once it's out."It's always nice to be on all platforms and be up-to-date with all the next/current gen [hardware]," Ferrero said, "That's always the vision or the plan with Goat Sim 3 especially, to be on everything and then we'll see when and if [Switch 2 stuff] happens.""We started on three platforms...then we've realised we need to be everywhere," Follin added, "and now I think we're on 10 or 11 platforms, so what's one more? [Switch 2] would be pretty cool."Watch on YouTubeWhile they didn't have anything concrete to share in terms of Goat Sim on Switch 2 (though it's likely you'll at least be able to play the existing Goat Sim ports via backwards compatibility), the Goat Direct did see the team announce a new free update to Goat Sim 3 called Gifts from the Rifts. Designed to close out the tenth year of Goat Sim being a thing, it features 27 new gears, plus an additional hidden gear, and a new goat in the form of Plushie Pilgor, which can turn everything it touches into toys like a big consumerism machine gun with hooves.All of that - which Ferrero explained is largely stuff the team has worked on over the years and then pulled together as a free update - will drop from the sky via balloons, giving you plenty to hunt down. Ferrero described it as "a nice way of getting something out, without spending too much time away from the bigger expansion that we're working on". That expansion, it seems, is what was teased at the very end of the Goat Direct, but no other deets about it were shared here.Beyond that, the Pilgor "A Goat" outfit will be returning to the Fortnite item shop to close out the series' year of 10th birthday celebrations, and Goat Sim 3's Multiverse of Nonsense DLC will be arriving on mobile soon. Plus, Goat Simulator: The Card Game's Kickstarter launches on April 30.Are you hoping the Switch 2 will get plenty of Goaty stuff that makes full use of its capabilities? Let us know below!

Image: Xbox Game StudiosOne of the most surprising and intriguing rumours in recent months concerns the potential launch of Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2. Microsoft has been bullish in moving some of its biggest games over to rival platforms, including the likes of Forza Horizon 5 (on PS5), Grounded, and Pentiment, so while it hasn't officially confirmed or even hinted at a release, Halo on the Switch seems like a pretty sure-fire possibility at this point.According to The Verge's Tom Warren during an episode of 'The Xbox Two' podcast, however, The Master Chief Collection may not launch on the Switch 2 in its complete form (thanks, Pure Xbox). What this means exactly is unclear as Tom was being purposely vague (and we don't blame him), but essentially, this is what he had to say:"I don't know if it's going to be 'collection', in the sense - I wouldn't think of it as every game, put it that way... [that's] probably the most I can say on it."We can only speculate as to what this means, exactly. Could it be that Xbox opts to launch each game individually? On the one hand, it would be pretty cool to see each game listed separately on the Switch 2's homescreen, but at the same time, it feels like that would be a bit of a rubbish deal.That's one possibility, but it could also be that Xbox decides to launch one collection containing the original Bungie trilogy and a second containing Halo: Reach, Halo 4, and possibly even Halo 5: Guardians (which isn't part of the current Master Chief Collection).Whatever happens, we're confident that we'll be hearing about it fairly soon, even if it isn't announced during the upcoming Switch 2 Direct. Along with Flight SimulatorWould you like to see Halo on the Switch 2? Would you prefer each game be available separately, or altogether as part of the Master Chief Collection? Let us know with a comment.[source youtu.be, via purexbox.com]See AlsoShare:00 Nintendo Lifes resident horror fanatic, when hes not knee-deep in Resident Evil and Silent Hill lore, Ollie likes to dive into a good horror book while nursing a lovely cup of tea. He also enjoys long walks and listens to everything from TOOL to Chuck Berry. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesSwitch 2 Pre-Orders Expected To Sell Out "Day One" Due To Limited Unit AllocationAccording to a "large US retailer"Rumour: Switch 2's Pre-Order Date Might Have Been Accidentally LeakedUpdate: Pre-orders expected to follow Direct"Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games" Are A Thing, According To Official WebsiteAs opposed to "Switch 2 exclusive"Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: Time, Where To Watch, What To ExpectIt's time for Switch 2Rumour: New Switch 2 Rumour Makes Wild Claim About Mysterious 'C' ButtonA link to the past (gen)?

Lunar landing.Switch 2 is tantalisingly close - at least, more details about Switch 2 are tantalisingly close, with the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct coming on 2nd April. We're hoping for a date, a price, a huge slate of games, the works!But even with all the info and excitement, there's a good chance the console itself won't be launching for a few months yet. Fortunately, Switch has still got some gas in the tank, with some genuinely brilliant-looking games scheduled to launch over the next couple of months.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

You know the online dating scene is bad when dating giants like Tinder are now introducing AI personas for users to flirt with.On Tuesday, the company announced a new game powered by OpenAI, allowing users to interact with an AI bot to practice flirting, reenact meet-cute scenarios, and receive scores with suggestions for improving their dating skills.To play Tinders The Game Game, tap the Tinder logo in the top left corner of the app. The game gives users a deck of cards, with each one featuring a different AI persona and scenario. Users must use their voices to respond and try to flirt their way into getting a date with the bot.After the interaction, users are scored on a three-point scale using flame emojis. The AI provides real-time feedback throughout the experience. If users are rude, for instance, the AI offers suggestions to improve the conversation.Image Credits:TinderAccording to the company, the new game is intended to provide a fun and lighthearted experience, not to be taken too seriously. Its only available for U.S. users on iOS for a limited time.However, the trend of people flirting with AI bots is becoming scarily popular, and Tinder seems to be banking on this as a way to attract more users amid its struggles for growth. There are already existing apps in this space, such as Replikas AI dating sim Blush, Teaser, and Rizz.Tinder has announced other AI features, such as an AI photo selector tool that launched last year and upcoming features for discovery and matching.

OpenAIs ChatGPT may be the worlds most popular chatbot app. But rival services are gaining, according to data from analytics firms Similarweb and Sensor Tower.SimilarWeb, which estimates traffic to websites including chatbot web apps, has recorded healthy recent upticks in usage across bots like Googles Gemini and Microsofts OpenAI-powered Copilot. Geminis web traffic grew to 10.9 million average daily visits worldwide in March, up 7.4% month-over-month, while daily visits to Copilot increased to 2.4 million up 2.1% from February.Similarweb reports that Anthropics Claude reached 3.3 million average daily visits in March, and Chinese AI lab DeepSeeks chatbot eclipsed 16.5 million visits that same month. Meanwhile, xAIs Grok, which only gained a web app several months ago, averaged the same number of daily web visits as DeepSeeks chatbot: 16.5 million.The numbers pale in comparison to ChatGPT, which surged past 500 million weekly active users in late March. Yet David Carr, editor at Similarweb, noted that theres fierce competition for the No. 2 chatbot spot.[F]or March, DeepSeek is in second place, despite seeing traffic drop 25% from where it was in February, based on daily visits, Carr told TechCrunch. Chinas DeepSeek came out of nowhere in January, but the AI platform with the greatest momentum at the moment is Grok from Elon Musks xAI, with traffic up nearly 800% month-over-month.AI companies mobile chatbot apps have been growing their user bases, too, perhaps fueled by recent AI model releases.According to metrics from app data analysis company Sensor Tower, the Claude app saw a 21% week-over-week increase in weekly active users during the week of February 24, when Anthropic released its latest flagship AI model Claude 3.7 Sonnet. Two weeks prior, shortly after Google made its Gemini 2.0 Flash model generally available, the number of Gemini app weekly active users grew by 42%. Abraham Yousef, senior insights analyst at Sensor Tower, attributed the rising tides not only to new models, but new capabilities, as well. Just this past month, Google brought a canvas feature to Gemini that lets users preview the output of coding projects, and Anthropic has steadily added tools to its Claude client.The rollout of popular new AI models, heightened consumer interest in the space, the introduction of various new features and functions, and the growing number of unique use cases has propelled user growth for AI chatbot apps, Yousef told TechCrunch. But OpenAI probably isnt panicking yet. Yousef pointed out that ChatGPT had 10x mobile app weekly active users compared to Gemini and Claude combined as of March.

Breakdown & ShowreelsAdolescence: VFX Breakdown by Absolute PostBy Vincent Frei - 01/04/2025 Bringing authenticity to the screen, Absolute Post meticulously crafted 80 invisible VFX shots for Adolescence. Their subtle yet essential contributions help immerse viewers in this powerful Netflix drama, proving that great storytelling and seamless VFX go hand in hand!Click on the picture to watch the reel.WANT TO KNOW MORE?Absolute Post: Dedicated page about Adolescence on Absolute Post website. Vincent Frei The Art of VFX 2025

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Built jointly by the city of Central Falls and the state of Rhode Island,this Classical Revival style buildingoriginally contained both the local police station and a district court house. The symmetrical building was designed byWilliam R. Walker and Son, a Providence design firm, who specialized in large, civic and commercial buildings. The gray brick building is trimmed with limestone and stands three-stories under a hipped tile roof capped by decorative cresting. In the 1970s, the courthouse moved out and the entire building came into the ownership of the City of Central Falls and is today owned by the Central Falls Redevelopment Agency, which frankly worries me about the future of this important building. Does anyone know about plans for the building?

Join Fox News for access to this content You have reached your maximum number of articles. Log in or create an account FREE of charge to continue reading. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. Please enter a valid email address. Google Chrome is the most popular browser in the world, and it is used by billions of people. However, its widespread usage also makes it a prime target for bad actors who exploit various methods, such as malicious extensions, phishing links and fake websites. The latest attack involves hackers exploiting a browser vulnerability to conduct espionage. Google has acknowledged the security flaw and has released an update to fix it. A man using Google Chrome on his laptop (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)About the attackCybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky recently discovered a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability in Google Chrome. The attack was triggered when victims unknowingly clicked on a phishing link in an email, launching a malicious site in their browser. Shockingly, no further action was required. Simply opening the link was enough to infect the system.According toKasperskys report, the malware was based on a zero-day vulnerability, later identified as CVE-2025-2783. Researchers say they analyzed the exploit, reverse-engineered its logic and uncovered that it allowed attackers to bypass Chromes built-in security features as if they didnt exist.The vulnerability exploited Chrome's inter-process communication framework, known as Mojo, which is crucial for the browser's functionality. This allowed the attackers to execute malicious code across different processes within Chrome, effectively bypassing its security measures."We have discovered and reported dozens of zero-day exploits actively used in attacks, but this particular exploit is certainly one of the most interesting weve encountered," Kaspersky noted.The cybersecurity team also highlighted the stealthy nature of the attack, which primarily targeted media professionals, educational institutions and government agencies. Dubbed "Operation ForumTroll," the campaign appeared to have espionage as its primary goal. Google Chrome on a phone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Googles response to the attackOnce Kaspersky reported the vulnerability,Google released an emergency fix. The company has updated Chromes Stable channel for Windows, with the update gradually rolling out to users over the next few days and weeks. Meanwhile, the Extended Stable channel has also been updated.As with most security updates, Google is keeping the details under wraps until the majority of users have installed the fix. This is a standard precaution to prevent other hackers from exploiting the flaw, while some users are still unprotected. If the bug also affects third-party software, Google will continue restricting details until those platforms release their own patches.How to update Google ChromeWhile the malware is affecting the Windows version of Google Chrome, it's a good idea for everyone who uses Google Chrome to update their browsers. Below, we've listed steps to update the browser on Windows and other devices. To learn more about how to update other browsers like Safari,see my guide here.WindowsOpenChrome browserAt the top right, clickMoreClickHelp, thenAbout Google ChromeSelectUpdate Google ChromeNote: If you do not see the "Update Google Chrome" button, then your browser is already updatedClick Relaunch to complete Google Chrome update on Windows (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)macOSOpenGoogle Chrome on your MacClick thethree dots in the upper-right corner of the browser windowNavigate to Help >About Google Chrome from the dropdown menuThe browser will automatically check for updates. If an update is available, it will begin downloading immediatelyOnce the update is downloaded, clickRelaunch to apply itIf the above steps fail, or you do not see the update option, visitgoogle.com/chrome to download the latest version manually, then open the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions to install ChromeiPhone/iPadOpen theApp Store on your iPhone or iPadTap yourprofile picture in the top-right corner of the screenScroll down toAvailable Updates and look for Google Chrome in the list of apps with pending updatesIf you seeChrome listed, tap theUpdate button next to itIf you dont see Chrome under Available Updates, use the search bar at the top of the App Store and type Google Chrome, then tap onGoogle Chrome in the search results and check if an Update button is available. If so,tap itOnce updated, asmall blue dot will appear next to Chromes app name on your home screen, indicating that it has been recently updatedYou can also confirm that Chrome is up to date byreopening the App Store, scrolling down to Updated Recently and checking if Google Chrome appears there with todays dateAndroidSettings may vary depending on your Android phones manufacturer.Open theGoogle Play Store app on your deviceTap yourprofile icon in the top-right corner of the screenSelectManage apps & device from the menuUnder Updates available, tapSee details to view a list of apps with pending updatesLocateGoogle Chrome in the list and tap the Update button next to itIf you dont see Chrome listed under updates, search for Google Chrome in the Play Store search bar, then tap onChrome in the results and check if anUpdate button is available. If so, tap itOnce updated, tapOpen to launch the latest version of Chrome3 additional ways to protect your privacyWhile updating Chrome should fix the vulnerability, below are some security tips you can follow to further bolster your privacy and security.1) Have strong antivirus software:Hackers often gain access to devices by sending infected emails or documents or by tricking you into clicking a link that downloads malware. You can avoid all of this by installing strong antivirus software that will detect any potential threat before it can take over your device.Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.2) Enable two-factor authentication (2FA):Many online accounts, including Google, offer two-factor authentication as an extra security measure.Enabling 2FA ensures that even if a hacker obtains your password, they still need a second form of verification, such as a code sent to your phone, to access your account. This simple step significantly reduces the chances of unauthorized access.3) Use a secure password manager:A strong password is crucial, but remembering multiple complex passwords can be difficult. A password manager generates, stores and autofills strong passwords for your accounts, reducing the risk of password-related breaches. Avoid using the same password across different sites and always opt for long, unique passwords. Get more details about mybest expert-reviewed password managers of 2025 here.Kurt's key takeawayThis incident serves as yet another reminder that even the most secure systems are never truly invulnerable, especially when state-backed or highly skilled actors are in play. While Googles quick response is commendable, it also highlights the never-ending cat-and-mouse game between security teams and cybercriminals. If you are using Chrome, update it now.Do you think Google is doing enough to protect users from security threats?Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/Newsletter.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved.

The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (SCCRC) is attempting to contact any former subpostmasters that could have been prosecuted for unexplained losses on the Post Offices pre-Horizon Capture software.There are former subpostmasters that, like Horizon users, could have been convicted of crimes based on data from these systems.Since the Post Office Horizon scandal hit the mainstream in January 2024 revealing to a wide audience the suffering experienced by subpostmasters who were blamed for errors in the Horizon accounting system users of Post Office software that predated Horizon have come forward, supported by campaigning peer Kevan Jones, to tell their stories, which echoed those of victims of the Horizon scandal.The Criminal Cases Review Commission for England and Wales is now reviewing 21 cases of potential wrongful conviction, put forward by law firm Hudgell Solicitors, where the Capture IT system could be a factor.Capture was a PC-based applicationdeveloped by the Post Office and uploaded onto a personal computer to carry out branch accounts.The software was a standalone system, unlike Horizon, which is a complex, networked system connected to centralised services (see below for timeline of Capture developments since January 2024).The SCCRC is now calling on people that might have been convicted based on Capture accounts to come forward. The commission encourages anyone who believes that their criminal conviction, or that of a relative, might have been affected by the Capture system to make contact with it, it said.The statutory body is also investigating a third Post Office system, known as Ecco+, which was also error-prone. It was thought this system was only used in Crown branches (directly managed by the Post Office) and Crown branches that were taken over by subpostmasters. But Computer Weekly has discovered that Ecco+ could actually be bought by subpostmasters for use in their branches.We are currently investigating possible miscarriages of justice relating to problems with various computer systems used in Post Office branches in the 1990s (Capture, Ecco+), the SCCRC said.Read the SCCRCs related information sheet.Read more about Ecco+In May 2024, Scottish Parliament announced its own legislation to exonerate subpostmasters with convictions based on evidence from the Horizon system.This followed a similar law introduced for England and Wales in March last year that saw over 700 former subpostmasters exonerated.A total of 64 former subpostmasters in Scotland have now had their convictions overturned through the legislation brought through Scottish Parliament.So far, 97 convicted subpostmasters have come forward, and 86 have been assessed, out of which the 64 have been overturned. However, 22 have been rejected and another 11 are still to be assessed.An independent group, fronted by a former Scottish subpostmaster, is also calling on users of any of the Post Office systems to come forward to tell their stories, and for support in seeking justice and redress.The Scottish Postmasters for Justice and Redress, as the group is known, will officially launch tomorrow at Scottish Parliament. It was set up by Rab Thomson, a former subpostmaster of a branch near Alloa, who had a wrongful theft conviction overturned last year.The group has the support of former Scottish Nationalist Party MP Marion Fellows, who was chair of the All-Party Post Office Parliamentary Group, and Calum Greenhow, the current CEO of the National Federation of Subpostmasters.Timeline of how Capture controversy has unravelled since Horizon scandal dramatisation