Over the past two decades, preeminent gallery fair Design Miamihas led the charge as a vital platform for the ever-evolving collectible design industry, one forged out of the vintage furniture sector and to complement the fine art market. As numerous proponents have noted, starting in the late 1990s, collectors began understanding the importance of not just showcasing static paintings and sculptures in their homes but rounding out these spaces with functional and semi-functional furnishings that, in many cases, carry the same level of meaning and craft-led experimentation.In the early days, this branch of an ever-expanding design industry, much like the model of patronage common in Renaissance-era Florence, fostered wild paradigm-shifting ideation: talents pushing the limits of material and application. Though collectible design has veered closer to the aesthetically safe, escapist, and sometimes vapid realm of overly ornate decorative arts in recent years, a handful of galleries and cultural actors have held fast to the markets original impetus.Looking to shift the focus back to that mindset and redefine the term collectible design or what was once called art design as avant garde design is noted historian, writer, culture maker, and major craft revival proponent Glenn Adamson. As the curatorial director of this years Design Miami he implemented the succinct yet inclusive theme of Blue Sky optimistic ideas that are not limited by current beliefs or societal norms. In many respects, Adamson was brought in to shape this edition with a looking back to look forward perspective. This years particularly strong showcase shed fresh light on the talents operating in this space that continue to challenge the boundaries of typology, concept, and self-expression.From the 49 exhibiting galleries and special project Curio displays, Design Milk has identified 10 highlights that embody this thinking in various ways.Vessels Vespa Floor Lamp by Nader GammasVessels Vespa Floor Lamp by Nader GammasMaking his Design Miami debut with a dedicated Curio display, Dubai-based lighting and interior designer Nader Gammas unveiled his Vessels collection a flora-inspired series of ceramic luminaries that represent a marked departure from his proclivity for brutalist forms. The Vespa standing lamp is a direct representation of the especially sinuous metatrichia vesparium mushroom. The one-off piece demonstrates how natural forms not just those aesthetically rendered in flat pattern continue to inform the function of designed objects.Flap Chair by Chamar Studio, presented by quo GalleryFlap Chair by Chamar StudioMaking a significant splash at Design Miami for the second year in a row was qou, purportedly Indias first collectible design gallery. A strong sense of reinterpreting the countrys richly diverse craft tradition and openness to cross border collaboration permeated its display yet again, hinting at whats in store for Indias rapidly emerging creative scene and its potential on an international scale. A stellar standout was Chamar Studios ingenious Flap Chair series. Produced entirely out of rubber, these boldly hued settees reflect the potential of this materials properties in achieving the intended function.According to the gallery: Sudheer Rajbhar founded Chamar Studio in 2015 with the purpose of recontextualizing a term traditionally used as a derogatory slang for the leatherworking Dalit community. When a beef ban threatened the livelihoods of the leatherworkers, Sudheer innovatively introduced rubber as a sustainable alternative. The brand stands as an act of defiance, conserving the craft of a marginalized community and using its creations as activism to highlight social injustices in India. The Flap Chair series is the latest iteration in a long line of designs demonstrating this exploration.Double Knot Table by Nick Missel, presented by Wexler GalleryDouble Knot Table by Nick MisselPhiladelphia-based designer Nick Missel has shaped much of his practice around the idea of finding new purpose for conventional materials as a form of anthropological expression: translating the American working-class experience in particularly visceral applications. Produced using fiberglass, resin, and automotive paint, the REM Collection Double Knot table presented by Wexler Gallery resembles packing foam that has been freeze framed as a solid, elevated furnishing.Yellow Cubist Vessel VI by Christopher Russell, presented by Todd Merrill StudioYellow Cubist Vessel by Christopher RussellFor over 30 years, New York-based talent Christopher Russell has been busy evolving his draftsperson-led ceramics practice through the lens of various creative disciplines. His latest geometrically composed vessels defined by a spontaneous yet methodical application of colorfully painted patchworks plays on the tension between aesthetics and function. Ceramic containers have been essential since the dawn of civilization. The eclectic Yellow Cubist Vessel displayed as part of Todd Merrill Studios equally maximalist offering this year perfectly demonstrates Russells iterative and ever formally experimental approach.Silver Chair by Lewis Kemmenoe for FendiSilver Chair by Lewis KemmenoeAmong a number of luxury brands that invent in creative and cultural projects debuted at Design Miami, major Italian fashion house Fendi unveiled a capsule furniture collection by British up-and-comer Lewis Kemmenoe. The works match his deeply research-based approach with the heritage producers undeterred adherence to artisanal tradition. The resulting chairs, cabinets, coffee tables, and back-lit wall pieces are meant to be both functional and subversive. The latter is accomplished as best evidenced in the Silver Chair in the near-jarring juxtaposition of roughly hewn wood and stone anchored by, and inlayed into, rigidly framed polished metals.Self Mining by Jan Waterston, presented by Charles BurnandSelf Mining Lounge Chair by Jan WaterstonAn unflappable purveyor of furnishings and decorative elements that emphatically push the limits of material and typological application, London gallery Charles Burnand presented the Haptic Horizons group showcase at this years Design Miami. According to the gallery, the display explored the future of materials, the progressive use of these elements, and the enduring importance of the artists hand in shaping our tactile world. One of the most striking pieces on view was British talent Jan Waterstons Self Mining lounge chair; an especially sculptural, almost rope-like design rendered in carved and ebonized ash wood. With this piece, the designer explored the notion of excavation while blending age-old techniques with instinctual processes.Tundra Freestanding Shelf by Rio Kobayashi, presented by Blunk SpaceTundra Freestanding Shelf by Rio KobayashiBlunk Space the particularly active estate of revered California-based studio movement master JB Blunk mounted a Curio exhibit with commissioned and sourced works by contemporary talents responding to his seminal and innovatively resourceful practice, perhaps best exemplified in his self-built home. Serving as a central anchor and even display element for smaller ceramics and utensils was London-based designer Rio Kobayashis Tundra freestanding shelf. The piece was crafted utilizing endemic redwood and in direct reflection of the homes distinctive architecture.Robo Lamp by Formafantasma, presented by Friedman BendaRobo Lamp by FormafantasmaA match made in heaven some in the know might say, thought-leading New York gallery Friedman Benda has teamed up with foremost research-oriented practice Formafantasma. Both entities share an understanding of designs potential beyond form and function: a conduit for deeper historical, social, and cultural meaning even provocation. Produced in cherry wood and LEDs, the Robo Lamp appears straightforward but it, unsurprisingly, signals so much more. The work explores the relationship between design, the domestic sphere, and the idea of the archetype embracing rigor and restraint, Formafantasma co-founder Simone Farresin explains. The gallery is set to host a solo show of new works by the Milan-based studio in spring 2025.Time Travel Installation by Nuova GroupTime Travel Installation by Nuova GroupFully immersive fair installations are rare at Design Miami, other than those mounted by brand partners. Its even more unusual to see this type of all-encompassing showcase at industry events in the United States altogether. Changing things up this year was Los Angeles-based luxury design practice Nuova Group, who chose to stage its Curio as a reconstituted domestic interior from 1971 a moment, for many, that was the last with a true sense of collective optimism for the future. Meant to activate all the senses, the Time Travel installation was conceived with no stone left unturned. Everything from the archival upholstery to the candles and Andrea sconce design imagined, like the other furnishings, with a contemporary twist were for sale by order.A protea lamp I by Jack Simonds, presented by Objective GalleryA protea lamp I by Jack SimondsShanghai and New York-based Objective Gallery chose to frame its booth presentation with work by nine of its current zeitgeist-defining talents. The platform titled the showcase after a David Hockney quote: All art (design) is contemporary if its alive a sentiment alluding to the increasingly stratified nature of the industry and the emergence of multiple concurrent trends. Among the illustrious roster of exhibitors was British, Brooklyn-based designer Jack Simonds, who often draws inspiration from biomorphic forms and natural occurrences. Almost as if freeze-framed in its near-decaying state, the A protea lamp is testament to that approach. The one-off design combines natural dried protea flowers with burn out cast leaves from the same flower, burned bamboo, cast bronze and hand carved marble as it solidifies as an otherworldly yet grounded light source. What nature brings is fire and brilliance, Simonds describes.To learn more about this annual showcase and all of its endeavors, visit designmiami.com.Installation photography by Adrian Madlener.

10. Nunc. Pairs German Engineering With AI to Brew Coffee PerfectlyYour coffee routine is a highly personal ritual. For some, its a way to bless the day before it begins, and for others, a nightcap bringing it to a close. Nunc. a coffee startup spearheaded by a two-time barista champion, rocket scientist, engineer, designer, and loT expert launched the Portafilter Machine and Grinder. This AI-enhanced brewing system is engineered to remove the guesswork from the art and science of making the ideal coffee-based beverage.9. JMGO Mini Triple Laser Projectors Have a Handle on Binging WhereverPortable and playful, the JMGO N1S and the N1S Ultra flagship model feature the brands signature pan-and-tilt gimbal design, allowing for easy setup and optimal viewing angles. The ingenious design operates as an intelligent stand taking the hassle out of propping the device up to an ideal height. The projector packaging also doubles as a cute, convenient carrying case for moments when you wish to take your shows on the road.8. FiiO Gives Portable CD + Cassette Players a Modern SpinThe Chinese audio gear company FiiO brought the technology of yesteryear into the modern era with the announcement of the new FiiO DM13 portable CD player alongside a refresh of the FiiO CP13 portable cassette player. Both boast instantly classic designs and modern features, and allow you to unabashedly embrace your previously-retired CD and cassette collections to enjoy once again.7. Marc Newson x Swarovski Optik AX Visio Binoculars Can Identify Over 9,000 BirdsBird watching and all of its slow-paced pleasures have cemented themselves into popular culture. The formerly niche, now in vogue hobby has also inspired crossover collaborations for products like the covetable Swarovski Optik AX Visio Binoculars designed by Marc Newson. This AI-enhanced optical instrument offers improved ergonomics and a slew of technology integrated with an easy-to-operate interface that users can acclimate to quickly.6. This CD Playing Turntable Pairs Analog Aesthetics With Digital FidelityVinyls resurgence isnt merely a matter of iconic analog aesthetics, its a generational trend towards reconnecting with music in a way that streaming cannot. But with albums sold at increasingly prohibitive prices it can be difficult to share in that experience. To make such a joy accessible, Korean designer Jaehyung Chu created the Viva turntable for compact discs. The Future-retro, high-fidelity device fashions a whole new way to appreciate CDs like never before.5. Serene Industries Carves Metal Into The Icebreaker KeyboardFilmmaker, designer, and Serene Industries founder Denis Agarkov pulled himself out of a professional rut with a design charrette, which resulted in the creation of his own keyboard The Icebreaker. This 65% mechanical keyboard was inspired by Manhattans triangular Flatiron building and manufactured from a solid block of 6061 aluminum for a brilliant edge. It is also outfitted with full-height MX switches producing the clicks and clacks that give keyboards of this kind their characteristic clatter.4. IKEA Enters the Smart Home Monitoring Game With a Trio of Safety SensorsSpeakers, light bulbs, air purifiers, and even roller shades. Charging devices and connected audio devices, too! Up until recently, the worlds largest furniture retailer was still missing a few essential pieces of the smart home pie. IKEAs introduction of VALLHORN, PARASOLL, and BADRING arrived as a welcome addition to the brands electrified lineup, bringing affordable and easy-to-install home monitoring solutions to an excited consumer base.3. Marantz TT-15S1 Turntable Reminds Us of Beauty in the DetailsTodays established vinyl enthusiasts have likely spent years meticulously building their record collections, with many now seeking to level-up their listening accoutrement from good enough to that special last-a-lifetime investment. The Marantz TT-15S1 turntable makes a strong case as one such component worthy to build a system around and proudly display.2. The Lon:HUBs Colorful Cure for Desk Clutter Hides Beneath the SurfaceSometimes, its the most functional and pragmatic objects the things that keep our cords collected and our surfaces tidy that allow our spaces to best articulate the traditional design objects we wish to display. The Lon:HUB allows just that with an innovative combination of cable management, wireless and cable-connected power supply, and a line-up of accessible ports to give your desk the glow-up it deserves.And the most popular home furnishings post of 2024 is1. SEGA x Anicorn Watch Turns Back Time to the 16-Bit EraGamer or not, youve probably heard of the iconic home system SEGA Genesis, which became a phenomenon in the early 1990s. While leaning into fond memories from game play, designer watchmaker Anicorn tapped into that energy for the release of his SEGA x Anicorn Mega Drive/Genesis Watch. Each of the three editions recreates the consoles signature aesthetic adapted into clockwork that is every bit of a fanboy flex as it is a fine timepiece.Check out the rest of Design Milks end of the year coverage here!

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We may earn a commission from links on this page.With E3 truly being a thing of the past in the post-pandemic world, Geoff Kieghleys The Game Awards are now the year's biggest source of video game announcements, taking up the mantle left behind by the show that gave us such memorable moments as my body is ready.Keighleys Summer Game Fest also typically features a few surprises, as does Germany's Gamescom, but its clear that the awards show is where the big guns come out. Despite its name, its almost better known as a trailer festival at this point, as joked about by Muppets Statler and Waldorf (yes, really) during this years event.With that in mind, here are the biggest reveals from last nights show, including two different returns to fantasy favorites and a new sci-fi game from the creators of The Last of Us.The Witcher IV puts Ciri in the lead role Can you believe its been a little over nine years since The Witcher 3 came out? In the time since then, the title has gotten two hefty expansions and served as partial inspiration for a Netflix show, but its finally time for it to get a proper sequel.Simply titled The Witcher IV, the games reveal was the first big announcement of the show, and while gameplay wasnt yet shown, it came with two big revelations.The first was a change in protagonist. Geralt and his Fabio hair are taking a break this time around, with his adopted daughter and apprentice Ciri instead taking up the dual blades to hunt down the monsters of the Continent.The second actually had little to do with the game itself, and was instead more of a teaser for tech nerds. At the start of the games trailer, a small note at the bottom of the screen said that it was pre-rendered in Unreal Engine 5 on an unannounced Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU, which confirms that game developers already have their hands on Nvidias next generation of graphics cards. Eager PC builders will likely hear about them soon, possibly as early as next months CES.Elden Ring Nightreign is a co-op spin-off After an almost 60-hour base game and a 30-40 hour expansion, Elden Ring isnt done yet. In a surprising move for developer FromSoftware, the next title in the series will be a co-op, session-based game rather than an RPG set in a persistent world.You wouldnt know that from the trailer, which mostly focuses on small groups of players grouping up to fight big bosses, Monster Hunter style (it looks sick, tbh). However, outlets such as IGN (which is owned by the same parent company as Lifehacker) have already conducted interviews and gone hands-on with preview builds, which is where these details are coming from.According to the developers, the game is built for three players but will have a solo mode, and will take place in a condensed version of the Limgrave map from the first game. Over the course of three in-game days, players will be tasked with surviving and preparing to take on a major boss at the end of the session.Rather than customizing their own characters, players will also instead choose between eight presets here, although I presume the same character can look very different by the end of different sessions.As a big fan of FromSoftware games, but not a huge enjoyer of their usually somewhat clunky multiplayer systems, Im cautiously optimistic that Nightreign might finally be the game that convinces me to try playing with friends.A new game from the people behind Shadow of the Colossus Its been eight years since the last game directed by legendary developer Fumito Ueda, the chief creative mind behind classics including Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. With the studio behind those titles, Japan Studio, having since been shut down and merged with Astro Bot developer Team Asobi (more on them later), it was unclear whether wed ever see another title in the same vein as those games again.Luckily, it seems like Ueda and a bunch of Japan Studio veterans are back with a new game currently codenamed Project Robot.The trailer from last nights award show was fairly light on details, but the vibes we all remember from Uedas previous games were all there, as the crowd silently watched a small figure in cryptic garb climb up a lumbering giant robot to escape an oncoming catastrophe.Like our protagonist at the end of the trailer, a release date is still up in the air, but one surprising detail: Epic Games (yes, the Fortnite people) is helping to produce.Okami is back Towards the end of the awards show, Geoff Keighley pumped up the audience for what seemed like his favorite announcement of the night, going as far as to seemingly tear up a little and bring in a real-life drummer to set the tone before the trailer played.When the host talked about impossibilities coming true and said if you truly love video games like I do, this moment is for all of us, I was expecting Half-Life 3 to pop up on my screen. Instead, I was surprised with an Okami sequel.Im not disappointed! A cult classic game for the PS2 and Wii, Okami combined a beautiful art style, Japanese folklore, innovative calligraphy mechanics, and a Legend of Zelda-style approach to gameplay to create a truly impressive blend of mechanics and vision that hasnt really been captured since.Part of the reason for that? Shortly after its release in 2006, director Hideki Kamiya left Capcom to help found Platinum Games, with his studio Clover shutting down just a few months later. The game had been a critical success, but it seems Capcom wasnt happy with sales.Now, it seems like the publisher is ready to give Kamiya a second chance, not only announcing an Okami sequel (no official title as of yet) with him at the helm, but in fact giving him a new studio under the name of Clovers (never change, Kamiya).The news follows the success of Devil May Cry 5, a sequel to another Kamiya classic, which probably helped change Capcoms tune. I wouldnt be surprised to see other cult hits like Viewtiful Joe or God Hand get their time in the sun next.A new Naughty Dog sci-fi game In the final trailer of the night, The Last of Us developer Naughty Dog revealed its next big game, and finally, it has nothing to do with zombies. Instead, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is a space adventure following a bounty hunter as she tries to be the first person in over 600 years to leave the planet Sempirias orbit.Actual gameplay was light (a running theme for the evening), although the reveal trailer did show our heroine arming herself with a gun and facing down a hulking robot with a not-lightsaber. In whats proven to be a controversial decision on my Bluesky feed, the trailer also played up the 80s nostalgia and its brand partnerships a lot, which definitely gave it some Guardians of the Galaxy vibes.Still, the announcements overall lighter tone should prove to be a fun break from the grim nature of The Last of Us series, and will perhaps take Naughty Dog closer to its Jak & Daxter roots.And the winner is Finally, you cant have The Game Awards without declaring the game of the year. This years winner had to face some stacked competition, with the nominee list including Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Astro Bot, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.In the end, though, Team Asobis Astro Bot pulled through. The win is the first time a platformer has taken home the game of the year award, with Astro Bot doing what even Mario could not (to be fair, he was going up against the likes of Link and Geralt when he was nominated).Its an impressive achievement for the characters first full-fledged game, thoughand as if to celebrate, the title is about $10 off across most storefronts right now.

There is likely no subject less exciting or more aggravating than health insurance. The entire experience is frustrating for most people: Navigating plans is confusing, everything seems really expensive, and when you make claims you often get blank denials that explain nothing and give you few options for appeal or further information. All that being said, most people assume that once they choose a plan through their employer, theyre at least protected from disaster for the foreseeable future.But that might not be the case. When we talk about supplemental insurance, its usually in the context of Medicare due to the well-known gaps in that coverage. But even if you have really good insurance through an employer or organization, you might need to pay for supplemental insurance to make sure youre fully protected. The challenge? Figuring out if you actually need it.What is supplemental insurance?Supplemental insurance is something you buy on top of your main coverage, and its designed to cover stuff your overall policy misses. Its not meant to be primary coverage. There are numerous kinds of supplemental insurance. For example, if you traveled to a foreign country and bought travel health insurance, thats a form of supplemental insurance. You can buy specific supplemental plans that cover you for accidents, critical illness (including specific policies for a cancer diagnosis), hospital costs, vision and dental, and disability.You pay a premium for your supplemental insurance and have a set schedule of benefits just like your other insurance, but supplemental plans usually pay either a flat amount or a percentage of your costs directly to you. So, for example, if you have a hospital indemnity plan and you get socked with a huge bill after a week in the hospital that your main insurance only partially covers, supplemental insurance would kick in and send you a lump sum check to help defray those costs.Supplemental health insurance is an extra cost, of course, so the main question you need to answer is whether you actually need it. Paying twice for the same coverage doesnt make sense, and neither does paying for coverage youll never use. But there are four scenarios when its pretty clear you need supplemental insurance.If you have a high deductibleThe average deductible with an employer health insurance plan keeps creeping up toward $2,000, and the out-of-pocket maximum (the most youll pay, including deductibles and co-pays, during the term of your policy, in addition to your premium) is capped by law at $9,450 for individuals and $18,900 for familiesthough the average out-of-pocket in 2023 was $4,346. So as a fun experiment, compare those numbers to your savings account. If theres a significant gap, that means you wouldnt be able to pay for a big medical expense without resorting to loans, home equity, or credit cards.If that describes your situation, supplemental health insurance might be a good idea, because it can cover at least a portion of those expenses and reduce your exposure. If nothing else, it can give you more breathing room if you wind up paying for an expensive surgery or hospital stay.If you're at high risk for health problems or injuryAnother reason you might want to pay for supplemental insurance is if you have a higher risk than most people for incurring large healthcare expenses:Family history. If you have a high prevalence of serious illnesses like cancer, or youve undergone genetic testing and you have a high risk for developing some form of cancer, paying for supplemental insurance might make sense, since theres a good chance youll need to pay for expensive treatments at some point.Dangerous job. If you work in an industry that has a very high rate of serious injury, like construction or logging, you might need more coverage to inoculate you against frequent medical bills.If you use a lot of healthcareIf you typically use a lot of healthcare resources, due to health conditions or family situations, and you dont anticipate that changing any time soon, supplemental insurance can make sense. While you might hit your deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums fairly quickly, your policy might not offer enough coverage for your needs.This is especially true if theres a risk that you might become unable to work. Your main insurance might cover most or even all of your expenses, but could you handle losing your income for a period of time? If youre unable to work, you might also need to pay for additional expenses, like childcare, help around the house, or in-home care, and supplemental insurance might be the difference between financial survival and ruin.If your coverage has gapsFinally, supplemental insurance might plug the gaps in traditional insurance coveragelike dental and vision insurance, which are (weirdly) treated as separate from health insurance, and are often frustratingly bare-bones in terms of what they cover. Who hasnt gone to the eye doctor only to discover that their basic vision insurance barely covers the examination and offers nothing at all for those expensive glasses and contact lenses? Or discovered that their dental insurance has such a high deductible it never actually pays for anything aside from bi-annual cleanings?If your vision and dental insurance aren't helping much, a supplemental plan can be beneficial, especially if you anticipate a lot of use in the coming year (e.g., if youve been putting off dental work because your insurance is crap and wont cover anything).Supplemental health insurance isnt always necessary, but its worth crunching the numbers to see if it might benefit youespecially if you fall into one of these four categories.

A federal court has denied TikToks request for a temporary pause of a law that could result in a ban of the app next month. The ruling, which came in response to an emergency injunction filed by TikTok earlier this week, is the latest legal setback for the company as it tries to avoid a total ban of its app in the United States.In its request for a delay in the law taking effect, TikTok indicated that it planned to appeal to the Supreme Court. The companys lawyers also cited the possibility that President-elect Donald Trump may want to take a different approach given some of Trumps past comments about the app. But in a brief order, a panel of three judges denied that request, writing that such a pause was unwarranted.TikToks future now depends on the Supreme Court, though theres no guarantee the court will agree to hear the case. "As we have previously stated, we plan on taking this case to the Supreme Court, which has an established historical record of protecting Americans' right to free speech, the company said in a statement. The voices of over 170 million Americans here in the US and around the world will be silenced on January 19th, 2025 unless the TikTok ban is halted."This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/tiktok-loses-its-bid-to-pause-the-law-that-could-ban-it-next-month-004200884.html?src=rss

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen an alarming rise in gamified job scams over the past year. The FTC says that reports of job scams have quadrupled each year since 2022 topping out at 20,000 reports at a cost of $41 million in total during the first six months of the year.Job or task scams often involve the scammer asking someone to do a relatively simple task online such as liking videos or rating product images in assigned sets using terms like product boosting or app optimization, according to the FTC. People are promised higher payments for completing a certain amount of sets that may pay out small amounts at first but they end up costing more than they pay out in the long run.Scammers will reach out to people via text messages or communication apps like Whatsapp offering them a task job. The most common type of this scam usually involves some kind of cryptocurrency. Then the scammer may ask their target to deposit some money or charge up their account through an app in order to start working on new and bigger sets of tasks. They may even try to convince their victims by hearing testimonials from fake recipients about how much money they made for completing relatively simple tasks.The victim will charge up their accounts with their own money in order to avoid losing what the app shows theyve earned in the hopes theyll get their deposited money and the fee they are owed. Instead, the money theyve been paid isnt real and any money theyve deposited to charge up their account is lost for good.The FTC recommends ignoring offers from unknown text or WhatsApp messages and never paying someone for the promise of being paid at a later time or date. The commission also recommends steering clear of any job offers that involve rating or liking things online, a practice the FTC says is illegal and no honest company will do it.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/the-ftc-warns-gamified-job-scams-are-on-the-rise-233029615.html?src=rss

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