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Get More From Your Mobile Gaming With the GameSir G8 Plus at 40% Off

This massive discount brings this fantastic mobile controller down to a great price.

Mobile gaming has come along massively of late. We’ve seen phones improving alongside massive upgrades to the world of cloud gaming. That means it’s worth having a look at a mobile gaming controller now, if you’re someone who likes to get their game on while on the move.

If you want one that’s going to really boost your abilities, then going for the GameSir G8 Plus is a good choice, especially right now because it’s down to just $60 at Walmart, which is $40 off. That’s an amazing deal, and one that you’ll want to make a move on soon, or it could be gone.

This deal doesn’t ask you to enter any codes or clip any coupons, but you should be aware of its limited-time label. Stocks could run dry at any time, so make sure to order your new controller soon to avoid missing out.

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The GameSir G8 Plus supports both Android and iOS, and connects to your device using Bluetooth. You place your phone or tablet into the controller itself, creating a Nintendo Switch-like experience.

The controller itself has Hall Effect joysticks to avoid age-old issues like stick drift, and the six-axis motion-sensing technology is useful for games that support motion controls. You can even connect this controller to your PC via a USB-C cable and play there, too.

Our reviewer, Jason Cockerham, thinks this controller is worth grabbing if you don’t mind dealing with its software. He goes into more detail in his full review, but notes that, «If you don’t care much about the lackluster app, then the G8 Plus really is a solid controller. It feels great, responds well, and has respectable battery life.» He also added that, «It’s a great controller, even for $100.» And now that it’s down to $72, it’s a much better value.

Why this deal matters

Sometimes it can be difficult to find time to fire up a console or PC, but that doesn’t have to mean you can’t play. Mobile gaming is a great way to game when you might otherwise not be able to, and this controller gives you a familiar gaming feel on the go — and at an excellent price, too.

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Verum Messenger Goes Desktop: Launches macOS Version as Part of Expanding Digital Ecosystem

The team behind Verum Messenger has announced a new update, introducing a full-featured macOS version of the application.

The launch of the Mac version marks a significant step in the platform’s development, enabling users to access Verum Messenger not only on mobile devices but also on desktop environments.

The macOS version ensures seamless synchronization across devices while maintaining the platform’s core principles: security, stability, and independence.

Unified Digital Experience

With the release of the macOS version, users can now:

— communicate on a larger screen
— manage chats and files more efficiently
— use the messenger in a full desktop environment
— access core features without limitations

This is particularly valuable for users who rely on messaging platforms for both communication and professional use.

Expanding Capabilities

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional platform combining:

— secure communication
— financial tools (Verum Finance)
— digital asset operations, including Tether
— investment features such as Verum Gold

Toward a Full Ecosystem

The macOS release reflects Verum Messenger’s strategy to become a universal digital platform available across all major devices.

According to the team, the goal is to provide users with continuous access to communication and financial services regardless of device or environment.

Verum Messenger continues to build technologies focused on security, usability, and global accessibility.

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Google, Meta and Amazon Join Global Pact to Fight Rising Online Scams

The companies will share fraud intelligence and coordinate responses as AI makes scams faster, cheaper and harder to detect.

Modern online scams operate across multiple platforms, perhaps spanning social media, messaging apps, email and online marketplaces. Google, Meta and Amazon are among 11 tech, retail and payments companies that have signed a new agreement to combat online scams by sharing threat intelligence across platforms, Axios first reported Monday.

The initiative, called the Industry Accord Against Online Scams & Fraud, is designed to improve how companies detect and respond to fraud that spans multiple services. Participants say they will exchange signals, such as scam-linked accounts and fraudulent domains, and coordinate enforcement actions.

By sharing intelligence in near real time, companies hope to identify these scams earlier and stop them before they spread.

The effort reflects how modern scams operate. A victim might encounter a fake celebrity investment ad on social media, move to a messaging app where the scammer builds trust, then faces prompts to send money through a fraudulent website, payment app or crypto wallet — spanning multiple companies’ ecosystems.

Google said it now blocks hundreds of millions of scam-related results every day using AI, underscoring how both attackers and defenders are increasingly relying on the same technology. Meta removed more than 159 million scam ads in 2025 and is expanding AI tools to detect impersonation and warn users.

Online scams are growing rapidly, in part because generative AI has lowered the barrier to entry. AI can be used not only to produce realistic phishing emails but also to clone voices and deepfake videos that impersonate executives, public figures and even family members.

The agreement is voluntary and doesn’t create new legal obligations, but it comes after regulators’ increased pressure on tech platforms to address fraud more aggressively. The companies say they will begin building frameworks for reporting and intelligence-sharing, though it’s not yet clear how quickly those systems will be deployed or how effective they will be in practice.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, March 18

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 18.

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