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Paul Paolucci, the top cop for one of the world’s biggest credit card companies, sure had some interesting friends. One made a fortune fronting for pornography websites that needed access to Mastercard’s and Visa’s payment networks. Paolucci, who oversaw Mastercard’s merchant fraud control, was photographed cavorting around the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel with him and a group of women in white corset minidresses. A second was a Lamborghini-driving e-commerce mogul with whom Paolucci used to celebrate family holidays. The mogul ended up in prison for a financial crime he committed, in part, using Mastercard’s network. An executive at a famously corrupt European bank claimed to have dined with Paolucci and gotten his help evading Mastercard’s regulations. It was Paolucci’s job to make sure that the banks and companies using Mastercard’s network were playing by the rules. He bent those rules himself by getting close to the very kinds of high-risk businesses he was supposed to be … [Read more...] about Two-Card Monte: Why Mastercard And Visa Rarely Shut Down Scammers Who Are Ripping Off Consumers

Chinese tech giant Oppo is slowly becoming a household name in the west, with their watches and audio hardware challenging the market leaders. But it was probably Oppo’s Find X3 mobile series that truly made them part of the conversation. Now Oppo looks to capitalise on the X3 series’ outstanding reception with its successor the Oppo Find X5 series. Like the X3 the X5 series is split into different models which include the Pro, Lite and the standard edition. Each is tailored with features to accommodate their respective price bracket whilst still trying to offer similar experiences. For this review, we will be taking a look at the higher end model in the Oppo Find XS5 Series, the Oppo Find X5 Pro. The Find X5 Pro comes in two colours, Glaze Black and Ceramic White. Both of the colour schemes come with a glossy finish which is fantastic but it would’ve been great to offer a matte version as the X3 series did. Oppo's new flagship smartphone has arrived ( Image: … [Read more...] about Oppo Find X5 Pro review: Fantastic flagship smartphone with a sleek design and stunning camera

Nintendo’s "Sports'' series is finally back in motion after 15 years with the new Nintendo Switch Sports. The new sports-themed motion-controlled game tries to build on the success of the 2006 game that pioneered motion controls - the Nintendo Wii hit, Wii Sports. The original Wii Sports was made up of simple sports minigames that demonstrated brand new motion-controlled technology, using the player's movements to correspond with actions in-game. This not only proved fun and hilarious to watch, but it also lowered the entry requirements for more casual gamers causing a huge surge in the popularity of the seventh-generation console it was bundled with. ( Image: Nintendo) Wii Sports only had 5 games, while Wii Resort had 12. Switch Sports sees some new and some returning games to the simple formula with six games: Volleyball, Soccer, Badminton, Tennis, Bowling, and Chambara, with Golf also being added later in Autumn. The graphics are clean looking and colourful but … [Read more...] about Nintendo Switch Sports Review: Motion controlled madness returns in a fun but fleeting sporting title

Nippon Ichi Software, who are predominantly known for their Disgaea series, have gone into their vault of obscure games to re-release two cult titles for the Nintendo Switch. Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 2 will feature two classic titles, Makai Kingdom: Reclaimed and Rebound and Z.H.P.: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman. Makai Kingdom: Reclaimed and Rebound first appeared on the Playstation 2 in 2005 whilst Z.H.P.: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman was initially released on the PSP in 2010. Both of these titles feature an anime aesthetic and creative storytelling that Nippon Ichi Software is famous for. They both include dual audio with Japanese and English voiceovers being present. The anime-style voice acting elevates each character, giving them life, especially in Z.H.P.: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman. The games may differ in gameplay but they share many similarities with Disgaea, mainly being strategy JRPGs that play out on an isometric grid. … [Read more...] about Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 2 review: Fantastic action packed classics return on the Nintendo Switch

How many times have you looked at a pile of un-ironed shirts and wanted them to just disappear? If your answer was too many times to mention, it might be time to invest in a little bit of help. A clothes steamer is an effective way to live crease free and as they don't make direct contact with the clothes, you don't have to worry about burning an iron shaped hole into your favourite garments - we've all been there. Like conventional irons, steamers require a little bit of water for the real magic to happen. Most heat up relatively quickly and deliver (sometimes continuous) steam to remove creases straight away. Before parting with your cash and investing in a steamer, it makes sense to find out which type best suits your needs. To help you with your decision, we've compiled a list of some of the best clothes steamers you can buy right now. Best clothes steamers to buy 1. Tefal Handheld Steamer DT7000 Best Tefal clothes steamer for affordability Features: … [Read more...] about 12 Best clothes steamers to buy (2022) UK: enjoy a fresh, crease-free finish

Remember the good old days? The year was 2001, it was a chilly October afternoon and you were on your way to the cinema to watch this new film called Harry Potter And The Philosopher Stone. That is when Steve Jobs announced the iPod to the world and kickstarted an MP3 revolution that reverberated around the world. That era is just a memory though, as this week Apple confirmed it is discontinuing the iPod. Ultimately, the invention of the smartphone replaced the iPod, but hundreds of thousands of the music players are still being used today. As Apple stops the manufacture of these musical devices, many are wondering what to do with their old iPods. Thankfully, since the confirmation, the resale price of the devices have skyrocketed, so yours could be worth a small fortune... How much is your iPod worth now? iPods are selling for thousands on eBay ( Image: PA) There are five main iPod brands: the Classic, Mini, Shuffle, Nano and Touch. iPod Classic was … [Read more...] about How much are iPods worth now? What to do if you still have one as Apple axes icon

Android phones are becoming more powerful and capable, with brands like Chinese tech giants Honor definitely on the front lines of that push. Producing some great mid-range devices since their split from Huawei (back in 2020), Honor has really pushed the envelope on what Android smartphones can do while remaining affordable. Following up on last year’s Magic 3, Honor’s latest flagship phone, the Magic 4 Pro, was announced in February this year and incorporates the latest advancements for a top tier device. Even Honor's budget models have always looked great - the Magic 4 Pro continues that tradition, and comes in 5 colours: Black, Cyan, Gold, White, and Orange. Like most Honor phones the Magic 4 Pro has a stylish look ( Image: Honor) The reflective, glossy back panel looks eye-catching, but it's is a fingerprint magnet. It often requires attention if, like me, you can’t stand even the slightest smears and smudges. The back is also very smooth making me very … [Read more...] about Honor Magic 4 Pro Review: Honor’s flagship offers powerhouse performance and a premium look that goes above and beyond

There are only a handful of titles that manage to get the detective genre right by finding the right balance between great gameplay and a captivating mystery. Square Enix’s latest title, the live-action The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story looks to bring a new experience to the niche genre. The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story has an interesting plot spanning different periods in time. It focuses on the Shijima family who has been plagued with inexplicable deaths over the past century. One of the family members, Ejil Shijima goes to see his old friend Haruka Kagami who is a mystery novelist, at one of her book signings. He invites her and Akari to his family's once in a century succession which will take place at his family home on the foot of Mt. Fiji. The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story is a live action murder mystery ( Image: Square Enix) He explains how his family have spent many years on medical research to stop the ageing process and his family heirloom … [Read more...] about The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story review: A immersive live-action Whodunit that will test your logic

Chelsea forward Kai Havertz has named the four players that would make his perfect combined footballer. The German international is coming towards the end of his second campaign at Stamford Bridge and already, the former Bayer Leverkusen man has had a memorable time in London. Last year, Havertz scored the all-important goal in Chelsea ’s 1-0 Champions League final win over Manchester City in Porto. He also scored a penalty in extra-time win Chelsea the Club World Cup earlier this season against Palmeiras for the first time in the club’s history. This season, Havertz has netted 13 times in 44 appearances in all competitions for the Blues and is the club’s top scorer in all competitions. The German arrived as the club’s record signing in 2020 before Romelu Lukaku was re-signed by Chelsea from Inter Milan for a fee of £97.5m at the start of this season. Havertz, whose current goal tally in Blue is 22 in 89 games has developed a knack of scoring crucial goals for Thomas … [Read more...] about Kai Havertz makes ‘perfect player’ including Cristiano Ronaldo and Kevin De Bruyne

By Mariko Oi Published 14 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The lure of making a quick buck has always attracted young people to invest in risky assets. For Generation Z, it is the volatility - and the decentralised nature - of digital assets such as cryptocurrency and NFTs which appeals. But they are unregulated, meaning there is little investor protection. "All my friends were talking about [cryptocurrency] so one day I just decided why not just jump in and see if I can make some money," says 20-year-old Paxton See Tow. All he needed was his phone and trading thousands of dollars' worth of assets was only a click away. Generation Z - also known as Zoomers - are the age group born between the mid-1990s to early-2000s. They grew up online, playing games and meeting friends virtually, so the transition is natural. Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies while … [Read more...] about How Gen Z is hooked on cryptocurrency and NFTs