KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 29TH JUNE 2025
Welcome to another low down on all the latest Tech news, Tips and Tricks to help you keep up to date with the latest from the Tech world!
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Hypixel Studios Winding Down Operations
One of Northern Ireland's highest-profile gaming companies has announced it is winding down its operations.
Founded in 2018 in Londonderry, Hypixel Studios first project was to be the block-based fantasy game Hytale.
The Derry company was acquired in 2020 by Riot Games, one of the world's biggest game publishers.
In a statement, Hypixel co-founder Aaron Donaghey said the company is ending Hytale's development and the winding down of Hypixel Studios is under way.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjd23ejy9y9o
Source: BBC News
Mobile Network Three Downtime
The mobile operator Three had confirmed that some users were unable to make phone calls.
In a post on X at the time, the network said there was "an issue affecting voice services" but did not say how many of its 11 million customers are affected.
Outage website DownDetector had reported a spike in issues at 09:30 BST on Wednesday last week, with over 9,000 reports made by users.
Data services such as 4G and 5G are working as normal, according to Three.
The company recently completed a merger with Vodafone to create the UK's largest phone network with around 27 million customers.
Vodafone services are running as normal.
However, other phone companies which piggyback Three's network Were affected, including ID mobile and Smarty.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxlqeyw95no
Source: BBC News
National Competition For Young Video Game Designers
Two teenagers from Yorkshire have scooped prizes at a national competition for young video game designers.
Thiago, 13, from Sheffield, and 14-year-old Tanisi, from Leeds, were crowned winners in the BAFTA Young Game Designer Competition.
They were selected from 52 finalists aged between 10 and 18, who each created a game or a game concept.
Their work will be showcased at the Power Up video game exhibition in London, Manchester, and Bradford, as well as at a BAFTA showcase event.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj4ed0qyp18o
Source: BBC News
App Of The Week
This week's app of the week is called ByAir
ByAir aims to make life less of a headache as this free flight tracker offers real-time status updates, airport guides, trip history visualizations, and more.
You can track live flights by receiving up-to-the-minute updates on departure/arrival times, gate and terminal info, route details, and even remaining flight time.
This app is free to download on IOS and Android Devices
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.byairapp.android
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/byair-airplane-tracker/id6468928108
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
In a new Home Office announcement, Gig-goers have been urged to be wary of scams when purchasing last-minute tickets on social media after Action Fraud reporting shows £1.6 million was lost to concert ticket fraud in 2024.
The government has issued the warning as part of its wider crackdown on scammers and online fraud, designed to ensure money is kept in working people’s pockets, as part of the Plan for Change.
With a host of tours and festivals due to take place this summer, including the Oasis reunion tour kicking off in July, new Action Fraud data released by the Home Office finds that the public lost more than double the figure in 2024 from the previous year.
