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In 2025, mobile apps generated $3.8 billion more in revenue compared to games. The article discusses the significant financial impact of mobile apps in the tech industry.
Toronto police arrested three individuals running a mobile SMS blaster scheme in downtown Toronto, which caused 13 million network disruptions and infiltrated tens of thousands of devices. The SMS blasters blocked 911 calls and stole cellphone data by impersonating cell towers and sending fraudulent texts. The operation was the first of its kind in Canada and has since been dismantled, but authorities warn of continued vigilance against fraudulent texts. The devices used in the scheme were uniquely built and not publicly shared for safety reasons, and similar operations have been reported in other countries like the Philippines.
Intel has unveiled its Core Series 3 mobile processors, known as Wildcat Lake, featuring six consumer SKUs and one edge-only variant, all built on 18A technology promising extended battery life. The lineup includes various configurations with P-cores, E-cores, NPUs, and Xe3 integrated GPUs, offering up to 40 platform TOPS and hybrid AI capabilities. Memory support tops out at LPDDR5x-7467 or DDR5-6400 in a single-channel setup, with performance improvements compared to previous generations. Initial laptop designs from Acer, HP, MSI, and others are set to launch, targeting students, small businesses, and edge deployments.
A hacking group released data revealing that Rockstar's GTA 5 generates an average of $8.5 million per week from GTA Online, with PS5 leading in revenue at 41%. The data, obtained through a hack, showed a player spending $1 million on Shark Cards in a single transaction. Rockstar confirmed the hack, which targeted a third-party service, and declined the $200,000 ransom demand. The breach also exposed that Shark Cards have brought in $5 billion for Rockstar over 10 years.
Rockstar Games' leaked data, allegedly released by hacker group ShinyHunters, may have unveiled GTA Online's weekly earnings, with the PS5 leading in bookings. The data suggests Rockstar makes $8.5 million weekly from GTA Online, with PS5 accounting for 53% of these earnings. PS5 also boasts the highest number of weekly active users, followed by PS4. In a 7-month period, Rockstar reportedly earned $193 million in bookings from GTA Online, contributing to the franchise's overall revenue of $10.38 billion since GTA V's launch in 2013.
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