Security researchers have just issued a stark warning for hundreds of millions of Android users, as a “frightening” new spyware threat has been discovered hiding on phones. They describe this as a “special case” and urge users to take action now.
The warning comes courtesy of Kaspersky, which has “discovered a new malware campaign targeting Android users.” This “spy” targets smartphones “through messengers” by pretending to be an antivirus or banking security app.
The attackers, Kaspersky says, are preying on the “fear” of smartphone security threats that means “many folks are ready to install any app that promises reliable protection from malware and scammers.” Ironically, this solution is actually the problem.
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When you install one of these apps, “the fake antivirus imitates the work of a genuine one — scanning the device, and even giving a frightening number of ‘threats found’.” In reality, this is the threat now “spying on the owner of the infected smartphone.”
The malware itself is LumaSpy, which can access your phone’s microphone and camera to record audio and video, read all your texts, access your contacts, track your precise location and record whatever you are doing on screen. The malware has also been coded to steal photos stored on your phone, but this has not been enabled as yet.
Critically, LumaSpy can be tasked to steal passwords stored in browsers, including Google Chrome. That’s why I have warned users to delete passwords saved in browsers and use a dedicated, blue-chip password manager instead.
LumaSpy will come at you via messages. “Never download APK files from messengers,” Kaspersky says, “even if they were sent to you by close friends. Better yet, disable the ability to install unknown applications,” which is easily done with Google’s new Advanced Protection Mode in Android 16.
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The other key advice relates to Accessibility Services, the special permissions many malware-laced apps request to access sensitive data and functions on your phone. You should check the permissions granted to apps regularly and disable these in particular.
The simplest advice, though, is to stop using any security or antivirus software on your phone unless it comes from a mainstream developer and ideally is paid for in some way.
Stop using any that are not, and delete all of them from your phone.
Machine Gun Kelly finally broke the silence on his rumored romance with Sydney Sweeney.
During an appearance on the latest episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, the 35-year-old singer dismissed the rumors that he and Sydney are dating.
When asked if he and the Euphoria star were “more than just friends,” MGK looked straight into the camera and replied, “Kyle P, shut up, dude.”
Rumors of MGK and Sydney’s first sparked in May when photos of the pair hugging during the opening of a Las Vegas club went viral on social media.
It is pertinent to mention that both stars are currently single.
MGK called it quits with Megan Fox in December 2024. The Transformers actress was pregnant with the musician’s child when they decided to separate ways.
Megan gave birth to her and MGK’s first child, a baby girl, on March 27, 2025.
Sydney called off her engagement to the film producer, Jonathan Davino, in May.
For those unversed, the 27-year-old actress appeared on MGK’s 2021 directorial debut Downfalls High.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan acknowledged a dilemma over the fifth bowler and said they would take a late decision on their team combination for Tuesday’s series decider following their defeat in the second one-day international on Sunday.
Pakistan, who won the opening ODI by five wickets, posted a competitive 171-7 in 37 overs in a rain-truncated match but West Indies prevailed by five wickets to draw level in the three-match series.
Pakistan’s part-time duo of Saim Ayub and Salman Agha conceded a combined 66 runs in seven wicketless overs as West Indies cruised home.
“You could say our fifth bowler gave away too many runs but in recent years, Salman Agha and Saim Ayub have both bowled well for us,” Rizwan said after the match.
“Saim didn’t have the best day today, but he performed well in the T20Is. That’s just part of the game.”
Rizwan said they could not read the conditions and several rain delays did not help their cause.
“Honestly, the weather forecast has been completely different from expectations, and it’s hard to read.
“We’re keeping our options open and will finalise the XI after assessing the conditions.”
Pakistan had won the preceding Twenty20 series 2-1.
Introduction: Oil and gold prices retreat on Ukraine optimism; Fabergé sold to US investment firm
Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.
Oil and gold prices have retreated amid optimism that there could be progress on Ukraine.
Brent crude is trading 0.7% lower at $66.13 a barrel, while spot gold has fallen by 0.9% to $3,369 an ounce.
Donald Trump said last Friday that he will meet Russian president Vladimir Putin this Friday in Alaska to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.
Gold prices slipped as the dollar strengthened and some investors took profits after Friday’s rally.
The White House plans to clarify what an official called misinformation about import tariffs for gold bars, which prompted some industry players to stop deliveries of bullion to the US.
Gold futures hit a record high on Friday on news of US import tariffs on one-kilo bars of gold, according to a ruling on the US customs and border protection service’s website. The ruling referred to cast gold bars form Switzerland, the world’s biggest bullion refining and transit hub, which is now subject to Trump’s import tariffs of 39%.
The White House intends to issue an executive order “clarifying misinformation” about tariffs on gold bars and other specialty productions, an official told Reuters.
It is unclear whether one-kilo and 100 ounce gold bars are classified under a customs code that is subject to higher tariffs.
The owner of Fabergé has sold the luxury brand to the US investment firm SMG Capital for $50m, months after the firm was rocked by protests in Mozambique.
Gemfields, a miner of coloured gemstones, said it has signed an agreement to sell its entire stake in Fabergé to SMG, which is controlled by the technology investor Sergei Mosunov. Fabergé sells jewellery and objets d’art.
Gemfields put the company up for sale in late December, when it faced violent unrest at its ruby mine in Mozambique following disputed election results, which forced it to temporarily pause mining operations.
Fabergé is known for its giant jewelled Easter eggs. It first created 50 Easter eggs for the Russian imperial family between 1885 and 1916 when the company was run by Peter Carl Fabergé.
The brand dates back to 1882 when Fabergé – who was from a French Huguenot family that had fled to Livonia, now Estonia, and also had links to Dresden – took over his father’s jewellery business in St Petersburg and with his brother Agathon turned it into an international success story.
Asian stocks edged higher amid upbeat financial results from companies. Japan’s stock market is closed for a holiday but Nikkei futures rose, raising hopes of a new all-time high this week. China’s Shenzhen exchange posted a 1.4% gain while the Hong Kong market crept 0.08% higher and Taiwanese shares rose by 0.5%.
US tariffs on China are due to come in tomorrow but the 90-day truce could get extended again. Investors are also eagerly awaiting the latest US inflation data, also out tomorrow.
In London, the FTSE 100 index dipped by 0.2% at the open to 9,117.
(Reuters) -Gemfields Group said on Monday it had sold Fabergé Ltd, the maker of the jewelled Fabergé eggs, to SMG Capital for $50 million, as the coloured gemstones miner ramps up efforts to streamline its business.
The sale concludes a review of the business started by Gemfields late last year. The group had bought the jeweller in 2012 to boost its gems business and use the brand name to promote its jewellery.
Fabergé, which also makes luxury jewellery, watches and commissioned pieces, was founded by Gustav Fabergé in 1842, and is best known for the success of the 50 jewelled eggs commissioned by the Imperial Russian family from 1885 through to 1916.
The Russian Revolution brought a violent end to the House of Fabergé, when the Bolsheviks seized workshops and closed down all production and the family fled. It was relaunched in 2009 with its first collection since 1917.
Gemfields on Monday said it would use proceeds from the deal for capital at its mining operations in Mozambique and Zambia.
(Reporting by Pushkala Aripaka in Bengaluru; Editing by Janane Venkatraman and Rashmi Aich)
TEHRAN — The deputy head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog will visit Iran in a bid to rekindle soured ties, the Islamic Republic’s foreign minister said Sunday.
There will be no inspection of Iran’s nuclear facilities during the visit by the International Atomic Energy Agency scheduled for Monday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. The visit would be the first following Israel and Iran’s 12-day war in June, when some of its key nuclear facilities were struck.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on July 3 ordered the country to suspend its cooperation with the IAEA, after American and Israeli airstrikes hit its most-important nuclear facilities. The decision will likely further limit inspectors’ ability to track Tehran’s program that had been enriching uranium to near weapons-grade levels.
“As long as we haven’t reached a new framework for cooperation, there will be no cooperation, and the new framework will definitely be based on the law passed by the Parliament,” Araghchi said.
State media last week quoted Aragchi as saying during a television program that Tehran would only allow for IAEA cooperation through the approval of the Supreme National Security Council, the country’s highest security body.
Iran has had limited IAEA inspections in the past as a pressure tactic in negotiating with the West, and it is unclear how soon talks between Tehran and Washington for a deal over its nuclear program will resume.
U.S. intelligence agencies and the International Atomic Energy Agency had assessed Iran last had an organized nuclear weapons program in 2003, though Tehran had been enriching uranium up to 60% — a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%.
The U.S. bombed three major Iranian nuclear sites in Iran in June as Israel waged an air war with Iran. Nearly 1,100 people were killed in Iran, including many military commanders and nuclear scientists, while 28 were killed in Israel.
Nearly a quarter of a century has passed since myself and Ebony Rainford-Brent made our England cricket debuts. It was awesome for us to win World Cups together as the first two female internationals from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Since then there have been only four others, two with an Indian heritage. When you think of the interest shown in the game by the South Asian community, it is a staggering number.
In 2022 I founded a charity, Take Her Lead, in honour of my mum, with the aim to increase the number of women and girls playing and staying in the game, and advance equity and diversity in cricket. We do this through connecting young players from under‑represented groups to aspirational role models through life-skills workshops, to build the mental and social skills required to stay in the sport (girls are 20% more likely to drop out of sport than boys). We also support women who work or volunteer in cricket and sports broadcasting, and fund research.
While there is increased visibility and investment in the women’s game, there is still a lot to be done at grassroots and community level. When Take Her Lead conducted a survey of 1,000 women and girls in 2022, we found that the majority didn’t feel they belonged in the sport. Our mission is to make sure every woman and girl has the best possible experience of cricket whenever and however they are involved.
One of our projects will be to give girls from South Asian backgrounds the support they need to stay in the sport. We have recently set up an advisory panel of current and former international and domestic cricketers, and experts in community and development, and the National Asian Cricket Council, and will be working with the South Asian Cricket Academy (Saca) to support 10 professional players.
In the past few years I’ve reflected on my own personal journey, and asked myself why I’ve been one of the few from my background. At my first England Under-15s training camp, at 12, my first experience was someone joking about my spots. While being judged on your appearance is common for young people, its impact can be felt more when you look and feel different. For the rest of the weekend I segregated myself from everyone else and ended up getting told off by my coach. I was also very unfit and struggled to keep up. When the next training weekend came round, I told Mum I didn’t want to go.
Isa Guha (front row, third left) and her England teammates celebrate winning the 2009 Women’s World Cup. Photograph: Mark Baker/AP
Now, South Asian families are starting to realise cricket can be a viable career option and encouraging their daughters a lot more, but 25 years ago those attitudes were very different so I was grateful to my parents, who encouraged me to keep going. Mum gave me the advice and strength to go back and do the talking with my cricket. I also forced myself to get better at running: in the evenings, after school, Dad would drop me off a certain distance from home and I would have to run back with him following me in the car. I eventually got to the standards I needed! Asian parents at that time were rarely so supportive of young girls who let sport take focus away from their studies, more so than boys, but with the help of mine I could do both.
When I first played for England the media celebrated the fact I was the first woman of Indian heritage to make the team. At the time I didn’t want the added attention but I soon realised how important representation is. I also became more conscious of how people viewed British South Asian cricketers, both male and female – I think there was a feeling we were bad at fielding, lacked fitness and weren’t as resilient, so I tried so hard to prove we weren’t like that and I never wanted to be dropped for those reasons. It’s fair to say, with more visibility of South Asian female role models around the world, that tag has shifted.
In the England dressing room I didn’t talk about my culture too much. Not because I didn’t feel like I could, I just wanted to keep those parts of my life separate. In 2002, the year after my debut, I won the BBC Asian Sports Personality of the Year award, and the whole team came to the ceremony to support me. That really helped me feel part of the set-up.
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I went on to have a decade-long international career, but so many other South Asian girls have left the game or not taken it up at all. Earlier this year Hina Shafi, a PhD researcher at Birmingham City University, joint‑funded by Take Her Lead, the England and Wales Cricket Board, Saca and the Ace Programme, published a study highlighting the lack of representation of diverse backgrounds on the ECB’s talent pathway. She found that while South Asian women and girls make up 11.6% of participants at youth level, that drops to only 3.3% of the country’s professional female cricketers. Two of those 150 professionals are black.
Of all parts of British society, South Asian women and girls are the least likely to take part in recommended levels of physical activity. It is not just about fitness, there are also issues with nutrition – to support me, Mum had to completely change the way she cooked at home. Period dignity historically for South Asian girls was also not talked about, and I relied on friends and teammates. Coaches also need an understanding that if a player prioritises their studies or a family event, it doesn’t mean they are not committed. I said no to an Ashes tour because of my A-levels! Thankfully it didn’t set me too far back in the pecking order.
It is also important not to clump South Asian communities into one big group: the challenges for a Muslim girl might be different to one from the Indian Hindu community, and even within that group there’ll be lots of different cultures. I picked up a quote from the former Australian international footballer Moya Dodd: “Boys need to be competitive to feel accepted, but girls need to feel accepted to be competitive.” That acceptance is exactly what we are trying to achieve.
Welcome to our latest Rewind news digest, where we recap the top hi-fi and home cinema stories to break over the past week.
It was a particularly busy one, especially for the home cinema team, who had everything from the launch of a fresh Dolby Atmos system from Yamaha to a new “premium” portable projector from LG to contend with.
On top of all that, our hi-fi team continued to diligently work through the growing line of products waiting to get the What Hi-Fi? review treatment in our listening rooms.
Here’s everything you need to know.
1. Yamaha has a new Dolby Atmos soundbar system
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The Samsung Q990F earned a five-star rating when we tested it less than a month ago. But, its dominance is already set to be challenged thanks to the launch of the even more premium Yamaha True X Surround 90A last week.
Carrying an even more premium price tag, the system is full of custom hardware, with Yamaha having taken painstaking care with every part of the product – including some cool upgrades to the new wireless subwoofer.
If that wasn’t enough to excite you, our senior staff writer, Lewis Empson, even managed to get an exclusive early listen with the system at Yamaha’s offices in Japan, where he walked away impressed and eager to get it in for full review.
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Read our full Yamaha True X Surround 90A hands-on impressions
2. Acoustic Energy’s standmounts are a slow burning hit
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Last week our hi-fi reviewers delivered their definitive verdict on Acoustic Energy’s AE300 Mk2 standmount speakers.
After hours upon hours of listening we’re pleased to report they are an incredibly capable pair of speakers, especially considering their surprisingly affordable price tag (£649 / $1099 / AU$1580).
Despite looking a little unassuming, featuring a monotone finish that looks a little conservative compared to their B&W and Q Acoustics rivals, the AE300Mk2 are an interesting pair of speakers that grew on our testers the more they listened to them.
Paired with price compatible amplification – in our case the Arcam A5 integrated amplifier (£749 / $699), then the Rega Brio Mk7 (£799 / $1095) – they initially sounded competent, but unremarkable.
But, as we shifted through our standard suite of test tracks and swapped them out with rivals, their poised and controlled sonic character grew on us more and more, leading our reviewers to report:
“These Acoustic Energy AE300 Mk2 are up against some tough competition, but we feel their controlled and detailed presentation serves them well. They don’t try to bite off more than they can chew, and in the process deliver a superbly judged sound that works well across musical genres and with a wide range of electronics.”
Read our in-depth Acoustic Energy AE300 Mk2 review
3. We reviewed Samsung’s 48-inch, step-down OLED
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For many years, if you checked our best OLED TV guide, you would usually see at least one 48-inch LG C-series OLED.
But, that may have changed this year with the arrival of several new fantastic 48-inch rivals in our viewing rooms, including the 48-inch Samsung S90F we finished reviewing last week.
Comparing it directly to the five-star 48-inch LG C5 we reviewed earlier in the month and 48-inch Panasonic Z90B (review incoming) we found plenty to like about the set.
Though it features a WOLED panel, rather than the brighter QD-OLED found on Samsung’s flagship S95F and its larger 65-inch sibling, the S90F can still go plenty bright. In fact, it goes so bright we had to temper its settings to get the best results.
Once tweaked, it delivered a punchy, enjoyable home movie experience that, coupled with its flawless gaming specifications, make it a great choice for any buyer who is short on space, or who simply doesn’t fancy having a giant 55-inch-plus set dominate their lounge.
Our only word of caution is to make sure to invest in a soundbar. While the S90F’s speakers are better than the C5’s, they’re still far too weedy to provide an immersive home cinema experience, based on our testing.
Read our in-depth 48-inch Samsung S90F review
4. LG has a new “premium” portable projector
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Our staff writer, Robyn Quick, has been locked in our viewing rooms testing more portable and small-form-factor projectors than they care to count over the past few weeks.
And in that process they’ve developed one key wish – a truly brilliant premium option in the tiny projector market to complement the growing tide of mid- and entry-level options currently on offer.
Last week, LG took steps to deliver just that, unveiling its new CineBeam S – a tiny UST unit the firm promises will offer a “premium” home cinema experience.
The tiny rectangular unit targets the same space as Samsung’s rival The Premiere 5. While it’s too early for us to comment on performance it does have some interesting specifications.
Highlights include a short throw distance that can project a 40-100-inch image, 450,000:1 contrast ratio and ”Dolby Atmos-compatible” stereo speakers system.
Read the full story:LG’s latest ultra-portable 4K projector is here to challenge Samsung’s The Premiere 5
5. Noble launched new wildly expensive IEMs
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Finishing off this week’s Rewind column, we have a fresh announcement from Noble Audio.
Specifically, the unveiling of its swish new Kronos in-ear monitors (IEM). The new flagship IEMs come with a wealth of premium features and price tag to match, retailing for a hefty $4500 / £4100 / €4750.
The earbuds are an evolution of the special edition Chronicle model Noble launched to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Technical highlights include a premium titanium chassis that houses a custom-made nine-driver-per-earbud configuration and a six-way crossover network.
Noble promises the hardware will let the Kronos deliver unparalleled performance – though we’ll reserve judgement on this claim until we’ve had a chance to properly test them.
Read the full story: Noble’s wildly expensive IEMs feature a titanium design and a complex multi-driver design
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LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Optimum Wound Care, a provider of advanced wound care in Louisville, has released new guidance on the important relationship between sleep and the body’s healing process. The educational resource emphasizes that quality rest is a foundational component in wound recovery, especially for patients managing chronic wounds or undergoing long-term treatment.
Recent clinical studies have shown that adequate sleep supports tissue regeneration, immune function, and hormonal balance all of which are essential for effective wound healing. The Optimum Wound Care’s recent article outlines these connections, aiming to raise awareness among patients and caregivers about the role of sleep in overall recovery outcomes.
“We regularly observe how non-clinical factors such as rest, nutrition, and stress management affect patient recovery,” said Dr. Mosayeb (Moe) Karimi, Medical Director at Optimum Wound Care. “Sleep, in particular, has a measurable influence on wound healing. Patients who prioritize consistent, restorative sleep often experience more favorable healing progress.”
According to Optimum Wound Care, sleep deprivation can disrupt the body’s ability to produce cytokines proteins that regulate inflammation and healing. This can lead to slower recovery, increased risk of infection, and prolonged treatment timelines. Individuals with existing conditions such as diabetes or circulatory issues may be especially vulnerable to the effects of poor sleep.
The center’s article also discusses how certain sleep disorders, including insomnia and sleep apnea, can impair oxygen delivery and reduce the effectiveness of natural healing mechanisms. These insights are part of Optimum Wound Care’s broader approach to wound care, which integrates lifestyle education with evidence-based medical treatment.
“Patient education is an important part of what we do,” Dr. Karimi added. “When we inform patients about how their daily habits like sleep patterns can affect their recovery, we empower them to take a more active role in their healing process.”
In addition to traditional wound treatments, Optimum Wound Care encourages patients to develop healthy sleep routines. Recommendations include setting consistent bedtimes, limiting screen use before sleep, and addressing underlying medical issues that may disrupt rest. These strategies, while not a substitute for medical intervention, can significantly enhance the effectiveness of wound care.
The article, How Sleep Affects Wound Healing and Recovery, is available on the Optimum Wound Care’s website and is intended for both patients and clinicians. It reflects the center’s continued commitment to improving recovery through holistic, patient-centered care.
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COLOGNE, Germany, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Games, a leading global platform for game development, publishing and operations, is thrilled to announce its participation in gamescom 2025, taking place in Cologne, Germany, from August 20 to 24. This year’s showcase represents the company’s most expansive presence to date, spotlighting over a dozen groundbreaking titles from across its owned and partner studios and publishing divisions. From iconic franchises to bold original creations and cutting-edge gaming technologies, Tencent Games is shaping the future of gaming by driving innovation and fostering deeper connections across the global gaming community.
Tencent Games’ presence at gamescom 2025
Kicking off its most ambitious gamescom yet, Tencent Games is playing a leading role in shaping a sustainable future for the gaming industry. Rick Li, Producer of PUBG MOBILE, will speak at the Playing for the Planet (P4P) Panel at the gamescom congress on August 21. Joining fellow industry leaders from Ubisoft, Unity Technologies and Xbox, Li will contribute to the panel “Level up for impact: How Consoles, Engines and AAA games are driving efficiency upstream and inspiring action downstream with players.” This discussion will highlight how different parts of the video games industry can contribute upstream by reducing emissions, while also engaging players downstream to raise environmental awareness and inspire meaningful action.
In addition, Tencent Games will share valuable insights at devcom, gamescom’s developer conference running from August 18 to 19. On August 18, sessions will explore technological innovations such as AI and anti-cheat, followed by a deep dive into the role of the audiovisual language in Delta Force: Black Hawk Down on August 19. Further, VISVISE, Tencent Games’ AI-powered game development solution will make its global debut at gamescom and devcom; the AI tools, GoSkinning and MotionBlink, will transform production pipelines and enhance development efficiency by automating character skinning workflow and motion capture. These highly anticipated new innovations and proprietary tools will be showcased at the Tencent Games B2B booth (Hall 4 & 4.2), underscoring its commitment to global collaboration and technological development.
Bringing beloved gaming titles to the global stage
On the show floor, TiMi Studio Group together with Tencent’s other studios will be presenting a wave of new game titles and updates across a wide range of genres.
Here’s what fans can expect from Tencent at gamescom this year:
Fate Trigger (Saroasis Studios) – Combining anime flair with tactical action, Fate Trigger offers a fresh twist to the Battle Royale genre, a game that’s easy to jump into, rewarding to master and welcoming to gamers of all skill levels. In its recent Closed Beta Test, the game rolled out major updates including new playable characters, game modes and powerful items. Bringing more surprises to players at gamescom, Fate Trigger will debut a new trailer at the Opening Night Live alongside exciting hands-on experiences at Hall 6, Booth B-051.
Honor of Kings: World (TiMi Studio Group) – This highly anticipated new multiplayer adventure RPG, a stunning Eastern Fantasy reimagining the Honor of Kings universe, will be revealed at gamescom Opening Night Live 2025. Visitors will have an exclusive opportunity to experience this brand-new world at the Honor of Kings: World Booth (Hall 9, Booth B040), featuring a hands-on demo with mouse and keyboard or controller support, on-stage boss challenge, and fun photo opportunities.
Interstellar Utopia (Pixel Software) – Previously known as Silicon Universe, Interstellar Utopia is a cross-platform open cosmic sandbox that invites players to explore vast, boundless galaxies without loading screens or server barriers. Fans of space exploration and interstellar experiences can now explore vast galaxies inhabited by different civilizations and cyborgs, in a hands-on demo of the game available during gamescom at Hall 10.1 B-053.
PUBG MOBILE (Co-developed by LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS of Tencent Games and KRAFTON, Inc.) – PUBG MOBILE continues to innovate, evident by its highly anticipated new ghost-themed gameplay. Coming to Version 4.0, this all-new experience will offer players a variety of ghost abilities and mechanics they will need to master. Unfail, the brand-new Asymmetric PvP mode, is also scheduled to launch with Version 4.0. PUBG MOBILE’s commitment to providing its community with fresh and engaging content means it now offers an experience that goes beyond Battle Royale. Hands-on demo experiences will be offered to players during gamescom at Hall 6.1 Booth C-071-A070.
Rust Mobile (Officially licensed by Facepunch Studios) – Staying true to the uncompromising spirit of the original, Rust Mobile delivers a survival experience fans know and love. From open-world exploration and ruthless PvP combat, to base building and the tension of trust and betrayal, the mobile version captures the essence of Rust. Players will get a chance to be among the first to try an exclusive hands-on demo of Rust Mobile at gamescom at Hall 6 C-051g, revisiting the expansive world of Rust on mobile.
Terminull Brigade (PewPew Games) – Set inside a collapsing virtual-reality construct known as the Nullverse, Terminull Brigade casts players as Rogueteers, a band of digital warriors fighting to free the Nullverse from malevolent shadow algorithms. This Co-op Action-Roguelike Shooter has officially launched globally on July 30, and PewPew Games will bring an immersive experience for players during gamescom, including hands-on and more surprises at Hall 6 C-051g.
Join Tencent Games at gamescom 2025 to see and experience first-hand how it’s collaborating with its studios to build the future of global gaming.
About Tencent Games
Tencent Games was launched in 2003, and has since grown into a leading global platform for game development, publishing and operation, as well as the operator of the largest online game community in China. It is dedicated to offering engaging and high quality interactive entertainment experiences for players around the world. Tencent Games now offers more than 170 in-house developed and licensed games across 200 countries and regions, which provides hundreds of millions of users with cross-platform interactive entertainment experiences. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, League of Legends, Call of Duty: Mobile and Brawl Stars are some of our most popular titles around the world.
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APPENDIX: Details on Tencent Games’ Devcom Speaking Slots
Tencent Games @ Devcom Developer Conference
The Invisible War Against Mobile Game Cheats – A Global Defense Perspective Monday, August 18 | 2025 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM at Stage 2 – Mobile Track | Confex Level 1
Yue Wang, Director of Anti-Cheat Operations at Tencent Games
AI Redefining Animation Production – End-to-end Innovation in Character Animation Monday, August 18 | 2025 1:45 PM to 2:15 PM at Stage 5 – Confex Level 2
Zijiao Zeng, Principle AI Researcher at Tencent Games
Smoke and Echoes: The Violence and Poetry of Sound Narrative in ‘Delta Force: Black Hawk Down’ Tuesday, August 19 | 2025 11:15 AM to 12:15 at Stage 1 – Confex Level 1
