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Even though I'm not a horror fan, Netflix's new high-concept thriller Don't Move was a movie I couldn't wait to see. The two nail-biting trailers were enough to have me paralyzed with fear, but with the legendary Evil Dead and Spider-Man director Sam Raimi producing this horror thriller, I was willing to be scared stiff just this once.

Raimi was one of the producers behind Don't Move and he's no stranger to creating breathless thrillers. Funny enough, Raimi produced the intense Don't Breathe in 2016, which follows three home intruders who get trapped inside a blind man's house. Don't Breathe literally had me on the edge of my seat with its heart-pounding terror, but Don't Move failed to do the one thing I hoped for: have me crippled with fright. But this doesn't stop it from being a punchy killer thriller with many pulse-raising moments that both horror and non-horror fans will enjoy this Halloween Week and beyond.

In Don't Move, Raimi turns his attention to the element of movement – or rather the limitations of it – as it deals with the horrifying effects of paralysis. At the start of the film, we meet grieving mother Iris (Kelsey Asbille) who is considering suicide after the loss of her young son. Just as Iris stands on the edge of a cliff, a stranger (Finn Wittrock) convinces her not to jump by sharing his own story of a major loss he's suffered. However, it's all a deception to lure her in before he injects her with a drug that will paralyze her in 20 minutes. This soon kicks off a desperate fight for survival as her body starts to completely shut down while the killer is chasing her in the remote woods.

A spine-chilling thriller

Directors Adam Schindler and Brian Netto have some nifty tricks up their sleeves when it comes to high-stakes thrills that keep the audience engaged throughout the brisk 85-minute runtime. Iris' nightmare sees her battle an ants' nest, ferocious rapids, a noisy lawnmower, and a blazing fire as she tries to signal for help from strangers using only her eyes – it's the only part of her body that she can move once the sedative takes effect.

Asbille puts on a believable performance in displaying these intense emotions without physically showing them as she goes from a woman paralyzed with grief to literally being paralyzed. While the rules of what her body can and can't do does feel wobbly at times, it's still an immersive horror story full of suspense. As for Wittrock, he puts on a scene-stealing performance as maniacal serial killer 'Richard,' who has never been afraid to tap into his darker side thanks to his roles in Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story and Ratched.

While there are some hard-hitting moments of violence, Don't Move doesn't go down as the best Netflix movie or the best horror movie. However, it certainly lives up to Schindler's comment he made in my exclusive interview with the Don't Move directors that "this movie is going to surprise people". Don't Move is an engaging and snappy Netflix movie that's perfect for some casual weekend viewing or some well-made pre-Halloween entertainment. It's available to watch right now on the best streaming service, so you don't even have to move to the cinema to watch it.

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Sony has closed two PlayStation developers, Neon Koi, and Concord developer Firewalk Studios. The news was confirmed in an internal email from Sony CEO Hermen Hulst that was subsequently shared to the official Sony blog.

The email states that the company seeks to “consistently evaluate our games portfolio and status of our projects to ensure we are meeting near and long-term business priorities.” The decision to close the two studios reportedly arose from “ongoing efforts to strengthen” the business.

Neon Koi was working on an unannounced mobile action game, which the statement confirms will “not be moving forward” at this time.

Firewalk Studios has been shuttered as a result of the poor reception of its debut title Concord, which was released back in August. The game had been in development for eight years and was shut down just two weeks after launch, with refunds given to affected players.

In a September PlayStation blog post, game director Ryan Ellis said that the studio would “explore options, including those that will better reach our players” - potentially suggesting a future relaunch. Now we know that this will not be the case as this latest communication states that “after much thought, we have determined the best path forward is to permanently sunset the game and close the studio”.

The email then goes on to say that Sony “will take the lessons learned from Concord and continue to advance our live service capabilities to deliver future growth in this area.” This could indicate that there are even more live-service projects on the horizon.

Firewalk Studios has since shared a goodbye message on social media, “signing off one last time” and praising the team’s “truly world-class” talent. 

There is no official word on the number of staff affected by this decision, though a new report by Bloomberg claims that a total of 210 people will be losing their jobs across both Neon Koi and Firewalk Studios.

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New TeamViewer research has revealed AI tools are increasingly being used by IT, operational technology (OT) and business leaders to handle complex tasks, make autonomous decisions and provide forecasting.

However, despite the clear optimism, three-quarters (74%) of IT decision-makers (ITDMs) and even more (87%) C-suite execs expressed concern about the security of AI, including data management.

This has led to a cautious approach to the rollout of AI within organizations, however nearly two in three (64%) continue to implement artificial intelligence.

Business leaders are keen to use AI

The research suggests there is still room to improve the management of AI-related risks, however two-thirds of UK decision makers would bet on their organization’s ability to manage the, with nearly half (48%) of C-suite execs willing to stake a week or a month’s pay.

The confidence comes from their recognition of AI’s potential for transformation when it comes to productivity. While the study covers leaders from France, Germany, Australia, Singapore and the US, it notes the productivity struggles that are playing out in the UK, adding that 74% of UK decision-makers believe AI could drive the most significant productivity boost in the last century.

Moreover, leaders believe that AI could improve workplace accessibility for those suffering with chronic illnesses.

“​​AI offers immense potential for fostering equal opportunities in the workplace by supporting employees in overcoming challenges and streamlining tasks at all levels," noted TeamViewer CHRO Constanze Backhaus.

More broadly, the survey’s respondents predict a potential average revenue increase of 270% by implementing AI, with time savings equating to 16 hours each month for IT professionals.

With this in mind, four in five (81%) UK respondents expect expanded training in the next six to 12 months. “AI adoption is growing rapidly as businesses increasingly recognize its tangible benefits in driving productivity and streamlining operations," added TeamViewer CPTO Mei Dent.

However, while the research uncovered the predictions of leaders and experts, the true benefits of artificial intelligence across all sectors and worker types remains to be seen.

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One of the best VPN services has just dropped some serious improvements for Apple users.

As of today, October 30, 2024, Proton VPN landed on Apple TV with a new dedicated VPN app. According to the provider, this was one of the most hotly anticipated and requested features among users. The good news doesn't end here, either, as Proton also announces its compatibility with the Apple Vision Pro, the Big Tech giant's spatial computer handset.

"Today’s releases represent an important step in Proton’s mission to help all users take control of their data on every platform and device," said David Peterson, General Manager of Proton VPN. "Users can now keep their streaming habits, online activity, and their IP address private from their Internet Service Providers or any other third parties."

How to use Proton VPN Apple TV

With its new Apple TV app, Proton promises "a simple and convenient way" to watch your favorite streaming content on the big screen. Until now, Proton users had to find a workaround to use the virtual private network software on these platforms, and this often involved daunting installation processes.

Everything's changed now. All you need to do is download Proton's new Apple TV VPN app, as you would with any other application, and enter your login credentials.

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You'll then need to connect to one of Proton's servers to maximize your streaming experience. The provider has over 8,600 servers dotted across 112 locations worldwide, meaning you'll have plenty of choices when it comes to hopping across digital borders.

Proton VPN's new Apple TV app is available to all users with a paid plan, namely Proton VPN Plus, Proton Unlimited, and Proton Visionary. Unfortunately, the provider's secure free VPN service isn't optimized for streaming or unblocking popular platforms.

Why use a VPN on Apple TV

A streaming VPN is a great tool to boost your streaming experience.

It allows you to keep up with your favorite shows no matter where you are in the world by bypassing the geo-restrictions used by streaming platforms to dictate where certain content catalogs are available. Additionally, a VPN will provide round-the-clock protection and improved digital privacy, while helping you avoid buffering, slowdowns, or throttling.

Apple first introduced support for third-party VPN applications with the tvOS 17 update in September 2023. The move prompted some of the biggest providers to roll out their own dedicated Apple TV VPN apps. Alongside Proton VPN, other services available on Apple TV include NordVPN, Surfshark, and ExpressVPN.

VPN on Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro is a spatial computer that allows users to navigate using hand gestures, eye tracking, and voice commands. This means you can use Apple's handset for a variety of activities, including work tasks, communications, gaming, streaming, and more.

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As always, when you go online, your data may be at risk of hacks or surveillance – and the same applies to your Apple Vision Pro sessions. Similarly, you may need a workaround to bypass geo-restrictions enforced on the content you wish to access.

This is exactly where a VPN for Apple Vision Pro comes in. It boosts your privacy and security – especially important when browsing from a public Wi-Fi – while helping you bypass blocks and internet throttling.

While Proton VPN did not build a new dedicated app per se, the provider has just announced its compatibility with Apple Vision Pro as the handset supports its iPad VPN app.

Employees at Cisco revealed to WIRED the challenges they’ve encountered while petitioning for the cancellation of contracts with Israel and greater recognition of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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A Fortnite Remix live event will lead into the next season, which is going to be a throwback to Chapter 2. This live event has been revealed as Fortnite Remix: The Prelude, and it'll give players the chance to come together to witness what's set to be a musical-themed blockbuster showing.

Now that we know that the next Season of Fortnite is another throwback in the vein of Fortnite OG, we can start looking ahead to the next month of action. Epic Games has been keeping fairly quiet on the full details regarding Fortnite Remix, however, we do know that things will start to ramp up on Friday (November 1).

Here's everything we know about the next Fortnite live event so far, including all of the confirmed details on Fortnite Remix: The Prelude. We'll break down the release date in your time zone, and update with new info as it drops.

Fortnite Remix live event release date and timings for your timezone

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Fortnite Remix: The Prelude goes live on November 1 at 6:30PM ET / 3:30PM PT / 10:30PM GMT. You'll be able to load into the game at this point, though we don't yet know exactly what we'll be doing. Stay tuned for updates!

Fortnite Remix: The Prelude live event - what to expect

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Epic Games hasn't revealed any details on Fortnite Remix: The Prelude just yet, other than the time it'll be going live. A Tweet from the Fortnite account does provide a slight clue, however, telling players that they will want to have their "volume up".

The countdown begins! Join us for Remix: The Prelude in-game on November 1. When the timer hits zero, be there with the volume UP. pic.twitter.com/nah5aXPedzOctober 29, 2024

Given the Remix theming of Fortnite Chapter 2, it's likely that the upcoming live event will feature a musical element front and center. This could mean a performance of a remixed Chapter 2 track, a collaborative Fortnite Festival gameplay style, or something else entirely. We'll have to wait and see.

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