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13/10/2026

The scams that work best don’t look suspicious. They show up exactly when you need help 🛡️

A ban you don’t understand. An onboarding step you keep failing. Then someone appears with a quick, friendly fix, and all it costs is a small fee or your login details.

Urgency is the other giveaway. A message pushing you to act fast is built to keep you from checking. Scams don’t need you to be careless, only in a hurry ⏳

🔍 The habit that works for most versions of this scam: when money or your login is involved, pause and verify. Open the official website yourself instead of using the link in the message, or contact support through the channels on the last slide (our support email is [email protected]). Even a real-looking account can be compromised, so judge the request, not just the sender.

And remember: Test IO never charges testers a fee and never asks for your password 🔐

Not sure about something? Ask in the public channels of our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ECMTUq4xzK Someone may have seen it before 💜

📌 Save this for the next time a message feels slightly off, and share it with a tester who’d want to see it.

Read more: https://academy.test.io/en/articles/9716954-what-is-phishing/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=q4-26-join&utm_content=tp-1013

06/10/2026

We asked 14 software testers who recently leveled up on Test IO what helped them most.

Devices ranged from 1 to 10. Time to Diamond: 5 months to 1.5 years.

What stood out in our fastest Diamond: availability and accepting invites fast.

For freelance QA and remote testing, your setup doesn't define you 💜

How many devices do you test with? 👇

Join Test IO: community.test.io

03/10/2026

🏆 And the champions of the Global Testing Cup 2026 are...

After two rounds of bug hunting, sharp thinking, and a lot of teamwork across the Testing Universe, we have our top three:

🥇 Team 2, Bug Busters: 155 points
🥈 Team 1, WarpWarden: 133 points
🥉 Team 4, The Universal Bughunters: 130 points

Well done to all three teams! 🌟 Staying consistent over a whole competition takes skill and good communication, and you showed both.

Thank you to every tester who joined us this year. Your curiosity and energy made this Cup what it was. 💜

📺 Missed the live Closing Event? Watch the replay for the champions' tactics, fun tournament stats, and a sneak peek at the next Testing Cup: https://www.youtube.com/live/wIVADwjxdaM?si=T3BUoV_SFfT3CMHu

💬 For full scores and discussions, join the community on Discord: https://discord.gg/ECMTUq4xzK

See you at the next one! 🚀

26/09/2026

Living in a single-family home near Berlin or Paris with a video intercom? 🔍 Help test a new intercom add-on for Amazon this autumn and earn up to $200. No experience needed, and a technician handles everything in under 3 hours.

Apply here: https://testio.typeform.com/to/kMOXdZwu?utm=facebook

25/09/2026

🚀 We go LIVE in 30 minutes! The Testing Universe closing event is almost here: insights from our judges, fun tournament stats, and the big reveal of this year's champions ✨

Grab your seat: https://www.youtube.com/live/wIVADwjxdaM

🚀 Join us LIVE for the Closing Event of the Testing Universe - a c...

22/09/2026

Worried that quitting a test cycle counts against you? It doesn't.

Leaving a test has zero effect on your ranking, your Quality or Reliability score, or the invitations you get next. No tracking, no penalty - nothing held against you.

Here's what's actually worth thinking about: if you're done or not returning, holding onto the seat isn't protecting anything for you. But it is keeping the door closed on someone who could still find something. A tester steps in, a customer gets a better result, and a satisfied customer comes back with more work - more chances for everyone, including you.

No penalty. No downside. Free the seat when you can't participate.

15/09/2026

🔍 Word Scramble Challenge!

A real bug title from our testers - completely scrambled, and one word doesn't even belong!

Can you unscramble it AND spot the intruder?

"are" | "New" | "identical" | "two" | "in" | "tabs" | "the" | "header" | "there" | "duplicate"

Drop your answer below 💡 Our Team Leaders give feedback on every attempt - you'll learn exactly how close you are.

09/09/2026

Happy International Tester's Day 🎉

Testing isn't about the apps—it's about noticing things.

To every tester who's caught that bug, spotted that edge case, or questioned why something doesn't feel right: ❝Today's for you.❞

Your attention to detail drives quality. Your career in software testing matters. Your contribution to making products better is invaluable.

Whether you're testing full-time or building your skills on the side, the Test IO community celebrates you today. 🔍

Join thousands of testers worldwide who are earning, learning, and growing their QA careers:
👉 https://community.test.io/

09/09/2026

🚀 LIVE IN JUST A FEW MINUTES!

Global Testing Cup 2026: Testing Universe Opening Ceremony is starting NOW ✨

Join us for the biggest bug-hunting celebration of the year! Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to testing, this opening ceremony has everything you need to know.

What you'll discover LIVE:
🌍 Testing Cup legacy & incredible stats from past years
📅 2026 competition details & round schedules
👥 Meet the judges & get winning strategies
🏆 Stories from championship teams
🎯 Why September 9th matters to our testing community

💬 Bring your questions! Our hosts are ready to answer them live in the chat.

👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/-VLz5Kcjh64?si=kmhqlrfzaATAVN8z

Set your reminder and don't miss this! 🎉

🎉 Welcome to the Global Testing Cup 2026: Testing Universe Opening ...

02/09/2026

The biggest event of our year is almost here 🌍

Testing Cup 2026 kicks off September 9th — testers from around the world competing as teams in the ultimate bug hunting competition.

What makes this year different?
This time, teams tackle a 48-hour AI task alongside two 120-minute testing rounds. Real hands-on experience with AI in testing — not theory, actual practice under competition pressure. 🤖

The format:
Teams of 5-7 members, scored on Diversity, Quality, and Value. Each team gets a unique name, a captain, and assigned accounts for fair, unbiased judging.

Want to compete?
You'll need at least 20 submitted bugs to be eligible. If you qualify, check your email — invitations are going out now 📧

Global competition. Bragging rights. A shot at recognition among 50,000+ testers worldwide. This is Test IO at its most competitive and most fun. 🚀

Not eligible yet? Head to our Discord to connect with teams, ask questions, and start prepping — next year could be yours: https://discord.gg/ECMTUq4xzK

Which team are you rooting for? Tell us in the comments! 👇