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Polls emerge as the biggest losers in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. Could big data have made a difference?
Polls emerge as the biggest losers in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. Could big data have made a difference?
In the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, we witnessed the stunning and unexpected defeat of a methodology in addition to a candidate: poll-based election
Nov. 9, 2016
Euro Cops and CERTs Look to Improve Info Sharing
Euro Cops and CERTs Look to Improve Info Sharing
Euro Cops and CERTs Look to Improve Info Sharing. Workshop this week aimed to bolster co-operation
Nov. 9, 2016
Antivirus Fails to Stop Ransomware 100% of the Time
Antivirus Fails to Stop Ransomware 100% of the Time
Firewalls, email filtering, anti-malware and security training also failed in large percentages.
Nov. 9, 2016
Google to Label Malware Sites with 30-Day Full Page Alerts
Google to Label Malware Sites with 30-Day Full Page Alerts
Chrome, Firefox and Safari will display 'deceptive' warnings for sites that spread malware, unwanted software or phishing.
Nov. 9, 2016
Rash of PlayStation Hacks Hits UK Gamers
Rash of PlayStation Hacks Hits UK Gamers
PlayStation gamers have taken in droves to report that they have had their accounts hacked.
Nov. 9, 2016
Creating textures for a remastered game comes with a new set of challenges
Creating textures for a remastered game comes with a new set of challenges
Freelance CG artist Ana M. Rodriguez explains her process for creating textures in a game like Bioshock: The Colection and talks about how working on a remaster differs from creating new assets.
Nov. 9, 2016
Standout titles from Melbourne International Games Week
Standout titles from Melbourne International Games Week
During my time at Melbourne International Games Week, a few titles stood out to me, which deserve special mention.
Nov. 9, 2016
Game devs join forces with War Child for Armistice Day Fundraiser
Game devs join forces with War Child for Armistice Day Fundraiser
UK based charity War Child is teaming up with a number of game devs to boost the profile of its inaugural Armistice Day Fundraiser.
Nov. 9, 2016
Get a job: MZ is hiring a Systems Designer
Get a job: MZ is hiring a Systems Designer
MZ is seeking a Systems Designer to design new features and content for mobile games in Palo Alto, California.
Nov. 9, 2016
Come to GDC for a behind-the-scenes look Frostbite's rendering tech
Come to GDC for a behind-the-scenes look Frostbite's rendering tech
At GDC next year, Frostbite engineer Yuriy O'Donnell will shed light on how EA's' multipurpose engine efficiently handles the rendering challenges that come with supporting a wide gamut of games.
Nov. 9, 2016
Video: 5 things that can make or break indie game PR
Video: 5 things that can make or break indie game PR
“Just making a good game is just not good enough anymore." PR executive Thomas Reisenegger shares his insight on the different factors that can make or break an indie game's marketing campaign at GDC 2016.
Nov. 9, 2016
Mirai Fractures as DDoS Attempts Against Clinton and Trump Fail
Mirai Fractures as DDoS Attempts Against Clinton and Trump Fail
Mirai Fractures as DDoS Attempts Against Clinton and Trump Fail. Open sourced malware has split into less potent entities, say researchers
Nov. 8, 2016