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New augmented, virtual reality tech goes from Valve to Kickstarter
New augmented, virtual reality tech goes from Valve to Kickstarter
Former Valve Software hardware guru Jeri Ellsworth and programmer Rick Johnson are taking the next step in bringing a new kind of augmented and virtual reality to the market.
Oct. 14, 2013
Latest Unity update adds controller support for iOS 7
Latest Unity update adds controller support for iOS 7
One of the most popular engines for making video games is now aligned with Apple's initiative to standardize physical game controllers for devices including iPad and iPhone.
Oct. 14, 2013
Check out the major updates to the Gamasutra Job Board
Check out the major updates to the Gamasutra Job Board
While Gamasutra's writers have been slaving away over hot keyboards reporting on the game industry, there have been people working behind the scenes to bring major updates to our job board.
Oct. 14, 2013
Public WiFi Hotspots Ripe for MITM Attacks
Public WiFi Hotspots Ripe for MITM Attacks
Ah, the public hotspot: oases of connectivity in airports, coffee shops, bookstores, town centers and at chains that range from Starbucks to Barnes & Noble to McDonalds.
Oct. 12, 2013
MPI newbie: Building MPI applications
MPI newbie: Building MPI applications
In a previous post, I gave some (very) general requirements for how to setup / install an MPI installation. This is post #2 in the series: now that you've
Oct. 12, 2013
Blue-chip Hacking List Scandal Grinds On
Blue-chip Hacking List Scandal Grinds On
The blue-chip list is a list of around 100 major firms and a few celebrities that employed four disgraced – and imprisoned – private investigators. The 'scandal' is that SOCA sat on the list without ever revealing its content, and possibly without adequately investigating the PI clients concerned.
Oct. 11, 2013
Nordstrom Hit By Card Skimmer Scam
Nordstrom Hit By Card Skimmer Scam
The retail sector often faces unique security challenges, not the least of which are the point of sale (PoS) terminals and cash registers that offer a convenient repository from which to lift credit and debit card numbers. Hackers can make use of connected PoS terminals to get in virtually, or can compromise physical security to get ahold of the information they want.
Oct. 11, 2013
Video: Watch Valve's Steam Controller in action
Video: Watch Valve's Steam Controller in action
In this newly released video from Valve, we see the recently announced Steam Controller put through its paces. Here, a prototype controller plays through Valve's own Portal 2 and other titles.
Oct. 11, 2013
How Riot plans to balance virtual exclusivity and player support
How Riot plans to balance virtual exclusivity and player support
In deciding to rerelease some of its most exclusive character skins, League of Legends developer Riot attempts to address the nature of limited virtual goods while also appealing to players.
Oct. 11, 2013
Say hello to the Unu, the latest Android-based microconsole
Say hello to the Unu, the latest Android-based microconsole
Developed by peripherals manufacturer Snakebyte, the Unu is the latest Android-based microconsole with Google Play store integration vying for space beneath the family television this holiday season.
Oct. 11, 2013
Get a job: Linden Lab is seeking a Unity engineer
Get a job: Linden Lab is seeking a Unity engineer
"We're looking for an inspired and driven Software Engineer to join the team working on our exciting new products. This position offers great versatility and challenge."
Oct. 11, 2013
Mad Catz's 'hardcore' microconsole will indeed stream PC games
Mad Catz's 'hardcore' microconsole will indeed stream PC games
Mad Catz has confirmed that its upcoming microconsole, M.O.J.O., will be able to stream PC games to the user's television, a feature expected to be added via system update shortly after launch.
Oct. 11, 2013