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Firms move ahead with mobility, despite security concerns
Firms move ahead with mobility, despite security concerns
Although 71% of enterprises are considering deploying custom mobile applications, 41% are concerned about the security risks posed by mobility programs, according to a survey sponsored by Symantec.
Feb. 23, 2012
AlienVault’s Open Threat Exchange
AlienVault’s Open Threat Exchange
National security strategies frequently stress the need and desirability for information sharing to counter cyber security threats. But while they have few concrete proposals, business is going ahead on its own.
Feb. 23, 2012
Top-secret Anglo-French drone plans stolen
Top-secret Anglo-French drone plans stolen
A briefcase reportedly containing top secret documents about an Anglo-French drone project was stolen from a senior Dassault Aviation executive on his way to London.
Feb. 23, 2012
FCC calls on service providers to step up efforts to combat online threats
FCC calls on service providers to step up efforts to combat online threats
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is urging internet service providers (ISPs) to take a more proactive approach in combating online threats.
Feb. 23, 2012
Top-Grossing iOS Games: Temple Run climbs iPhone charts
Top-Grossing iOS Games: Temple Run climbs iPhone charts
Apple's latest U.S. App Store game charts by revenue see Temple Run and DragonVale earning top iPhone sales, while Smurfs' Village and Slotomania HD emerge as big sellers on the iPad.
Feb. 22, 2012
Top-Grossing Android Games: Cartoon Wars takes on Zynga Poker
Top-Grossing Android Games: Cartoon Wars takes on Zynga Poker
Google's latest North American Android Market game charts by revenue see Zynga Poker and Live Holdem Poker Pro leading today's rankings, as Cartoon Wars and Tiny Village also report top earnings.
Feb. 22, 2012
Critical Reception: Q Entertainment's Lumines: Electronic Symphony
Critical Reception: Q Entertainment's Lumines: Electronic Symphony
This week's edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Q Entertainment's PS Vita launch title Lumines: Electronic Symphony, which reviewers describe as "the most fun I've had with the franchise."
Feb. 22, 2012
Last year's Supreme Court case on games cost California $1.8M
Last year's Supreme Court case on games cost California $1.8M
Last year's major Supreme Court case on video game legislation ended up being fairly costly for California taxpayers. In its efforts to defend the now-overturned law, the state has been forced to pay fees totaling roughly $1.8 million.
Feb. 22, 2012
Facebook starts new European games division
Facebook starts new European games division
With social gaming becoming increasingly more popular worldwide, Facebook has decided to create a European games division to manage its relationships with overseas developers.
Feb. 22, 2012
World of WarCraft can boost brain function in elderly players, suggests study
World of WarCraft can boost brain function in elderly players, suggests study
A new study from North Carolina State University has found that World of Warcraft can help elderly players refine their spatial awareness, improve their memory, and better focus their attention.
Feb. 22, 2012
Frictional Games and Dear Esther dev team up for Amnesia sequel
Frictional Games and Dear Esther dev team up for Amnesia sequel
Frictional Games has begun work on a sequel to its indie horror game Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and has enlisted the help of the team behind the atmospheric IGF finalist Dear Esther.
Feb. 22, 2012
Nintendo reveals new Brain Training, Mario Tennis Open
Nintendo reveals new Brain Training, Mario Tennis Open
As part of a Nintendo Direct broadcast, company CEO Satoru Iwata revealed a selection of upcoming games for the Nintendo Wii and the DS and 3DS handhelds, including a new Brain Training title.
Feb. 22, 2012