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AT&T security chief: mobiles are the “nail in coffin” for trust, and the perimeter
AT&T security chief: mobiles are the “nail in coffin” for trust, and the perimeter
The man responsible for the security of AT&T’s network recently told one audience that mobility is perhaps the death knell for trust within an organization’s network perimeter. His solution lies in a gradual network-based security strategy that moves your assets into the cloud.
June 19, 2012
Kayak.com investigates search engine glitch that exposed users' personal data
Kayak.com investigates search engine glitch that exposed users' personal data
Online travel website Kayak.com is investigating a security breach in which personal information of users was available through its search engine.
June 19, 2012
UKIE polling devs to ensure effective tax breaks for game industry
UKIE polling devs to ensure effective tax breaks for game industry
British industry trade body UKIE plans to meet with local developers to gather their opinions on the most effective ways for the government to implement its upcoming game industry tax relief.
June 18, 2012
Top Android game apps: Max Payne Mobile reports strong first-week sales
Top Android game apps: Max Payne Mobile reports strong first-week sales
Gamasutra rounds up the most popular paid and free gaming applications on Google Play as of today, with Temple Run: Brave, Max Payne Mobile, and 100 Floors currently ranking among the platform's top downloads.
June 18, 2012
Top iPhone game apps: Temple Run: Brave topples Plague Inc.
Top iPhone game apps: Temple Run: Brave topples Plague Inc.
Gamasutra rounds up the week's most popular paid and free iPhone and iPod Touch games on the App Store, from Temple Run: Brave and Plague Inc to Fair Food Maker and more.
June 18, 2012
Release This: Pokemon Conquest, Lego Batman 2 premiere stateside
Release This: Pokemon Conquest, Lego Batman 2 premiere stateside
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled worldwide release list explores a week that brings Pokemon Conquest and Lego Batman 2 to North America, while Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 headline in Japan.
June 18, 2012
Microsoft enters the tablet market with new Surface hardware
Microsoft enters the tablet market with new Surface hardware
During a secretive and much-anticipated press event on Monday, Microsoft introduced the Surface, a brand new high-end tablet line that looks to bridge traditional PC computing with the popular mobile market.
June 18, 2012
Analysis: Little hope for short-term U.S. game retail turnaround
Analysis: Little hope for short-term U.S. game retail turnaround
"The primary challenge facing the traditional video game industry today is it is losing active consumers faster than it is adding new ones," says Gamasutra analyst Matt Matthews.
June 18, 2012
Australian R18+ video games rating finally passed
Australian R18+ video games rating finally passed
After a few years of passing legislation back and forth, the Australian Federal Parliament has finally agreed to an R18+ rating for video games in the country, which will come into effect at the start of 2013.
June 18, 2012
Zynga will overcome 'misplaced and misguided' pessimism - analyst
Zynga will overcome 'misplaced and misguided' pessimism - analyst
Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter believes that social games giant Zynga will overcome its recent user declines and rebound to a strong financial performance in the second half of the current fiscal year.
June 18, 2012
Rebellion co-founder Jason Kingsley awarded OBE
Rebellion co-founder Jason Kingsley awarded OBE
Jason Kingsley, co-founder and CEO of Sniper Elite studio Rebellion Developments, has been awarded an OBE as part of the Queen's 2012 birthday Honors List for his work at the UK company.
June 18, 2012
FIFA 12 takes ninth UK number one as Euro 2012 kicks off
FIFA 12 takes ninth UK number one as Euro 2012 kicks off
FIFA 12 once again took to the top of the UK sales charts last week, marking its ninth number one since it launched 38 weeks ago, according to data from tracking firm Chart-Track.
June 18, 2012