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Security researcher warns on smartphone juice-jacking risk
Security researcher warns on smartphone juice-jacking risk
A leading security researcher has warned smartphone users of the risk they run by charging their handset at one of the growing USB-linked 'power stations' that are popping up at airports, shopping malls and other locations across the US, Canada and Europe.
Aug. 18, 2011
Infosec expert traces and recovers his laptop - stolen in the London riots - using Google Street View WiFi data
Infosec expert traces and recovers his laptop - stolen in the London riots - using Google Street View WiFi data
A technical expert with HP-ArcSight says he was able to track and report his Macbook Pro laptop – stolen in last week's London riots - and assist the police in returning the computer.
Aug. 18, 2011
SANS Institute's NetWar challenge takes on the US military
SANS Institute's NetWar challenge takes on the US military
The SANS Institute has expanded its NetWars challenge, which tests information security skills of IT professionals, to include the US military, noted Ed Skoudis, director of the SANS NetWars project.
Aug. 18, 2011
NCsoft's Latest MMO: WildStar
NCsoft's Latest MMO: WildStar
NCsoft on Wednesday revealed its latest MMORPG, WildStar, developed by Southern California-based Carbine Studios, with a limited playable build already in front of gamers at Gamescom.
Aug. 17, 2011
New Atari Management As Company Increases Social, Mobile Push
New Atari Management As Company Increases Social, Mobile Push
Atari on Wednesday announced new senior management appointments, in the positions of CFO, SVP of digital publishing and VP of mobile, as the publisher continues to transition to social and mobile businesses.
Aug. 17, 2011
Zelda: Skyward Sword To Launch In Time For Holiday Rush
Zelda: Skyward Sword To Launch In Time For Holiday Rush
Nintendo on Wednesday confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii will arrive in North America on November 20, just in time for the fourth quarter holiday shopping rush.
Aug. 17, 2011
Interview: Reinventing Harmonix
Interview: Reinventing Harmonix
Harmonix CEO Alex Rigopulos gives Gamasutra an inside look into his studio's newfound independence, a reinvigorated sense of freedom and creativity, and wide-ranging plan to enter new markets and attract more music lovers.
Aug. 17, 2011
Nintendo Giving Wii A Facelift In Europe, 'No Plans' For America
Nintendo Giving Wii A Facelift In Europe, 'No Plans' For America
Nintendo is giving its Wii a facelift, due to arrive on shelves by Christmas in Europe, along with new bundles that include the slightly streamlined hardware and Wii Party and Wii Sports. [UPDATE: American statement.]
Aug. 17, 2011
Kid-Friendly MMO Wizard101 Heading To China
Kid-Friendly MMO Wizard101 Heading To China
Online game developer KingsIsle Entertainment on Wednesday announced a deal with major Chinese media company Taomee Holdings Limited to bring the popular kid-friendly MMO Wizard101 to China.
Aug. 17, 2011
Opinion: What's Eating OOP
Opinion: What's Eating OOP
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday-opinion piece, CCP's lead technical artist Rob Galanakis examines several of the problems afflicting canonical object oriented programming, and poses possible solutions for what we
Aug. 17, 2011
Best of GameSetWatch: From Storage Wars To Zone of Enders 3DS
Best of GameSetWatch: From Storage Wars To Zone of Enders 3DS
Gamasutra's alt video game blog GameSetWatch rounds up this week's offbeat news, including the Storage Wars episode that featured a $13,000 NES, Hideo Kojima teasing Zone of Enders 3DS, and more.
Aug. 17, 2011
Kunlun Plans $46M+ Fund For Korean Game Development
Kunlun Plans $46M+ Fund For Korean Game Development
The recently established Korean branch of Chinese online game company Kunlun says it's planning to partner with the local government and other backers to create an investment fund of more than $46 million for Korean games.
Aug. 17, 2011