Twitter has finally bedded down secure browsing on its site for all users after previously offering HTTPS as an optional feature. In March last year it debuted the opt-in setting that enabled Secure Sockets Layer encryption, but explained at the time that the option would not be switched on by default. The secure-browsing option also failed to …
Category Archive: News
Feb 15
Xbox 360 Dash Update 2.0.14717.0 Rolling Out – Affects RGH Functions and Capability
Just a quick heads-up to let everyone know that MS has begun rolling out a SystemUpdate that brings the dash/kernel to version 2.0.14717.0. It appears that it’s being deployed in the usual staggered fashion over different regions as some have gotten it and some have not yet been prompted. No official word yet from Microsoft …
Feb 14
Mass Effect 3 demo is now live on XBL
Try out two single-player missions plus multiplayer BioWare’s Mass Effect 3 demo is now available for download on Xbox Live Marketplace. The demo offers two single player missions and early access to the sequel’s controversial multiplayer mode – if you’re an owner of the Battlefield 3′s online pass, that is. It’s a 1.76GB download and those who …
Feb 13
Hackers target Microsoft India’s online store website
Microsoft India’s online store was forced to close after an apparent hacking attack from a group calling itself Evil Shadow Team. For a while after the attack, reports said screen shots of customers’ details were posted on the site before it was taken offline by the company. Microsoft said it was “investigating a limited compromise”. …
Feb 08
‘Microsoft Flight’ to arrive on PC on February 29th
Being a leap year this year, it seems that Microsoft have decided to set the launch of the upcoming ‘Microsoft Flight’ simulator to the 29th of February. Whilst this game is free in essence to download, it will require digital purchases to expand what will probably be a limited flight simulator in it’s natural state. …
Feb 07
Google Chrome BETA launches for Android (4.0 and above)
Google just unveiled the Android-ready version of its Chrome web browser and made this a huge day for the Chrome users, who have a smartphone of the droid variety. The app is still in beta, but it already looks like one of the best browsers on the platform (and as you know there’s no shortage …
Feb 07
New MW3 map ‘Overwatch’ to arrive for Xbox 360 Elite Suscribers on February 21st
Xbox 360 players signed up to Call of Duty Elite will get another new Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer map – Overwatch – on February 21. That’s even before PS3 Elite Premium subs get last month’s maps, Liberation and Piazza, which won’t arrive until February 28. Infinity Ward has offered no release date for Overwatch for …
Feb 07
Raspberry Pi’s $35 Linux computer on track to launch later this month
The first model of the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s low-cost Linux computer will likely be available for purchase later this month. The organization announced today that manufacturing on the first batch is set to complete on February 20. The $35 computer, which is a bare board the size of a deck of playing cards, has a 700MHz ARM11 …
Feb 04
Max Payne 3 Gets A New and Confirmed Release Date
As a side note to the company’s fiscal results for Q3 2012, Take-Two Interactive Software, the parent company of Rockstar Games and 2K, has confirmed the new post-delay release dates for upcoming title, Max Payne 3. Originally slated for release in early March, Max Payne 3 will now hit gamers like the proverbial gun butt to the back of the …
Feb 03
Anonymous ‘intercept FBI and Scotland Yard phone call’
The conversation covers the tracking of Anonymous and other splinter groups, dates of planned arrests and details of evidence held by police. Anonymous also published an email, apparently from the FBI, giving the email addresses of call participants. The FBI confirmed the leak and said it was hunting those responsible. It said the information “was …
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