Sunday, March 31, 2013

[Technology] Industrious Users Performing iMessage Denial-of-Service Attacks

Industrious Users Performing iMessage Denial-of-Service Attacks
http://www.tapscape.com/imessage-security-flaw-dos-attacks/
Here's the good news: Performing a denial-of-service attack on a person's iMessage account doesn't seem to be a widespread issue at this point.

Apple denied iPad Mini US trademark
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21987831
Apple has been denied a trademark for the popular iPad Mini by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The trademark application for the tablet was turned down because the name was "merely descriptive" and did not create a unique meaning, it said.

Razer Edge Pro tablet: insane performance but completely impractical
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/razer_edge_gaming_tablet_ships_steam_software_pre-installed2013
PC gaming is poised to break free from the desktopâ€"it just needs a device that delivers fast frame rates and lush graphics in an affordable, portable package.

Is the SpamHaus DDoS Attack Over?
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/internet/Spamhaus-cyberattack-accused-says-he-is-victim-of-conspiracy/articleshow/19292423.cms
The Distributed Denial of Service attack by Dutch Web hosting service CyberBunker against non-profit antispam agency SpamHaus was the largest ever recorded .

Crytek intends to take Darksiders off THQ's hands
http://www.slashgear.com/crytek-intends-to-take-darksiders-off-thqs-hands-30275884/
Crytek is looking to reunite Darksiders with its original creators, Vigil. The company hired 35 of Vigil's employees after the company failed to receive any bids back in THQ's original auctions.

Vizio announces pricing for new Windows 8 laptops, all-in-one desktops
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/vizios_spring_refresh_brings_touch_support_premium_pc_line2013
Summary: The company goes premium with its latest PCs, each of which will cost more than $1,000. Sean Portnoy. By Sean Portnoy for Laptops & Desktops | March 31, 2013 -- 11:40 GMT (04:40 PDT).

Google vows not to sue over certain patents for open source
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/google-promises-to-not-sue-anybody-over-cloud-software/
To start, the online giant today said it has identified 10 patents related to MapReduce, which allows users to analyze large data sets.

Vine branches out with Web embeds
http://www.szsu.com/2013/03/29/embed-vine-videos-on-websites/
Twitter fertilizes its video service with sharing features that should help the 6-second clips get more attention. Jennifer Van Grove.

Understanding Bioshock Infinite's Ending â€" Ending Explanation
http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/5902/20130330/bioshock-infinite-four-things-need-remember.htm
This post has not been edited by the GamesBeat staff. Opinions by GamesBeat community writers do not necessarily reflect those of the staff.

Lenovo reportedly in talks to buy NEC's mobile phone business
http://www.slashgear.com/lenovo-reportedly-in-talks-to-buy-necs-mobile-phone-business-29275737/
It seems Lenovo isn't giving up on it's pursuit to buy out a mobile phone company. First it was BlackBerry, which may or may not be fizzling, but this time around it's reported that Lenovo is in talks to acquire NEC's mobile phone business.

1 million play Diablo III every day
http://techland.time.com/2013/03/28/diablo-3-director-admits-auction-houses-really-hurt-game/
Former game director Jay Wilson also reveals dungeon crawler draws 3 million unique players per month; Auction House a problem Blizzard is working on.

More Destiny at E3
http://www.psxextreme.com/ps4-news/248.html
Bungie says it will share more information about action-shooter at trade show this summer; concept art and video released. Today during a Game Developers Conference panel, Bungie teased it will share more information about its new action-shooter Destiny ...

Craig takes a spin in range rover Sport
http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20130329-412211.html
Agent 007 Daniel Craig cruised down the streets of Manhattan on Tuesday night to reveal the new Range Rover Sport in a star-studded event.

GameStop: PlayStation 4 demand to outpace supply at launch
http://o.canada.com/2013/03/30/press-start-where-is-the-next-generation-xbox-not-at-gdc/
The retailer used its earnings call to offer early indicators of strong interest in the PS4 -- and expressed concern with demand for the Wii U. Don Reisinger.

New Windows 8 hardware specs hint at 7-inch tablets and a Microsoft Reader
http://techland.time.com/2013/03/29/microsoft-paves-way-for-smaller-windows-8-tablets/
Summary: A quiet change in the logo requirements for new Windows 8 devices allows Microsoft's hardware partners to build new devices that would compete with popular 7- and 8-inch tablets like the iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HD, and Google Nexus 7. Could a ...

Saudi Arabia Says Skype, WhatsApp Don't Comply With Regulations
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Technology/International/2013/Mar-31/212099-saudi-arabia-orders-telcos-to-ensure-skype-whatsapp-meet-local-laws.ashx
The Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission said some Internet applications don't comply with regulatory requirements, the state-owned Saudi Press Agency reported, citing a statement.

Does my Windows Phone need virus protection?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/9952940/Does-my-Windows-Phone-need-virus-protection.html
I recently purchased my first smartphone, a Nokia Lumia running Windows Phone. I've been looking for an app or software for virus protection but haven't found anything suitable?

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