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Diablo 3 game fans hit with always-online DRM grief
- 18 May 12 20:04 by Seán Byrne
- Software
it appears that Blizzard underestimated the server capacity required to handle all the gamers, thus resulting in Battle.net servers being overloaded and taken offline at launch. As Diablo III requires the user to be logged in with an uninterrupted internet connection to play, most players were greeted with an “Error 37″ on the day of launch, unable to play the game.
Windows Media Center to be sold separately for Windows 8
- 05 May 12 01:26 by Seán Byrne
- DVD Players & Recorders, Media Players, Movies, Software
This pack will be available to Windows 8 Pro customers, priced at what Microsoft claims will be in-line with marginal costs. Windows 8 (home version) customers will need to purchase the Windows 8 Pro pack, which comes bundled with Media Center.
Microsoft to end support for Vista
I wonder if there are any Windows Vista fans, but if there are any, then their time is running out. Microsoft has announced that it will cease support for this Operating System. No new service packs will be developed for this OS, but the good news is that Microsoft will continue to release security patches [...]
Study: IE9 beats out Firefox as fastest Windows browser
- 06 Apr 12 13:00 by Justin_Massoud
- Software
Web performance tracker New Relic has revealed that Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 9 is not only the most used browser on Windows operating systems, but also the fastest. Not too shocking, all things considered. That’s not to say it’s the fastest browser across the board, however.
EA named ‘worst U.S. company’ by consumer poll
- 05 Apr 12 00:00 by Justin_Massoud
- Game Consoles, Industry, Software
Video game company Electronic Arts has been widely criticized for monopolistic business practices, shuttering studios and spearheading a controversial anti-used game online pass program that has quickly become de rigueur for other publishing heavyweights. But does that make it the worst company in America? According to The Consumerist, yes, it does.
Google adds ‘Trending’ popularity tracker to Chrome Web Store
- 04 Apr 12 13:00 by Justin_Massoud
- Software
Google’s journey to convert IE and Firefox users to its Chrome browser is never-ending. The company’s latest round of improvements focuses on the Chrome Web Store and getting the software offered within to as many people as possible.
Sony publishes, then pulls, new PS Vita software update
- 04 Apr 12 00:00 by Justin_Massoud
- Game Consoles, Software
Sony jumped the gun on a software patch for its new handheld gaming system the PS Vita this week. The company quickly pulled update v1.65 after its Monday release, citing a “technical fault” that disables ad-hoc multiplayer modes for PSP games.
Mozilla prototypes Firefox for Windows 8 Metro
- 03 Apr 12 13:00 by Justin_Massoud
- Software
Windows 8’s Metro-style design is proving to be a divisive inclusion, but it hasn’t stopped developers from toiling away on new software. Browser creator Mozilla confirmed this week that it has a rudimentary version of Firefox Metro up and running on Microsoft’s new OS.
Expert: strong anti-virus defense means more creative malware
- 03 Apr 12 02:54 by Justin_Massoud
- General computer hardware, Software
Computer viruses and malware aren’t going anywhere. That’s a given. If anything, criminals are becoming craftier in how they ship their unwanted cargo. Sophos Head of Security Paul Ducklin believes this is a good sign. It means researchers are doing their job.
Google ‘two mouse’ browser joke still sounds cool
- 02 Apr 12 21:21 by Justin_Massoud
- General computer hardware, Software
Google has played its part in yearly April Fool’s Day festivities by producing a video about a Chrome browser update that would enable users to browse, work and play with the power of two mice. Though an obvious prank, the idea itself sounds nice.
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Diablo 3 game fans hit with always-online DRM grief (4)
- Fri 18 May 20:04 by Seán
- Software
it appears that Blizzard underestimated the server capacity required to handle all the gamers, thus resulting in Battle.net servers being overloaded and taken offline at launch. As Diablo III requires the user to be logged in with an uninterrupted internet connection to play, most players were greeted with an "Error 37" on the day of launch, unable to play the game.
CD Projekt says the truth is, DRM doesn't work (2)
- Mon 21 May 22:48 by Seán
- Piracy
In an interview between Forbes and CD Projekt CEO Marcin Iwinski, Iwinski said the truth is that DRM simply does not work. He said the main problem is that the copy protection is cracked within hours of the release of every game, not to mention the money and development wasted to implement it. Those with pirated versions also have a clean and more functional game!
Why not? PNY announces USB drive with whistle (7)
- Wed 23 May 11:48 by DoMiN8ToR
- Uncategorized
It could be possible that there is a scenario where you would have loved to be able to whistle on your USB stick, but we really wonder when. To make
RunCore unveils InVincible SSD with smoking self-destruct (3)
- Thu 17 May 15:20 by Seán
- Solid State (ssd), Uncategorized
RunCore has launched its InVincible SSD line, claiming to provide the highest data security with its two physically attached buttons, coloured green & red, giving the user a choice of whether to wipe or physically destroy the SSD.