Tuesday, April 19, 2011

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Prey 2: open world with a cover system and an ability to climb

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A few weeks back, Human Head Studios revealed some details around Prey 2, which will be [...] Related posts: Prey 2 details revealed – new hero with ‘Mirror’s Edge’ gameplay Prey 2 may be coming to Xbox 360, PC Radar Group announces two games in addition to Prey 2 for PC, Xbox 360

Paul Allen: Microsoft needs to accelerate development to compete with Google

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Bloomberg BusinessWeek recently sponsored an event with Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft at the 92nd Street Y in New York last evening. Allen indicated that Microsoft will need to "accelerate" its product development to compete with other companies. According to Bloomberg, Allen talked about various topics ranging from his new memoir, Idea Man, health challenges [...]

Who needs a smart toilet for $6,300?

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The basic design of toilets hasn’t really changed in the past 200 years or so, since the days when the new-fangled flushing variety were known as water closets. But if you’re willing (and stupid) enough to spend a small fortune on a new toilet then you can do. Although why would you, really? I’m a [...]

Skype admits Android app security leak

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Skype has confirmed that a flaw in its Android device application could allow hackers to steal confidential data. But it hasn’t given a timetable for fixing the bug. The problem is slightly unusual as it would require a third-party application to be on the phone to exploit it. Justin Case, an independent Android specialist, discovered [...]

Microsoft uses Supreme Court to seek easier patent defense

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Microsoft's Supreme Court defense against the tiny company i4i could be earthshaking, in that a win by the Redmond giant would make precedent to give intellectual property right defendants an easier time in court. The suit brought by i4i against Microsoft is somewhat run of the mill, and involves the use made by Microsoft of [...]