lundi 9 juin 2014
TGS 2011 Mario Tennis annonc sur 3DS
mercredi 4 juin 2014
Le correctif d’HTC pourrait finalement ne pas concerner la partie Vidéo
Comme nous vous l’annoncions la semaine dernière, le constucteur taïwanais mettra bien en ligne un correctif pour certains de ses smartphones. Mais celui-ci ne devrait finalement pas améliorer la lecture de vidéo. De quoi attiser la colère des consommateurs qui veulent traîner en justice HTC.
HTC a confirmé via un communiqué sur le site Daily Tech qu’ilpublierait bien prochainement un patch pour certains de ses smartphones fonctionnant sousWindows Mobile.
Mais comme nous le précisions la semaine dernière, le constructeur taiwanais a aussi indiqué que cette mise à jour ne concernerait pas la sous-partie graphiquede la plate-forme Qualcomm M7xxx, basée sur le circuit ATI Imageon.
Etd’expliquer aux consommateurs mécontents qui menacent de porter l’affaire enjustice que « un chipset comme le MSM7xxx est une plate-forme avec unemultitude de fonctions qui permettent de faire fonctionner une paletted’appareils avec des buts différents. C’est assez courant que les appareilsbâtis à partir de plate-forme comme celles de Qualcomm n’activent pas latotalité de ces fonctions ». Pour ceux qui ne comprendraient pas bien,traduisez par : « C’est pas parce que c’est possible qu’on est obligéde le faire ! ».
Et le représentant de HTC d’entrer dans des détailsconcernant le temps de développement et surtout les frais côté licence.
Uneattitude somme toute assez désinvolte et qui ne risque pas d’apaiser lecourroux des possesseurs de smartphones incriminés, qui se sont regroupés enassociation afin d’attaquer le fabricant en justice.
jeudi 29 mai 2014
Adventure World accueille Indiana Jones
Zynga, spécialisé dans le développement de jeux Web, annonce fièrement l'arrivée d'Indiana Jones dans son titre Facebook Adventure World. Les joueurs découvriront en effet un chapitre entièrement dédié à l'homme au lasso qui apparaîtra également dans le scénario de l'aventure principale.
mercredi 28 mai 2014
Images de Steel Battalion Heavy Armor
vendredi 23 mai 2014
Japan Plans to Criminalize Computer Virus Authoring
If you are planning to pack your bags and move to Japan for an extended period of time for various reasons (such as work commitments or simply migrating over), it might be a good practice to start maintaining your operating system and ensuring that the installed antivirus is up-to-date with the latest virus definitions.
Of course, you may be scratching your head, wondering why one must take so many precautions with a PC just to enter Japan. This is because Japan is starting to adopt a no-nonsense stance against malware: the Japan Ministry of Justice is reportedly planning on submitting a bill to the Diet which "criminalize the creation and distribution of all computer viruses".
This move was apparently made because Japanese law enforcement often found themselves powerless in attempting to bring malware authors to justice. According to the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper, the current legal system in Japan does not grant prosecutors the authority to directly charge such people for the damaged caused by their virus. As such, law enforcement agencies usually have to resort to various loopholes and workarounds in order to push charges against authors and distributors of such virus, which needlessly complicates the legal process.
The fact that the bill has also singled out "distributors" of computer viruses means that the normal user will be affected should it pass through the Diet. After all, the average users are generally unaware if their PCs have been hijacked as part of a botnet or not. And since these people are unknowing distributors of malware, it remains to be seen how the bill will addresssuch issues to ensure that users will not have to be wrongly accused by the law due to ignorance. But until then, the best way to safeguard oneself from being wrongfully charged by the law is to just simply be more mindful of computer security.
Source: Yomiuri Shinbun
jeudi 22 mai 2014
Lack of Android updates leads to unsecure handsets according to report
A company called Bit9 that creates server side security software has had a play with some of the more commonly available Android phones in the market and has found that the manufacturers lack of updates for its older handsets are leading to unsecure devices. The company has compiled a list that it calls the "Dirty Dozen" which consists of what the company considers the worst offers that have reached significant market penetration.
Wed say that this report should be taken with a grain of salt or maybe even a teaspoon or two depending on how you use your phone, but the company is suggesting that any Android phone running a version of Android older than 2.3.3 is vulnerable to various threats. There are some interesting statistics to take on board here though, such as the fact that the 12 phones picked make up close to 33 percent of the market share of Android phones currently in use, although this data only seems to apply to the US market. The top three offenders are the Samsung Galaxy Mini, the HTC Desire and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and you can check out the other nine models in the chart below.
Apparently Android holds 52 percent of the US handset market of smartphones and of that 52 percent 56 percent are running a version of Android older than 2.3.3. Many of these handsets are considered end-of-life by the handset manufacturers and as such, theyre not bothering putting any more resources into the models that theyve already sold and move away from. Even so, most of the Android handset makers have a lag time of six months or more before they deliver updates to their handsets and according to Bit9, Samsung is the worst when it comes to providing timely updates. Another problem mentioned is the fact that many new handsets ship with an already out dated version of Android, something that far too many consumers have experienced and been disappointed by.
That said, even Apples iPhone gets a mention and has ended up on a 13th place in the list as Apples older devices that arent eligible for software updates suffer a similar fate to old Android devices. What the report doesnt state is what kind of threats there are, although it talks loosely about things like hackers being able to access to information on smartphones such as business email, rather than suggesting that theres a wide range of viruses that might be picked up by your smartphone.
Bit9 doesnt give any clear solutions to the problem at hand either, but is suggestion that Google should be more involved when it comes to enforcing updates for its OS that would be able to bypass the device makers and the network service providers. Theyre also suggesting that large companies limit access to apps or provide a secure app store which only has certified apps in it. Another approach is to put more pressure on the device makers to get more timely releases of updates to the OS out to all of their devices and we have to say that this one sounds like the best option to us, as its a win-win situation for everyone except possibly the device makers who would be forced to hire more software developers. Head over to the source for the full report.
Source: Bit9
jeudi 4 juillet 2013
Dell Introduces New XPS Laptops in Singapore
At yesterday'sevent, Dell showcased thenew Dell XPS laptops which claim to incorporate JBL and Waves sound design, and high-definition Nvidia graphics to provide the cinematic experience to consumers. The latops are also 3D TV ready and include Nvidia's 3DTV Play software that allows you to hook up to your 3D TV and play your PC or movies in stereoscopic 3D.
Offered in 14- and 15-inch screen sizes, the XPS machines are also Skype-certified with HD video streaming webcams so that you can do video calls with friends and family easily. According to Dell, the XPS 14 and XPS 1 are available now (from http://www.dell.com.sg/) and the starting prices for both are S$1,499.
Besides the XPS 14 and 15 laptops, Dell also showcased their some of their other products including the 5-inch Dell Streak Android tablet and Dell Venue Pro Windows Phone 7.
Quick hands-onof Dell Streak
The Dell Streak is the company's first Android tabletwith a 5-inch display. While it is smaller than the iPad, we have no problem reading the text and the size feels about just right in our hands. According to a Dell executive, the Streak will appeal more to the ladies as it is smaller and lighter compared to other Internet tablets or ebook readers.
The Streak also offers a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash. At the top are the 3.5mm audio jack, volume/zoom control and the camera button. When you want to take a picture with the tablet, you hold it exactly like how you would with a touchscreen phone, in a landscape orientation.
On the right is a unique connector that fits to the power adapter, USB cable or docking station. The Streak when its available here could be Android 1.6, but is upgradeable to 2.1. No pricing and availability information available yet though.
Quick hands-on of Dell Venue Pro
The Dell Venue Pro was one of the Windows Phone 7 when Microsoft announced their highly anticipated mobile platform, but it was only available in US. And it seems like the company could be bringing the phone to Asia after all.
The Venue Pro has a intuitive 4.1-inch touchscreen with a layer of toughened Gorilla glass to give the brilliance and durability, although it also offers a QWERTY keypad. But unlike most of the QWERTY phones that slide from the side, this one slide out from the bottom. The keys are pretty small to type on, though there is always theoption of using the onscreen keyboard.
The power button and 3.5mm jack are at the top, while the volume control are on the right. At the rear is the 5-megapixel camera with flash for taking pictures and videos.
No word as to when the Dell Streak or Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 will be available in Singapore yet, or their pricing. But they are definitely coming.
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