An infographic entitled: ‘Keep your pesky hands off my phone’ has been released by Symantec.
It’s all about mobile security and how we can keep our Smartphones safe. It outlines everything from the need to set a secure password, to controlling your connectivity in public and avoiding rogue apps – but there is much more to it.
2K and WWE today announced that they have entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement granting 2K the exclusive worldwide rights to publish the critically acclaimed WWE video game franchise across all major platforms and distribution channels. The series, which will continue to be developed by Yukes in Japan, will combine the studio’s signature gameplay with 2K’s commitment to authenticity in WWE ’14, the latest iteration of the popular, long running series. With the addition of the WWE franchise, 2K will continue a highly-successful, 15-year tradition established by past WWE titles. Financial terms were not disclosed.
“The WWE series is a great addition to our stable of triple-A titles, and we’re very happy with this exclusive agreement with our new partners,” said David Ismailer, Chief Operating Officer for 2K. “We look forward to capturing the excitement of WWE and marrying it with the same commitment to authenticity and entertainment that we give to our NBA 2K and MLB 2K franchises.”
2K has a strong history in growing premier sports simulation titles, evidenced by the incredible commercial success of the NBA 2K series, with more than 15 million units of NBA 2K11, NBA 2K12 and NBA 2K13 sold-in worldwide to date worldwide. This year, in the first week of its release, NBA 2K13 sold 49 percent more copies in the same time frame than the franchise’s previous record-holder, NBA 2K11.
“2K’s reputation for outstanding quality and dedication to authenticity are a perfect fit for WWE,” added Casey Collins, Executive Vice President, Consumer Products for WWE. “This new partnership will ensure that WWE continues to be one of the leading video game brands in the world and we look forward to continuing the franchise with the benefit of their expertise across a variety of platforms.”
“The development work on the WWE franchise is impressive, and we’re excited to combine our background in developing the NBA 2K series with theirs in this new partnership,” concluded Greg Thomas, Executive Vice President of 2K Sports. “Fans can expect the most authentic WWE experience on game consoles this fall.”
Developed by Yukes, WWE ’14 is not yet rated by the ESRB and will be available for consoles in the fall of 2013.
Square Enix today challenged gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.
MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach. Hunt for leads at www.murdered.com, www.facebook.com/murdered and www.twitter.com/murdered and find out how you can bring your killer to justice.
MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT will be available early 2014 for the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 and PC.
Today, Ubisoft updated its Far Cry 3 Outpost mobile companion app for Far Cry 3 to version 1.02 and delivered a new feature.
With this Far Cry 3 mobile app for Multiplayer and Co-op, players can decode the encrypted data found during game sessions to earn advanced weapon mods and customize their Loadouts on the go. Far Cry Outpost also allows players to track their progress through the daily and weekly challenges, check out their stats and compare with their friends, and keep track of the maps created via the in game map editor.
Detailed features:
– Decode the encrypted data you find in game to unlock advanced weapon mods and earn bonus XP. Don’t wait until you’re playing the game to start decoding. Instead, decode on the go! Once you unlock a weapon mod, you can accept it, give it to one of your friends or sell it for more XP straight from your phone.
– View and customize your Loadouts so that you’re ready to play once you’re back in the game.
– Keep track of your progress through the Daily and Weekly Challenges. Completing these Challenges will earn you XP.
– Check out your personal stats and the stats of your friends, including time played, level, top weapons, awards and more.
– Keep track of the maps you’ve made in the Map Editor. You can follow the current tier placements and how many people have liked or favourited your maps.
New feature: The Grid! Play The Grid to unlock new encrypted data sources to decode, even while away from the game!
Fixed issue where Loadouts sometimes failed to appear
Fixed several crashes and bugs
Download for iOS from the Apple App Store or for Android from Google Play.
Are you going to download it? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
Sony have a major press event going on in New York tonight, with everyone assuming it will be the announcement for the PlayStation 4 (which is probably is).
The press conference is being streamed live at 11pm UK time, so are you going to stay up and watch it?
You can watch the livestream below:
And come back overnight and in the morning to learn more about whatever it is that Sony announce.
I was up in Chicago this weekend, and the staff at the State Street Bang & Olufsen store was nice enough to do an on-camera product demo of the BeoPlay A8 audio system. Read on for details!
I was up in Chicago this weekend, and the staff at the State Street Bang & Olufsen store was nice enough to do an on-camera product demo of the BeoPlay A8 audio system. The BeoPlay A8 is a high-end audio system designed to work with Apple iOS devices, such as the iPhone and iPad, to provide high-quality sound in a small, portable form factor. Sound quality is fantastic, and the design will look at home in just about anyone’s living room. Here is some background from Bang & Olufsen on the BeoPlay A8:
The…BeoPlay A8 intuitively streams music with Apple AirPlay. BeoPlay A8 will recognizes your iPhone or iPad, and then ask if you prefer to listen to your music through its balanced set of dynamic two-way speakers and formidable Class D amplifiers.
BeoPlay A8 builds on the achievements of BeoSound 8, which sold over 50,000 units in its first year and became Bang & Olufsen’s most successful sound system ever. The two models share the same design, specs and outstanding sound. What makes BeoPlay A8 even better is the integrated AirPlay wireless connection – in addition to the removable Apple docking connector.
BeoPlay A8 has the power and acoustic authority to let your music shine, and also has the portability to turn any kitchen or summer cottage into a party zone. It connectivity is so seamless that your only question will be which song to play next.
Henrik Lorensen, VP for B&O PLAY, sees BeoPlay A8 as a logical addition to the B&O PLAY range of premium audio devices designed for the digitally connected. “BeoPlay A8 packs an incredible acoustic punch for its weight, and its design is as easy on the eye as it is on the ear. What it really does is let people connect to their music wherever they want to be.”
BeoPlay A8 hides an impressive array of hard-working components under its stylish hood. The five-inch midrange/bass speakers output 70 watts of fully integrated Class D amplifiers, and the ¾ inch tweeters are powered by 35 watts each.
Designed by David Lewis Designers, BeoPlay A8’s clean lines and flat front conceal the 1.3 litre volumes of the speaker casings, whose shapely cones have no parallel surfaces to create standing waves.
One can adapt the sound mode to BeoPlay A8’s location in the room to further enhance the startlingly true listening experience. A simple switch lets users compensate for wall resonance by choosing between three pre-programmed modes: wall, corner or freestanding positions. Users control the music with a dedicated remote or their iPhone and iPad.
BeoPlay A8 will be available in either black or white. Priced at $1149 and will be available in Bang & Olufsen showrooms, http://www.shopbangolufsen.com, or at the B&O PLAY online store.
I saw this at the Bang & Olufsen display at CES, which I told you about here, and came away impressed with the audio performance and design. Priced at $1,149, the A8 is available from Bang & Olufsen, the Apple Store and Amazon.com. Now onto the demo; thanks to Tod at the Bang & Olufsen store for agreeing to be on-air for us!
If you happen to be in downtown Chicago, stop by the B&O store at 609 North State Street and ask for Dave or Tod…they’ll take great care of you.
The evasi0n jailbreak has already been updated for the iOS 6.1.2 update released by Apple yesterday.
Evasi0n is an iOS 6.1 jailbreak which supports the iPhone 5, 4S, 4, 3GS, iPod Touch 4th generation and 5th generation and both the iPad Mini and iPad 3rd & 4th generation.
Remember if you are going to use this jailbreak make sure you backup your device before hand!
Learn more and download from the evasi0n website.
A few days ago I posted about my attempts to becoming Prophet in preparation for Crysis 3. What I didn’t have was a Nanosuit. Well, former Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts did have one!
Ashley’s suit took a staggering six hours to create and was bodypaint.
I think we can all agree that she certainly looks better in it than I ever could!
Set in 2047, Prophet is on a revenge mission after uncovering the truth behind Cell Corporation’s motives for building the quarantined Nanodomes. The citizens were told that the giant citywide structures were resurrected to protect the population and to cleanse these metropolises of the remnants of Ceph forces. In reality, the Nanodomes are CELL’s covert attempt at a land and technology grab in their quest for global domination. With Alien Ceph lurking around every corner and human enemies on the attack, nobody is safe in the path of vengeance. Everyone is a target in Prophet’s quest for retribution.
Crysis 3 will be released on February 22nd in the UK and is out now in the US for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
Are you suiting up and getting your bow ready? Let us know by leaving a comment below
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Monolith Productions today released the newest DLC character, the Goblin Snaga, for Guardians of Middle-earth. Gamers can download and play as Snaga on Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network.
In Guardians of Middle-earth, gamers team up as the most powerful heroes from the greatest fantasy epic of all time, bringing up to 10 players together in a competitive multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game. Featuring select characters from the film, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the game allows players to develop and master more than 20 iconic characters. Play as Gandalf, Gollum, Legolas, Sauron and more, forming memorable and unlikely alliances with and against friends. Gamers can connect with other players via an in-game voice communication system, as well as access to a comprehensive online stat and leader board system where they can track friends’ victories and defeats, and more. Now available at select retail stores and via download for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network.
In addition, Guardians of Middle-earth players will be able to compete in “The One Road” challenge this weekend, where gamers will compete for the “Most Wins on a One-Lane Map” from Feb. 1 through Feb. 3 to win 500 XP, 20,000 Gold, and three Mithril level items.
As a powerfully motivated Goblin, Snaga is hungry for flesh and stubborn enough to browbeat anyone or anything to get exactly what he wants. Snaga joins the epic character roster in Guardians of Middle-earth, with Season Pass holders having free access to him and one more Guardian as part of the pass; additional purchasable content is set to be released as well.
Check out our review of Guardians of Middle-earth here.
Are you playing Guardians of Middle-earth? Let us know what you think of it by leaving a comment below.
My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 has been renamed to My Movies Home and Essentials Server Solution, as it now supports both Windows Home Server 2011 and Windows Server 2012 Essentials and version 2.13 Build 2 has just been released.
My Movies Home and Essentials Server Solution 2.13 Build 2 change log:
Fix: AnyDVD registration was broken.
Fix: Changes to the backup method, to hopefully resolve out of memory errors for some users.
Brian has just released My Movies for Windows Media Center and Collection Management for Windows version 4.05 Build 2.
My Movies for Windows Media Center and My Movies Collection Management for Windows 4.05 Build 2 changelog:
Fix: Incorrect lent due value could cause an exception.
Fix: Issue importing crew from IMDB.
Fix: Changes to the backup method, to hopefully resolve out of memory errors for some users.
Fix: Issue with queue management, blocking for upload of collection.
Fix: If Collection Management process was killed during a backup, it could stop various processing in tray.
Dropbox has updated it’s iPhone and iPad app to version 2.1.1.
Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. After you install Dropbox on your computer, any file you save to your Dropbox will automatically save to all your computers, your iPhone and iPad and even the Dropbox website! With the Dropbox app, you can take everything that matters to you on the go.
Read your docs or flip through your albums when you’re out and about. Save photos or videos to your Dropbox and share them with friends in just a couple taps. Even if you accidentally leave your iPhone in a taxi, your stuff is always safe on Dropbox.
Features:
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Download now from the Apple App StoreTelecoms watchdog Ofcom has granted permits for five more mobile phone firms to operate faster 4G networks, raising £2.34 billion for the taxpayer.
EE, Three, Niche(BT), Telefonica(O2), Vodafone. Sum raised £2.34bn – government budgeted £3.5 billion.
BT paid £186.476,000m for 2.6Ghz spectrum in 4G auction – says doesn’t plan national network but to supplement existing wireless + fixed networks.
| Winning bidder | Spectrum won | Base price |
|---|---|---|
| Everything Everywhere Ltd (EE) | 2 x 5 MHz of 800 MHz and2 x 35 MHz of 2.6 GHz | £588,876,000 |
| Hutchison 3G UK Ltd (Three) | 2 x 5 MHz of 800 MHz | £225,000,000 |
| Niche Spectrum Ventures Ltd (a subsidiary of BT Group plc) | 2 x 15 MHz of 2.6 GHz and1 x 20 MHz of 2.6 GHz (unpaired) | £186,476,000 |
| Telefónica UK Ltd (o2) | 2 x 10 MHz of 800 MHz(coverage obligation lot) | £550,000,000 |
| Vodafone Ltd | 2 x 10 MHz of 800 MHz,2 x 20 MHz of 2.6 GHz and1 x 25 MHz of 2.6 GHz (unpaired) | £790,761,000 |
| Total | £2,341,113,000 |
The DVBLink app for Android has been updated to version 1.1.5.
Watch Live TV, browse EPG, view program details, manage timer recordings from your Android mobile phone or tablet.
This app requires DVBLink Connect! Server installation on the server computer.
What’s in this version:
– Fixed compatibility with the older (4.0.x and 4.1.x) versions of DVBLink Connect! Server
– Fixed incorrect time calculations for the time zones with large offset from GMT
– Disabled displaying of recording timers from the past
