Archive for July 30, 2007

Court says “no” to changing terms of service without notification

Are you a company that is thinking of changing your terms of service agreement without notifying your users? The US Court of Appeals in the ninth circuit says that’s a big no-no, even if the user originally agreed that they don’t need to be informed.

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EGM Reviews LAIR and…. Ouch.

LAIR: 6.0, 5.5, 5.0

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Voltage [PS3/X360/PC] Announced - Screens

Lexicon announced Voltage, a futuristic racing game with RTS elements, taking the rush and thrill of speed racing to a new level. Races take place far in the future on the planets of the Solar system, where players compete in the fastest and most technologically advanced races, to acquire the supreme title of the Solar System’s Best Racer.

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[PIC] We’re sorry your advert has crashed and needs to be rebooted

Everyone knows the London Underground is not the most reliable travel system in the world, so it’s not surprising they’ve been having some teething troubles with their new video advertising billboard screens…

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Microsoft to offer single download for Windows Live suite

Microsoft will offer a Windows Live “installer” that will download and install software to access multiple online services, said Kevin Johnson, the president of Microsoft’s Platform and Services Division.

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Rein: Consoles put a stranglehold on DX10

Microsoft might be making a song and dance about the advent of DirectX 10 and the new experience it brings to PC gaming, but Epic vice president Mark Rein reckons we won’t see it adopted in earnest by developers and publishers for several years.

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Toys R Us & Walmart & Ads Confirm $50 Xbox 360 Price Cut

Toys R Us & Walmart’s August 12 Sunday Ads confirm a $50 price cut on the Xbox 360. Images available within.
These ads confirm the Hollywood Reporter’s scoop that a $50 price cut would begin in early August. Currently, it is uncertain if the $50 price cut is only valid for the $400 Premium system.

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Apple anti-theft system would leave thieves powerless–literally

Apple is working on an anti-theft system for personal electronics such as the iPod that would allow users to set boobytraps for thieves that could render devices useless.

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Report: Seagate plans to stop manufacturing IDE drives by year end

Word is out that Seagate plans to cease manufacturing IDE hard drives by the end of the year and will focus exclusively on SATA-based products.

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Rockstar rep says ‘complete GTA4 experience’ only on 360

It’s no secret that the long-ago announced downloadable episodes for Grand Theft Auto IV will be exclusive to the Xbox 360 version of the game. According to Rockstar Games spokesman Hosi Simon, however, there won’t be any consolation prizes for those who choose to buy the PlayStation 3 edition instead…

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Things are looking up for PS3 in Japan

Sony’s sports game Hot Shots Golf 5 was released today in Japan and sold around 50 percent of the initial shipment on day 1. HSG 5 will comfortably be the biggest PS3 game to date in Japan

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Best Windows Tattoo Ever (pic)

“A fatal exception OE has occurred at…” Tattoo

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