While a competent mobile-oriented IM is a good idea in general, I intensely dislike the fact that they went with binding your account to your phone number. I juggle several SIM cards, and that's a no-no in WhatsApp's book.
I infrequently use Kik for the same purpose as WhatsApp, especially linking its detailed message delivery status, but their recent changes to TOS and embedding a browser in-app makes me wary to continue.
Well, compare that to this fact: on Chrome 33 on Windows (and Windows only) all non-Chrome-Web-Store extensions are forcibly disabled and will not install anymore, with the exception of pushing them through domain group policy.
So, say goodbye to anything not blessed by Google, like extensions that allow "the unauthorized download of streaming content or media". Unless you want to use the Dev channel as an official workaround, or are content with loading extensions unpacked, with no auto-update.
It's not like I don't understand the problem, I've seen rampant Chrome crapware on clueless people's computers. But this is heavy-handed.
(A) used to turn me off too. It's not a classical roguelike where you're free to ponder your next move. But, it's part of the game that you can't explore every nook and cranny and are hurried up so you've got bigger chances to screw up. In fact, it's just a skill barrier - once you're better at it it doesn't bother as much. Also, this leads to bite-sized gameplay sessions, which I find as a plus.
(B) I tried it using both keyboard and a controller, and I'm sticking with a controller. The controls are all in one tight key block, and logically laid out. As for picking up and dropping down - they both use a universal "use" key. And in both, you need to press down. It's not illogical: you bend down to pick something up, and you indicate your intent to drop down.
Actually, it's highly recommended to watch other people play it. It builds up knowledge how the game works to the point of it being enjoyable.
Procedurally generated, "roguelite" platformer requring skill and metagame knowledge to succeed in.
Contains "daily challenges" (a one shot at playing s specific seed) for those playing it on Steam, which brings highly competitive elements to the game. Also, recently a tool for it emerged that allows to lock seed generation to a particular value, enabling competition outside dailies.
Website: http://spelunkyworld.com/ and gameplay videos are aplenty on YouTube. Has a free "original" version with low-res graphics to get a taste of the gameplay.
Suppose this is implemented. Then imagine a new escalation in the patent wars: say, a phone model is found infringing, and judge mandates not only to stop sales, but to remotely destroy all devices sold in the US.
Don't mix up things here. Nexus is a Google-branded and Google-maintained device. The article you cite refers to all Android phones. And many manufacturers (that maintain their devices) are not keen on keeping them current. The track record for Google-branded devices is quite a bit different.
Why would you want to fiddle with the SD card? Your mobile browser is perfectly capable of downloading the APK, opening it without a file manager and then if it won't install it's one tick in the settings.
To be fair, automatic self-winding mechanical wristwatches were invented in the XVIII century and, quoting Wikipedia, "by the 1960s [...] became standard in quality mechanical watches." As long as you wear them, it's a non-issue.
Smartwatches don't have similar tech, and are still making baby steps. People who buy them now should bear in mind they are almost prototype-level products.
So, let me recap. Adobe just lost the source code to one of the most exposed attack surfaces known for vulnerabilities? That'll be one hell of a peer review.
And all it takes is a phone call from the NSA to leak some juicy blackmail on the President into the media. This is all interconnected pretty nicely, I'm afraid.
Don't be so sure. You may still be a valuable link on another person's web of contacts, so information collected about you will still be extensively mined.
I guess, with even more impunity. Are dead people protected by the Fourth?
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I can tell you why I don't use WhatsApp.
While a competent mobile-oriented IM is a good idea in general, I intensely dislike the fact that they went with binding your account to your phone number. I juggle several SIM cards, and that's a no-no in WhatsApp's book.
I infrequently use Kik for the same purpose as WhatsApp, especially linking its detailed message delivery status, but their recent changes to TOS and embedding a browser in-app makes me wary to continue.
You think that's the real problem in Chrome 33?
Well, compare that to this fact: on Chrome 33 on Windows (and Windows only) all non-Chrome-Web-Store extensions are forcibly disabled and will not install anymore, with the exception of pushing them through domain group policy.
http://www.chromium.org/develo...
So, say goodbye to anything not blessed by Google, like extensions that allow "the unauthorized download of streaming content or media".
Unless you want to use the Dev channel as an official workaround, or are content with loading extensions unpacked, with no auto-update.
It's not like I don't understand the problem, I've seen rampant Chrome crapware on clueless people's computers. But this is heavy-handed.
Correction: I'm sticking with the keyboard.
(A) used to turn me off too. It's not a classical roguelike where you're free to ponder your next move. But, it's part of the game that you can't explore every nook and cranny and are hurried up so you've got bigger chances to screw up. In fact, it's just a skill barrier - once you're better at it it doesn't bother as much. Also, this leads to bite-sized gameplay sessions, which I find as a plus.
(B) I tried it using both keyboard and a controller, and I'm sticking with a controller. The controls are all in one tight key block, and logically laid out. As for picking up and dropping down - they both use a universal "use" key. And in both, you need to press down. It's not illogical: you bend down to pick something up, and you indicate your intent to drop down.
Actually, it's highly recommended to watch other people play it. It builds up knowledge how the game works to the point of it being enjoyable.
Nobody mentioned Spelunky so far.
Procedurally generated, "roguelite" platformer requring skill and metagame knowledge to succeed in.
Contains "daily challenges" (a one shot at playing s specific seed) for those playing it on Steam, which brings highly competitive elements to the game.
Also, recently a tool for it emerged that allows to lock seed generation to a particular value, enabling competition outside dailies.
Website: http://spelunkyworld.com/ and gameplay videos are aplenty on YouTube.
Has a free "original" version with low-res graphics to get a taste of the gameplay.
Seems like it's not the case, and USB floppy drives work out of the box (though you need a powered hub): https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Someone made about the whole story.
Suppose this is implemented. Then imagine a new escalation in the patent wars: say, a phone model is found infringing, and judge mandates not only to stop sales, but to remotely destroy all devices sold in the US.
Fails the 3-line minimum.
Don't mix up things here. Nexus is a Google-branded and Google-maintained device.
The article you cite refers to all Android phones. And many manufacturers (that maintain their devices) are not keen on keeping them current.
The track record for Google-branded devices is quite a bit different.
Depends.. Here in Switzerland they are usually 6-digit.
Why would you want to fiddle with the SD card? Your mobile browser is perfectly capable of downloading the APK, opening it without a file manager and then if it won't install it's one tick in the settings.
At this point it's called a tax.
Enterprise install / GPO are still supported, as far as the summary goes.
Wish I had mod points. It's both hilarious and insightful.
Very relevant: http://xkcd.com/1172/
To be fair, automatic self-winding mechanical wristwatches were invented in the XVIII century and, quoting Wikipedia, "by the 1960s [...] became standard in quality mechanical watches." As long as you wear them, it's a non-issue.
Smartwatches don't have similar tech, and are still making baby steps. People who buy them now should bear in mind they are almost prototype-level products.
More like: if solving is not attempted, it's human.
So, let me recap.
Adobe just lost the source code to one of the most exposed attack surfaces known for vulnerabilities?
That'll be one hell of a peer review.
And all it takes is a phone call from the NSA to leak some juicy blackmail on the President into the media.
This is all interconnected pretty nicely, I'm afraid.
Don't be so sure. You may still be a valuable link on another person's web of contacts, so information collected about you will still be extensively mined.
I guess, with even more impunity. Are dead people protected by the Fourth?
Better idea, a Qi charger over a running-water tank.
Syncing between different machines you're using it from.
And yet Canonical are such good buddies with Amazon..
I would say this is a great tool, when used in surround configuration, to enhance horror game experience.
You know, the "for optimal experience, play in a dark room with headphones" ones.