I was more disturbed with how often they got hacked. I mean, I assume reality would at least teach them a thing or two in a few centuries. Never mind needing to high running power plasma conduits inside the consoles to power them...
And trying to pinpoint the worst is a battle, as there are just so many contenders for the prize, all deserving it pretty much equally.
I just can't figure out why Hollywood can't seem to get such an everyday item right. It's not like they attribute implausible capabilities to guns, cars and motorcycles these days.
If it IS true, then I don't see it as being legal, at all. I certainly do not recall seeing "Sony retains the right to install and execute software in the background, and obtain information about files stored on the device, and engage in general butt fuckery of our users, without user approval" or anything remotely like it in the EULA's.
What I don't understand, is how Apple can get away with using the "moisture" sensor to void all warranties. If the damage was likely caused by moisture, sure, but I've heard examples of Apple stores refusing repair of broken buttons or other defects that clearly are not related to water in any way.
Correct, the DDoS attack is all about saturating the site's connections and ports, preventing (or severely reducing) legitimate users' access. Sadly, a DDoS like this doesn't just harm the target. To reduce the effectiveness of an attack, you have to filter the traffic before it hits the (comparatively) narrow connections to the end customer.
What about adding heat seeking tracking to the grenade, and have it splash down x meters from the heat signature closest to it's original target range? Then you a) don't inadvertently kill the person you want to save, and b) even a drunk idiot should have a chance to get the flotation device land within a "useful" range of the victim.
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If I recall, the BFG9000 was the kill -9 command.
I was more disturbed with how often they got hacked. I mean, I assume reality would at least teach them a thing or two in a few centuries.
Never mind needing to high running power plasma conduits inside the consoles to power them...
* Rattle off an IP number. More often than not it will contain numbers above 255.
And trying to pinpoint the worst is a battle, as there are just so many contenders for the prize, all deserving it pretty much equally.
I just can't figure out why Hollywood can't seem to get such an everyday item right. It's not like they attribute implausible capabilities to guns, cars and motorcycles these days.
Wait...I mean...*carrier lost*
Did anyone say anything about the planets being HUMAN habitable?
If it IS true, then I don't see it as being legal, at all. I certainly do not recall seeing "Sony retains the right to install and execute software in the background, and obtain information about files stored on the device, and engage in general butt fuckery of our users, without user approval" or anything remotely like it in the EULA's.
What I don't understand, is how Apple can get away with using the "moisture" sensor to void all warranties. If the damage was likely caused by moisture, sure, but I've heard examples of Apple stores refusing repair of broken buttons or other defects that clearly are not related to water in any way.
True, and the added bonus is, the user probably won't be filing any complaints over premature detonation...
China is nothing compared to an army of Patent-lawyers.
You might care if the rockets are scheduled to come down again in your neighbourhood...
Yep, way ahead of the times. Sorry, I have no idea where the 6 came from
Agreed, the PS3 withstood the hacking attempts for about 6 years, compared to the competition that is a VERY long time.
"We are afraid now that customers can figure out we are cheating them with false advertising, before we manage to snatch their money."
Maybe 3 years from now, when it turns 20...
N-Gage never did have the number of titles available to it that the PSP already have.
The question then becomes, are titles purchased on the PSN store transferable to another "PSP" unit, be it the dedicated ones, or next years PSPhone?
What essential function are Sony going to remove from the PS3 this time then?
Correct, the DDoS attack is all about saturating the site's connections and ports, preventing (or severely reducing) legitimate users' access. Sadly, a DDoS like this doesn't just harm the target. To reduce the effectiveness of an attack, you have to filter the traffic before it hits the (comparatively) narrow connections to the end customer.
I guess BP are just too slick to handle, and they do have a pretty well oiled Lobby and PR machine.
But personally, I would not mind seeing BP taking a severe beating in the marketplace, as fines apparently have a hard time making the point.
Not even close.
You'll never achieve greateness without a little RISC.
a 1924 Siemens was held the same way: http://hearing.siemens.com/sg/10-about-us/01-our-history/milestones.jsp?year=1924
Did you get that list from "How to lose your public goodwill for dummies"?
I know RIAA et.al. did. :)
What about adding heat seeking tracking to the grenade, and have it splash down x meters from the heat signature closest to it's original target range?
Then you a) don't inadvertently kill the person you want to save, and b) even a drunk idiot should have a chance to get the flotation device land within a "useful" range of the victim.
I have 2,3 million 1 pixel displays, neatly lined up in 1200 rows.
640 pixels ought to be enough for everyone.