New York has released a final framework for regulating digital currencies, requiring organizations that provide virtual currency services in the state to obtain a special license. Only businesses that hold customer funds will need a so-called a “bitlicense,” said Benjamin Lawsky, superintendent of financial services for the state of New …
Another hack, another claim of inevitability. It is frustrating to read about the IRS breach and see it declared sophisticated. The following quote, from the IRS commissioner to CNN, is just outright infuriating: “It was an attack the agency wasn’t well suited to combat, IRS Commissioner Koskinen said. ‘We’re dealing …
Как стало известно накануне, в настоящее время в Федеральной комиссии по связи США (FCC) проходит сертификацию версия игровой консоли Sony PlayStation 4, оборудованная 1-Тбайт жёстким диском, то есть вдвое большего объёма, чем предлагается покупателям сейчас. Подробностей о новинке источники не приводят, но ожидать каких-либо других изменений в этой приставке, пожалуй, …
Командный мультиплеерный шутер Overwatch от Blizzard Entertainment, анонсированный осенью минувшего года на фестивале BlizzСon, может выйти не только на PC (Windows, Mac OS X), но и на других платформах. Об этом стало известно из свежего выпуска британского игрового журнала GamesMaster. …
Outlook.com users are getting a redesigned Skype experience that will run alongside their inboxes on the web. The new design, which Microsoft announced Wednesday, puts users’ Skype contacts, messaging and video chat in a pane to the right of the inbox. One-on-one conversations and group chats are displayed in a …
A prototype of Hewlett-Packard’s futuristic Machine computer will be ready for partners to develop software on by next year, though the finished product is still half a decade away. The single-rack prototype will have 2,500 CPU cores and an impressive 320TB of main memory, CTO and HP Labs Director Martin …
Майское заявление генерального директора Konami Хидеки Хаякавы (Hideki Hayakawa) о том, что отныне японская компания сосредоточится на мобильных играх, взволновало многих геймеров. В сообщении, недавно разосланном прессе (полный текст можно найти на All Games Beta), руководитель заявил, что издательство, вопреки возникшим подозрениям, не откажется от выпуска крупных консольных игр, и …
Yesterday, I stumbled into China Wok with an iPhone in my left hand and an iPad in the right. I had precious little time before my conference call was to begin, and my hurry was obvious from my abrupt entrance. The owner looked up and grinned. She quickly shouted to …
Tidal, the paid music streaming service owned by artist and businessman Jay Z, can now be accessed via a desktop app. Users can download the app, which is in beta release, from Tidal’s site. The app will detect audio sources like Apple’s AirPlay to let users play music on compatible …
Бывший финансовый директор Sony Тамоцу Иба отправил третье в этом году письмо в адрес руководства японской компании. В нем он среди прочего критикует выбранную нынешним главой корпорации стратегию, которая подразумевает бóльшую самостоятельность подразделений Sony. …
So far the tablet market has been pretty much driven by the ARM processor camp, which power the vast majority of devices (including iPads, which have their own derivative). Intel is definitely coming from behind when it comes to mobile as it tries to muscle its way into the market. …
Encrypted social networking tools are hindering the FBI’s ability to track terrorists and recruiters who are appealing to young people in the U.S., an FBI official told lawmakers. Congress must pass a new wiretap law that requires social media websites and operators of other Internet communication tools to share customers’ …
Chipsets that power equipment capable of smoothly moving 4K video streams inside homes over wireless and wired networks were on display at the Computex trade show. As more devices become connected in homes, home networks have to keep up, and that’s where the new products shown in Taipei this week …
Новые процессоры Intel с микроархитектурой Skylake официально запланированы на август или сентябрь этого года, но компания активно готовится к их анонсу уже сейчас — образцы Skylake уже поставляются производителям персональных компьютеров. На проходящей в настоящее время всемирной выставке Computex Taipei 2014 компания ASUS уже успела продемонстрировать игровую систему на базе …
Microsoft pushed out an update to its Skype messaging and video chat applications across platforms Wednesday morning to fix a bug that locked users out of their accounts if they received a particular text string. All of the Skype apps affected by the bug have been updated to prevent them …
Flipping the switch Apple introduced HomeKit, a framework that puts iOS in your connected home accessories, at last year’s Worldwide Developers Conference. We’ve seen sneak peeks of HomeKit-compatible devices over the last six months, but buyers couldn’t get their hands on these products until Apple gave manufacturers the go-ahead. To …
Apple today issued a global recall of its Beats Pill XL, citing a potential fire hazard in the small wireless speaker. Amazon “In rare cases, the battery in the Beats Pill XL Speaker may overheat and pose a fire safety risk. If you have a Beats Pill XL Speaker, please …
SourceForge seizes the Nmap account SourceForge recently got into a lot of hot water over the old GIMP account on the SourceForge site. Now it looks like the Nmap account is getting the same treatment. Fyodor posted on Seclists.org: You may have already read the recent news about Sourceforge.net hijacking …
Компания Bethesda анонсировала игру Fallout 4, открыв официальный сайт проекта. Запуск портала состоялся примерно на час раньше срока, указанного на странице-тизере, которая появилась в сети 2 июня. …
People looking to control their HomeKit-compatible devices when they’re away from home will need an Apple TV to complete those tasks, Apple revealed in a support page for its smart home platform. Via a third-generation or later Apple TV running at least software version 7.0, iOS devices can be used …
Toyota announced today that it may adopt the SmartDeviceLink (SDL) protocol, which is the open-source version of Ford’s smartphone-linking technology, called Ford AppLink. Toyota would integrate SDL into its infotainment system, allowing drivers to command and control smartphone apps through dashboard buttons, display screens and voice recognition. SDL competes with …
Хорошие новости для всех фанатов. Apple будет транслировать онлайн июньскую презентацию, главной темой которой должны стать новые операционные системы iOS 9 и OS X 10.11. …
Datameer is giving its native Hadoop environment new data governance capabilities in an effort to help organizations tackle data quality, security and compliance problems stemming from the growing use of analytics tools by business users. Datameer’s analytics application is designed specifically to make “big data simple for everyone,” in the …
Google Maps may soon be your best friend when it comes to catching the train. The app now shows real-time transit updates in San Francisco, Chicago, and Seattle, with a promise of more cities to come. The new feature is also live across the pond, debuting in the UK, Netherlands, …
European governments will be able to review the source code of Microsoft products to confirm they don’t contain security backdoors, at a transparency center the company opened in Brussels on Wednesday. The center will give governments the chance to review and assess the source code of Microsoft enterprise products and …
After years of thorny negotiations, top EU and U.S. officials say they are close to agreement on two privacy accords that would regulate the transfer of personal data of European citizens to the U.S. At stake is the ability of U.S. and European companies and governments to share data about …