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USA TODAY

Calif. cracks down on mobile privacy
USA TODAY
By Michael Liedtke, AP SAN FRANCISCO – California is clamping down on nosy mobile applications, telling them they must give people advance warning if they want to keep pulling sensitive information from smartphones and computer tablets.
California, tech giants agree on mobile app privacyHouston Chronicle
California Joins Forces with Tech Giants for Mobile App PrivacyDailyTech
Calif. Pledges Better Mobile Privacy DisclosuresABC News
Reuters -The Mac Observer
all 566 news articles »

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Critical Fixes:
+ Fixed crash on startup for Russian players.
+ Fixed crash that could occur when attempting to scrap stations.
+ Fixed crash that could occur when exiting the Battle Manager after
placing fleets.

Other Fixes:
+ Stations will no longer show up alongside fleets in transit.
+ Battle Manager fleet positions are now obeyed.

Other Changes:
+ Added Slaver encounter.



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TechRadar UK

Windows on the iPad, and Speedy
New York Times
You're probably paying something like $60 a month for high-speed Internet. I'm paying $5 a month, and my connection is 1000 times faster. Your iPad can't play Flash videos on the Web. Mine can. Your copy of Windows needs constant updating and patching ...
Ex-Apple Man Streams Flash onto the iPadWired News
OnLive offers service to speed up Web browsing on an iPadSan Jose Mercury News
you are reading... OnLive delivers ridiculously fast web browsing on the iPadVentureBeat
Macgasm -TechCrunch -TechRadar UK
all 26 news articles »

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ABC News

Italy: Flaw Found in Neutrino Test
New York Times
Researchers have found a flaw in the technical setup of an experiment that startled the science world last year by appearing to show particles traveling faster than light. The problem may have affected measurements that clocked subatomic neutrino ...
Was Einstein wrong - or was the cable loose?Reuters
Neutrino experiment might have had glitch; Einstein was probably rightThe State Column
Glitch found in faster-than-light setupmsnbc.com
Forbes -Wired News
all 215 news articles »

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Additions:
- Added Co-Op compatibility files for "Gangstas In Space" DLC.
- Added an option to disable input device detection.

Fixes:
- Fixed a crash in the ragdoll system where sometimes after the player ragdolled, the game could crash.
- Fixed tutorial text for advanced airplane controls when using keyboard & mouse.
- Fixed a bug where DLC vehicles were not showing up in the garage if DLC packs were mismatched.
- Revised an error message displayed when incompatible versions attempt to play together in Co-Op.

View the full article]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:14:18 +0000 http://www.adkgamers.com/topic/9318-saints-row-the-third-update-released/ http://www.adkgamers.com/topic/9319-now-available-wargame-european-escalation/ Wargame: European Escalation is Now Available on Steam!

2 sides, 8 nations, and one battlefield: Europe!

Wargame: European Escalation is an intense and spectacular Real Time Strategy game, where realism and strategy are brought to the front lines.

With a phenomenal range of vehicles and units (over 350 different models), build your army and enter a huge military campaign across Europe of the 80's, as the Cold War is about to become World War 3.



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It’s 2156, and the world has been destroyed by both nuclear and bio-chemical means. Your story takes place in one of the few habitable places left in the world, the Grand Canyon. As a clone with an uncertain past, your job is survival in a world now built on destruction, betrayal and fragile factional alliances.

Returning Steam players of Fallen Earth-Blood Sport will receive two special loyalty items:

3 Days of Commander Premium – Enjoy the benefits of the highest level Premium package available in Fallen Earth, including increased XP gain, crafting speed, a 20% Marketplace discount and the team effect Commander Aura which grants your premium benefits to your entire group (and is stackable)!

Trashy the Hermit Crab – This oversized hermit crab serves as a loyal companion in the Wasteland, and provides you with 5 extra inventory slots!



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Karkand builds the server, Wake island has a limited amount of fans now a-days..]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:31:21 +0000 http://www.adkgamers.com/topic/9315-b2k/ http://www.adkgamers.com/topic/9325-behind-the-google-goggles-virtual-reality-new-york-times/
The Age

Behind the Google Goggles, Virtual Reality
New York Times
SAN FRANCISCO — It wasn't so long ago that legions of people began walking the streets, talking to themselves. On closer inspection, many of them turned out to be wearing tiny earpieces that connected wirelessly to their smartphones. What's next?
7 Potential Problems With Google's GlassesInformationWeek
New Yorkers keen on Google's glassesamNY
Google glasses get you seeing the web in a whole new wayVictoria Times Colonist
PC Magazine -Los Angeles Times -Washington Post
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CTV.ca

Sony Vita handheld needs more speed
San Francisco Chronicle
Sony's new Vita has an impressive 5-inch screen, but load times are slower than other handheld devices. Marketing copy for Sony's new PlayStation Vita promises to let you "game at the speed of your mobile lifestyle." But mobile life is moving so fast ...
Video: Game Hunters' guide to PlayStation VitaUSA TODAY (blog)
Sony Goes Hardcore With New PlayStation Vita: Rich JaroslovskyBusinessWeek
Sony's Vita arrives just as market may be fadingReuters
Wired News -Washington Post -CNET
all 1,315 news articles »

View the full article]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:59:41 +0000 http://www.adkgamers.com/topic/9326-sony-vita-handheld-needs-more-speed-san-francisco-chronicle/ http://www.adkgamers.com/topic/9313-serious-sam-3-update-released/ o SeriousEditor can now natively import and export meshes in Wavefront .obj format. You may need to reset the Common toolbar in mesh editor to see the new buttons for it.
o Various fixes and improvements in script edit control in SeriousEditor: added scrollbar, fixed scrolling errors, fixed rare crashes in undo/redo, better assignment of variable on drag&drop of entity from world, some other small fixes.
o Fixed severe visual errors on GI baking that happened when models had compressed normals.
o Fixed rare server crashes caused by malformed RPC messages from client.
o When server has problems executing an RPC, client ID and name are output to log, and the client is disconnected to prevent further damage. If client cannot execute receives an exception when trying to execute an RPC, it will disconnect from the server. o Fixed some minor issues in menus when rendering for stereoscopic display. o Fixed problems with some shaders not being rendered correctly under OpenGL. o Fixed Chinese and Japanese versions of Kanji characters mixing up in some cases. Now Japanese glyphs have precedence when using Japanese locale, and Chinese glyhps when using Chinese locale.
o Fixed an issue causing snapping instead of smooth transition between fire animations on player model in some cases. o Character animation selection system was changed to facilitate more complex combinations of legs and torso animations.
o Fixed an issue causing scaffolding pole to remain on third person player model when switching weapons or performing melee while scaffolding pole is equipped. o Created new jump animations for player character. o Created some more player animations for swimming/diving while carrying explosives or sledgehammer.
o Added support for Raw Input for mouse and keyboard, enabled with inp_bRawInput. This should give more precision in mouse reading, for those who want every micrometer of aiming accuracy.



View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:59:04 +0000 http://www.adkgamers.com/topic/9313-serious-sam-3-update-released/ http://www.adkgamers.com/topic/9312-adk-recruitment-application-by-ryururu/ User - ryururu
Application Title - =ADK= Recruitment Application
Date Submitted - Today, 05:11 PM
Real Name - Ryu GotoIn-Game Name - ryururuSteam ID (TF2) /EA Unique ID(BC2) - What game are you applying for? - Battlefield 3Sex - MaleAge - 23Location - New YorkMic - YesAre you in another clan or community - NoIf yes please explain - Did an =ADK= Member refer you - NoIf yes, who - Why do you want to be a part of =ADK= - I have played on the rush server for quite a while now, and found the ADK members there quite friendly, good teammates, and helpful. I am getting much better at BF3, and hope to be a good addition to the clan.What can you bring to the =ADK= Gaming community - Promoting the servers, recruitment, participation in tournaments, etc.Are you ok with having to wear the =ADK= Tags to be an ADK member - YesWhat =ADK= Server do you frequent most - Are you ok with Autobalance - YesAre you willing to play in an empty server to help populate it - YesWhat other games do you play - SWTOR, EVE Online, WoT, MW3Team Speak 3 - YesCompetitive gaming with =ADK= - YesAny other information we need to know, or an introduction - Lots of free time, hah]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:11:06 +0000 http://www.adkgamers.com/topic/9312-adk-recruitment-application-by-ryururu/ http://www.adkgamers.com/topic/9311-steam-client-update-released/
- Installscript changes for upcoming titles
- Fixed sporadic syncing issues when downloading Skyrim workshop mods
- Added link to Workshop from the game overlay for supported games
- Fixed crash on startup on machines with a certain Windows Firewall configuration

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:46:04 +0000 http://www.adkgamers.com/topic/9309-daily-deal-ceville-75-off/ http://www.adkgamers.com/topic/9310-now-available-1000-amps/ 1000 Amps is Now Available on Steam and 10% off until Wednesday February 29th 10AM PST.

Light up the world! As Plug, you are charged with restoring the expansive Amp-Tree-System, and thwarting an enigmatic intruder. Solve puzzles and explore in 1000 Amps!



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Critical Fixes:
+ Fixed a plague-related turn update crash.
+ Fixed a combat psionic effect-related crash.

Other Fixes:
+ Diplomatic points are now being accumulated and applied.
+ Heavy planet missiles are now working.
+ System entry points and approach vectors are now working.
+ Ships now recover psionic power each turn based on the empire's psi potential.
+ Fixed neutral combat zones not returning to the system's owner.
+ Fixed an issue where options window revert button was not working correctly.
+ Fixed an issue with incorrect speech timeouts.
+ Zuul civilians are no longer considered in slave calculations.
+ Fixed an issue where fleet travel distance was not being reported correcly.
+ Zuul players are no longer queried for alternate mission route
confirmations unless this is necessary.
+ Fixed localization issues with admiral traits.
+ Structure and armor bonuses now show correctly in the design screen.
+ Fixed known issues where reserve fleets could go missing.
+ Drones in the bottom wing of Hiver Dreadnoughts now launch.
+ Slave disks now connect with the correct ship sections.
+ Reduced speech spamming in the design screen.
+ Fixed floating modules on Human dreadnoughts.
+ Fixed a corner case preventing combat with hiver gates.
+ Colony support missions now stop correctly if the target colony is destroyed.
+ Fixed a couple odd issues where fleets were not correctly considered
to be 'at' a system.
+ Combat AI now deploys battle riders more intelligently.
+ Fixed an issue where crewless ships were preventing players from
entering accelerated time in combat.
+ Fixed the issue where requesting surrender of an empire could lock
out camera control.
+ Fixed the issue of invalid save game names crashing the game.
+ Fixed an issue where crewless ships were preventing the end of combat.
+ Fixed the visual glitch with torpedo trails.
+ Fixed the issue where fleets in transit could be unselectable.
+ Fixed an issue where the strategic AI was creating duplicate ship designs.
+ Fixed an issue where surveying fleets were returning home if
hostiles were encountered.
+ Fixed known issues with Land Grab and Leviathan victory conditions.
+ Victory conditions are now correctly reported when all other players
are eliminated.
+ Fixed an issue where trade income was not being synchronized
correctly in networked games.
+ Fixed an issue where client player status was not being updated
correctly in networked games involving more than 2 clients.

Other Changes:
+ Sound volume now updates in real time.
+ Mine fields and SDBs (System Defense Boats) can now be placed in the
Battle Manager and activated in combat by clicking their icons in sensor view.
+ Mission screens not grey out systems that are not viable.
+ Sensor, support and trade views now grey out systems that are out of range.
+ Stations now appear along with fleets, and they can now be repaired
through the standard repair dialog.
+ News events are now reported for lost or retired admirals.
+ The repair dialog can now be called up at any system.
+ The game now agressively seeks out and frees memory consumed by game
assets where possible. This should help players who are running into performance issues due to memory consumption.
+ Updated star map node line and mini-ship visuals.
+ New encounters are available or have been re-introduced, including:
The system killer, asteroid showers, spectres and swarmers. More are on the way.



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[ UPDATE ]

[ Multiplayer ]
* Fixed issue where creating ropes on your own server would not work properly
* Improved rope / towing behaviour
* Connection points updated when ropes are changed, prevents issue where connection points show incorrect information
* Prevented an issue where leaving a server would leave a ghost-ship behind
* Horns and watercanons are now syncronized
* Sinking has been disabled
* Player names are displayed above the ships.
* Statistics being tracked

[ Ships ]
* Improved various ships with new lights, better bridge graphics, improved dynamics
* The Hide GUI action no longer resets the controls



View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:40:10 +0000 http://www.adkgamers.com/topic/9307-ship-simulator-extremes-update-released/ http://www.adkgamers.com/topic/9317-now-available-wargame-european-escalation/ Wargame: European Escalation is Now Available on Steam! 2 sides, 8 nations, and one battlefield: Europe! Wargame: European Escalation is an intense and spectacular Real Time Strategy game, where realism and strategy are brought to the front lines. With a phenomenal range of vehicles and units (over 350 different models), build your army and enter a huge military campaign across Europe of the 80's, as the Cold War is about to become World War 3. View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:01:00 +0000 http://www.adkgamers.com/topic/9317-now-available-wargame-european-escalation/