Comment Re:Flawed stats (Score 1) 115
It depends on the store. I can go into Best Buy and Fry's and the majority of games are not locked up.
Submission + - FTC: "Video Game Self Regulation Works" (ftc.gov)
Itesh writes: Following an established trend, a Federal Trade Commission undercover shopper survey found that video game retailers continue to enforce most vigorously the ratings governing age and content that were established by the entertainment media industry. Music CD retailers lag far behind movie theaters, as well as movie DVD and video game retailers, in preventing unaccompanied children under age 17 from purchasing entertainment intended for mature audiences.
Submission + - Michigan Police Search Phones During Traffic Stops (thenewspaper.com)
chriscappuccio writes: The Michigan State Police have a high-tech mobile forensics device that can be used to extract information from cell phones belonging to motorists stopped for minor traffic violations. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan last Wednesday demanded that state officials stop stonewalling freedom of information requests for information on the program.
ACLU learned that the police had acquired the cell phone scanning devices and in August 2008 filed an official request for records on the program, including logs of how the devices were used. The state police responded by saying they would provide the information only in return for a payment of $544,680. The ACLU found the charge outrageous.
ACLU learned that the police had acquired the cell phone scanning devices and in August 2008 filed an official request for records on the program, including logs of how the devices were used. The state police responded by saying they would provide the information only in return for a payment of $544,680. The ACLU found the charge outrageous.
Submission + - Michigan cops have device that downloads cell data (thenewspaper.com) 1
Itesh writes: ACLU seeks information on Michigan program that allows cops to download information from smart phones belonging to stopped motorists.
CelleBriteThe Michigan State Police have a high-tech mobile forensics device that can be used to extract information from cell phones belonging to motorists stopped for minor traffic violations. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan last Wednesday demanded that state officials stop stonewalling freedom of information requests for information on the program.
CelleBriteThe Michigan State Police have a high-tech mobile forensics device that can be used to extract information from cell phones belonging to motorists stopped for minor traffic violations. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan last Wednesday demanded that state officials stop stonewalling freedom of information requests for information on the program.
Comment Between this and Apple's location tracking... (Score 4, Funny) 260
we should have absolutely nothing to fear. Remember, this is all for our protection.
Comment I'll just leave this here (Score 1) 309
Comment The future's so bright... (Score 4, Funny) 223
I gotta wear shades!
Comment Re:Well, as long as it makes their jobs easier... (Score 1) 400
Just for dramatic effect ;)
Comment Well, as long as it makes their jobs easier... (Score 2) 400
I'm all for it. Here, why don't you take my blood and semen samples along with my fingerprints, you know, just in case...
Submission + - Microsoft, Toyota to collaborate on smart cars (cnn.com)
david.emery writes: ""Microsoft and Toyota on Wednesday announced a $12 million partnership through which the companies will create an advanced digital information and communication system for the Japanese automaker's cars." Apparently it also includes connections to Microsoft's Cloud ("Azure") servers."
Submission + - Gamestop To Build its Own Gaming Tablet? (itworld.com)
itwbennett writes: "Gamestop has been on a roll lately, purchasing both Impulse and Spawn Labs in the past week. Now it's ready to go after those casual gaming dollars, but first it needs to put a gaming tablet in your hands. Gamestop President Tony Bartel told CNBC that his chain is going to start selling tablets later this year:
"If we can work with our partners and the OEMs and they come up with a great tablet that is enabled with a great gaming experience and coupled with a bluetooth controller, then there's no need to go out and develop our own. But if we can't find one that's great for gaming, then we will create our own.
Comment Turnabout is fair play... (Score 1) 314
How many of us are drinking our coffee while doing our daily digest of /. while at work? How many of you have answered an email while driving/watching your kids/insert your relevant activity here? Just because we are older and frequent different sites than "the kids" doesn't mean we aren't addicted in some fashion to the Internet and our technology devices either.
Comment As someone who works in mobile payments... (Score 5, Informative) 235
I wish there would be greater disclosure about this and many other things. It can take up to 3 months for the US, but some other countries such as Latin America and Asian countries not called China and Japan it can take up to 6 months. In the EU, some people don't have to pay their bill monthly, there are quarterly and bi-annual billing cycles. It's a shame, because if there was full disclosure many people would have donated via another method. Hopefully all this exposure will get them to declare this a "crisis" and get the funds moving immediately.
P.S. Please be careful when giving your child a cell phone, it's as easy to buy virtual goods with it as a credit card and companies like mine have no way of knowing that you have given it to your child. If you would like to block these types of purchases, contact your local wireless company and have them remove "Premium SMS" from your child's phone. I wish all wireless carriers were forced to disclose this whenever anyone purchases a "Family Plan".
P.S. Please be careful when giving your child a cell phone, it's as easy to buy virtual goods with it as a credit card and companies like mine have no way of knowing that you have given it to your child. If you would like to block these types of purchases, contact your local wireless company and have them remove "Premium SMS" from your child's phone. I wish all wireless carriers were forced to disclose this whenever anyone purchases a "Family Plan".
Comment Was shutting down Limewire the real cause? (Score 5, Insightful) 369
Or are services like Pandora, Spotify, and even iTunes giving the consumers what they want at a price they want and thus helping to drive pirating down?
Comment Beauty isn't the only thing (Score 1) 278
that is in the eye of the beholder
