Comment Not just status: also likes, comments, etc. (Score 1) 1
It's broken for me as well, from iOS, Chrome on Mac, Firefox on Mac, Chrome on Windows, etc.
Submission + - Facebook Status Update is NOT working for many people 1
rtoz writes: Status update is currently not working in the Social Media Website “Facebook.com”
Below error message is getting shown when trying to update the Facebook status at around 7 pm IST / 5:30 am PST / 8:30 EST
“There was a problem updating your Status. Please try again in a few mintues”
And below error message is getting displayed when trying to “like” any post.
“An error occurred. Please try again in a few mintues”
It seems Facebook Chat is not affected by this outage, people are able to use the chat.
Below error message is getting shown when trying to update the Facebook status at around 7 pm IST / 5:30 am PST / 8:30 EST
“There was a problem updating your Status. Please try again in a few mintues”
And below error message is getting displayed when trying to “like” any post.
“An error occurred. Please try again in a few mintues”
It seems Facebook Chat is not affected by this outage, people are able to use the chat.
Submission + - Can a Creationist be a effective tech writer? (gawker.com) 2
SeattleGameboy writes: A well-known tech and culture writer for New York Times and Slate published and article where she announced that she is a Creationist. Do you believe someone who does not believe in science should/can cover tech subjects for magazines and newspapers? Hamilton Nolan at Gawker doesn't seem to believe this is a good idea. Isn't this something like CommanderTaco becoming a fashion editor at Vogue?
Epic Games Predicts Console, Mobile Convergence 104
An anonymous reader writes "After taking the stage at the Apple iPhone event in September, game developer Epic Games has finally revealed more about its plan to release Unreal Engine for the iOS devices. UE3 is incredibly popular on consoles, and its free UDK has been really great for us modders. In this new interview, engine boss Mark Rein says the developer envisions a future where all game devices are handhelds, with high-end processors inside: 'It feels like there's a great opportunity for game consoles to cease to be something you plug into the wall and rather become something you take with you. Of course it will be more than just your game console; you can have your productivity apps, your documents, and your media collections on it as well.'"
FBI Bringing Biometric Photo Scanning To North Carolina, Via DMV 221
AHuxley writes "The FBI is getting fast new systems to look at local North Carolina license photos via the DMV. As the FBI is not authorized to collect and store the photos, they use the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. The system takes seconds to look at chin widths and nose sizes. The expanded technology used on millions of motorist could be rolled out across the USA. The FBI's Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System is also getting an upgrade to DNA records, 3-D facial imaging, palm prints and voice scans."
Should Computer Games Adapt To the Way You Play? 404
jtogel writes "Many games use 'rubberbanding' to adapt to your skill level, making the game harder if you're a better player and easier if you're not. Just think of Mario Kart and the obvious ways it punishes you for driving too well by giving the people who are hopelessly behind you super-weapons to smack you with. It's also very common to just increase the skill of the NPCs as you get better — see Oblivion. In my research group, we are working on slightly more sophisticated ways to adapt the game to you, including generating new level elements (PDF) based on your playing style (PDF). Now, the question becomes: is this a good thing at all? Some people would claim that adapting the game to you just rewards mediocrity (i.e. you don't get rewarded for playing well). Others would say that it restricts the freedom of expression for the game designer. But still, game players have very different skill levels and skill sets when they come to a game, and we would like to cater to them all. And if you don't see playing skill as one-dimensional, maybe it's possible to do meaningful adaptation. What sort of game adaptation would you like to see?"
Google SideWiki Brings Comments To Everyone 221
Rophuine writes "Google has launched a product called SideWiki. It takes the form of a plug-in to Firefox and Internet Explorer which allows users to mark up the web by adding comments which can be seen by anyone else running SideWiki."
Google's version joins a long line of attempts to impose a layer of comments on the Web, including
Microsoft's Smart Tags and Third Voice.
Comment Re:Linksys is my backup/roaming wifi service (Score 1) 177
This is actually a felony according to federal, and many states' laws. Theft of service, and some have even been charged with "hacking" type crimes, for using unencrypted open APs that they didn't have permission to use.
Comment Re:An MMO that requires character dexterity? Great (Score 1) 292
Where I feel the problem lies is this: The game seems to ignore CHARACTER dexterity in combat, and instead relies more on PLAYER dexterity. There is a difference. I am not in the peak of health (as my character is supposed to be) nor am I trained in combat (as my Fighter is supposed to be). I am also constrained by a very artificial interface (KBD/mouse/monitor) instead of being actually in the room. The role-playing implies that I am NOT my character and he is not me, but that the character is a separate role that I am playing, and should be as little restricted by my abilities as possible.
Maybe it's just me, but RPGs just shouldn't be action/FPS (first person spellcasting) clones. It seems to me that the game mechanics and your character's skills should matter more than your manual dexterity.
