View Google Maps in its new RPG-style Quest View
Keeping in mind that it’s April Fools’ Day tomorrow this might be a little joke from Google a little early, but we don’t care as it’s cool! Head over to maps.google.com in order to see Google Maps in a total new way.
Read more...More information about Halo 4 in this week’s bulletin
After the massive amount of information that was made available to the public earlier this week 343 Industries saw it fitting to clarify a few questions that the community had about Halo 4. The full bulletin can be read here but I’ve picked out the juicy bits for you to cast your eyes over.
Read more...Anonymous takes out The Vatican “for the lulz”
In a tweet by YourAnonNews it seems as though Anonymous has taken down the Vatican’s website at vatican.va.
Read more...The real story behind Invisible Children
The video is part of a campaign by the charity Invisible Children and has become somewhat of a viral sensation online. The campaign aims to make Joseph Kony famous, not to celebrate him, but to raise support for his arrest and set a precedent for international justice. While I’m sure their intentions are admirable it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re not doing it for large personal gains.
Read more...Do you have a question about Halo 4?
After the embargo was lifted by 343 industries yesterday on Halo 4 with a ton of new information coming to light 343 Industries have given users a chance to ask any questions they may have, which may or may not be answered in tomorrow’s bulletin.
Read more...UK ISPs lose fight against file-sharing legislation
BT and TalkTalk have lost their appeal against the Digital Economy Act which is now set to try and curb online file-sharing. Both ISPs argued that the law was incompatible with EU legislation, however the courts disagreed.
Read more...Halo 4 Microsoft Spring Showcase interview dissected
Today Microsoft has not only released a couple of images but a 6 minute long interview with Frank O’Conner revealing a relatively large amount of information about Halo 4. Due to be released in the fall of 2012 it looks set to return to its roots with Master Chief making a return along with typical Halo gameplay.
Read more...Microsoft’s potential problems with Windows 8
Firstly, don’t let the title mislead you: I love Windows 8 so far. Yesterday I got my first hands-on experience with Windows 8 and I was extremely impressed. However I feel there are a few potential problems Microsoft are going to have to overcome in order for Windows 8 to take off on the scale Windows XP and Windows 7 did.
Read more...The Pirate Bay could be blocked in the UK within months
Last year the MPA won a court case which required BT to block Newzbin2 and at that point it was predicted that many more would follow. Their next target was obviously going to be The Pirate Bay as it is regarded as the largest advocates of online piracy. Today that became a realisation with nine labels requesting The Pirate Bay be blocked.
Read more...Google will pay you to give up your online privacy
With Google eager to learn all it can about its users it has launched a new scheme named Screenwise. Users are rewarded every 3 months with a $5 Amazon gift card (up to a maximum of $25).
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