[ad_1] The technique, known as Magecart, has grown in popularity among hackers for its mix of relative simplicity and effectiveness. They don’t have to do much more than insert rogue scripts (pointed to remote command-and-control servers) and wait for people to go shopping. From there, they can use the info to make fraudulent purchases, make […]
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‘Catan’ AR game could ride on Niantic’s tech
[ad_1] Neither Catan‘s creators nor Niantic have officially established their partnership or set a release date, but Niantic’s fingerprints are all over the code. TechCrunch also said it confirmed the cooperation from sources inside Niantic. Catan‘s owners had acknowledged the game’s existence in late October, but not the Niantic connection. This probably won’t be a […]
'Fortnite' DirectX 12 update boosts performance on high-end PCs
[ad_1] Fortnite is about to make better use of your fast gaming rig. Epic is rolling out an update to the Windows version of its battle royale shooter that adds support for DirectX 12. If you have a high-end graphics chipset, you should see "higher and st… [ad_2] Source link
Check out the trailer for the final episode of Darth Vader’s VR saga
[ad_1] Thanks to the ancient lightsaber you recovered in Episode II, we see that you’ll be able to lead a droid army against Vader’s fortress on Mustafar. It’s not clear how much interactivity this part of the story will offer, but it looks cool nonetheless. Later in the episode, you’ll be tasked with taking on […]
Karma’s latest supercar concept boasts neck-snapping power
[ad_1] The niche Southern California automaker certainly knows how to build a beautiful car. But it takes more than a pretty face to get folks to give you their money. The hybrid Karma GTS (which is more likely to show up on the road) has two electric motors and a single 3-cylinder range extender. Karma […]
Kickstarter wants projects to be more transparent about their budget
[ad_1] It’s essentially a budgeting spreadsheet that will help creators map the cost of their projects. Like the Funding Calculator Kickstarter created in August, Project Budget will remind creators of expenses they may otherwise overlook — like taxes and fees. Once a Project Budget spreadsheet is complete, creators will have the option of sharing it […]
‘Death Stranding’ and ‘Control’ lead Game Awards nominees
[ad_1] Remedy Entertainment’s Control wasn’t too far behind with eight. It picked up nominations such as game of the year, game direction, art direction and two performance nods. The Outer Worlds, meanwhile, snagged four nominations, including game of the year and RPG. Joining that trio in the game of the year category are Super Smash […]
‘Roblox’ wants you to build ‘Star Wars’ speeder to celebrate ‘Rise of Skywalker’
[ad_1] There’s a new Star Wars film coming out soon, and Roblox is partnering with Disney to enable players to build their own in-universe vehicles. The Galactic Speedway Creator Challenge tasks you with building your own customized drift speeder and race against your friends. You’ll fly across the land, trying to pass through a series […]
Xiaomi is adding early earthquake warnings to MIUI phones in China
[ad_1] Xiaomi smartphone and set-top box owners in China will soon have access to potentially life-saving early earthquake warnings right on their devices. At its annual Mi Developer conference in Bejing, the Chinese electronics company said its MIUI 11-based smartphones and Mi TV set-top boxes now include an early earthquake warning feature. Xiaomi claims the […]
Bird offers scooter credits when you take ‘helmet selfies’
[ad_1] The company is encouraging cities to implement Helmet Selfie by getting in touch. Accordingly, Bird will help you find the helmet you need. It’s launching a global Safety Marketplace that will offer a “curated” mix of helmets and other safety gear. If you’re not sure what equipment to get or just don’t want to […]