Entries by Nicole Batac (11811)

Sunday
Apr132014

Blizzard introduces single-player expansion for ‘Warcraft’ card game

Blizzard is introducing a single-player adventure game based on Warcraft’s card game Hearthstone. The Curse of Naxxramas brings a solo Adventure mode, new challenges, and a new deck to the iPad, Mac, and PC. The first area is named Arachnid Quarter and will be available for free on the aforementioned platforms. You can move onto the next areas through in-game purchases or through hard-earned meat-space ducats. There is no official release date yet but it is expected to be out later this year.

Source: Engadget

Saturday
Apr122014

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup 4/6-4/12

Saturday
Apr122014

Infographic shows the passwords you need to change due to Heartbleed

A lot of the popular websites have been affected by the Heartbleed bug. This vulnerability in the OpenSSL cryptographic software library allows hackers to steal your personal information and snoop into your online communication directly from the sites. Sites are currently working to stop the leak but it is still important for you to change your password (some services are even reminding you to do so). But just in case you want to see which of the sites you use are affected VentureBeat shared an infographic made by LWG Consulting. You can view the full-sized graphic here.

Saturday
Apr122014

Researchers develop game to teach in-flight safety

Frequent flyers are prone to not pay attention to the flight attendant’s safety spiel at the start of the flight. Researchers from the University of Udine want to make sure you know your in-flight safety information through a game they’ll be releasing on Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and PCs. Learn To Brace teaches you how to brace yourself for impact in case of a crash. The game wants you to tweak and adjust the position of the virtual passenger. It will then provide you feedback about whether the passenger survives the crash and how bad the injuries are. It is admittedly morbid but perhaps it might teach people to pay extra attention to in-flight safety.

Source: Gizmodo