Remember a while back when former Xbox director Adam Orth put his foot in his digital mouth, tweeting to us all that if there is an always on connection (of course before they confirmed it) that we can all #dealwithit? As…
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Xbox One Update – The Whole Internet Connection Thing
** Updated Info on the Xbox One and internet connections ** In my earlier post talking covering the big Xbox One reveal today, I got a little bit into the whole always on issue. From those who had hands-on experience…
The World’s Biggest Game of PONG hits the Philadelphia Skyline for Philly Tech Week 2013
Those who know me know that I love the concept of multiclassing. I love when digital plays with real. When nerdery exists with business. When education holds hands with gaming. When technology tangos with art. And I have the good…
We May All Be Computer Criminals Soon: The CFAA and the Power to Destroy
We can’t wait for tech savvy legislators because we’re so done
Microsoft Creative Director Doesn’t Deny Always-On Rumors, Tells us to #dealwithit
Remember when I told you kids about the rumor that the next iteration of the Xbox console would require an always-on connection? Even after those rumors have spread like wildfire, drawing a collective “WTF guys?” from the gaming community, Microsoft is…
“Six Strikes,” Piracy, and Your Internet
During summer 2012, we all heard tell of internet service providers agreeing to a new Copyright Alert System (CAS), intending to curb online piracy. All we really knew of it back then is that it involved your ISP sending you…
Always-On Rumors True? Xbox May Follow Suit in Blocking Used Games
Now that Sony’s PlayStation team is a couple weeks out from what I think will be the PlayStation 4 reveal, It looks like it’s Microsoft’s turn to continue churning the rumor mill. A while ago you’ll remember that we talked…
Safer Internet Day – Some Tips for Your Digital Life
The internet contains more and more of our lives these days. We have online accounts for our banks and paying bills, online shopping, and a number of other types of online activity that put more of us out there. With…
Tech, Law, and the DMCA (Part I of II) – Unlocking Your Phone is Now Illegal
I love technology and the explosion of mobile tech in the last decade – it’s allowed users in the United States and around the world to completely change and enhance the way we communicate and run our day to day…
The Great Facebook Copyright Hoax
Look kids, I like helping you out. I do. I like giving you reviews on stuff. I like telling you about cool and nerdy things. I even like helping to make sure that your digital life is secure and safe. …
