Giving it away: Optus’ novel plan to win back customers
The telco is letting anyone use its network for a week for free, in a bid to move on from its year from hell. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, Ratcatcher’s Day https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/07/22/ratcatcher.html #programming #project #devjournal
Is ROG Ally X the best new portable PC for gaming on the go?
A huge battery and powerful internals make ASUS’ handheld a great choice for taking your PC games library with you, even though Windows holds it back. ⌘ Read more
Massive outage shows the vulnerability of the global tech ecosystem
The CrowdStrike episode is chilling because it highlights how a single, flawed update from a trusted source can cause large parts of the global system to fail. ⌘ Read more
Why robot vacuums still have plenty of tricks to learn
Robot vacuums are getting smarter all the time – but they still need a human operator. Manufacturers have plenty of work to do if they are ever to clean your floors autonomously. ⌘ Read more
Gold mine or Wild West? Equity crowdfunding in the spotlight
Individual investing is proving resilient, despite controversies and an intervention from the corporate watchdog. ⌘ Read more
How close are we to chaos? It turns out, just one blue screen of death
Tech meltdowns like CrowdStrike look like the new normal, and we will need to prepare better backup plans, such as cash. ⌘ Read more
I never felt emotional about my email address, until they tried to take it from me
This shake-up by the telcos goes beyond practical inconvenience. It’s an emotional wrench – a loss of identity. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — Aether Age Codex - Helios, part 1 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/07/20/helios-1.html #freeculture #bookclub
CrowdStrike IT meltdown a nightmare scenario that may have been inevitable
New cyber threats against software networks appear every hour and fixes are needed just as often. They can and will go wrong. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 07/15 to 07/19 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/07/19/week.html #linkdump #mastodon #socialmedia #week
‘Time and time again I’m overlooked’: Women locked out of tech funding
Funding to female entrepreneurs is at its lowest level in five years, and those in the sector are at odds over what to do next. ⌘ Read more
Here’s a brain teaser: Will AI ever reach consciousness?
First, we need to understand: what is consciousness? And if the answer is yes, who’d be willing to switch off that artificial intelligence? ⌘ Read more
Global IT outage: What caused the CrowdStrike incident affecting banks, airlines and media outlets?
A mass outage has crippled airlines, TV stations and supermarkets. What do we think is behind it, and is there a fix? ⌘ Read more
Global IT outage: What caused the CrowdStrike incident affecting banks, airlines and media outlets?
A mass outage has crippled airlines, TV stations and supermarkets. What do we think is behind it, and is there a fix? ⌘ Read more
Global IT outage: What caused the CrowdStrike incident affecting banks, airlines and media outlets?
A mass outage has crippled the airlines, banks and supermarkets. What do we think is behind it, and is there a fix? ⌘ Read more
お知らせ：JPCERT/CC 感謝状 2024 ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Real Life in Star Trek, New Ground https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/07/18/new-ground.html #scifi #startrek #closereading
Aussie-first tech for holistic treatment lands in Perth
An Australian-first technology holistically helping mental and physical recovery has landed in Perth. ⌘ Read more
お知らせ：ソフトウェア等の脆弱性関連情報に関する届出状況［2024年第2四半期（4月～6月）] ⌘ Read more
お知らせ：JPCERT/CC インシデント報告対応レポート［2024年4月1日～2024年6月30日］ ⌘ Read more
お知らせ：JPCERT/CC 活動四半期レポート［2024年4月1日～2024年6月30日］ ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, Queen Yun https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/07/15/yun.html #programming #project #devjournal
On my blog: Sleep, Addendum https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/07/14/sleep-2.html #sleep #advice #rant
Meet Len: The hacker with 10 implants in his body
This American can copy your credit card or hack your smartphone using microchips embedded under his skin. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — Raiders of the Unix Seas https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/07/13/raiders-unix-seas.html #freeculture #bookclub
On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 07/08 to 07/12 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/07/12/week.html #linkdump #mastodon #socialmedia #week
Which phone plan is right for you?
The nation’s “big three” telcos have lifted their prices – so there’s never been a better time to ditch your provider. ⌘ Read more
お知らせ：JPCERT/CC Eyes「インシデント相談・情報提供窓口対応状況 ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Real Life in Star Trek, A Matter of Time https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/07/11/matter-time.html #scifi #startrek #closereading
Quirky wearables come full circle with Samsung’s ‘smart ring’
The Korean tech giant has unveiled a new line of folding phones, along with a ‘health ring’ designed to be worn at all times. ⌘ Read more
Telstra lifts prices amid cost-of-living crunch
More than a quarter of Australians have struggled to pay their phone bill in the past 12 months, survey data shows. ⌘ Read more
お知らせ：JPCERT/CC Eyes「攻撃グループMirrorFaceの攻撃活動」 ⌘ Read more
Apple Vision Pro review
9News tech expert Trevor Long gets a hands-on look at the Apple Vision Pro. ⌘ Read more
Impressive but is it essential? The reality of Apple’s Vision for the future of work and play
Both an immersive digital media viewer and a device to transport you to other places, the Apple Vision Pro is an impressive debut that most people will likely skip. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, Emancipation Day (observed) https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/07/08/emancipation.html #programming #project #devjournal
お知らせ：JPCERT/CC Eyes「日本の組織を狙った攻撃グループKimsukyによる攻撃活動」 ⌘ Read more
How Apple chief Tim Cook wants you to use the new Vision Pro mixed reality headset
Apple’s first new product in almost eight years is about to launch in Australia, and the tech giant’s boss wants users to try doing normal things, such as browsing the internet or emailing, to find out whether it’s for them. ⌘ Read more
The new ‘Shark Tank’ app for newbie tech investors
Mum and dad investors are being urged to back the next Canva or Atlassian rather than buy another investment property. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — Nevada, part 5 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/07/06/nevada-5.html #freeculture #bookclub
On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 07/01 to 07/05 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/07/05/week.html #linkdump #mastodon #socialmedia #week
‘Couldn’t see the mainstream appeal’: How the world’s best-selling video game defied expectations
Minecraft’s lead developer Jens Bergensten speaks on the global phenomenon that has lasted for 15 years. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Real Life in Star Trek, Unification Part 2 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/07/04/unification-part-2.html #scifi #startrek #closereading
Elder Scrolls expands online world with Gold Road
With the latest Elder Scrolls Online expansion, Gold Road, in the hands over gamers around the world, 9news.com.au caught up with ZeniMax Online Studios’ Bill Slavicsek and Michael Zenke to learn all about it. ⌘ Read more
Ignite Realtime Blog: Openfire 4.8.2 Release
Openfire 4.8.2 has landed!
This release addresses a number of issues in the real time collaboration server created by the Ignite Realtime Community that aim to reduce bugs and increase stability and performance.
Interested in getting started? You can [download installers of Openfire here](https://igniterealtime.org/downloads/#op … ⌘ Read more
Is Atlassian’s year-long experiment the future of work?
Australia’s largest technology company’s new workspace has just 12 desks in total and barely any meeting rooms. But its workers love it. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, Canada Day https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/07/01/canada.html #programming #project #devjournal
NAB suffers internet banking outage
Thousands of the bank’s customers have been locked out of their accounts due to an unknown issue. ⌘ Read more
二次元游戏的内在困境：服务型游戏为何在“服务”上翻车？
当一款游戏需要更新好几年甚至十几年的时候，它就会把能想到的手段都用上，打造一个大而全的世界，可这一切加深着人们的审美疲劳。
编辑丨熊宇
编者按：在 《二次元游戏的内在困境：怎么总在“切割”或“开除”？》 中，我们说明了“二次元”是标签而非游戏类型，这个标签可以吸引到更多的玩家，但也意味着玩家与游戏类型将会更加不匹配，同时在设计、剧情和人设方面开始受到“二次元”文化的限制。接下来，我们将继续讨论服务型游戏的特点如何影响了“二次元”游戏。
丨 服务型游戏，做不好服务？让我们再说一次：游戏分类是一笔烂账。
我曾经尝试在Steam库中给自己的游戏进行一整套严格的分类，希望创造一个秩序井然的世界……但我失败了，有的游戏似乎需要扔进多个分类，有的游戏却好像塞不进任何分类，最终，这个分类 … ⌘ Read more
Microsoft’s latest MacBook-beater is the real deal, with an asterisk
A phenomenal laptop with incredible battery life, Microsoft’s new Surface is perfect for many users, but a definite non-starter for others. ⌘ Read more