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We specifically told you guys not to tell your friends at Sony about a certain “feature” of EA Sports whereby the player is charged $10 to unlock online content and multiplayer functionality . And what do we have here? It looks like someone spilled the beans, because GamesIndustry.biz is reporting that Sony Computer Entertainment head Andrew House has been giving the matter some serious thought. “On the principle of making online portions of the game available or unlocked from the disc-based release for a fee,” he said, “we’re broadly supportive… and we’re exploring actively the same option for our own content.” Of course, this runs counter the free and democratic nature of PlayStation Network, but you know how strategies can change once someone gets dollar signs in their eyes. Sony ponders charging for ‘online pass’ game functionality originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ? Engadget Spanish , Joystiq ?|? GameIndustry.biz ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Looking for a free PlayStation Move setup and a bunch of useless schwag? Too bad you didn’t sign up for Sony’s Ultimate Block Party. In the vein of the hilarious Windows 7 and TiVo promo giveaways of yesteryear, PlayStation’s thrown a virtual bash that actually requires a modicum of interaction to properly enjoy this time. As this isn’t a retail Move package, there’s no traditional unboxing to be had, but soon-to-be-host Phil does show off a demo disk (with eight titles and uproarious setup guide) that we pray will be included in the final kit. Other than that, the promo box includes your standard array of party supplies — PlayStation Move cocktail napkins, Sports Champions mini-frisbees, plastic soda can handles, and the gift that keeps on giving: a bag of Kevin Butler button badges. Because real boxers don’t do Tupperware. Spot all the goodies at our source link. Sony giving away PlayStation Move for block parties, along with completely wild freebies originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ? Joystiq ?|? Phil’s Gallery (Picasa) ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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In 2009, Chris Paget showed the world the vulnerabilities of RFID by downloading the contents of US passports from the safety of his automobile. This year, he’s doing the same for mobile phones. Demonstrating at DefCon 2010, the white hat hacker fooled 17 nearby GSM phones into believing his $1,500 kit (including a laptop and two RF antennas) was a legitimate cell phone base station, and proceeded to intercept and record audience calls. “As far as your cell phones are concerned, I’m now indistinguishable from AT&T,” he told the crowd. The purpose of the demonstration was highlight a major flaw in the 2G GSM system, which directs phones to connect to the tower with the strongest signal regardless of origin — in this case, Paget’s phony tower. The hacker did caveat that his system could only intercept outbound calls, and that caller ID could tip off the owner of a handset to what’s what, but he says professional IMSI catchers used by law enforcement don’t suffer from such flaws and amateur parity would only be a matter of time. “GSM is broken,” Paget said, “The primary solution is to turn it off altogether.” That’s a tall order for a world still very dependent on the technology for mobile connectivity, but we suppose AT&T and T-Mobile could show the way. Then again, we imagine much of that same world is still using WEP and WPA1 to “secure” their WiFi. Hacker intercepts phone calls with homebuilt $1,500 IMSI catcher, claims GSM is beyond repair originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ? ?|? Wired , AP , MobileBeat , Forbes , IDG ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Look everyone, it’s the littlest handset come to deliver Android cheer. Last month we got word that Modu was working on a touchscreen device dubbed the T-Phone , featuring full 3G and microSD expansion, also referred to as the Modu 2 . Now we have video of what looks to be the same phone out in the wild, running an early version of Android (possibly 1.6) and looking rather fit next to an iPhone and an HTC G2 . Curiously, this is said to be lacking 3G data entirely, only pulling data over WiFi, but we have to think that’s just an issue with this prototype and not something that will be a feature of the retail release. It also sports FM tuning and, curiously, a stylus — resistive ahoy? We’ll have to wait and see. Continue reading Modu’s T-Phone captured in the wild chilling with Android? (video) Modu’s T-Phone captured in the wild chilling with Android? (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ? ?|? ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Having reached a grand old age in the rapidly cycling tech world, Apple’s 24-inch LED Cinema Display is today getting itself a new sibling. The new 27-inch display clocks in at a 2560 x 1440 resolution, sports a 16:9 aspect ratio, and does it all for the (not so) low price of $999. That might not sound like a steal, but Dell’s similar U2711 (both offer IPS at the same resolution) actually retails for a hundie more at $1,099. For the price Apple includes a built-in iSight camera, a three port powered USB hub, and a universal MagSafe connector for charging up your MacBook. Like the 24-inch before it, Apple has really built this display to be the ultimate MacBook or MacBook Pro companion, since a single cable breaks out into the USB, Mini DisplayPort (with audio support), and MagSafe plug that are just about all your laptop requires when sitting down at a desk. PR is after the break, and the screen will start shipping in September. Gallery: Apple LED Cinema Display 27-inch Continue reading Apple Cinema Display goes to 27 inches, 16:9 aspect ratio Apple Cinema Display goes to 27 inches, 16:9 aspect ratio originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ? ?|? ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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