CE Newswire - 01.02.13

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Today's Top 3 Stories #1 Hackers Expose Phone Information Of 4.6M Snapchat Users   Phone numbers paired with user names of over 4.6 million alleged Snapchat users were posted online by hackers a few days after a security research group claimed a vulnerability in the social sharing service that could allow attackers to match phone numbers to Snapchat accounts. (ComputerWorld) Why This Is Important: It is unnerving that no matter how many security precautions an individual takes, a company they trust can throw it all out the window. #2 Eye Control For Gaming Is About To Get Real   Are you ready to shoot virtual bad guys just by looking at them? That's the promise of a new game controller in development from SteelSeries, powered by Tobii's eye-tracking technology. (Mashable) Why This Is Important: High-end gamers are always looking for that next edge. #3 Fly Or Die: Sony PlayStation 4   The console wars are in full swing, and no contender is more focused on the pure gaming experience as the PS4. (TechCrunch) Why This Is Important: With Sony and Microsoft focusing on different aspects of the gaming community, it will prove interesting to see which company guesses correctly. 4. CES 2014 Preview: Digital Cameras (PCMag) 5. It's the Tech Wave You Don't See That Will Get You (TechNewsWorld)   6. New Year's Resolutions for Better Personal Security (PCMag) 7. Lenovo Launches LTE-Flavored Vibe Z And Affordable A859 Worldwide (Engadget) 8. Windows 8.1 Closes In On Vista Among Desktop OS Users (CNET) 9. U.S. Judge Dismisses Challenge To Border Laptop Searches (PCWorld) 10. Why The TV Of The Future Might Die Before It Was Really Launched (Businessweek) "We have been unaware of this alleged NSA program targeting our products," said Kristin Huguet, a spokeswoman for Apple. "We will continue to use our resources to stay ahead of malicious hackers and defend our customers from security attacks, regardless of who's behind them. Blog Post of The Day Don't Want Your Laptop Tampered With? Just Add Glitter Nail Polish By John Borland If you're traveling overseas, across borders or anywhere you're afraid your laptop or other equipment might be tampered with or examined, you've got a new secret weapon to improve security. Glitter nail polish. Don't laugh. It works.   More » Upcoming Events 2014 International CES Jan. 7-10, 2014 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas www.cesweb.org Nationwide PrimeTime! March 9-12, 2014 The Venetian Palazzo and Sands Expo Center Las Vegas www.nationwidegroup.org BrandSource 2014 Summit & Expo March 16-19, 2014 Marriott World Center Orlando, Fla. http://www.brandsourceconvention.com/ Mega Group USA Convention March 20-23, 2014 Gaylord Texan Hotel Dallas www.megagroupusa.com  Was this copy of CE Newswire forwarded to you? Start your own subscription by clicking here. TWICE Editorial Team Stephen Smith, Editor In Chief Phone: (917) 281-4754  | Email Greg Tarr, Executive Editor Phone: (917) 281-4760  | Email John Laposky, Managing Editor Phone: (917) 281-4736  | Email Doug Olenick, Web Editor Phone: (917) 281-6719  | Email Joseph Palenchar, Senior Editor Phone: (917) 281-4746  | Email Alan Wolf, Senior Editor Phone: (917) 281-4769  | Email Lisa Johnston, Senior Editor Phone: (917) 281-4733  | Email

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