Daily Archives: July 31, 2015

Mobile Security Threat Discussions From Asia

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I was in Singapore last week for the RSA Security Conference. There was some talk about mobile security issues with some of the people I met. Mobile devices are everywhere in Asia and they are the primary platform of choice for many people. Millions of people use their mobile devices to do their banking, check their emails or use social media just to name a few scenarios.

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The Inspiration For ‘Arkham Knight’

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Since the launch of the finale of the Batman: Arkham series, the franchise has seen its fair share of success and setbacks with fans. From the devastated PC version of Arkham Knight having to be pulled off the shelves, to bugs causing crashes, to changes in thw studios and designs, the fan base responded loudly. Warner Bros. Games Montreal had taken over the development of Arkham Origins, and the game was only mildly received. Rocksteady came back to develop Arkham Knight, and were willing to do everything in their power to make the fans happy. The designs returned to fan favorites, and when problems arose with the PC version, Rocksteady agreed to have game removed from shelves as they address the issues. They have been extremely accommodating when it comes to the audience.

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NVIDIA announces SHIELD tablet recall, says some versions pose a fire risk

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NVIDIA has announced a voluntary recall of the SHIELD tablet due to concerns that the battery in certain models could overheat and pose a fire risk. If you’ve got an NVIDIA SHIELD tablet, grab it and follow these steps to see if your device is affected:

  • Launch the Settings app.
  • Select About tablet.
  • Select Status.
  • In the Battery category, you’ll see either “Y01” or “B01”.
  • If you see “B01,” your device is not affected by the recall.
  • If you see “Y01,” your device is affected and will need to be replaced.

If you’ve got a “Y01” model, tap that number to launch the recall application. You’ll be shown your device’s serial number, which you need to enter along with your contact information into the NVIDIA recall website.

NVIDIA is replacing all of the affected SHIELD tablet units, so if you’ve got a Y01 model, you should make sure that your data is backed up and then leave the device alone. NVIDIA will send you a new tablet, and once it’s turned on, your original unit will be deactivated and made unusable.

This is a pretty serious issue that NVIDIA has found with certain SHIELD tablet models, but at least the company appears to be making the recall process simple with a clear website and built-in recall app. If you’ve got an NVIDIA SHIELD tablet, grab that thing now and check to see if its got a bad battery.

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