Topping tech headlines on Tuesday was a Ubisoft hack that exposed user names, email addresses, and encrypted passwords, but no financial data.
The attackers exploited one of Ubisoft's websites to gain unauthorized access to online systems, the company said. Ubisoft shut down the hackers' access, but discovered that they'd infiltrated the company's account database. Ubisoft is recommending that all account holders change their passwords.
Meanwhile, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) awarded New York City the .nyc top-level domain, making the Big Apple one of the first cities in the world to be granted a location-specific domain. Now, New York businesses and residents can apply for their own .nyc website, starting later this year. To qualify, registrants must have a New York City address or a "bona fide presence" in the city.
In other news, a WhiteHouse.gov online petition calling for Tesla to be allowed to sell its electric cars directly to consumers has topped 100,000 signatures, meaning the White House must issue a formal reply. State legislatures and car dealers have been fighting Tesla's efforts to sell its electric cars directly rather than through dealers.
Also making headlines Tuesday:
- Amazon Extends GameCircle to All Android Devices: Amazon this week expanded its GameCircle service to all Android devices.
- Microsoft Tops 100,000 Windows 8 Apps: Microsoft has surpassed the 100,000 Windows-8-apps mark, about eight months after the operating system launched.
- Building Up Buttercup: 3D Printed Foot Helps Duck Walk: Buttercup the duck can now walk normally thanks to a 3D-printed prosthetic foot.
- Chromium-Based Opera 15 Arrives on Windows, Mac: The final version of the all-new Opera browser hit Windows and Mac computers with a fresh look and completely new features.
- Nokia Music Mix Party Turns Everyone Into a DJ: Nokia Music and Microsoft's Internet Explorer have partnered to turn anyone with an Xbox 360 and a smartphone into a guest DJ.
- Pebble Inks Deal to Sell Smartwatch at Best Buy: The Pebble smartwatch has landed a high-profile retail partner: Best Buy.
- Ousted Groupon CEO Releases Rock Album for Entrepreneurs: Ousted Groupon CEO Andrew Mason just released an album of business-focused, motivational songs intended to inspire the entrepreneur in all of us.
- Relax, Flipboard Didn't Lose Your Google Reader Feeds: A morning mix-up left Flipboard users confused and upset over missing Google Reader feeds, which the company promises are safe and sound.
- AT&T's 4G LTE Network Launches in 35 More Markets: AT&T announced 35 new LTE markets, bringing the grand total to 326.
- Doctor Who's TARDIS Going Into Orbit: In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, a father and daughter have raised funds to put a TARDIS time capsule into space.
- Yelp Wordmap Identifies Bacon-Heavy, Tourist-Filled Locations: Yelp's new Wordmap pulls double duty, either pointing you in the direction of a romantic eatery, or helping you steer clear of notorious hipster joints.
- Southwest, Dish Team Up for Free Live TV: A Southwest Airlines and Dish deal lets travelers stream live TV and on-demand shows in flight.
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