Sony PS3 Firmware 3.10 With Facebook Arrives Today

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Sony announced that the new Sony PS3 Firmware 3.10 will be available today. As reported on Tuesday, the new PS3 system update brings Facebook integration.
With the new Facebook integration, PS3 console owners now have access to a truly social and seamless user experience. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:07:31 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 Firmware 3.10 Features Facebook Integration

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Sony is going to release the new firmware 3.10 for the Sony PS3 soon. On their official blog Sony is giving a preview of the new Sony PS3 firmware 3.10.
With firmware 3.10 you will be able to link your PSN account with your Facebook account. By linking your PlayStation Network account to your Facebook account, you will have the option for the Sony PS3 to automatically update your Facebook News Feed with Trophy and PlayStation Store activity.

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Posted on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:36:41 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

NASA Confirms Water On The Moon

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I am no scientist, but we already reported that there is water on the moon in September. Ok, back then NASA said there are water molecules. As I said I am not a scientist and the difference of water molecules and water is not clear to me.
In any case yesterday NASA made the big announcement that through bombing the moon they found water on the moon.
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Posted on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:26:03 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dell Confirms Smartphone Plans

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Well, this might qualify as the worst-kept secret of all time. Dell has just confirmed its plans to enter the smartphone category with the Dell Mini 3 Android phone. They state that the phone's first two carriers are China Mobile and Claro, the largest carrier in the Americas. This comes as...absolutely no surprise whatsoever. We've known about the Mini 3 for months now. Michael Dell even confirmed that the phone was being revamped for the U.S.

This announcement, however, didn't mention a U.S., Canadian, or European release. Dell seems to be aiming for two of the biggest carriers on earth right off the bat, which isn't a bad strategy. They're getting their feet in the door with an inexpensive, simple smartphone in an enormous and rapidly expanding market.

Posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:46:33 CST | by Robert Evans

CES 2010 To Be Smaller Than CES 2009 And Apple Reconfirmed Not To Exhibit

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The CES 2010 will be, based on the current estimates of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), smaller than it was this year or the year before.
The current estimates say that 110,000 will attend CES 2010 which would be only down 3,000 from last year.
2,000 companies are supposed to exhibit at CES 2010, which is a actually a lot less compared to CES 2009 which had 2,700. More details on Twice.
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Posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Confirmed: Droid Eris Launches November 6th, $99

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Good news, Android fans and Verizon subscribers, we have confirmation that the new Droid Eris will launch on November 6th. The Eris seems set to be the iPhone 3G to the Droid's 3GS. Despite the fact that it is virtually identical to the $180 HTC Hero, the Eris will cost only $99. Rumors of the release date and price point leaked out earlier this week, but this leaked internal document found by Engadget is the first real proof we have.

The Eris is definitely a step below the Droid, but it does have two awesome features that its big brother lacks. As a Hero clone, the Eris will pack multitouch and the Sense UI. This means that Android 1.6 won't be happening on the Eris, but the wait until 2.0 isn't too far ahead.

Posted on Sun, 1 Nov 2009 01:22:23 CST | by Robert Evans

Canon 7D Gets Firmware Update

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Canon issued a firmware update for the new Canon 7D. Canon announced the new Canon Eos 7D DSLR camera in early September and it is now on sale on Amazon.com.

The mid-range DSLR Canon EOS 7D features 8fps continuous shooting, 8MP resolution and full HD video recording with variable frame rates and manual exposure control.
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Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Firmware Update To Make BlackBerry Storm Not Suck?

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The BlackBerry Storm has some issues. It's been panned by many critics, and users alike for it's slow speed, buggy nature, and sub-par touchscreen. For a phone that was supposed to bring RIM back into the winner's circle, the Storm was pretty much a complete failure. Fortunately, it looks like RIM has fixed the major problems of the Storm, just in time to release the vastly superior Storm 2.

If you're one of the folks who bought a Storm and immediately regretted it, you could be about to get restitution. PhoneArena reports that there is a firmware update en route to you right now. This update will make the Storm and Storm 2 "practically identical" when it comes to software.

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:18:05 CDT | by Robert Evans

Verizon Re-Confirms Palm Pre

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The saga of the Palm Pre and Verizon has been long and confusing. After rumors of Verizon denial and months of waiting, we have confirmation from Big Red itself that the Pre is coming to town. And this is the sort of confirmation that doesn't just rely on advertising leaks and inventory screenshots. Verizon's Twitter feed, VZWOffers (via Boy Genius) told us almost everything we needed to know.

Posted on Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:17:12 CDT | by Robert Evans

Michael Dell Confirms Mini 3i U.S. Bound

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Despite the fact that it uses sub-par hardware and is made mostly of plastic, there's a lot of excitement around the Dell Mini 3i Android smartphone. Rumors abound of a possible, near-future revamp of the smartphone, followed by a U.S. release. Now we have the best confirmation possible of that rumor. Michael Dell, the company's founder and CEO, has stated flat-out in an interview that the 3i will be making its way to our shores.

Dell confirmed the rumor in an interview with TechPulse (via Android and Me). The 3i that is set to launch here will probably be very different in specs than the Chinese model. Expected changes include a boost to the camera from 3 MP to 5. TechPulse believes that we're due for an early 2010 launch, although exact dates are not available.

Posted on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:51:24 CDT | by Robert Evans

500GB Archos 5 Android Ships And New Firmware Supposed To Fix Issues

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The Archos 5 Android Internet Tablet started shipping earlier this month. Back then only the 160GB and the 32GB Archos 5 Android players were available. Now the top of the line 500GB Archos 5 Android ships as well for $499.99 from Amazon.com.

Over the last days Archos 5 Android users reported issues with their device and Amazon actually stopped offering the 160GB model due to customer reports. Read more

Posted on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:32:22 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint Confirms Samsung Moment

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Earlier today, information leaked out about the upcoming Samsung Moment. Now Sprint has issued a press release of their own that confirms the new AMOLED-packing Moment is heading for their network. The Moment marks Samsung's first released U.S. Android handset.

The Sprint press release confirms the presence of a 3.2" AMOLED screen, an 800 MHz processor, and a 3.2 MP camera. New Sprint customers who purchase a Moment will be eligible for the Any Mobile, Anytime feature. This gives unlimited calling to any wireless customer in the U.S. on any carrier as long as you buy into one of the Sprint Everything plans that offers unlimited data.

Posted on Wed, 7 Oct 2009 13:10:27 CDT | by Robert Evans

Windows Mobile 6.5 Reviews Confirm The Obvious

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Microsoft launched Windows Mobile 6.5 officially today. Microsoft itself sees WinMo 6.5 as a transitional release to pass the time to Windows Mobile 7 that is supposed to come in 2010.
The Windows Mobile 6.5 reviews on Gizmodo and Engadget for instance hightlight that Microsoft did not really change much in this release and it is more a 6.2 release. How is it possible that Microsoft dropped the ball on their mobile OS? Palm's brand new webOS or of course Apple's iPhone OS just make it look old. Read more

Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2009 09:09:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Apple Mighty Mouse Confirmed Through FCC Filing

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On Friday rumors about a new Apple Mighty Mouse broke loose. Just a couple of hours later an FCC filing discovered by Engadget revealed that a new Apple Mighty Mouse and a Bluetooth keyboard are coming.
The model number of the new Mighty Mouse is A1197 and the new keyboard is A1255. Read more

Posted on Sat, 3 Oct 2009 08:36:38 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PSP Firmware 6.10 Especially for PSPgo Coming

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The new Sony PSPgo (PSP Go) is starting to ship today. Sony already announced the PSP Firmware Update 6.10 that PSPgo owners should install right away to ensure full compatibility with MediaGo and with all PSP titles.
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Posted on Thu, 1 Oct 2009 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

NASA Confirms Water Molecules on Lunar Surface

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Yesterday we reported that there is evidence of Water on the Moon. NASA has now detailed what has been found.
NASA scientists have discovered water molecules in the polar regions of the moon. Instruments aboard three separate spacecraft revealed water molecules in amounts that are greater than predicted, but still relatively small. Hydroxyl, a molecule consisting of one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom, also was found in the lunar soil. Read more

Posted on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Motion Controller For PS3 Spring 2010 Release Confirmed

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Sony confirmed (pdf) at the Tokyo Game Show 2009 the release date for the still tentatively named Motion controller. As rumored Sony will launch the Motion Controller for the Sony PS3 in Spring 2010.

The new Sony motion controller, equipped with high-precision, highly accurate motion sensors, can deliver whole new entertainment experience on PS3 when combined with the PlayStation Eye camera.

Capable of recognizing and tracking a user’s face and voice as well as body motion, PlayStation Eye can also output the player’s image onto the TV screen. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nintendo Wii Price Cuts Confirmed?

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Since the release of the PS3 Slim, we've been waiting to see how the other console manufacturers will respond to Sony's price cut. Microsoft countered by discounting their Xbox 360 Elite. We've long expected to hear of price cuts from Nintendo's corner, and even heard a slew of rumors to that effect. Now the folks at Nintendojo claim that they have received confirmation of the price cuts directly from Nintendo.

They claim that, during a retailer conference call, Nintendo announced a $50 price cut in the Wii, effective September 27th. Unfortunately, their claims are impossible to verify at this point. We don't have any independent confirmation of this rumor, but the slew of leaked catalog images certainly lend it some credence.

Posted on Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:08:05 CDT | by Robert Evans

Garmin-Asus Nuvifone G60: AT&T Price Confirmed

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The Garmin-Asus Nuvifone is vaporware no more! Boy Genius has unveiled some information about several upcoming AT&T smartphones, the G60 among them. The nuvifone G60 is a collaboration between the famed GPS manufacturer Garmin and PC-manufacturer Asus. It will cost $299 with a 2-year contract after a $100 mail-in rebate.

That's a bit pricey for even a high-end smartphone. The G60 has a 3 megapixel camera, a 3.5" touchscreen, a Linux-based OS, 3G capability, and a Garmin GPS. To be honest, the nuvifone doesn't sound quite as awesome now as it did a year ago. That said, having a quality GPS built-in will save users the expense of a TomTom car set. No release date has yet been announced, but it's expected out before the end of October.

Posted on Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:31:26 CDT | by Robert Evans

HTC Leo Specs Confirmed+Screenshots

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The HTC Leo's specs have been confirmed! The ai.rs blog has received confirmation that their earlier spec list was correct. In addition, they have found a whole host of photos of the new phone in action, some of which show the UI and widget utilities in action. We get to see the weather graphic, the photo book, and more.

The confirmed specs for the Leo are as follows; WCDMA/HSPA 900/2100 MHz with GSM/EDGE. WinMo 6.5, 4.3" WVGA capacitive touchscreen, 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus, high power, 2x LED flashlight, 512 MB internal flash, 320 MB RAM. The chipset is a Qualcomm MSM 8250, 1 GHz.

Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:20:07 CDT | by Robert Evans

Asus Eee Keyboard: Confirmed October Release

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There are some moments in life where screaming 'YES!' at the top of your lungs just isn't good enough. Remember the badass, ultra-cyberpunk looking Asus Eee Keyboard everyone in the tech community has been fawning over for the last several months? Well now we finally have an actual, real-life, no foolin' confirmed release month. According to Gizmodo, the Eee Keyboard will launch October.

Hell. Yes. Just so you understand why this is exciting, the Eee Keyboard is basically a full-sized keyboard with a 5" touchscreen, a 1.6 GHz Atom processor, 1 GB of RAM, and a 16 GB or 32 GB SSD. It has 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, and Wireless HDMI. This baby is the absolute perfect media box. It's portable, fast, and it removes the need to deal with the clutter of bothersome cords.

Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Robert Evans