iPhone 2.0 Update for iPod Touch available

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Now that the Apple activation servers are working you can also upgrade your iPod touch with the new iPhone 2.0 system software for $9.95.

I still do not know why Apple charges for this update on the iPod touch and not on the iPhone. The 2.0 update will enable iPod touch owners to purchase Apps from the App store. Read more

Posted on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iPhone 2.0 Software Update not official yet

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An iPhone 2.0 Software Update was available on Apple servers on Thursday. Apple has not though officially made the 2.0 Update available yet. They actually asked MacRumors who posted the download link to remove that link.

Engadget reports that they experiences some problems with iPhone 2.0 update on original iPhones. So best is to just wait until Apple makes the update official. Read more

Posted on Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:54:09 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

MobileMe Launch Issues keeps Service Unavailable [Update]

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Apple seems to have issues launching MobileMe on me.com. There service was up and down during today, but is down right now at the time of writing this story.

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Apple posted a brief statement that the MobileMe transition is underway but is taking longer than expected. On the DotMac support page you can see a services status of each MobileMe service.

Some smart guy already setup a site called IsMobileMeUp.com (Via Digg) that checks if the service is up and running.
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Posted on Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:30:26 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Kyocera Updates USB Wireless Broadband Modem for iBurst

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Kyocera has announced an updated wireless USB modem offering iBurst connectivity. The modem allows users to connect it to the USB port of their computer directly or in a cradle with an attached USB cable. The iBurst system is based on IEEE802.20 and the spectrum it uses can have a total of 32 Mbps throughput per base station divided into 24Mbps download and 8Mbps upload.

The system operates on 5MHz of bandwidth and Kyocera says it is economical to roll a complete system out for commercial uses. The modem allows users to move between base stations as they move about the service area without and performance issues. Read more

Posted on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:04:52 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sony PS3 Firmware 2.40 Update temporarily removed

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Sony has removed the new PS3 Firmware 2.40, because of some PS3 owners reports about bricked PS3 consoles after they installed the update.

Sony says on its Playstation blog that the issue is limited to some users, but they want to make sure what is going on and that is why the pulled the update until the issue is resolved. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2008 23:58:50 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Celestron Lowers Cost and Updates SkyScout

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Celestron announced today that it has reduced the price and updated the database on its cool SkyScout Personal Planetarium. The SkyScout retails for $399 and the most recent firmware update is now available.

The firmware 1.30 is a free update and increases the number of objects in the SkyScout database to over 50,000 objects. New accessories have also been added including a rechargeable SkyScout speaker and SkyScout expansion cards. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:49:35 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Dash Navigation GPS Gets Wireless Updates

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Dash Navigation has announced that it is the first GPS provider to offer wireless updates to its customers. The wireless downloads are completed over-the-air so users don’t have to connect the GPS device to a PC or use a DVD.

The updates are done over Wi-Fi and the update adds other new features to the Dash Express GPS unit. The update provides answers to driver’s questions like finding the closest coffee shop on their route. FasterFind allows the GPS unit to get a faster position fix. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:10:16 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Toshiba Updates Select Satellite Notebooks with new Features and AMD Platforms

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Toshiba has announced that it updated some of its Satellite series notebooks with the new AMD next generation notebook platform. Models receiving upgrades include the P300D, A300D, M300D, U400D, L300D, and L350D.

All of the machines are offered with variations of the new AMD Athlon Dual core QL, Turion Dual Core RM and Turion Ultra ZM processors. The new AMD platforms offer better performance, visuals and battery life compared to previous AMD platforms. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 06:42:31 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Free Asus R300, R600 and R700 Map Update announced

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Asus announced a free map updating service for its Asus R300, R600 and R700 GPS devices.

To utilize this free map updating service you have to register as an ASUS VIP Member. You would then be able to enjoy this service within 60 days of purchasing your ASUS portable navigation device. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:50:33 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mac OS X 10.5.4 Update released

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Apple released the new Mac OS X 10.5.4 update just about 1 month after the last OS X update 10.5.3.

The Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:39:09 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 Firmware 2.40 Video Walkthrough [Update]

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Sony already confirmed the new features that will be coming in the Sony PS3 Firmware 2.40. Today Sony published a video demonstrating in-game XMB access that will be coming in 2.40. Update: Now Sony has also published a video demoing the Trophy system. See it below.

The video shows how you can look at email or change settings while you are inside a running game. Read more

Posted on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hacked PSP Firmware now available for latest 4.01 System Update

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Sony released the latest Sony PSP firmware 4.01 last week. PSP Homebrew hacker Dark Alex and the M33 Team have now released a new version of their custom firmware that allows it to run homebrew on the PSP to work with 4.01. Read more

Posted on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:41:30 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PSP 4.01 Firmware Update

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Sony just released the PSP firmware 4.00 a week ago and already talks up the next firmware release 4.01.

The new upcoming Sony PSP firmware 4.01 includes minor updates.
Sony improves the display of search results under the new Google Search for some languages and the playback of video content has been improved for certain file types. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:13:13 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Firefox 3 Downloads over 6m already [Update]

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The Firefox 3 Download Day is still going on and so is the world record attempt. Update: Firefox 3 World Record is set.

The Firefox 3 download counter currently states 4.6m downloads and keeps going strong. Update: 7:20am EST The download counter is now over 6m. The U.S. accounted for almost half of these downloads. Read more