TiVo Series3, TiVo HD, and TiVo HD XL support Netflix

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TiVo and Netflix announced that TiVo Series3, TiVo HD, and TiVo HD XL DVRs will be supporting the Netflix movie streaming service. Netflix on TiVo is currently in limited testing and will fully roll-out in early December.
Currently the Netflix streaming service offers 12,000 choices of movies and TV episodes that you can watch directly from Netflix on your TV now also via TiVo. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 Firmware 2.50 also adds Flash 9 Support

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On Monday Sony detailed the new Sony PS3 2.50 firmware, but apparently forgot to mention that the new system update is bringing Macromedia Flash Player 9 support to the PS3 browser.
Now you can watch videos on the Sony Playstation blog and of course anywhere else that uses Flash for video on the PS3. Read more

Posted on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:39:21 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Port on Apple MacBook Pro supports Monitor Docking Feature Rumor

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We reported yesterday that the new MacBooks Apple will introduce tomorrow might be able to be docked behind Apple Displays. Now 9 to 5 Mac is expanding its dock claim by identifying a new port on the MacBook cases that leaked from Asia.

The port seen on the case matches a port with similar dimensions on a Apple patent filing for the MacBook Monitor Dock. Read more

Posted on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:38:19 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

RealNetworks Pledges to Support WiiWare

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Last week I reported about the new WiiWare marketplace for downloadable games for the Wii console. Today RealNetworks has announced support for WiiWare with its first game for the marketplace called Boingz.

The game will be a WiiWare exclusive and puts the player in the shoes of stretchy and bendy creatures scattered around an alien world. The object of the game is to help players free their friends by solving puzzles over 30 different levels. The Boingz creatures are controlled by the Wii remote. Read more

Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2008 11:58:14 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

3rd Space Announces Support for WoW

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TN Games has announced a new driver for its 3rd Space vest that supports World of Warcraft. WoW is one of the most popular games on the PC and the addition of the virtual reality 3rd Space vest should make WoW players excited.

Now when that Rouge tries to stealth kill you from behind you will feel it (in a good way). WoW may well be the driver update that MMORPG gamers have waited for to jump on the vest bandwagon. Read more

Posted on Thu, 2 Oct 2008 06:44:05 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

PwnageTool supports now iPhone Firmware 2.1

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The iPhone Dev Team managed to update their iPhone jailbreaking tool pretty quickly after the release of the iPhone Software update 2.1 on Friday.
The new PwnageTool for iPhone firmware 2.1 works with iTunes 8 without any patches.
The new PwnageTool is not tested yet with the new iPod touch 2G. Read more

Posted on Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

NVIDIA announces PhysX Support in Bionic Commando

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NVIDIA today announced that CAPCOM’s upcoming Bionic Commando video game will use GPU-accelerated NVIDIA PhysX technology to enhance the game’s debris, smoke, dust, and weapon effects.
Bionic Commando, which will be released by GRIN in early 2009, is one of many titles to take advantage of NVIDIA PhysX technology, interactive entertainment’s most pervasive physics engine. Read more

Posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:05:56 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Addonics Enclosure Supports RAID in Portable Package

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Addonics has announced a new portable storage enclosure that supports dual SATA HDDs in RAID configuration. The enclosure supports 2.5-inch SATA HDDs 9 to 9.5mm in height. The device also supports up to four compact flash cards when used with the SATA-CF adapter from Addonics.

The drive enclosure comes with DriveClone software that can clone and backup the contents of your PC drive. The enclosure supports one button back up and connects to the PC via USB and eSATA. RAID levels supported include 0, 1, JBOD, BIG, SAFE50, SAFE33, and GUI mode. Read more

Posted on Fri, 8 Aug 2008 08:51:17 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Verizon Wireless supports QualComm Gobi World-wide

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Verizon Wireless announces global wireless service offerings for the Qualcomm Gobi module embedded in upcoming Notebooks.
Gobi will work with Verizon Wireless GlobalAccess and BroadbandAccess services to provide global mobile broadband access on both CDMA and GSM wireless networks in over 125 destinations worldwide. Read more

Posted on Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:02:34 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony eBook Reader to support EPUB Format

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Sony today announced that its Reader Digital Book will be the first eBook reading device to support the EPUB format, the International Digital Publishing Forum’s XML-based standard format for reflow able digital books and publications.

Starting next month, new Readers model Sony PRS-505, will be able to access and accept secure and non-secure ebooks in the EPUB format. EPUB has gained acceptance among major trade book publishers, many of whom have committed to begin publishing forthcoming ebooks in the format.
Current Sony PRSS-505 owners can already upgrade their eBook to support the new format on the Sony support site starting on today (at the time of writing, the update was not available yet).
Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:05:35 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Samsung Photo Frames support Wi-fi and RSS

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Samsung announced a new range of elegant digital photo frames with Wi-Fi and RSS support.

The premium V series feature a glossy wooden frame and come in 8 and 10 inch sizes. The line-up includes the SPF-86V and SPF-105V photo frame. The Samsung SPF-86V and SPF-105V can automatically grab photos via an RSS feed from a website. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:26:56 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Shuttle Barebone Supports DDR3 RAM

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Shuttle announced its latest small form factor barebone system today called the Shuttle XPC Barebone SX48P2 Deluxe. The system features the Intel X48 chipset and the ability to run dual-core and quad-core CPUs.

The little PC comes with lots of features including built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a fingerprint reader, USB speed link function and dual heat pipe cooling systems. The X48 chipset supports 45nm CPUs including Extreme editions and has space for up to 8GB of DDR3 1600. Read more

Posted on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:42:29 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Intel Bloomfield Mianboards will Support SLI

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NVIDIA announced today that it will be bringing its SLI technology to the coming Bloomfield CPUs from Intel. Platforms running the Bloomfield CPUs will be able to utilize one, two or three of NVIDIA’s GPUs all the way up to the GTX 280 and GTX 260 cards.

The new mainboards for the processor will feature the nForce 200 SLI processor, Bloomfield CPUs and Tylersburg X58 chipsets. This is good news for fans of Intel mainboards; typically Intel boards support ATI’s Crossfire over NVIDIA SLI. Read more

Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:47:09 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Whrrl Adds Support for More Mobile Handsets

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Pelago, the creators of the mobile social networking application Whrrl announced today that the applications now supported by more mobile handsets. Newly supported devices include the BlackBerry World 8830, several Motorola RAZR models and the Samsung M610. The Apple iPhone will be supported by the device soon as well.

The Whrrl service is available free to anyone with an Internet-connected device and allows friends to share their local city knowledge and location with other users. New features for the service allow friends to plot the real-time location of other friends and more. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 13:03:18 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Adobe Acrobat 9 supports Flash

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Today Adobe Systems Incorporated introduced Adobe Acrobat 9 software.

Acrobat 9 delivers native support for Adobe Flash technology, the ability to unify a wide range of content in rich PDF Portfolios, and access to real-time capabilities for co-navigating a PDF document with colleagues. Read more

Posted on Sun, 1 Jun 2008 23:39:53 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Parrot Hands-Free Survey Says 75% Support Cell Ban

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Parrot conducted a survey called the Parrot Hands-free survey and says that it found 41% of drivers in California and Washington use cell phones while driving. Drivers between 35 and 45 admit to spending 40% of their commute on the phone.

Parrot says that 1 in 4 drivers 34 and under admits to texting while driving. The study shows that 75% of respondents support the ban on using cell phones without a hands free kit that goes into effect in California and Washington on July 1. Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 May 2008 12:22:24 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Quickoffice Gives BlackBerry Native Office Document Support

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Quickoffice announced today that it has a new version of its office productivity software, eOffice, which allows BlackBerry handhelds to open, view, edit and create native Microsoft Office documents in their original format.

The application works on all currently shipping BlackBerry handhelds connected through both BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Internet Service. The eOffice for BlackBerry is available now and requires no upgrades to the device or the server to function. Read more

Posted on Mon, 12 May 2008 12:00:36 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Consumer Reports Puts Apple Tech Support on Top

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Consumer Reports recently ranked computer makers tech support. It looked at the ability to solve problems, wait time on the phone and knowledge of support staff. Apple received top scores across the board according to Consumer Reports.

The report draws on subscriber’s experiences with 10,000 desktop and notebook computers. Apple tech support was more successful than others and solved problems 80% of the time. Apple wasn’t alone in looking good in the report. Read more

Posted on Tue, 6 May 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

HP MediaSmart to support Youtube

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Today HP announced support for YouTube on its HP MediaSmart connected entertainment products.

The soon to be released MediaSmart Connect digital media receiver and the high-definition MediaSmart TV will be bringing Youtube videos to your living room.
HP worked with YouTube to make it possible for people to watch and share full-screen videos on their HDTVs and to create multiple playlists from anywhere they watch TV: You simply log into your YouTube account with an easy-to-use remote control and start watching videos on their HP MediaSmart products. Read more

Posted on Tue, 6 May 2008 01:40:46 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple releases Boot Camp 2.1 to support Windows XP SP3

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Apple is ready for Windows XP SP3. Why would they care about a Microsoft update? The dual boot tool Boot Camp is of course impacted when Microsoft is updating an OS. Apple is ahead a couple days with supporting XP SP3. Microsoft plans to officially release Windows XP SP3 on April 29th.

The new Apple Boot Camp 2.1 is available for download now. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:32:59 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Windows Vista Feature Pack adds Bluetooth 2.1 Support

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Microsoft releases the first so called Feature Pack for Windows Vista.

The Windows Vista Feature Pack for Wireless enhances the Vista Bluetooth support with version 2.1 support, unified pairing user interface and Windows Connect Now updates. Read more

Posted on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:37:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr