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New Wii firmware kills Homebrew stars

Wii manufacturer Nintendo recently updated its Wii firmware to version 4.2 - and didn't forget about the homebrew scene. On the surface the update provides "behind-the-scene fixes that will not affect features but will improve the overall system performance", but unfortunately for Wii customers using the Homebrew Channel, the update also checks for and automatically removes unauthorized modifications to save data or program files. ... [More]

Worth mentioning: Sony allows direct transfers of digital copies ...

... at least in the USA, where new Blu-ray releases will hold a digital copy of the movie, meant to be transferred from disc to the PlayStation 3 console ... [More]

Palm WebOS 1.2 available

According to Palm, the WebOS 1.2 for its Palm Pre is now available for download. As the company reported, the update fixes some leaks and brings some goodies - but no solution for the battle between Apple and Palm, because of the blocked Pre's iTunes syncing. ... [More]

New problems with latest PS3 firmware 3.01?

Comes firmware, come problems? Right after relaesing firmware version 3.0 Sony admitted some problems with certain games, adressed them and released version 3.01. Now users complain new issues arising, mainly with the console's Blu-ray drive ... [More]

Palm Pre for $80 at Wal-Mart

A short time after Amazon drops the price of the Palm Pre to $100 USD, the next big US-american retailer, Wal-Mart substracts an additional 20 dollar bill and sells the smartphone for $80 USD after a mail-in rebate - well, nearly, since you have to sign a two-year contract with exclusive carrier Sprint as well. ... [More]

3 free games for PSP Go upgraders

As Sony recently announced, any owner of UMD games will receive three free games for download, if they choose to upgrade to the new PSP Go. No words however had been adressed to the once made announcement, that any UMD owner can download any game ever bought to play it with the new PSP version ... [More]

Wii gets price cut

At least for the US of A Nintendo decided to put a price cut on their gaming console Wii. According to the manufacturer the Wii will be sold 50.- US-Dollars less than usual - which means about $199 instead of $250. ... [More]

Apple addresses iPhone Battery Problem

Apple Inc. now addresses a battery issue arising after releasing the iPhone 3.1 operating system. As many users report, following the update the battery drains very quickly after being charged. Even a restore on the device - as suggested by Apple - obviously could not fix the problem. ... [More]

Microsoft offers Windows 7 at special price for college students

Another promotion from Microsoft: As the company recently announced, the upcoming Windows 7 operating system shall be sold to students for just $30 USD ... [More]

Amazon starts own brand sales

Internet retailer Amazon.com has started selling electronics accessories in the U.S., using its own new brand called 'AmazonBasics'. Since Saturday one can buy small products like CD and DVD recordables as well as cable in all fashions in a shop within a shop - which is pretty much a competitor targeted at independent shops inside Amazon, that also sell that kind of stuff ... [More]

New Smashing Pumpkins album free for all

While others complain, the Smashing Pumpkins are trying out a new business model, which includes the internet instead of fighting it. As lead singer Billy Corgan announced on the band's website, their upcoming album 'Teargarden by Kaleidyscope' will be released for free - all 44 tracks. ... [More]

Wii Update breaks BBC iPlayer

According to a small note published by RegisterHardware, Nintendo's latest update for their Wii system broke the BBC iPlayer ... [More]

Vivid wants to deliver porn on Sony's PS3

A modern legend says porn helped VCRs getting popular - which might be a reason, why talks are, that it is going to enter the PlayStation Network as well - and after that Xbox Live and even the Wii console ... [More]

Palm Pre vs. Apple iTunes: Next Round

Comes iTunes, comes blocking of Palm Pre. With every new version of its iPod and music management and sell-stuff-software, Apple blocks the use of the Palm Pre with iTunes - done before, when Palm found a way to slip back into the warm wings after blocked, done now with the new update, iTunes 9. ... [More]

New prices for Apple's iPods

The month September is traditionally the month, Apple presents new iPods. Done. As the mayority of media in- and outside the internet report, there will be new models for the iPod touch, iPod and iPod nano series as well as some price cuts ... [More]

Sony to add 3D to PS3

Well, more or less. As Sony recently announced, a firmware update will bring some time in the future 3D support to its PlayStation 3 platform ... [More]

New Palm device debuted

A new Palm device based on WebOS has officially debuted. The device called Pixi will be released in time for the holidays, but it is still unknown yet, what price you have to pay ... [More]

Nice start for Sony's PS3 Slim

A nice jump in sales especially in Japan and the UK puts a smile on Sony's face. After a long period of bad numbers the PS3 Slim gets Sony's gaming console back on the tracks - with sales climbing from around 1,000 units per week to 150,000 in Japan and a 999 percent increase in the UK ... [More]

Spotify for iPod

In case you live in a part of the world, where people are allowed to connect to the unlimited music streaming service 'Spotify', you can do so now with Android and iPhone handys, resp. Apple's iPod Touch. Using the service through an application will bring you playback of more than 8 million songs - for a 10 euro fee per month. ... [More]

Apple plans to add 'real' ringtones to iTunes

For what it's worth: Looks like Apple plans to add pre-made ringtones for iPhones to its iTunes store - instead of the cut tracks they are selling now as 'ringtones'. It is expected, that the clips will be available for about $1.30 in contrast to the 99 cent Apple is charging now for a 30 second clip. ... [More]

YouTube tubes music video again in the UK

Like in Germany, a dispute between the video sharing site YouTube and the respective rights society in the UK led in consequence to the blocking of many music videos for viewers. At least in the UK the dispute is over ... [More]

YouTube would like to rent movies ...

Google's YouTube may start renting movies - and signs are, the MPAA might nod at their direction ... [More]

Problems with PS3 Firmware 3.0

Seems like the new firmware version 3.0 brings some trouble after installed, especially fur users trying to play 'Uncharted' ... [More]

Firmware 3 for PS3

Last tuesday saw it both: Not just a PS3 with price decrease, a new firmware version 3.0 for old and new as well ... [More]

Piracy prevention: No replaceable battery for the PSP Go

In favor of piracy prevention Sony made the PSP Go! battery a non-replaceable component. As the company reports, previous versions of the console had mainly be vulnerable to hacking attempts because of its battery ... [More]