Playstation Premium, Wii pay-per-view and Datel sues Microsoft
Here's a quick roundup of gaming news from the past few days. Sony hints at a new Premium tier for the Playstation Network, while Nintendo launches paid video content in Japan. Lastly, Datel is suing Microsoft over the latter's decision to lock out Datel Memory Units for the Xbox 360
PS3 Facebook firmware confirmed on eve of Xbox Fall Update launch
Last night Sony confirmed the 'Facebook on PS3' rumors that have been circulating, but Sony doesn't intend to replace their browser with a dedicated Facebook viewing tool. The new firmware launch date is a vague 'coming soon' but it was a good marketing ploy to reveal this news just as Microsoft was rolling out its Fall Update (including Facebook integration) to all users.
Facebook coming to Sony PS3 next? Say it ain't so!
Facebook on the Nintendo DSi, Facebook on the Microsoft Xbox 360. Now Facebook on the Sony PS3. Where is this demand for Facebook on gaming consoles coming from?
Netflix Instant Streaming on the Sony PS3: A review
Last Friday Sony PS3 owners received their Instant Streaming Discs. Over the weekend I put the service through its paces, spending a grueling amount of time watching TV. I make these sacrifices for you, dear reader.
PS3 vs. Xbox 360: Feature Smackdown
How far apart are the Xbox 360 and PS3 when it comes to non-gaming features? Is Netflix really the great equalizer?
Esther Schindler
If the comments are ugly, the code is ugly
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SVG a graphics format for 21st century
pasmith
Take Chrome OS for a test spin
Sandra Henry-Stocker
Solaris Tip: Have Your Files Changed Since Installation?
jfruh
Android fragments vs. the iPhone monolith
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What Gizmodo missed about the Pro WX Wireless USB disk drive
Where Google Chrome security fails: the password
I heard mention that the Chrome OS will have some sort of encryption available a la bitlocker. If it's possible to encrypt personal data using another password or key, then it may have potential for very secure data.... And Ubuntu has an 'encrypt home directory' option, perhaps google should follow suit.
- Dann
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