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.
Microsoft launches pilot rewards program for Xbox gamers
An invitation-only Rewards Program was launched yesterday, allowing select Xbox owners to earn back Points on various purchases.
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Microsoft locking out unauthorized Xbox 360 storage devices
When the Preview Program for the next Xbox 360 update launches, owners of non-licensed memory units will be in for a sad surprise: they'll no longer be able to access the data on those units.
Grand Theft Auto IV now available on demand from Xbox Live
Rockstar Games has announced today that Grand Theft Auto IV is joining the growing library of classic Xbox 360 titles available for download through the Xbox Live Marketplace Games on Demand service.
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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.
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