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PS3 Update 2.80 Firmware Release Time | Posted on: 24/06/2009 @ 18:50

Sony PS3 users can rejoice today now that the Playstation3 Update 2.80 update has been released, finally. While the update doesn't provide a whole lot of new features, the 2.80 firmware update should provide improved playback quality.The official announcement came from the Playstation Blog where they said the update will be coming. What does the update bring us?Some are saying it should bring ...

PS3 Update 2.0 Firmware Release Time | Posted on: 24/06/2009 @ 14:30

Sony PS3 users can rejoice today now that the Playstation3 Update 2.80 update has been released, finally. While the update doesn't provide a whole lot of new features, the 2.80 firmware update should provide improved playback quality.The official announcement came from the Playstation Blog where they said the update will be coming. What does the update bring us?Some are saying it should bring ...

Recycled PC: Old Computers with a New Purpose | Posted on: 18/06/2009 @ 17:34

Frequently, we find that new technological breakthroughs make old hardware that was just fine seem quaint. Be it a race toward higher clock speeds, faster front side buses, multiple cores, etc, computers become disused and replaced. Green attitudes have dissuaded people from tossing out components that are, for all intents and purposes, quite harmful to the environment. Moreover, current ...

Microsoft Xbox Live Down For Maintenance Today | Posted on: 16/06/2009 @ 15:31

Today, June 16th from 12:00AM PST for up to 24 hours, Microsoft's Xbox Live service will be offline for maintenance. This means Xbox Live and the 'My Xbox' section on Xbox.com will not be available. In addition, the Xbox forums will be in read only mode, no new posts will be allowed.The maintenance is in preparation for the new features coming to the Xbox later this year. The new features will ...

Apple iPhone 3G S Preview | Posted on: 16/06/2009 @ 0:00

On June 8th, Apple announced the iPhone 3G S, which is Apple's third generation of its popular cellular device that has sold in the millions of units around the world. On June 19th, the iPhone 3G S will be available for purchase from Apple Stores and AT&T retail stores. Both are also allowing users to pre-order their new iPhone's, but by this time, any new orders show as being "delayed" until at ...

ASUS Mars Dual GTX 285 4 GByte Card and Benchmark Preview | Posted on: 12/06/2009 @ 10:10

Mit der Mars/2DI/4GD3 präsentiert ASUS die derzeit schnellste Grafikarte für Gaming-Desktop Systeme. Diesbezüglich hat man tief in die Trickkiste gegriffen und aus zwei vollwertigen GTX 285 GPUs eine Grafikkarte gebaut. Basierend auf dem selben Prinzip wie die GTX 295, der Sandwichbauweise und dem selben Platinen-Layout wie die GTX 295, aber mit einer weitestgehend überarbeiteten ...

EA Battlefield 3 Confirmed - Beta Download On Way? | Posted on: 11/06/2009 @ 14:10

Battlefield 3 has been confirmed by Electronic Arts chief operating officer, John Pleasants. The new Battlefield 3 game is currently in development and the information was obtained from John during a presentation at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference in Chicago. "I've had the luxury of looking at Battlefield 3 over at DICE in Sweden and was highly impressed by the way the team is working ...

Call Of Duty: World at War Map Pack 2 Released | Posted on: 11/06/2009 @ 13:40

The new map pack for Call of Duty: World at War has finally arrived, after months of in-game teasers. The new map pack brings three new multiplayer maps to the game along with a brand new zombie map for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Battle to control the river bridge in Banzai a bright jungle map featuring a waterfall and hidden caves. In Corrosion face down your enemy in a shattered train ...

Sneak preview of the new value Spire Core i5 CoolWave coolers | Posted on: 11/06/2009 @ 11:50

Sneak preview of the new value Spire Core i5 CoolWave coolers We are thrilled to tell you about our pre-launch introduction of the Spire CoolWave i5 Socket 1156 silent and cost effective CPU Cooler solutions from Spire. The CoolWave i5 Series consists of the CoolWave 5 and CoolWave 5 Pro. Both ready to cool the expected [...]

OCZ Blade 2133 - Preview | Posted on: 10/06/2009 @ 0:20

We take our first look at OCZ's new 3B2133LV6GK DDR3-2133 and realize we need to call in the big guns for benchmarking at 2133MHz and beyond....

Sneak preview of the new value Spire Core i5 CoolWave coolers | Posted on: 09/06/2009 @ 1:10

Sneak preview of the new value Spire Core i5 CoolWave coolers We are thrilled to tell you about our pre-launch introduction of the Spire CoolWave i5 Socket 1156 silent and cost effective CPU Cooler solutions from Spire. The CoolWave i5 Series consists of the CoolWave 5 and CoolWave 5 Pro. Both ready to cool the expected [...]

Sneak preview of the new value Spire Core i5 CoolWave coolers | Posted on: 09/06/2009 @ 0:50

Sneak preview of the new value Spire Core i5 CoolWave coolers We are thrilled to tell you about our pre-launch introduction of the Spire CoolWave i5 Socket 1156 silent and cost effective CPU Cooler solutions from Spire. The CoolWave i5 Series consists of the CoolWave 5 and CoolWave 5 Pro. Both ready to cool the expected [...]

Sneak preview of the new value Spire Core i5 CoolWave coolers | Posted on: 08/06/2009 @ 12:20

Sneak preview of the new value Spire Core i5 CoolWave coolers We are thrilled to tell you about our pre-launch introduction of the Spire CoolWave i5 Socket 1156 silent and cost effective CPU Cooler solutions from Spire. The CoolWave i5 Series consists of the CoolWave 5 and CoolWave 5 Pro. Both ready to cool the expected [...]

Prototype The Game Hits Store Shelves June 9th | Posted on: 04/06/2009 @ 16:10

Activision Publishing confirmed yesterday that the much anticipating open-world action thriller game, Prototype, will be available in Europe tomorrow and in the U.S. on June 9th.PROTOTYPE lets gamers feel the power of being the ultimate shape-shifting weapon. You are the PROTOTYPE: Alex Mercer - a genetically mutated man without memory, armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your ...

Sony Shows Off New Controller for Playstation 3 | Posted on: 03/06/2009 @ 13:00

Sony like Nintendo and Microsoft, unveiled a new controller for its Sony PlayStation 3 console. The new prototype controller does not yet have a name, but the demonstration looks promising. The controller offers 1:1 motion movement, so wherever the controller goes - so does your movement in the game.

Nintendo's Wii Vitality Sensor To Detect Players Heart Rate | Posted on: 03/06/2009 @ 12:31

At E3 yesterday, Nintendo unveiled the 'Wii Fit Plus', an add-on that wraps around the finger to takes the player's pulse. Obtaining a players pulse while also having the players weight, will give Nintendo the ability to calculate calories burned. While Nintendo did not show any games or announced any specific uses for the new add-on, only our imaginations can tell us what the new add-on could be ...

WOW Patch 3.1.3 Download for World of Warcraft | Posted on: 02/06/2009 @ 21:20

According to the MMO community, the WoW (World of Warcraft) 3.1.3 Patch will be released to the public tomorrow. The patch will not provide any major improvements or changes to the game, apparently those are coming with the WoW 3.2.0 Patch. Below are the WoW Update 3.1.3 Release Notes:Bug FixesDruids Tier 8 Balance set 4-piece bonus doesnt have its effect consumed by Starfire casts in progess ...

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Trailer in HD and Game Details | Posted on: 02/06/2009 @ 21:10

Today at E3, Nintendo announced Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Wii and they described it as being the first time a 3D Mario game will be on the same platform twice. The upcoming adventure features Mario riding his trusty dinosaur companion, Yoshi, to new stars and worlds. This 3-D platforming adventure provides longtime video game fans with a fresh round of out-of-this-world challenges in the style ...

EA Begins Shipping The Sims 3 Worldwide | Posted on: 02/06/2009 @ 17:01

EA today announced its worldwide release of The Sims 3, right on que! The Sims 3 is available for both Mac and Windows as well as the iPhone and iPod Touch. The Sims 3 is an incredible game that lets you play with life, create art and show off your creations, said Ben Bell, Executive Producer, The Sims 3. In the game, players are inspired by endless creative possibilities like the new Traits and ...

Microsoft Unveils Project Natal a 3D Motion Sensing Camera | Posted on: 02/06/2009 @ 13:40

Microsoft, in an attempt to challenge the Wii motion remote, has unveiled a new 3D motion capture camera that integrates full-body motion into the Xbox 360 game console. Code-named Project Natal, the 3D camera is able to translate movements into onscreen play - without even holding a remote or device in your hand. Furthermore, the XBox 360 3-D motion sensing camera is also able to recognize ...

ASUS Mars GTX 295 Preview (2009-06-01) | Posted on: 01/06/2009 @ 21:20

Xbox Live Becomes Social by Facebook, Twitter, and Last.FM | Posted on: 01/06/2009 @ 20:40

At E3 today, Microsoft announced that Xbox Live is about to get more social by integrating Facebook and Twitter into your Xbox Live experience. In addition to Twitter and Facebook, Microsoft plans to integrate music streaming service Last.FM to give you the ultimate media center.Once the new features are released, the Xbox Live will allow users to keep tabs on friends and listen to Internet radio ...

Microsoft Bing Search Launches Early Preview | Posted on: 01/06/2009 @ 17:00

Now that Microsoft's Bing Search has finally hit the streets, as an early preview to the new search engine, what do you think? I'm still not sold on the new search and I'm still finding myself going back to my old ways (Google) of searching the web. Microsoft officially announced Bing last week at the All Things Digital conference. The new search engine was to provide us a new way of finding ...

Preview: LG Crystal. World’s First Transparent Handset | Posted on: 01/06/2009 @ 8:20

Overview: When people talk about their phones being ‘crystal clear’, they normally mean that you can hear the person on the other end of a call. In LG’s case though, this term is referring to the phone’s “now you see it, now you don’t” transparent personality. But is this a bit gimmicky or have LG really [...]