Rumor: Sony Blocks PS3 Jailbreak Devices Via Firmware Update 7 Sep 2010, 3:04 pm

#ps3 Well, that didn't take long. Sony has just pushed out a firmware update for the PlayStation 3, with users reporting that it "breaks" devices like the PSJailbreak. More>>

New 'Uncharted 2' DLC in the works 7 Sep 2010, 3:04 pm

Voices being recorded right now. Sony has confirmed that some new downloadable content is in development for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. Actress Emily Rose, who plays Elena Fisher in the game, is in LA recording a voiceover for it. She wrote on her Twitter page: "Landed in LALA land yesterday and already the schedule is a buzz.... Filming my first Night show today 4 #HAVEN then work on #UNCHARTED!" This got the internet all excited at the prospect of a third instalment in the Uncharted series. But a Sony spokesperson told Kotaku, "Now that Emily is just back from filming ...

News: Gary Oldman and Ed Harris in Black Ops 7 Sep 2010, 3:04 pm

Hollywood actors Ed Harris and Gary Oldman have been confirmed as providing voiceovers for Activision and Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops. Oldman will be reprising his role as Viktor Reznov, a Russian character from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, whilst Harris plays CIA agent Jason Hudson. The game, which is due out on 9 November, also features the script-writing talents of David S. Goyer, who penned Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Read more...

RIM Quietly Acquires DataViz? 7 Sep 2010, 1:09 pm

Word is going around that DataViz has been quietly acquired by RIM. If you haven't heard of DataViz before, they're the folks behind the popular Documents To Go office suite for portable devices. While it hasn't been officially confirmed by either party, sources have noted that several DataViz staff members have changed their companies to RIM in their LinkedIn profiles. Reports indicate that DataViz has already ditched plans for a webOS version of Documents To Go and it remains to be seen if the company will drop support for other competing platforms such as Android and iOS in order to ...

LG announces Optimus Series smartphones featuring NVIDIA Tegra 2 mobile processor 7 Sep 2010, 1:09 pm

LG has just announced that it will use NVIDIA's Tegra 2 in its upcoming Optimus smartphones, and tablets. This is huge for NVIDIA as the graphics chip company has had troubles to win contracts with major handset makers in the past. LG makes it clear that it has chosen NVIDIA because of its edge in graphics and performance: LG is committed to making its Optimus Series smart devices the de facto standard in speed and graphics performance, said Chang Ma, Vice President of Marketing Strategy. If you're not familiar with Tegra 2, it is an advanced mobile application processor that ...

Samsung NX100 Press Photo Leaked 7 Sep 2010, 11:28 am

Whispers of Samsung's upcoming NX100 mirrorless camera have been going around for some time, and now aleaked press photo of this camera has surfaced, giving us a good look at the NX100. The camera is expected to be the smallest mirrorless camera that offers interchangeable lenses and will be slightly thinner than the Panasonic GF1. A 20-50mm f3.5-5.6 lens is expected to be available for this camera too. While it hasn't been confirmed yet, the NX100 could possibly sport a 14.6megapixel image sensor, similar to that of the NX10. Permalink: Samsung NX100 Press Photo Leaked from Ubergizmo | Hot: iPhone ...

Nike+ GPS app hits virtual store shelves 7 Sep 2010, 8:13 am

Nike in a Labor Day twist posted a special stand-alone version of its Nike+iPod app. Nike+ GPS ($2, App Store) uses an Apple device's built-in accelerometer and location finding, preferably an iPhone's GPS but also through iPod touch players, to track the pace and distance without needing the Nike+iPod shoe adapter. iPhone owners can get a visual map of the route tied into Google Maps.... Nike+ - Apple iPod - IPod Nano - Shopping - Consumer Electronics

Apple iPod Touch accounts for more than a third of all Apple iOS devices 7 Sep 2010, 6:26 am

Apple iPod Touch accounts for more than a third of all Apple iOS devices Market research analysts claim that Apple iPod Touch accounts for around 38% of all iOS powered devices sold by Apple. The company recently stated that they have sold over 120 million iOS devices globally. However, the sales of iPods in general [...]

First Windows Phone 7 ad portrays OS as revolution leader 7 Sep 2010, 4:43 am

A good indicator that a product is getting ready to launch? You start seeing advertisements for it. In the case of this brand new Windows Phone 7 advertisement, you might notice that its a bit quiet. And, its missing any semblance of information about the particular product. But, when the ad is being showcased in front of Lawrence of Arabia, and its supposed to be a theme ad, then it will probably start to make sense. The ad does show a Windows Phone 7 device, but well point out here that its just a render. On top of that, the ...

Former HP CEO Mark Hurd heading to Oracle? 6 Sep 2010, 6:54 am

Getting fired, or forced to resign, from the top job at Hewlett-Packard may not have hurt Mark Hurds career after all. Oracle is in talks to hire Hurd as a top executive, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The exact nature of the title Hurd might take is unknown. The talks arent complete and the deal could still fall through. Oracles board still has to approve any appointment. But the trial balloon (a leak of information that could be viewed as a test of public sentiment on a matter) has clearly been floated. If there isnt an ...