"Life with PlayStation" Expands PS3 Experience

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Warner Bros. Hirai said during a PlayStation business briefing that that Life with PlayStation will hinge on two axes: place and time. The Life with PlayStation news channel will display the planet Earth with information on different cities displayed. Weather forecasts will also be available via Life with PlayStation. "It's only the PS3 that can provide such a unique experience," Hirai claimed. Submitted by: Nilgesz | Visited 9 times | Comments 0

♦ POW! Comic Life Magiq brings new ZING! to your photos

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Plasq's Comic Life has become a staple for letting users arrange photos into comic book-style layouts with all the applicable tools, speech bubbles, and giant colorized type you can think of (even for Windows). Not content to stick with a "regular" Comic Life, however, Plasq today introduced Comic Life Magiq, a separate version with some major new tools and features. Submitted by: frodosringfinger - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Be a More Efficient Digital Photographer

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Maybe you love working with images on your PC--but if so, you're probably an exception rather than the rule. Most people I know would rather be taking pictures than fiddling with them in an image editor. This week I've got a few tips for working faster and more efficiently with your digital photos, so you can get away from the monitor and spend more time snapping pictures. Submitted by: benjaminp - Visited 31 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Despite pessimism on electric cars, Peugeot strikes deal with Mitsubishi

1 vote	In a recent interview with Leftlane, Peugeot marketing director Christian Peugeot said he thinks electric cars aren’t ready for the masses. Despite this, a new report out of Japan indicates Mitsubishi has signed an agreement to provide PSA Peugeot Citroen with electric car technology and lithium-ion batteries. Submitted by: RapidFire - Visited 17 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ The PS3 2.40 update: what WON'T it do?

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In a post on the official PlayStation Blog, Eric Lempel, the Director of PlayStation Network Operations, answers some questions about the firmware. The PlayStation 3 still has a ways to go to reach parity with what the Xbox 360 offers. So what can't you do? Don't get us wrong, this is a great update for the PS3, but we do hope for cross-game invites and voice messages in the future. Also... Submitted by: fhassan - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Comes With Music may come with high price tag

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Late last year, Nokia partnered with Universal Music Group on its "Comes With Music" initiative. Under the plan, anyone buying a Nokia handset would get access to UMG's Total Music plan, with the "Comes With Music" price worked into the cost of the cell phone or smart phone. What we haven't known is how expensive it would be; new reports are pegging the price well over $30 per handset sold. Submitted by: osmanrulz - Visited 19 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Tough SA tour ahead, says Jones

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Mark Jones expects Wales' forthcoming trip to South Africa to be 10-times tougher than his last visit. Jones' first and only experience of rugby in the republic came 10 years ago when he was a youth player. Jones said: "It will be my first tour to South Africa with Wales. I toured there with Crawshay's Youth in 1998 and played in a festival in Pretoria. Submitted by: Shazz - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sony: 'Avalanche of games heading to PS3'

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The PlayStation 3 can look forward to an "avalanche" of exclusives, according to Sony's vice president of product marketing. Scott Steinberg said he believes the release of Konami's Metal Gear Solid 4 marks the beginning for Sony's next-gen console. Posting on the official PlayStation blog, Steinberg wrote: "Thanks to PS3’s Blu-ray technology... Submitted by: seeeecret - Visited 11 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Hercules And Love Affair 'You Belong'

1 vote	Hercules And Love Affair continue their disco revolution with the release of the brand new single ‘You Belong’ on July 7th. Taken from their critically acclaimed debut album and sung by the fabulous Nomi it’s a mixture of cowbells and desire, synthesizers and lust with a sprinkling of Inner City’s magnificent ‘Good Life... Submitted by: ziya - Visited 16 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ PlayStation 3 to get Wii-like weather, news app

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While the PlayStation video service has been the talk of the town today following Sony's Japanese press conference, the company has also announced another interesting feature. Taking cues from the Wii's weather and news channels, the new Life With PlayStation application feature will bring real-time weather and news from around the globe straight to your PlayStation 3. At its core... Submitted by: ruffneck119 - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ All-Star supergroup to play at landmark concert in Kenya

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The unnamed act will perform at Kenya's Biggest Charity Race event at the Ngong Racecourse on 6 July and speaking about the event, Sorum says; "Playing music has been a gift in my life and has allowed me to visit many different places around the world. But this is an experience that I am truly honoured to be a part of. "I feel at this time in my life I want to give back and help people in need... Submitted by: mubin - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ June Brown unhappy with smoking ban

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EastEnders actress June Brown has said that the smoking ban is ruining her life. Brown, who plays laundrette worker Dot Cotton, claimed she should be "allowed concessions" on smoking because of her age. "I don't like doing interviews very much," the soap star told This Morning. "I don't like not being able to smoke. She added: "You can't go anywhere and smoke now it's ruined my life. Submitted by: DaisyDaisy - Visited 11 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Paris

1 vote	When male dancer at the Moulin Rouge, Pierre (Romain Duris), is diagnosed with a serious heart condition that, even with a transplant, could end his life, he takes stock of his surroundings. He calls his not-so-close sister (Juliette Binoche)... Submitted by: bingohoney - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Win a digital camera/ photo printer with Triple Velvet

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Femalefirst are giving you the chance to Win a fantastic digital camera and photo printer for your budding photographers with Triple Velvet. Does your child have a keen creative eye? With just a bit of support, you could help develop their photographic skills and interest in nature and get the chance to win some fabulous family prizes. Submitted by: Andy777 - Visited 17 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sony to bring the social to PlayStation 3 with firmware 2.40

1 vote	Sony brings firmware 2.40 to the PlayStation 3 this Wednesday, and with it comes vastly improved social features, including the ability to chat with friends across games. The PlayStation 3 just took another big step up. Read More... Submitted by: dhw - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Double Fusion Inks PS3 In-Game Ad Deal

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Under the terms of the deal, Double Fusion will work with publishers and advertisers to create marketing programs for brands aimed at the PS3s user base. Along with other consoles, the PS3, which has sold over 13 million units worldwide, provides advertisers with a direct avenue to reach the sought after gaming demographic. As opposed to static advertisements... Submitted by: catanha - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Big Brother 9: Greedy boy Mohamed

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Mohamed is being greedy with the housemates' rations by over-indulging on orange squash and sugar. He later had a heated argument with camp Scot Dennis over how much he had been eating. The sweet-toothed Somalian also filled a glass half full with orange squash before diluting it with water. You know we're meant to be rationing and stuff? Well, Mohamed just filled half his glass with juice. Submitted by: InstantPros - Visited 15 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ AU Shippin' Out June 30-July 4: Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit and Buzz

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Dragon Ball Z fans down under have a reason to celebrate this week, with the latest fighting game from the long-running series receiving its Australian release. Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit comes out on the PS3 and Xbox 360 this Thursday, and is a new 3D fighter which features plenty of characters from the anime's past. PlayStation quiz master Buzz makes his PS3 debut this week, with Buzz! Submitted by: peepin2me - Visited 11 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Amerie Signs With Def Jam Records.

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Amerie Signs With Def Jam Records.... Singer Amerie is set to undergo a career overhaul after signing a deal with the record label which turned Rihanna into an international superstar. The 1 Thing hitmaker has parted ways with Columbia Records and inked a deal with Def Jam, the company that secured the massive track Umbrella for Rihanna last year... Submitted by: gift-online - Visited 21 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Learning From Life vs Learning From Master

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Please understand, learning from life or learning from time is very hard as life teaches through pain. Learning from the Master is a very sweet experience, a very joyful experience. The Master first puts you on his lap and gives you the anesthesia of love before he starts his operation on the tumor of your ego. Because he showers his love... Submitted by: webmasterplace - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment