E3 '08: MS details fall XBL update

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New information seemed to ooze out of every word uttered by presenters today at Microsoft's E3 Media & Business Summit. One of the biggest reveals, though, concerned the long-rumored Xbox Live interface revamp. When the Xbox Live redux goes live this fall, it will bring a completely new look to the online platform... Submitted by: bstunt | Visited 7 times | Comments 0

♦ Sony DSC-R1 firmware update

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Sony has today announced a firmware update for the recently introduced DSC-R1 digital camera. This update appears to correct for hot pixel artifacts in certain exposures. This update is intended for application to a range of cameras as designated by their serial number (details inside). There is no other information about any other fixes included in this update. Submitted by: Entrep - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ PS3 firmware 2.42 silently sneaks out

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The PlayStation 3 continues to evolve with each firmware update, but not every update can be as exciting as, say, version 2.4 was. With little notice, the latest PlayStation 3 firmware update, version 2.42, has snuck out. What exactly the update does, though, remains to be seen. There isn't much information on what the firmware update includes. The official word from Sony... Submitted by: snk3 - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Windows Update posts 100% uptime, beats Apple, Ubuntu

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Royal Pingdom has posted the results of a short study that looked at the availability of the software update services for three popular operating systems: Windows, Mac OS X, and Ubuntu. The site looked at "access point" availability for Windows Update (update.microsoft.com), Apple Software Update (swscan.apple.com/content/catalogs/index-1.sucatalog)... Submitted by: ryan_uk - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Apple updates Software Update for Windows to version 2.1.1

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Apple Software Update has been helping (or plaguing, depending on who you talk to) Windows users for some time now, but since it's a utility, we really don't hear much about it. Unless, of course something happens that causes people to actually notice it. An update to the program itself usually does the trick, and TUAW has spotted a new version of the updater, Software Update for Windows 2.1.1. Submitted by: tehcaveman - Visited 11 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Ayelet Zurer bags Angels & Demons!

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24th April 2008: Fool's Gold US details! The US DVD release date for Fool's Gold has been... 23rd April 2008: My Blueberry Nights UK details! The UK DVD release date for My Bluebery Nights has... 22nd April 2008: 10,000 BC US details! The US DVD release date for 10,000 BC has been... 21st April 2008: The Other Boleyn Girl US details! The US DVD release date for The Other Boleyn Girl... Submitted by: bestija - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Windows Search 4.0 begins to arrive on Windows Update

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Earlier last month, Windows Search 4.0 (WS4) was released on the Microsoft Download Center for x86 and x64 flavors of Server 2003, XP, Vista, Server 2008. The update has begun to appear on Windows Update (WU), and companies can begin to deploy it with Windows Server Update Services. Reduced effect on Microsoft Exchange when you index e-mail in online mode, and there is no local cache (. Submitted by: tayntin - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Mac OS X 10.5.4 update likely to be ready before July 11

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The latest test build of Mac OS X 10.5.4, build 9E17, lists no known issues in its release notes, according to a report on Apple Insider. The test builds are being released with increasing frequency to developers, indicating the update could be available soon. Only two fixes where included in the latest build, related to iCal shortcuts and syncing. Submitted by: catanha - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Software Update: iDVD and iMovie get tweaked

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If you haven't fired up Software Update recently, then you might not know that the latest versions of iMovie and iDVD have received small updates. iMovie 7.1.2 and iDVD 7.0.2 are both available via Software Update or directly from Apple's Support section on their website. Apple copied and pasted the following terse description for both updates: "This update addresses general compatibility issues... Submitted by: MafiaMaster - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Emma Watson in Napoleon & Betsy!

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24th April 2008: Fool's Gold US details! The US DVD release date for Fool's Gold has been... 23rd April 2008: My Blueberry Nights UK details! The UK DVD release date for My Bluebery Nights has... 22nd April 2008: 10,000 BC US details! The US DVD release date for 10,000 BC has been... 21st April 2008: The Other Boleyn Girl US details! The US DVD release date for The Other Boleyn Girl... Submitted by: bestija - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Microsoft releases yet another DST update for Windows

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Microsoft has released yet another Daylight Saving Time (DST) update that keeps Windows in line with new laws in many countries. Although it should only be applied if you are in one of the affected time zones, the update is cumulative with other DST updates (it supersedes Update 942763 which was released in December 2007). On top of the changes made by previous updates... Submitted by: fhassan - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Nikon Releases D40 DSLR v1.11 firmware update

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Nikon has released a firmware update to its D40 6MP DSLR. The firmware update, v1.11, is a minor update that corrects an issue where shooting times were not always accurately recorded within the image data for images captured in bursts of continuous shooting. We generally recommend installing the latest firmware updates for your camera, so you can get the most out of your gear. Submitted by: bestija - Visited 14 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sony DSC-R1 preview update, samples and more

1 vote	We've just posted an update to our preview of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1. This update includes preliminary tests of ISO noise and resolution as well as a twenty-four image samples gallery. Please note that this update was prepared using a pre-production DSC-R1 and that results from the final camera may differ significantly. Submitted by: moker - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Intel releases more details on future Nehalem chip

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An Intel paper to be released Tuesday offers more details on future Nehalem processors. Rajesh Kumar, Intel fellow and director of the Circuit & Low Power Technologies Digital Enterprise Group, gave a brief overview of a paper covering "clocking architecture" and some of the major data transfer and power savings goals for Nehalem... Submitted by: brian65 - Visited 15 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ A critic's-eye view of networks' fall lineups

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Last week, networks pitched their fall schedules to advertisers. USA TODAY handicaps the offerings — based on unusually sketchy details. At ABC this fall, everything old really is new again. On the actually new front, the network has only one scripted offering: an Americanized version of Life on Mars , the British hit about a present-day cop who wakes up in the '70s. Submitted by: Dannyboyonline - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ August 2008 DST finally released via Windows Update

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On this month's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft didn't just release security updates. Windows users also received a Daylight Saving Time (DST) update that keeps Windows in line with new DST regulations in many countries. The update was released on the Microsoft Download Center a month ago, but only now has it been pushed out to all users. Although the update only affects Arabic Standard Time... Submitted by: applecass - Visited 25 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Call of Duty 5 might not suck: first details revealed

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Call of Duty 4 went from being yet another shooter in the dense fall lineup to one of the best-selling games in the past few years, passing the 10 million units sold mark. However, as an Activision title, an immediate sequel was a necessity. Treyarch, the studio behind Call of Duty 3, is hard at work on Call of Duty 5. Some initial details of the title have slipped out and... Submitted by: CYBERAY - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Janice Dickinson's Hospital Visit After Fall.

1 vote	Janice Dickinson's Hospital Visit After Fall.... Former supermodel Janice Dickinson is recovering from a knee injury after hurting her leg in a fall. The 53-year-old was admitted to Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Hospital on Thursday (03Jul08), where she was treated for her ailment following the accident. Submitted by: FreelanceFirm - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Fall Prevention Programs Cut Elderly Falls

1 vote	The combination of fall prevention educational campaigns and interventions also reduced fall-related hip fractures and head injuries among elderly by 10 pct. The team led by Mary E. Tinetti, M.D., the Gladys Phillips Crofoot Professor of Medicine... Submitted by: mintoj - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ PlayStation Store update raises PSP game prices

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While software updates are typically a tool used to add better functionality to an online service, the most recent update to the PC-based PlayStation Store has taken a different route. The update has caused an increase in price for a number of games, ranging from $1-11. The majority of games affected are digital versions of games also available at retail on UMD. Submitted by: pizzaman - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment