Sony PS3 Firmware 2.41
Sony’s firmware 2.40 for the PS3 has been removed from their servers after bricking several PS3 systems. One customer support service is reporting that their PS3 firmware 2.41 will be released later this week.
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Google Search for PSP
Google search is coming to the PSP. Due to be released in PSP firmware 4.00 the Google search app will store the last 20 last searches. Another feature is that video played from a memory stick can be sped up or slowed down to suit your needs.
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Classic PS2 Gets a Makeover
Sure, the Playstation 3 is all the rage these days, but let’s not forget how many hours of happiness Sony’s Playstation 2 afforded us on those dateless Saturday nights. Well, for me anyway.
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PSP Acid Mod DualShock controller mod
Check out this mod by Acid Mods for the PSP which allows you play your PSP using a classic DualShock controller.
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PSP Skype Headset
Sony have just released their PSP Headset Kit for Skype which is now available in the States. The headset allows you to communicate with your mates over Skype using your PSP.
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SONY PlayTV for PS3
SONY has just announced release dates for its long-awaited PlayTV add-on for the PS3 and Go!View video service for the PSP.
PlayTV will enable the PS3’s hard drive to record TV shows thanks to its dual TV tuners. The included software has a 7-day programming guide, and the recorded programs can be viewed remotely over Wi-Fi or transferred to the PSP as well.
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Glow in the dark slim PSP covers
The XCM Magic Night Glow face plate attaches onto the front of your Sony PSP (slim model only). Show the covers to the light to charge then switch off the light for full effect…
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New AV Cradle for SONY PSP
Sony, has just-announced the release of the PSP Cradle, which will not only power your handheld while it’s outputting video, but also comes bundled with a remote control. The cradle - due for release in Japan on April 24 - will come bundled with AV cables for ¥6500 about $62
“Cradle” will allow users to enjoy various entertainment content such as movies, videos and “1 Seg” viewing by simply operating supplied card type remote control and also to charge the battery. “Cradle & D Terminal AV cable” fits for those who wish to enjoy PSP’s high quality entertainment content on TVs in homes.
Via New Launches
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SONY New Personal Field Headset
SONY has created strange looking set of headphones called the PFVR-V1. Described by Sony as a “marriage between headphones and speakers.” Two 1-inch die-cast aluminum speakers connected by a lightweight metal headband position the speakers about a half inch from the outer ear and direct the front of the speakers toward the ear canal.
Sony says this design, which delivers audio from multiple directions, provides “mid- and high-range audio frequencies in a field of sound aimed toward the outer ear, while the bass frequency sound is delivered directly to the ear canal via the extended bass reflex ducts.” Sounds interesting if it indeeds does as the advertising reads.
Available in April 2008 for $500 about £250
Via SlipperyBrick
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Turn your PSP into a PS Game Controller
Wish you had a little more grip while playing your PSP? Well you can now convert it into a full size PS controller for all the grip you will ever need. Vis-a-vis in Japan has created The Flexible Hand Grip Pad Advance, an add-on device to your PSP Slim or Lite (a model is also available for the regular PSP) which can add a PS dual-shock controller-like to your portable gaming machine. The under-the-console design means you retain access to all the buttons and controls of the PSP.
Available for $10 about £5 only in Japan atm 
Via Gadget Spy
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Sony Ericsson’s New XPERIA X1
Sony Ericsson’s new XPERIA brand will focus on multimedia and mobile web communication. The X1 has a 3-inch wide VGA (800 x 480) touchscreen display, 3.2 megapixel camera (with photo light), A2DP Bluetooth, aGPS, WiFi, and microSD, 400MB on board. On the phone side you’ve got quad-band GSM/EDGE, and 900/1700/1900/2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (or 850/1700/1900/2100MHz in what must be a US-bound model). Touch screen Navigation and arc-sliding QWERTY keyboard, 4-way key and optical joystick and browsing using Opera Mobile 9.5 or Skyfire. 110 x 53 x 16.7mm
Available Seconf half 2008
Via Engadget
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PSP Skype now available
With the release of the 3.90 PSP firmware update, Skype for your PSP-2000 (PSP Slim & Lite) series is now available (if your not in Japan). It is only available via network update atm and adds expanded support for Playstation Network titles.
Via Engadget
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Sony Mylo 2
Feast your eyes on Sony’s fantastic new wifi communicator. It has a 800 x 450 4.5 inch touchscreen display, 1GB of memory and a built in 1.4 mp camera. Unfortunately there is no phone in this model but supports all the major messaging services AIM, Gtalk and Yahoo! IM and Skype.
It plays WMA/PlaysForSure DRM, MP3, AAC, ATRAC and MPEG-4 files and allows widgets from Facebook and Google etc to be installed.
Sony will be releasing the Mylo 2 in approx. 2 months for around $300
Via Slashgear
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Sony confirms UK PS3 price drop and new 40GB Model
Sony has confirmed that they will be launching a 40GB stripped down version of the PS3 which will go on sale for £299 (about $600).
Sony also announced a price drop on the standard 60GB version, which will continue to be sold alongside the new model. The current Starter Pack, which boasted a 60GB PS3, two first-party games, and two Sixaxis controllers, will be discontinued.
It will be replaced by the new Value Pack, which will feature a backwards compatible 60GB PS3, one Sixaxis wireless controller, two first-party titles, and will cost £349 (about $712)–a £76 (about $155) price drop from the current price of £425 (about $868).
via Gamespot
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Concept - The Futuristic Sony Vaio Zoom Notebook PC
Check out this concept notebook PC from designer Eno Setiawan.
This funky concept device uses holographic technology, with everything including the mouse buttons being holographic.
This is a very sleek looking concept and maybe a glimpse at notebook PC’s in the future.
Via Yanko Design
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