firmware updates
Computers
MacBook Pro Firmware Update Fixes Fan Speed Under Heavy Loads
12:39AM Matt Buchanan | Another MacBook Pro firmware update to adjust the behaviour of the system’s fans when it’s under a heavy workload. Normally, this would be too minor to warrant a post, but given the MacBook Pro’s rocky history with graphics cards and heat issues, it’s worth noting Apple’s still churning out fan-related fixes. More »
Cameras
Canon 5D Mark II Update Gives You Manual Exposure Control While Shooting HD Video
11:41AM Wilson Rothman | Canon said today that it would give a free firmware update to users of the hallowed EOS 5D Mark II camera, allowing them to shoot in full HD using manual exposure controls including ISO, aperture and shutter speed. More »
Games
PS3 Firmware Update v2.76 Is Available Now
11:05AM Andi Wang | According to the Sony Playstation blog, this update is just a minor one that will improve “the playback quality of some PS3 format software.” [PS3Daily] More »
Games
PS3 v2.70 Firmware Available Now, Brings In-Game Chat, External Video Storage
8:20PM John Herrman | Another PS3 Firmware update, another modest set of new features. In 2.70, there are only two you’ll notice: system-wide text chat and portability for your PlayStation Store video purchases. More »
Entertainment
1:30PM Nick Broughall | We’ve all been there – you’ve set the DVR to record your favourite program via the EPG. The next day you sit down to watch it and about 5 minutes from the end, right at the moment of climax, the recording ends, because the networks couldn’t care less about you and run their programs over time. Well, now the Foxtel iQ2 (but not the iQ) will let you extend the recording time up to 20 minutes after each program. More »
Foxtel’s iQ2 Now Lets You Record Up To 20 Minutes After A Show’s Finished
1:30PM Nick Broughall | We’ve all been there – you’ve set the DVR to record your favourite program via the EPG. The next day you sit down to watch it and about 5 minutes from the end, right at the moment of climax, the recording ends, because the networks couldn’t care less about you and run their programs over time. Well, now the Foxtel iQ2 (but not the iQ) will let you extend the recording time up to 20 minutes after each program. More »
Gadgets
First Kindle 2 Firmware Update Available Now
10:29AM Adrian Covert | In case you’re curious, Kindle 2 firmware version 2.0.2 is being rolled out to users over the air. Apparently it doesn’t really do much, except let publishers disable text-to-speech, but it’s the FIRRRRRRRRRSSST. [Engadget] More »
Software
How To Get The New Android 1.1 Update On Your G1 Right Now
6:05AM John Mahoney | Sitting there twiddling your thumbs still waiting for T-Mobile to push out the latest Android update to your G1? No need-here’s how to upgrade your phone manually right now. More »
Phones
iPhone 2.2.1 Update Available Now, Fixes Bugs
4:40AM Jason Chen | The iPhone 2.2.1 update just hit, and it promises to fix various Safari, Mail and Camera bugs. More »
Software
BlackBerry Storm 4.7.0.90 Update Leaked
5:00AM Sean Fallon | Another week brings yet another BlackBerry Storm OS leak. This time the version is 4.7.0.90 for the 9530 and 9500—a version CrackBerry claims is “a step in the right direction.” More »
Music
