Gadgets

First Kindle 2 Firmware Update Available Now

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]


February 7, 2009
Software

How To Get The New Android 1.1 Update On Your G1 Right Now

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.


January 28, 2009
Mobile

iPhone 2.2.1 Update Available Now, Fixes Bugs

The iPhone 2.2.1 update just hit, and it promises to fix various Safari, Mail and Camera bugs.


January 23, 2009
Software

BlackBerry Storm 4.7.0.90 Update Leaked

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.”


January 22, 2009

iRiver Spinn PMP Gets Memo App, Bigger Album Art and More in 2.0 Firmware Update

iRiver’s Spinn is certainly beautiful on the outside, but inside its software left a little lacking. A version 2.0 software update is available now which addresses a few of our gripes.


January 21, 2009

Seagate Firmware Fix Turned Barracudas into Paperweights

Seagate’s SD1A firmware update, meant to fix problems with its Barracuda 7200.11 models, only managed to make things worse—bricking the drives of those who bothered to install it. They’ve pulled the update pending validation.


Gaming

PlayStation 3 Firmware Update 2.60 Will Bring New Photo Gallery App, More DivX Support Tomorrow

Perhaps taking a cue from iPhoto’s whiz-bang smart organisation features, PS3 firmware 2.60′s biggest add is a new Photo Gallery app that looks like it can sort photos in some interesting ways.


January 20, 2009
Gaming

PSP Gets 5.03 Update

The Sony PSP just got the 5.03 firmware update, which improves stability somewhere, somehow. Enjoy the photo of Jessica Chobot licking a PSP, because it’s 1AM here. [PSP Blog via Kotaku]


January 17, 2009
Software

T-Mobile G1 Getting ‘Cupcake’ OS Update, May Be Targeted For Late January

Rumours about when/if the “cupcake” OS update might be heading for the G1 got a little more confirmation today as Google and Blog discovered after speaking with a G1 PDA Specialist.


January 13, 2009
Software

BlackBerry Storm 4.7.0.86 Update Leaked

The latest Storm OS has arrived through unofficial channels and is now available for anyone who simply can’t wait to upgrade their software.