Archive for August, 2009
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If you haven’t been selecting “System Update” from your XMB every few minutes this evening like we have, now’s the time to do so. Sony has released PlayStation 3 firmware 3.00 , which tweaks several long-time features (no more battery meter blocking the clock!), adds the What’s New section (above) and introduces features such as animated themes. Once you’ve updated, drop your comments with the others below and let us know what you think Sony got right (and wrong) with this release. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in!] Original source: playstation.joystiq.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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PSA: Firmware 3.00 now available
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click to enlarge Mad Catz has announced that it will be bringing a special limited edition of its Street Fighter IV Tournament Edition Fightsticks to the Penny Arcade Expo . And when we say limited, we mean it: Only 1,000 sticks will be made available — 650 for Xbox and 350 for PS3 — and the majority of them will be available exclusively from the Capcom booth at PAX. For those unable to attend, a “very limited stock” will be available at the Capcom and GameShark online stores. The “Femme Fatale” joystick, as you can see above, is decked out with the ladies of Street Fighter IV , including Sakura, Crimson Viper, Chun-Li, Cammy and Rose. It’s also packs a lilac color scheme, which seems appropriate given the bumps and bruises players will be doling out with it (virtual bumps and bruises, of course). The sticks will go on sale this Friday, September 4, on a first-come-first-serve basis, limited to two per customer. If you want one, you’d best be quick. Gallery: Mad Catz SFIV Femme Fatale Joystick Original source: www.joystiq.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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Limited edition SFIV sticks at PAX, only 1000 being made
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Monday, August 31st, 2009 0 views
Some of you are headed back to school this week, and I want to let you know that we at Download Squad feel your pain. We’ve all been there at one time or another, and it’s not always easy. While I’m not volunteering to do your homework (don’t want to get you in trouble, you know), the least I can do is offer some helpful applications for everyone’s favorite (formerly) collegiate website, Facebook. I hope these five apps make your school year a little bit easier. Good luck in the new school year, DLS readers! Notely Notely is a comprehensive system for to-do list, homework planning and events. The Facebook app is just one way to keep track of that: there’s also a web version of Notely, and an iPhone app. It’s all available with a free account at Notely.net. Courses Courses is a beefed-up version of a feature you might remember if you’re a long-time Facebook user. It lets you list your current course list on your profile and find other people in your classes.
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Back to school with Facebook: 5 apps to make your classes easier
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There’s a new beta version of Skype for Linux. It’s been nearly 2 years since Skype first added support for video to Skype 2.0 beta for Linux , and now that the Linux version of the popular VoIP client has hit 2.1 beta, Skype has cranked up the audio and video quality a bit. Now Skype for Linux uses the same SILK audio codec as the Windows and Mac clients, and packs support for high quality video. Skype 2.1 beta for Linux also supports sending SMS messages, organizing contacts within contact groups, and a few chat enhancements. The update also brings support for Pulse Audio. There’s also a new panel icon that shows the number of missed events. Skype 2.1 is still beta software, so it might be rough around the edges. But if you’re willing to put up with the occasional crash or dropped call, it’s probably worth upgrading for the improved audio and video quality.
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Skype 2.1 beta for Linux
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