Sony PSP2 to Debut in 2007 Says PSM
The October issue of PlayStation Magazine cited unnamed sources in a report stating that Sony will launch the next generation PSP in 2007. Right now, however, it doesn’t look like this will be quite what we were looking for: rather than a “proper” PSP2, Sony is apparently going to follow in Apple’s footsteps and gradually…
Sony Ships AWG170A, Claimed to Be World’s Fastest DVD Burner
Over in Europe, Sony has started shipping the AWG170A, what Sony and its partner NEC claim to be the world’s fastest DVD R burner. Able to burn discs at 16x (whether or not 16x media is widely available is apparently irrelevant), the AWG170A also burns DVD-RAM (12x), DVD R DL (8x), DVD+RW (8x), DVD-RW (6x)…
Simple Image-Based PSP Exploit For 2.0-2.8 Firmware Released
The previously unhackable Sony PSP (firmware versions higher than 2.71, that is) has been cracked, this time, with the aid of a buffer overflow in the PSP’s libTIFF image libraries. Technical mumbo jumbo aside, this exploit lets users of the Sony handheld run unsigned, homebrew software, which certainly can’t be a code word for anything…
Elecom Silicone Protectors for Sony E Series DAPs
The same type of silicone that has protected untold numbers of iPods ’round the world will now be protecting some of Sony’s portable audio players thanks to Elecom. Designed to protect the Sony NW-E005/003/002 line of portable audio players, the AVD-SCSE005 sits nice and snug over the little music player, helping to shield it from…
Sony To Introduce PSP Camera and GPS Capabilities Next Month
Next month’s Tokyo Game Show (you know, the video game expo that wasn’t killed) will see the official introduction of a camera and GPS module for the Sony PSP. Also making an appearance will be the navigation software used by the GPS receiver, but then again, you probably could have guessed that. No pictures (or,…
Sony Paints the Town Pink With Its PSP This October
Someone must have given control of Sony’s design department to Barbie with word that they’ll be releasing a pink version of their somewhat underwhelming PSP in October. This coincides with yesterday’s announcement that they’ll be releasing a pink PS2 in the fall as well. Looks like Sony’s crack research department has figured out that the…
Sony Vaio 10th Anniversary Special Edition Notebooks
Sony launched their first Vaio computer 10 years ago: the PCV-90, which ran Windows 95 and had a 200-MHz processor. To celebrate the 10th anniversary, they are offering a number of limited edition model notebooks: they will only make 500 of each of the five colorful designs. That’s perhaps a blessing, as they look a…
Pretty in Pink PS2 Due This November
Sony has answered every [UK] boy and girl’s wish just in time for the holidays with the announced release of a pink-colored version of its PlayStation 2 console. Destined to be a hit amongst the Chelsea crowd, this pink PS2 will also come bundled with a pink controller, a pink memory card as well as…
PSP2 Wish List
Some gadget freaks are never happy. Right after Sony launches the Mylo, David Carnoy at CNet is demanding more with a list of requests for the Sony PSP2, ranging from a built-in hard drive to a second flash media slot for SD and xD cards. While the first is possible, given Sony’s devotion to the…