2010

Asking a group of gamers “Xbox or PS3” is like asking a group of car guys “Ford or Chevy.” You’re going to get a lot of different answers since both camps have their devoted fanboys. It’s a complicated decision, especially now since a the Red Ring of Death and programming difficulties for both systems have…

Sony has launched Firmware 3.40 for the Playstation 3, bringing with it a couple of new features. Here’s the official list from Sony.PlayStation Plus: PlayStation Network users will be able to purchase membership to PlayStation Plus; a new subscription service on the PlayStation Network that provides you with new options to expand and enhance your…

For better or worse, some things just seem to stick around. A lot like that annoying uncle who overstays their welcome. Here are my top ten tech things that need to die, now. PS/2 PortsFind the most expensive motherboard you can. It will probably still have at least one PS/2 port. These things date back…

Apple released its much anticipated iOS4 last week, ahead of the launch of the iPhone 4. The update was made available to all iPod Touches and all iPhones except the original. The update adds some great new features like multitasking. However, those who are still using the iPhone 3G and iPod Touches 2G and 1G…

Big news on the hardware front at E3. Microsoft has redesigned the Xbox 360. The new model is shorter and thinner than the old ones. It’s been done up in piano black instead of the usual white and grey. Engadget described it as looking like an F-117 stealth fighter. The biggest differences come under the…

Everybody has to have one. Apple has already hit the 2 million mark on the iPad. They’ve been flying off the shelves but it’s still possible to find one without giving up your first born on eBay. I took a trip to Best Buy the other day to check them out on display. Surprisingly they…

After a number of suicides at subcontractor Foxconn, Apple may be looking to deal with employees directly. The deaths are blamed on poor employee morale, bad working conditions, and low wages at Foxconn‘s plants in China. 12 suicide attempts have been recorded so far this year with 10 deaths Apple is receiving a lot of…

Do you want an iPad? Well, do ya’ eh? Well, now you don’t have to go across border to get one. Apple says the popular tablet will launch in Canada on May 28th. Canadians can begin pre-ordering the device this Monday, May 10th. But, if you’re expecting the high dollar will get you a reasonable…

We never thought it would happen. They must have gone nuts at Cupertino. Apple has released a rival browser for the iPhone. The company is notorious for banning apps that “duplicate” the function of their own. So why did Opera Mini get through? It’s an easy question to answer. Opera Mini for iPhone just isn’t…

Were they still making these? Sony has finally discontinued the manufacture of floppy discs in Japan. Most kids in highschool today probably have never seen one of these. Makes me feel old. I can remember when PC games used to be stored on them. More complicated classic games like X-Wing and TIE Fighter required six…