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The upcoming PS3 firmware update, will bring some substantial improvements to the game console. According to Sony, version 2.20, which is just days from launch, will feature Blu-ray spec 2.0 and BD-Live capabilities that include online downloading of video content, ringtones and interactive movies or audio. In addition, you will be able to copy to your PSP photos and music playlists via USB connection. The update will also add movies bookmarking function, so you can return back to the exact point and resume play from where you left off. Furthermore, “Audio Output Device” function will enable the PSP console to serve as a remote control for music played through the PS3. Check the full details after the break.

Update: users will be able to copy Blu-Ray movies directly from the PS3 to the PSP.

Update 2: update one turns to be untrue.

[via gizmodo]

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The guys at anythingbutipod.com have managed to put their hands on the iriver W7 media player, that was first introduced at the CES show in Vegas, last December. To recall, the W7 has a 3″ touch screen with 260,000 colors (480 X 272) , providing 4GB/8GB storage capacity and mini SD slot. The player supports MP3, WMA audio files, WMV9 SP, MPEG-4 SP, H.264 video formats, JPEG, TXT/CSD e-books reader and more. Other features include FM radio tuner, sound recording and flash games support. It is a solid player with great features, but mostly designed for stylus interface junkies. Check out the video review after the break.

[via anythingbutipod]

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