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RIM Releases Firmware Update For BlackBerry Storm Early

Nerd Grind — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:23:29 +0000

It seems RIM has secretly released Firmware update 4.7.0.75 for their new BlackBerry Storm. Rumor had it the company was going to wait for a wide release on the update, but it seems they went with the silent but deadly approach instead.

Reports from users seem to be positive thus far, and RIM has purportedly patched up some issues and killed some lag. Here is a link to snag the update for yourself. Happy updates-giving.

Sony Offers Firmware Upgrade that Includes Flash Support for PS3 Tomorrow

Nerd Grind — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:15:37 +0000

Last month, Sony gave us a treat with the release of firmware 2.50 for their PS3. Now, as a bit of Thanksgiving cheer, the company has readied firmware version 2.53. The update will hit the wires sometime on November 26th and will bring along full-screen Flash support. Finally. The update will also offer a power save option to save your dying controllers.

Get your PS3s ready for their download now, before the turkey.

QuickPwn and PwnageTool Already Updated to Support iPhone Firmware 2.2

Nerd Grind — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:40:53 +0000

Both QuickPwn and PwnageTool have been updated to support the recent iPhone 2.2 firmware upgrade. They sure do work at breakneck speeds to allow you to jailbreak your beloved iPhones. The firmware upgrade was just released less than 72 hours ago. Color me impressed.

Below is a video of what sounds like an 8-year old kid showing us how to install the programs into the new firmware upgrade. Kids learn just as fast as hackers these days.

iPhone 2.2 Firmware Update Now Available – Includes Google Street View and More

Nerd Grind — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:04:47 +0000

The latest iPhone firmware update is here and available for download. If you need any convincing before you snap it up, the update includes a Google Street View application and the ability to download Podcasts straight to the iPhone.

On the Street View front, all the bells and whistles are here. The public transit and walking directions are all in place.

Additionally, there were some bug fixes, Safari enhancements and the ability to toggle auto-text correction. The Podcast downloads have been reported to work flawlessly, as well. Get ye to the iTunes store and make your iPhone a little bit better.

Here are some post-update photos to get you excited, as if you needed anything more:

T-Mobile Offers Firmware Upgrade for G1 – Able to be Manually Installed

Nerd Grind — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:08:32 +0000

T-Mobile’s RC29 upgrade for their G1 arrives on November 11th. For the impatient, there is a way to manually force the upgrade. Simply download the update and move it to a MicroSD card. That’s pretty much it. T-Mobile has warned that the manual upgrade isn’t officially supported, so if you muck up your G1 you are on your own. Also, the company has yet to reveal exactly what is on the upgrade. Curious yet?

Hackers take whole two days to hack PSP 5.0 firmware

Nerd Grind — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:53:40 +0000

The Sony PSP just received its fifth major firmware upgrade the other day. The upgrade, among other things, allows users to access the PlayStation store to download goodies directly on to the popular portable. Well, it remained hack free for a paltry two days before the illustrious "Dark_Alex" hacked into it. He changed the code to make it safe for homebrew enthusiasts to receive the update without losing programs or data. Wait, that doesn’t sound very dark. Next he is going to hack it so it helps old ladies cross the street and retrieves cats from trees. Thanks Alex!

Sony PS3 firmware update details

Nerd Grind — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:27:03 +0000

Sony quietly(for them) unveiled a firmware update for their PS3 on October 15th. The update includes, among other things, several interesting additions for for cinéphiles out there. You can now enter your DivX VOD registration code to make using the king of codecs on your home television easier. The update also offers 50Hz video output, Mosquito noise reduction video enhancement and support for chroma unsampling. Check the link for more details.

Does any of this help you with your level editing on "Little Big Planet?" Um, not at all but that is one amazing game and it deserved a shout out.

Canon Mark III Improvements

Nerd Grind — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:36:47 +0000

Canon’s firmware fix for the Mark III’s focusing problems improved it a lot, but according to Rob Galbraith, there is more to be done.

Downgrading Your iPhone

Nerd Grind — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:37:18 +0000

If you are one of those who upgraded your iPhone to 1.1.2 firmware and are now regretting it, these is a way back!

According to the Hackintosh forums, get the 1.1.1 file from Apple, then follow their simple instructions.

PS3 Rumble

Nerd Grind — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:30:15 +0000

Rumble is available for the PS3, but not without jumping through some hoops. To make it easier, just buy Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (the first retail game with built-in rumble support) and you will have the firmware. The controller is a more difficult as it is set to release next month in Japan.

Get on those forums and make friends in Japan!

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