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Security update patch out for Japanese PSPs

May 11, 2005 Sony Computer Entertainment has released a security update patch for the PSP that upgrades its firmware to version 1.51. TAGS: Sony PSP, Sony Corp., firmware, patch, security

Microsoft fix to keep Zune from skipping a beat

March 1, 2007 A firmware update next month will address "skipping" problem with some songs downloaded from the online store. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, firmware, online store, Apple Computer, music player, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPod, hard drive

Sony cracks down on PSP hacks

September 30, 2005 Firmware update will fix flaw that lets hackers downgrade latest console software and run their own code. TAGS: Sony PSP, firmware, hacker, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Sony Corp., flaw, bug, U.S.

Lego opens up Mindstorms NXT firmware

May 3, 2006 Iconic toy maker will also give users software, hardware and Bluetooth developer kits. TAGS: LEGO Co., firmware, microprocessor, Bluetooth, open source

Sony releases new Japanese PSP patch

June 9, 2005 SCE has released a new firmware patch for Japanese PSPs that updates the devices' system software to version 1.52. TAGS: system software, Sony Corp., firmware

O2: British businesses may block iPhone usage

November 9, 2007 Mobile operator says it's happy to transfer phone numbers to Apple's new handset but that businesses may impose tougher rules. TAGS: O2 Plc., Apple iPhone, EDGE, GPRS, 3G, Apple Computer, U.K., handset, Wi-Fi, firmware, coverage, worker, Google Inc.

PSP update adds audio goodies

November 30, 2005 Sony releases new firmware for PlayStation Portable. Version 2.6 adds RSS channel for streaming audio, WMA support. TAGS: streaming audio, Sony PSP, Sony Memory Stick Duo, Sony Corp., RSS, firmware, WMA, Sony Playstation

Linksys Wi-Fi router vulnerability discovered

June 4, 2004 Cisco issues a patch for a flaw that could give hackers access to Linksys consumers' home networks. TAGS: Linksys, router, firmware, hacker, Wi-Fi router, Cisco Systems Inc., firewall, home network, vulnerability, DSL, flaw, Wi-Fi, virus, setting, security

Apple's AirPort Extreme can pose security risk

April 9, 2007 Firmware update for latest wireless base station fixes vulnerability that exposes file names on a password-protected disk. TAGS: IPv6, Apple Computer, IEEE 802.11n, firmware, password, IP, security

Qualcomm plans to phone it in on cellular repairs

October 25, 2004 Over-the-air fixes for cell phones come to Qualcomm's CDMA. TAGS: Qualcomm Inc., Insignia, CDMA, operator, firmware, Korea, cell phone, carrier, GSM, China, San Francisco

Microsoft focuses on camera connections

September 29, 2004 Software giant announces new tools for plugging digital cameras into PCs. TAGS: digital imaging, Eastman Kodak Co., camera maker, imaging, firmware, camera, standard, digital camera, connection, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, PC, image, photograph, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Intel to open code for booting up PCs, servers

June 1, 2004 The chip giant will work with CollabNet to release open-source code designed to make the boot-up process for PCs and servers more predictable and faster. TAGS: BIOS, CollabNet Inc., Richmond, Intel, hardware maker, firmware, Phoenix Technologies, C, code, open source, server, project, Linux, PC

Dell notebooks to feature draft Wi-Fi standard

July 17, 2006 802.11n promises faster networks, wider range, but draft-based products might not work well with final version. TAGS: IEEE 802.11n, Wi-Fi Alliance, notebook computer, wireless networking, firmware, router, Wi-Fi, card

U.S. Robotics gives Wi-Fi gear speed burst

April 6, 2004 The company updates its 802.11g hardware to allow wireless connectivity of up to 125 megabits per second. TAGS: U.S. Robotics, IEEE 802.11g, hardware company, IEEE 802.11, Wi-Fi, firmware, networking, London

Linux gets Intel help with Centrino

March 10, 2004 A year after it launched its Centrino chip package for building notebooks with wireless networking abilities, Intel has begun a public project to let Linux take advantage of the hardware. TAGS: wireless networking, Intel Centrino, Linux, Intel, IEEE 802.11, firmware, networking, GPL, open-source software, open source, collaboration, project, notebook computer, Microsoft Windows

FAQ: Will your Intel-based Mac run Windows?

January 20, 2006 Since both the Mac OS and Windows now run on Intel-based hardware, shouldn't it be easy to run them on the same computer? Ten thoughts on the new Intel iMac TAGS: Apple Intel iMac, Intel, Apple Macintosh, Apple iMac, Apple Computer, BIOS, IBM PowerPC, operating system, firmware, Gateway Inc., Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS, challenge, Microsoft Windows Vista

IBM expands midmarket push

April 27, 2004 Big Blue continues its efforts to win over midsize businesses with a set of products for managing computer environments, including disaster-recovery services. TAGS: midsize business, disaster recovery, IBM Corp., network management, IBM iSeries, financing, small and medium business, firmware, research company, virus, information technology

SXSW sets stage for open-source DIY hacking

March 12, 2007 Creative and kooky do-it-yourself hardware hacks get a serious open-source twist at this year's South by Southwest Interactive Festival. TAGS: DIY, hacking, open source, API, cell phone, firmware

Sun servers to get new multi-OS abilities

January 25, 2006 With logical domains, Sun's Niagara systems will catch up this year to rival Unix and x86 servers. TAGS: Xen, Sun Server, Sun Microsystems Inc., x86 server, Sun Solaris 10, Sun Sparc, Sun Solaris, firmware, IBM Corp., virtualization, Unix, server, operating system, HP