Google has Open Sourced Android!!!

The Open Handset Alliance, a group of more than 30 technology and mobile companies, developed Android: the first complete, open, and free mobile platform. To help developers get started developing new applications, we’re offering the Android Software Development Kit.

ANDROID is now OPEN SOURCE software

At http://source.android.com/download they describes how to set up your local work environment, how to use #GIT to get the Android files, and how to build the files on your machine. The source is approximately 2.1GB in size.

Try android emulator for FREE

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Overview of SecurityImages 5.1.2

This new release will allow you to set a different captcha per section, as seen in screen shot below:

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This new release will also have a focus on making installations easier,

  • by adding supplementary checks in the page “Check Your System”
  • by patching/un-patching #Joomla! sections without overwriting any files with FTP (but hey I will change code on the fly in background as they is no better way at the moment)

I also want to add a new API (the current one will be still available) that will allow me to use recaptcha more easily.

Ajax would be nice to have in front end and backend, but that may be out of reach for this release.

It is time to request new features in the forum! I will look at request and it may be part of that release…

Release in worst case expected for end of months.

Panasonic PT-AE3000 Home Theater Projector

With 2499$ MRP, 60000:1 contrast ratio – this projector is going to set a new trend in 1080p projector market. For all of you still looking for good reasons to buy it or not, projectorcentral.com has put an interesting review online

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My current projector (PT900AE) is still working after 2122 hours… hope it will last till the AE3000 reach Switzerland.

An interesting thread at AVS forums, and the specifications are available as PDF HERE

PS3 2.50 firmware adds Flash 9 support and recovery menu

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Also worth mentioning is a hidden recovery menu that can be access if you press the power button long enough to hear 3 continuous beep. This hidden menu is for all user that are no more able to boot their PS3 after an unsuccessful firmware update

 

http://www.gametrailers.com/remote_wrap.php?umid=278854

My favorite new functionality being the scene search stills during video playback, fast and very useful, it tell the ps3 to make screen shots every minutes and display it as thumbnail.

EXIF (exchangeable image file format) metadata can now be viewed during pictures playback. A solid update before getting Home and Little Big Planet…

 

From the Official Playstation Blog

PSP (v5.00) update

Let’s start with the v5.00 update for PSP. In this version, you’ll notice the addition of the PlayStation Network icon on the XMB. You can now sign up for PlayStation Network, manage your account and access PlayStation Store directly from your PSP – meaning you can download games directly to your PSP while connected via Wi-Fi. Getting games, demos and trailers while on-the-go has never been easier! Check out the screen below.

The current PlayStation Store on the PC will be down in the interim as we take some time to revamp. Don’t worry, it will re-launch soon after we’ve made some tweaks. Please keep in mind, if you already have a PlayStation Network account, simply sign in on your PSP using your existing information. The same account and wallet can be used on PS3 and PSP. You will be able to check out the PlayStation Store on the PSP soon, as we’ll have a video demo featuring Grace Chen posted soon on the Blog.

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Update v5.00 adds a sleep timer option that can be used while you are playing music on your PSP. In addition, we’ve added a full screen keyboard option for text entry and have redesigned the background of the XMB. You’ll be able to find all of the information on Firmware v5.00 here once it goes live.
PS3 (v2.50) update

Now on to the PS3 v2.50 update. The latest features/enhancements include:

* Support for the PS3 Official Bluetooth Headset – we’ve told you about the upcoming Bluetooth Headset and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation Bundle on the Blog. This latest firmware installment enables High-Quality (HQ) mode, which delivers clear and wide-band online voice chat. On top of that, an added on-screen indicator shows battery status, volume level and use of HQ mode.
* PlayStation Trophies interface enhancements – I know that many of you are busy collecting trophies and raising your PlayStation Trophy level. This update makes sharing and comparing your trophies with your friends even easier. On 1st part of the profile page you’ll see a symbol under level that represents level and the actual percentage towards the next level along with the existing level meter. The level symbol carries over to the trophy comparison screen where you will now be able to see your level, your friend’s level and the percentage towards the next level for both users along with all of the game by game comparison information you see today.
* Friend status – Offline friends on your Friends list will have information below their avatars that will indicate how long it has been since they were last online.
* Video – This update adds the Scene Search feature similar to the feature on the PSP. Activating this feature while viewing a video on the PS3 will break the video up into scenes that you can quickly access by pressing the X button. You can break the videos into one, two or five minute intervals. In addition, you can now choose to have all of the videos under the video section of the XMB play in sequence. Go to Settings then Video Settings to turn this option on.
* PlayStation Store – We’ve added a redeem codes option right on the store to make it easier to redeem your PlayStation Network Cards and promotion codes. In addition, PlayStation Network Sign Up and Account Management have been redesigned.
* Power Save Settings – You can now set your PS3 and wireless controllers to turn off automatically after set periods of inactivity. Go to Settings then Power Save Settings to turn on these features.
* Background Downloading – You now have the option to set the PS3 to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has completed. This option is available when you turn off the system from the button under [Users] while content is being downloaded or installed.
* In-game Screenshots – this tool will allow everyone to capture, share and in other words, immortalize their favorite gameplay moments. This will be supported on a game by game basis. Please check back to find out which games will support this feature.
* In addition to all of the features above there are some additional features and enhancements included in 2.50. Once the update launches, you can read all of the details here.

The support for the Bluetooth Headset will be of particular interest to all of you SOCOM fans. With the “Proximity Chat” feature, SOCOM: Confrontation gameplay is intensified as it allows you to experience high-quality voice playback in full surround sound. Whether the action is near or far, Proximity Chat clearly matches distance to sound effects and voiceovers within the game, putting you in the heart of the action.