PSP System Firmware Version 2.50 is out
Interesting, the latest update for the PSP may lead to some new loopholes - PSPUpdates writes "We are guessing that the 2.01 update was a "hotfix" to clear the exploitable toc2rta libtiff exploit in the PSP's photo viewer. Expect this 2.50 fix to be a more stable wall against letting hackers run homebrew applications and games on their PSPs in many ways. On the other hand, it's easy to speculate that 2.50 could be easier to hack than 2.01 now that copyright video can be played on a memory stick, and the location free player has been added. Those two programs could open up potentially exploitable loopholes." Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone | October 12, 2005 at 22:49 PDT | Discuss (0)  
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3D pixel Duck Hunt, in real-life
Here's a 3D version of one of the pixel ducks from Duck Hunt someone made - The Maker designed in 3D Studio Max and then contructed it out of a ton of wood blocks: Blocks used in 3D model: 1785, Blocks used in build: 1240, Approximate Weight: 17-20 ilbs, Length: 24", Width: 17.25", Height: 21" Approximate Number of Hours to Create: 35-40. [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone | October 12, 2005 at 18:58 PDT | Discuss (0)  
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PEZ MP3 is on sale!
We've covered the PEZ MP3 story for many months, and today (iPod day it seems) comes news of Patrick's PEZ MP3 player! This may be stating the obvious, but this player has one feature that no other MP3 player can claim. It looks like a PEZ dispenser. In fact, it looks a lot like a PEZ dispenser. But, look a little closer and you will see where the headphones plug in, you will see a small play button. Pull on the toes and you will open up a battery door. I wanted the PEZ MP3 player to be as true to the PEZ dispenser as possible and still be an easy to use, inexpensive MP3 player. Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone | October 12, 2005 at 16:39 PDT | Discuss (1)  
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iTunes 6.0 and videocasts / videoblogs?
I downloaded the new iTunes and as far as I can tell it will be able to put videos from a podcast feed (RSS 2.0, video blogs, vlogs...) on an iPod. While I don't have a new iPod yet, it does list movies I've sent via MAKE's podcast feed, so it looks like we might be able to deliver our own TV-like content without paying the $1.99 per video. Oh, exporting a video for iPod in Quicktime 7 worked fine. Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone | October 12, 2005 at 16:35 PDT | Discuss (0)  
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HOW TO - Creating Video for iPod
Apple posted a HOW TO on getting videos on a new video iPod - With QuickTime 7 Pro, you can create your own videos that will play on the new iPod. Already have great home movies you want to play on your iPod? No problem. QuickTime 7 Pro helps you easily convert them to a format that iPod understands. Just follow these easy instructions and you'll be watching your own video on your iPod in no time. Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone | October 12, 2005 at 14:01 PDT | Discuss (1)  
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Sysinternals Freeware - Portmon

Yin Yu Tang, A Chinese Home

Clickable Culture - O'Reilly Explores Game Culture

Lifestyle tips, from the weird to the useful - baltimoresun.com

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