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Next-gen console news
xBox 360

• For pay HD Movies and TV coming to your Xbox 360 via broadband.
• HD-DVD for Xbox360 debuts...And it works in XP!

PS3

• In Japan less than 1 PS3 game sold for each console.
• Is this because people bought it as a Bluray player/ media player box that can play their old PS2 games... or is it because people bought the things to resell it?
• Or maybe it is because there are very few games available at launch.
• Crazies waiting in lines...
• Dentist hires 60 temps to wait in line
  
• Jon Edwards looking for a PS3 and special priveleges too
• Fights, robbery and the such *
  
• There are reported issues with some PS2 games crashing or being unplayable on the PS3
• xbox 360 had similar issues, but wasn't $600
  
• The PS3 interface is basically an extension of the PSP interface.
• Check out a video of the interface. *
• The photo viewing options look really cool.

*Details of MS's cash infusion into Novell (a la Apple)
And been playing HL2: Episode 1 on his PC.
I wonder how well/if it will run on his new Mac Book.

So is TiVo finally adding some download ability for video?

Variety: VHS is dead *

10 prototype '1 laptop per child' machines have been made.

Zune

• Engadget had an extensive review. Verdict: it sucks!
• But Beatles albums are avaiable in the Zune Marketplace! *
• There is a little hope for the Zune.. as a hacked Linux device? *
  

NBC offering free video podcast downloads of new programs via iTunes.

M-audio cheap 'mixer' *

Program that copies models in Second Life causing problems for the community.

Daily Motion: out Tubing Google in Europe?

Silly gadgets not made for kids.
Head mounted camera and PVR system that lets you record 8 hours of video without a recharge. *

MPAA sues company for selling pre-loaded iPods
If they are actually charging $$ for the ripping aspect.. I understand the lawsuit.

iPhone: too little too late?

Podcasts on your cellie for free

• Podlinez.com
• fonpods.com *
• You can even get our Podcast with a simple phone call via Podlinez
• normal long distance charges and other shit apply, but if you have a cellie this most likely doesn't matter
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Matt is trying a Treo 600 on Verizon with no data plan (as his secondary phone, to test it out)
Audio issue resolved by $15 app, Freedom.

Using Pocket Tunes.

Will update on how the non-EVDO data plan from Verizon turns out.

Verizon is evil.

Matt getting run-around from Verizon about adding Treo 600 to the plan.

I ended up hanging up on the 'customer service' person as they knew nothing of the products and services offered.