Tech and social media news
It would seem that we are on the brink of something interesting in the TV world. For so long now we have been use to slight changes in the way that television programs are brought to us. Yes we have gone from black and white to color, from huge plastic boxes that sat in the corner of the room to … [Read more...]
During the past week or so there seems to have been a major development in our next-gen consoles from Microsoft and Sony, with the former already having the existence of the Xbox 720 confirmed by employees working on the project. However, the PlayStation 4 will not be that far behind, since we now … [Read more...]
Following on from the bad news that only one PS3 account will be able to use the new Gran Turismo 5 DLC, we now felt that we would offer some good news. Is seems as though the release is finally live, but not in the US, just Europe for now. It’s nice to see that the likes of the UK gets in on the … [Read more...]
A sorry state of affairs for those wishing to purchase the new Sony Alpha NEX 7 camera. Announced back in the summer, Sony’s new add-on to their existing range was due to be released along with the new A65. Due to floods that have hit Thailand, the cameras release will now be postponed until … [Read more...]
Like us here at OSM, there will be many of you waiting for the new handheld gaming console to arrive, yep that’s right the new Sony PS Vita. Announced officially at the E3 gaming event in the summer, along with news of what it will look like and features to offer us, we can now update you with … [Read more...]
The news that the Gran Turismo 5 DLC was to be delayed was bad enough, but now we have to come to terms that this new pack is limited to just one per PS3 account. This is bad news if you have a couple of kids who use the same PlayStation 3 under a different profile, as they will not be able to take … [Read more...]
Nearly every PS3 firmware update causes a problem for someone; no matter how minor the new software may be you can count on it bricking someone’s system, or something going wrong somewhere. This is just the law of averages, and with millions of people downloading a new firmware it is … [Read more...]
Expectations for next-gen consoles are not only getting the consumer thinking, but also developers as well. It’s so easy to let our imaginations run wild, but we have to be practical at the same time. We often predict more than a developer can handle, as there has to be the perfect marriage … [Read more...]
Poor poor electronics giant Sony must be wondering what it has to do to gain its customers confidence back, after another reported security breach swept its PlayStation Network and SOE games service. Still reeling from the impact of the PSN attack back at the end of April, where the details of … [Read more...]
It seems that many have now calmed down over the prospect of having an Xbox 720 or PS4 launched in 2012. Various rumors indicated that either Microsoft or Sony would boldly release their next gen console to compete with Nintendo's Wii U. The most likely release period now looks to be 2013 onwards … [Read more...]
If any of you are like us then you are sitting waiting for the new Sony PS Vita to be released and are looking forward to everything that it brings. Already we have an idea of what it will be priced at from Sony’s event at E3 several months ago but now there’s new details that say the PS Vita … [Read more...]
After their horror story earlier this year, Sony has made changes to its PSN terms in an effort to avoid more nightmares. The Japanese tech giant as you know, was the victim of a serious hack attack which saw their online PlayStation Network Service outed for almost a month. Millions of personal … [Read more...]
Shortly before the summer, the yearly E3 gaming conference took place allowing manufacturers such as Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft to show off their future product(s). With attacks taking place at the time from hackers, it was a job to know how the E3 would pan out and whether any interest would … [Read more...]
One of the subjects that we often bring you news on is of course the world of social media and how it can benefit a great number of people. Whether its the individual or a business be it small or large, social media, what and how its used is being tried and tested. When we talk about this topic, … [Read more...]
A few months ago we were bringing you plenty of news about two upcoming Sony tablets, then known as the S1 and the S2. Recently we discovered that they were in fact to be called the Sony Tablet S and the Sony Tablet P tablet respectively and we have news today of the release status of the Sony S as … [Read more...]
Sony's PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox 720 are both games consoles that are still very much in the concept stage, but are still being highly speculated about. We have seen a string of potential features and interesting rumors which suggest either could even be with us as soon as 2012. However … [Read more...]
Sony are really trying to put on a show for many of its fans at the moment with a number of high profile gadgets being announced. Yesterday we told you about their 3D TV made specifically for PS3 gaming and now we are going to give you a look at their digital binoculars which are reportedly the … [Read more...]
For those of you keeping your eyes on Sony's 3D TV with PS3 gaming in mind, we have some further news for you. The TV will be launched to consumers in the UK and Europe this Autumn, costing £499. When the word 3D is mentioned in the same sentence as TV you are normally talking over £1000 every … [Read more...]
Up until now, only DirecTV customers could get the exclusive NFL Sunday Ticket subscription package. Things are set for a very convenient and interesting change as DirecTV has struck a deal with Sony to bring this coveted satellite package to the PS3. From now on, owners of Sony's games console … [Read more...]
A gaming console that has provoked a big amount of interest is the Sony PlayStation Vita although there was major disappointment when we heard it would not be released until 2012 in the USA and Europe, a disappointment for many. Today we’ve heard more news about the Vita to digest while you’re … [Read more...]
A large majority of the latest tech talk has been based on rumors of future games consoles. Naturally Microsoft's Xbox 720 and Sony's PS4 are the first that come to mind, with talk that they could even be with us as soon as 2012. What we want to talk to you about though is the possibility of these … [Read more...]
Many of you turning on your PS3s today may have noticed that a new system update is ready for download. Version 3.70 is now live for many regions and brings extra 3D functionality and also an improvement to the streaming video section on the XrossMediaBar. There are other features that the 190MB … [Read more...]
Today the harrowing scenes in London are laid bear for all to see. TV, the internet, radio channels, social networking sites and so on have all been reporting on the spreading riots that are taking over the City as well as other parts of the country. Mindless protesters have been smashing their … [Read more...]
On demand catch up video service BBC iPlayer has undergone another overhaul and is now a much smarter version than the previous. The upgraded service will feature on Sony's PS3 console as well as smart TVs and set top boxes. The BBC has however confirmed that they are interested in expanding their … [Read more...]
Gaming today is one of the biggest businesses in the world, generating billions each year from the sales of consoles, games and accessories. I think it is fair to say that the 2 established leaders in this industry is Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Both companies have confirmed … [Read more...]
