7w ago - Following up on the initial release, Sony hacker Total_Noob has released the TN-V v2 Custom Emulator Firmware (CEF) 6.60 for PS Vita handheld consoles.

Download: EBOOT.PBP (229 Kb) / EBOOT.PBP (Mirror)

To quote: Great news, an update to TN-V is here to fix a lot of issues and features!

After the recent release of TN-V users have been actively reporting their issues and bugs here which has allowed us to efficiently get these fixed. Here's the full change log for Version 2 of TN-V.

Added option in 'Advanced' to delete ISO cache. This may help if you'll get an infinite loop while opening game menu.

• Added option in 'Advanced' to delete ISO cache. This may help if you'll get an infinite loop while opening game menu.
  
• Added possibility to launch backup file from savedata folder.
  
• Added ability to move backup file to 'ms0:/ISO'.
  
• Added support for custom PS1 DOCUMENT.DAT.
  
• Fixed msfs driver bug that caused data corruption which led to resetted settings.

8w ago - Following up on the previous hint, this weekend the Apache Overkill (PSP Mini) user mode exploit by TomTomdu80 for PS Vita Firmware 2.06 has been officially unveiled alongside a video demo below.

To quote: In this Video you can see a PS Vita with the Firmware 2.06, which runs the Vita Half Byte Loader via the Exploit game Apache Overkill. Thank you very much TomTomdu80 for this user mode exploit

This port of the Half Byte Loader for the PS Vita is capable of running Homebrews at the PS Vita Firmware 2.06 and older. This CAN NOT run ISO or CSO games. Plugins (PRX) wont work either! Just usermode Homebrews!

From Wololo: Disclaimer: I haven’t tested this VHBL version myself. People who tested it in EU/US version have told me this VHBL compatibility is below average, but compatibility may increase in future releases. As usual, the choice is yours.

Another long wait is over, this is the public announce for the game exploit that will let people run TomTomDu80′s port of VHBL on Vita firmware 2.06. Once again,...

9w ago - Following up on the initial announcement and video demo, today Sony hacker Total_Noob has released the TN-V Custom Emulator Firmware (CEF) 6.60 for PS Vita handheld consoles.

Below are the details, to quote: The highly anticipated Custom Emulator Firmware TN-V from Total_Noob is finally here!

TN-V brings the XMB experience to the Vita and has been in development for over half a year, and is finally ready to be released. The goal was to bring a full PSP CFW to Vita and its been finally accomplished.

TN-V supports ALL exploits we have ever released and will support any future kernel exploits that happen to get released, but remember that there’s a small chance of one being released anytime soon considering the rarity of them. The next release will probably be VHBL which doesn’t support TN-V and can only do emulators and homebrew.

Below you can find the features, instructions and some tips. Please read through it thoroughly but if you have any issues, head over to the /Talk forums! We hope everyone enjoys this, and special thanks to TN for...

10w ago - Following up on PS Vita Firmware v2.05, today Sony has officially announced that mandatory PlayStation Vita System Software update v2.06 is incoming.

Download: PS Vita Firmware 2.06 Update (USA) / PS Vita Firmware 2.06 Update (EUR) / PS Vita Firmware 2.06 Update (JPN)

Below is what Sony stated on the incremental update via Twitter today, to quote:

"Heads up - PS Vita v2.06 software update coming soon, will improve system software stability for some features."

Changelog (via Au.PlayStation.com) to quote: "Download this system software update for general bug fixes. An update to the PS Vita system...

10w ago - Following up on his initial announcement, today PlayStation Vita developer Total_Noob has shared a demo video of his upcoming 6.60 TN-V CEF (Custom Emulator Firmware) for Sony's PS Vita handheld gaming console.

Below are the details, to quote: "Total_Noob has released a more in-depth trailer video of his upcoming CEF (Custom Emulator Firmware) for the PS Vita.

The brand new video that you can watch below showcases TN-V better than the last one, showing off more features such as changing themes and playing music with the full XMB experience running smoothly on the PS Vita.

As we previously announced, TN-V will be compatible with all of the 2.02 and below exploit releases thus far for the Vita; TN-V is not a new exploit itself.

TN-V is still set to release this month, but nothing specific just yet so check back!"