8w 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 his previous update, today PlayStation 3 homebrew developer Rogero has updated to Rogero CEX 4.40 v1.02 PS3 Custom Firmware (CFW) followed by a VSH patched version for ReActPSN with details below.

Download:

• Rogero_CEX4.40_V1.02.PUP
  
• Rogero_CEX4.40_V1.02.PUP
  
• Rogero_CEX4.40_V1.02.PUP
  
• Rogero_CEX4.40_V1.02.PUP
  
• Rogero_CEX4.40_V1.02.PUP
  
• Rogero_CEX4.40_V1.02.PUP
  
• Rogero_CEX4.40_V1.02.PUP
  
• Rogero_CEX4.40_V1.02.PUP
  
• Rogero_CEX4.40_V1.02.PUP

9w 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 PS3 Firmware v4.31 update, today Sony has officially released PlayStation 3 System Software update v4.40 with details below.

Download: PS3 Firmware 4.40 Update (US) / PS3 Firmware 4.40 Update (EU) / Extracted PUP by MorozzNL / PS3 4.40 CoreOS.rar by hellsing9

While there is no official changelog available yet, it is a required (mandatory) update although nothing appears to be different from the previous firmware revision on the surface.

However, Sony's Japanese site notes new support for a particular NFC reader, the Sony RC-S380 card reader device, has been added alongside improved...

9w ago - Following up on their Rebug 4.30.2 REX Edition / Toolbox 02.01.02 and the XMB Mod v02.01.00 Ice Edition, today Sony PlayStation 3 hackers Cyberskunk and evilsperm of Team Rebug have released Rebug Update Package v0.1 (4.30.x and 4.21.x) which allows Custom Firmware (CFW) users to connect to PSN.

Download: Rebug_Update_Package_0.1_4.30.x.pkg / Rebug_Update_Package_0.1_4.30.x.pkg (Mirror) / Rebug_Update_Package_0.1_4.21.x.pkg / Rebug_Update_Package_0.1_4.21.x.pkg (Mirror)

To quote: Rebug Update Package 0.1 (4.30.x and 4.21.x)

THIS ALLOWS PSN ACCESS - USE AT YOUR OWN RISK - FOR REBUG 4.30.x / 4.21.x ONLY - FOR REBUG 4.30.x / 4.21.x ONLY - YOU MUST BE IN REBUG MODE TO ACCESS PSN

This will update...