106w ago - Today FB Alpha developer CaptainCPS-X has released a PS3 homebrew application that he calls MMRetroCR - MultiMan Retro Tools for Windows users.

Download: MMRetroCR R3

To quote: Hi guys, here is my first release of MultiMan Retro Cover Renamer MMRetroCR or I should call it MM Retro Tools.

At first it was made to rename covers only but I been adding more features, and now for first release it has many other uses. Please take a look at the readme...

MultiMan Retro Cover Renamer - MMRetroCR

"Making it easier to manage retro covers for use with MultiMan"

by CaptainCPS-X, 2011.

FEATURES

• Automatic ROM scanning for supported systems.
• Support ROM recognition for: NES, SNES, Genesis, VBA (GB, GBC, GBA).
• ZIP verification when needed, ensuring it contains a valid ROM.
• Single ROM adding and removing from list.
• Individual cover assigment feature for each listed ROM.
• Ability to clear cover assigment for a selected ROM.
• PNG Cover preview.
• Automatic renaming of cover images to match the ROM sets.
• Automatic generation of Covers .PKG files ready to be installed in the PS3 / MultiMan.
• Automatic...

107w ago - Today Microsoft has unveiled the upcoming Windows 8 Operating System at the D9 conference where a preview of the new OS was demonstrated.

The UI has changed considerably now being similar to Windows Phone 7's Metro UI, and those interested can check out the video below alongside the official Microsoft press release.

Press Release: REDMOND, Wash. - June 1, 2011 - Today, at the D9 Conference, we demonstrated the next generation of Windows, internally code-named "Windows 8," for the first time. Windows 8 is a reimagining of Windows, from the chip to the interface. A Windows 8-based PC is really a new kind of device, one that scales from touch-only small screens through to large screens, with or without a keyboard and mouse.





The demo showed some of the ways we've reimagined the interface for a new generation of touch-centric hardware. Fast, fluid and dynamic, the experience has been transformed while keeping the power, flexibility and connectivity of Windows intact.

Here are a few aspects of the new interface we showed today:

• Fast launching of apps from a tile-based Start screen,...

108w ago - Today PlayStation 3 hacker SvenGDK has released PS3 Multi Tools for Windows v2, which allows users to manage their PS3 games, download the latest PS3 CFW, sign packages, format HDDs to FAT32, copy games and more.

Download: PS3 Multi Tools for Windows v2 / PS3 Multi Tools for Windows v2 (Mirror)

To quote: What is PS3 Multi Tools for Windows?
"PS3 Multi Tools for Windows" is the new version of "Multi Tools for PS3".

With this tool you can:

• Manage your games
• NEW: Work faster with the new execution box (Execute commands like "copy" or "format")
• Easily copy games to other HDDs
• Format a HDD to FAT32 (over 32GB)
• Sign Package files (.pkg)
• Easy report bugs with the Reporter (Under settings)
• NEW: Download the newest Custom Firmwares like DualBoot CFW
• NEW: Get always the latest of your PS3 CFW Backup Manager like Multiman
• Easy select your HDD for games on the menu (NEW: If not found, you can enter it manually)

Other changes:

• New Design
• Improved copy speed
• Added a clock

Requirements:

112w ago - The Windows 8 Build 6.2.7955.0 M2 has been leaked on to FTP server on BetaArchive according to one of the members there. This will soon lead to a public leak in the form of torrent file (available now).

This matured build according the member sports Ribbon UI, Application Folder, Immersive browser and full DWM. Other features like Webcam, TaskUI, PDF Reader etc can be unlocked preferably using the tools already available.

This is considered to be the un-traceable version of Windows 8 M2 namely 7955.fbl_srv_wdacxml.110228-1930. The screenshots of the very same build was circulating across the Web over the past few days.

You can download torrent from HERE.

Following are the details of leaked Windows 8 Build 7955 Milestone 2:

Build Name : Windows 8 Build 6.2.7955.0 Ultimate m2 (32-bit)
File Name : 7955.fbl_srv_wdacxml.110228-1930
ISO Size: 2.47GB (2,657,079,296 bytes)
ISO MD5: 40861A02CB14B0D2D7930910DB6CC6E4

114w ago - It's been a while coming but a new version 1.21.0 of PS3 Media Server has been released for Windows, Linux and Mac!

Downloads: PS3 Media Server v1.21.0 for Windows / PS3 Media Server v1.21.0 for Linux / PS3 Media Server v1.21.0 for Mac

PS3 Media Server v1.21.0 Changelog:

• Support new devices: Android, Nokia N900
  
• Improved support for XBMC
  
• Support MKV header compression in most MKV files (less "data corrupted" errors)
  
• VOBsub subtitles are now supported on Windows
  
• Multithreaded MEncoder works on more things now
  
• Bandwidth optimisations
  
• New Help tab
  
• More file sorting options
  
• Improve error logging
  
• Buffer reports more accurately
  
• Properly support MEncoder multithreading on newer CPUs
  
• Updated MEncoder and FFMPEG
  
• Processes ended properly on Linux
  
• Many images added and updated in the program and Windows installer
  
• Support thumbnails for other aspect ratios than 16:9
  
• Support double-NTSC framerates