PSP Hackers releasing 3.71
September 26, 2007
A reverse engineered version of the 3.71 Sony firmware has been released by team M33. Rather then me try to summarise the changes made it would be worth you checking out Krizka who has a rundown of all the features and what it all does. Krizka also mentions that Dark_Alex is behind all this who some of you might be aware of him supposedly leaving the scene earlier this year. Homebrew just couldnt keep him away 
Sony-Ericsson PSP Concept
August 28, 2007
Over the last year I have heard a couple of rumors floating about regarding the Sony PSP mobile phone. Currently the ideas are just concept which has inspired the picture above to be created. As can be seen it takes the current Sony Ericsson square looking type phone and includes a large screen and controlls. I am not sure if this concept or any concept will go ahead for the PSP phone, but we can hope for it. The idea could do real well if a cybershot camera, walkman type phone and PSP could be crammed in to the same package. All it would then need is wireless and VoIP and all would be perfect.
Via: TheWildKid
Custom PSP Touchscreen
August 27, 2007
The PSP has been subject to a number of mods and hacks over the last couple of years. Most of it (if not all) has been down to software and the running of homebrew software. The latest hack is the PSP touchscreen which was created over at Spark Fun Electronics. The PSP touchscreen is a layer that sits above the screen which senses when it is touched. Match this up with an interface and you have a fully fledged touch screen PSP. The screen overlay touchscreen costs just $23.95. There is no mention of compatible software yet and I am sure some kind of homebrew will need to be used to make use of it. Hopefully we will see something soon.
Product Page Via: Technabob
Kawasaki ZX10R with 12 Speakers
July 28, 2007
12 Speakers on a Kawasaki ZX10R
A modified Kawasaki ZX10R has been built which has 12 speakers around its body which have an output of 1500 watts. To make use of all this power needed to be heard, you have two iPods, a Sony PSP, flat screen with DVD and remote control as well as an input for electric guitar. This is a crazy bike and gives out a lot of noise. I am just not quite sure yet who gets to watch the movies on the DVD player and flat screen when the biker is riding around 
At least he will be heard a few more miles off.
Via: Seihen-World
PSP 1Seg TV Tuner Coming Soon
July 20, 2007
Sony are about to launch a 1Seg TV tuner for the Sony PSP. The new TV tuner will not work with your old PSP though as it is designed for the new PSP 2 slimmer version. Unfortunately this TV tuner will not make it to the US in this form although hopefully a regular TV tuner might make it over this way. With it being 1Seg it uses mobile data broadcasting available in Japan. It will be released on September 20th and will cost $57. This is also the release date of the PSP slim edition.
Via: DeGadget
Slim PSP Announced
July 11, 2007
The new slimmer PSP is due to be released September this year. Sony have not dropped the UMD and the screen is still the same size at 4.3 inches. However it is 30% lighter and 19% slimmer which is good news. Along with it shrinking a little in size some cool little features have been added. Load time has been improved for games and also there is a video output which you can hook your PSP up to a TV/projector. When playing games, music, or video you can push a button to toggle between the large or small screen. I am interested in seeing what quality of games are like on a large screen. Hopefully they look just as good as they do on the small screen.
The slim PSP will be available in 2 colours which are Piano Black and Ice Silver. The entertainment pack will include a 1GB memory stick duo, daxter (what ever that is), Family Guy collection and it will set you back $199.
Via: Gizmodo
Jajah on iPhone - Cheaper Calls
July 9, 2007
Jajah is a webpage which allows you to make international calls on the iPhone with out paying crazy prices. According to Jajah, AT&T charges you $3.99/Month to make international calls which are then charged at 23 cents per minute (for a call to London). To get cheaper calls with out subscribing to the international plan you just need to load up mobile.jajah.com in to your web browser on the iPhone. By doing this you can then use Jajahs unique interface to make calls costing just 3 cents per minute to London. This is a huge difference in cost. To get this to work you will need to register with Jajah and then load up the site in to the browser on the iPhone. You then enter the number you are calling in to the form and your call is made… but costs just 3 cents per minute rather then 23 cents per minute and you do not pay a subscription fee.
