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Firmware 2.40 Due July 2nd

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced that its Firmware 2.40 update will go live on July 2nd. In one of the most substantial Firmware updates released on PS3 to date, 2.40 is set to provide a Trophy feature to rival Xbox 360 Achievements and an in-game XrossMediaBar (XMB).

PS3 2.40: Firmware details leaked

Sony recently made a minor firmware upgrade to the PlayStation 3, but we're much more hyped about the arrival of the milestone version 2.40. While Sony has confirmed the inclusion of an in-game XMB (cross media bar), the rest of the 2.40 update was rather cloudy.

Sony Posts, Then Pulls Playstation 3 2.40 Firmware Update

Many rejoiced late last night when Sony posted the 2.40 firmware update for the Playstation 3. The 2.40 brought a number of improvements to the platform including in-game XMB accesses, a new Trophy system similar in concept to Xbox 360 Achievements, and the ability for gamers to use music playlists within games (provided that the game developers provides a patch to support the feature).

Men face a ticking clock on fatherhood from age 40, study claims MEN have a biological clock which starts to tick when they turn 40, a new study suggests.

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40-30 helps CERN build world's most powerful particle accelerator

French company 40-30, a specialist in maintenance systems, is working with CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research) on the construction of the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator – the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) near Geneva.

40 mln pots of flowers decorate Beijing

A gardener maintains waterlilies in front of the National Stadium, nicknamed "Bird's Nest", in Beijing, capital of China, June 20, 2008. A total of 40 million pots of flowers will be set at places including the Tian'anmen Square, Chang'an Street and all the Olympic venues in Beijing from June 20 to July 15. (Xinhua Photo)

PS3 2.40 firmware upgrade live

The 2.40 firmware update for the PlayStation 3 is now available. The free update, which Sony has been talking up for the past several days, adds a smattering of new features, including in-game access to the XMB (Cross Media Bar) home screen, custom soundtracks, a new trophy system, and a shortcut to Google searches.

40% discount on TexturePortal textures

TexturePortal summer promotion - discount of 40% on any TexturePortal texture collection! The special offer is valid during the summer.

Cisco Games the ASR May 5, 2008 3:40 PM -- Video game madness! Win a router!

3:40 PM -- Cisco Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CSCO - message board) has come out with a video game to promote everybody's favorite router, the ASR 1000, and they're now offering money if you get good enough at it.

Microsoft Eyes 40 Percent of Smartphone Market by 2012

is aiming to capture 40 percent of the smartphone market with Windows Mobile by the year 2012, an executive said Tuesday.

$40,000 piece of art found at Goodwill

EASTON, Md., June 26 (UPI) -- Employees of a Goodwill store in Maryland said they were shocked to find out a donated painting was by Impressionist Edouard-Leon Cortes and worth $40,600.

Olympus Zuiko Digital 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens

The Zuiko Digital 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 lens was launched at the end of 2006 and is usually offered in twin-lens kits with Olympus DSLR cameras. Claimed as the smallest and lightest in its class, it fulfils the promises of the Four Thirds System in both respects. With a barrel only 72mm long and weighing only 220 grams it covers a focal length range equivalent to 80-300mm in 35mm format. . . [more]

Microsoft eyes 40 percent of smartphone market by 2012

Microsoft is aiming to capture 40 percent of the smartphone market with Windows Mobile by the year 2012, an executive said Tuesday.

Microsoft Eyes 40 Percent of Smartphone Market by 2012

Microsoft is aiming to capture 40 percent of the smartphone market with Windows Mobile by the year 2012, an executive said Tuesday.

Microsoft Eyes 40 Percent of Smartphone Market by 2012

Microsoft is aiming to capture 40 percent of the smartphone market with Windows Mobile by the year 2012, an executive said Tuesday.

Microsoft eyes 40 percent of smartphone market by 2012

Microsoft is aiming to capture 40 percent of the smartphone market with Windows Mobile by the year 2012, an executive said Tuesday.

PlayStation 3 2.40 Firmware Now Live (Trophies, In-Game XMB)

Go download that 2.40 firmware update now for your PS3! It's got trophies, in-game XMB as well as a Google Search Bar. The trophies (achievements from Xbox 360) will be great for hardcore gamers, and the in-game XMB, which allows you to access various settings and send messages to your friends while inside games, makes for a very convenient gaming experience. We've got a video walkthrough as well as photos here. Seriously, go get it now or else you're going to have to spend 15 minutes doing it later when you actually want to play something online.

PS3 v2.40 firmware pulled thanks to issues

Sony's well-anticipated firmware update version 2.40 for the PlayStation 3 went live for download yesterday, bringing with it in-game XrossMediaBar (XMB) access and Trophies for supporting PS3 game titles. Unfortunately, the update process did not appear to be as silky smooth as it was for previous firmware releases, and technical issues soon reared their ugly heads.

PS3 2.40 firmware looms, trophies official

Sony have this afternoon confirmed, officially, that the PS3 version 2.40 firmware will be released on July 2nd.

Clancy Begins 40-Day Sony Style Blog Tour

Atlanta — Sony Electronics’ spokesman Rick Clancy is embarking on a nationwide, 40-day tour of all 42 Sony Style Stores in an effort to “increase one-on-one consumer dialogue and feedback,� the company said.

PS3 2.40 Firmware Crashing Consoles?

In my excitement over the release of the new Playstation 3 firmware, 2.40, which includes in-game XMB support and trophies, I forgot what I usually recommend to people: don't jump on it (an OS update, a patch, a firmware update) until you see what happens to others who upgrade.

Toad survives 40 minutes in dog's stomach

A toad has survived in Australia after being eaten by a dog and spending 40 minutes in the animal's stomach.

Microsoft sees 40% smartphone share by 2012

As Apple prepares its iPhone 2.0 platform, Microsoft is reportedly anticipating control of 40-percent of the smartphone market by 2012, according to a representative within the company. PC World writes that the endeavor will be trying, considering the company currently sits at 13-percent share, with Symbian taking first place at 67-percent, and BlackBerry devices at 10-percent. The upcoming, highly-anticipated Google Android OS is also a large unknown factor against the claim.

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