Xbox 360 USB Storage Coming April 6th

That's right game lovers. Microsoft has confirmed it via tweet earlier today, and so did Major Nelson.

It will be used for

• Storing Profiles
• Game saves
• Demos
• and more

You will be able to connect the USB flash drive and go to the memory section and configure it.

Microsoft is working with SanDisk to design and build an Xbox ready flash drive, which should be available in May.

The update will be sent out via Xbox Live, so you must have an active Internet connection

[UPDATE] Adobe Flash Player to come preinstalled on Google Chrome?

ZDNet is reporting today that Google is planning to bundle Adobe Flash Player into future builds of their web browser, Google Chrome, with no plugins necessary.

While the direct purpose of this is unknown, since 99% of computers have Flash installed already, it might be because Flash Player would then be bundled with Chrome OS, without the need of it being installed.

Another reason might be because of growing tensions between Adobe and Apple, and Apple and Google.

While it's still uncertain whether this is even true, we'll see if Google decides to follow through with this rumor in the next few builds of Google Chrome.

UPDATE: Google has announced today that they will be bundling Flash Player into Google Chrome. There is no word yet of when Google will add this into Chrome. The update is available on the Dev channel for all OS' versions of Google Chrome.

App Store is now integrated on Facebook

Browsing the App Store just got a little easier with the new App Store Facebook Page. The page was developed by Vitrue and allows users to search the App Store inside Facebook.

You can see the top apps and view sales charts for paid and free apps on the Featured tab, the same information you would get in the actual iTunes Store. Users can also click "Get App" and if installed, iTunes will launch and allow you to purchase and download the application. Underneath that button is a "Share" button, which allows you to share the app with friends on your wall.

Vitrue has said that they are still working on adding more features to the App Store on Facebook.

‘Zune HD 64′ makes a surprise appearance on Microsoft’s website

While the image has since been changed, sources are reporting that the above image was on Microsoft's website for a brief amount of time earlier today. The image depicts a 'Zune HD 64' un-announced product.

Could this be the 64 GB Zune HD that everyone has been waiting for? Well Microsoft?

Sony removing ‘Install Other OS’ option in new firmware update for older PS3′s

Sony is releasing Firmware 3.21 for older PS3 models this Thursday, April 1st and with the update, users are loosing the option to "install other OS."

If users do not upgrade to the new firmare to be able to keep a version of Linux running on their PS3 will not be able to access PlayStation Network and thus, loosing the ability to play games online.

Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 screenshots leak

Boy Genius Report is noting that they have received multiple screenshots of Microsoft Office for Mac 2011, which is slated for release later this year.

The report notes that they have screenshots for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, which will be replacing Entourage as the mail client on the Mac OS X version of Microsoft Office. The images also reveal the rumored "ribbon" effect coming to Microsoft Office for Mac 2011, which was implemented in Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows users.

Apple posts iPad Guided Tours

With Apple beginning to ship out iPads to customers, the company has also posted multiple guided tours for the iPad. While the guided tours are designed to show users how to use the application, it also provides information on un-announced features and user interface details.

The Wi-Fi only models of the iPad are going to be shipping this Saturday, while the Wi-Fi+3G models will be shipping in late April.

Clearwater and Sprint Nextel launching 4G in Houston, TX

CNET is reporting that Clearwater and Sprint Nextel have announced their plans to launch 4G in Houston.

Houston is the largest city so far to get 4G. Previously, Clearwire had announced it would launch the service later this year in several other cities, including New York, Boston, and Washington D.C. Last week, it expanded that list with several other cities: Los Angeles, Miami, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake City. By the end of 2010, Clearwire expects to be able to provide service to 120 potential customers.

Sprint will also offer 4G in these area's when the HTC Evo which was announced at CTIA hits the markets in later 2010

Palm isn’t happy about over-clocking CPU

Some smart developers, and hackers have found a way to over-clock webOS.

Palm isn't happy about that, and they haven't actually thanked the hackers .

Here is what Palm has to say about it,

While we appreciate the effort the webOS community has put forth to try and help us along that path, the use of this application is neither endorsed nor recommended by Palm and will likely result in a voided warranty.

Google Android’s next mission… Stop fragmentation

Android's software has taken off quickly, and Google has a lot to show for it with all of their software versions 1.5, 1.6, 2.0 2.1. There is only one major problem with the software, and that is fragmentation.

Wireless phone manufactures won't stay up to date with the software,
For example

• Motorola Cliq is a relativity new phone running Android 1.6
• Motorola Cliq XT is a new phone running Android 1.6.

But to get back on subject here, the problem with the software versions is when developers develop applications they have a hard time getting them to work on all of the versions of Android. Sometimes you see apps that will say, Works on Android 2.1, 2.0 and 1.6, but not 1.5, and the reason for that is Fragmentation.

A big rumor flying around CTIA was Google's next version of Android. It is rumored to reduce fragmentation. Google supposedly plans to do that by completely rebuilding the software.

So maybe when we see Fro-yo, or Gingerbread appear, all apps will work together.

Your iPad is in the mail

Apparently, Apple has emailed people who pre-ordered their iPads telling them they sent it out today, and they will be recieving it on April 3rd, or Saturday.

We aren't expecting it, but if you do get one before Saturday, please let us know.

Apple has sense ran out of their initial supply of iPads, and are now shipping them on April 12th.

Motorola Milestone laughs at Droid owners, as they receive Android 2.1

That's right Droid owners! Including myself.

Your phone's foreign brother the Motorola Milestone is receiving Android 2.1 as I type this article. So all of Milestone owners are laughing at Droid owners here in the US as they taunt us with Android 2.1.

While they laugh, we cry.

HTC Desire Black Edition coming to Orange UK in late April

The HTC Desire in Black surfaced a few days ago, but little was known about the device, except that it existed.

Conor Maples of Orange UK confirmed the device was coming to their carrier in late April via tweet. They will be carrying the standard gray Desire, and the Black edition.

Apple updates Snow Leopard to 10.6.3

Engadget is reporting that Apple has released 10.6.3 almost five months after 10.6.2, and almost 7 months after 10.6.1. The update is large weighing in at 757.3 MB when updating from 10.6.2, but it brings a large list of fixes.

Here is a full list of the fixes found in 10.6.3

Full changelog for Mac OS X 10.6.3 update:

AirPort and wireless networking fixes for:

Date and Time fixes provided for:

* Daylight Saving Time rules to reflect recent changes in areas including Argentina, Fiji, Pakistan, and Antarctica.

Directory Services fixes provided for:

* an issue that could cause the system to become unstable or unresponsive when bound to an LDAP server using SSL.
* an issue in which the 802.1X Loginwindow Profile is in place, but the wireless network is not available, directory authentication over Ethernet will now succeed.

File Services fixes provided for:

* an issue that could prevent saving files from Microsoft Office 2008 to an SMB server volume.
* issues copying, renaming or deleting files on an SMB server volume.
* clear-text authentication enabling to an SMB file server.

iCal fixes provided for:

* changing the invitation list for a single instance of a recurring event will no longer "un-book" the location of the meeting.
* an issue in which new invitations on a Microsoft Exchange server might not appear in the Notification pane.
* properly showing recurring Microsoft Exchange events which have a set end date. For details, see this article.

Mail fixes and improvements provided for:

* an issue that causes background message colors to display incorrectly in Mail.
* signing and encrypting messages, such as when using an Entrust PKI (Public Key Infrastructure).
* synchronization of the "Sent" mailbox on a Microsoft Exchange server.
* an issue that could cause Mail to delete mailboxes on a Microsoft Exchange server that is hosted behind an Internet load balancer.

Mobile Accounts fixes and improvements provided for:

MobileMe fixes and improvements provided for:

Parental Control fixes and improvements provided for:

* restoring Safari bookmarks functionality to parental controls users.
* better handling of Safari bookmark management when using Parental Controls.
* more reliable application launch restrictions when using Parental Control.

Rosetta fixes provided for:

* an issue that prevented files with the # or & characters in their names from opening in Rosetta applications.

System Imaging fixes and improvements provided for:

Time Machine fixes and improvements provided for:

* reliability from Time Machine-to-Time Capsule backups, including multiple computers.
* an issue with Time Machine in which system backups could be restored onto unsupported Mac configurations.
* an issue in which a Time Machine backup might not work using an AirPort connection.

Xsan fixes and improvements provided for:

Additional Information

The Mac OS X v10.6.3 combo update also includes improvements provided in the Mac OS X v10.6.1 Update and Mac OS X v10.6.2 Update.

Nexus One on Verizon caught on Video

For all the people who don't believe that picture we posted a few days ago,

Android Central has found a video of the Nexus One on Verizon. They have some information saying the the Skype app exclusive to Verizon isn't playing nicely with Android 2.1.

Video after the break,

Verizon Nexus One could be coming by the “end of next week”

Remember we reported that the Verizon Nexus One showed it's face on the Google phone site?

Well,

Engadget is reporting that some tipster told Soft Sailor that the Verizon Nexus One could be launched by the end of next week. This information is unverifiable. It is hard to believe because it was said to be released on March 23rd as well, and that has came and gone CDMA Nexus One-less.

They are also reporting that jkOnTheRun know's some people in "positions to know", and they say it will definitely be launched in April. It also features a "surprise" that other US Carriers lack. Could this "surprise" be Sense UI??

Apple confirms Best Buy iPads

If you pre-ordered an iPad, you will be getting it delivered or you will be picking it up on April 3, 2010. I bet your excited huh?

Engadget is reporting that Apple has confirmed that all 221 of it's stores will have iPad's available at launch, and "most" Best Buy Stores will have them as well. The stores open at 9:00 am, so you should probably get there pretty early, and hope to get a good spot in line.

iPad App Store video leaked

MacStories today posted a video that they claim was sent to them, showing the iPad App Store in use, along with a few applications (Twitterrific, OmniGraffle and OmniGraph Sketcher and Real Racing).

The iPad will be be shipping on April 3rd, which is next Saturday.

Take a look at the video:

Steve Jobs named ‘World’s Most Valuable CEO’

Barron's released a list of the world's most valued chief executive officers this week, and Steve Jobs came out on top.

Probably the world's most valuable CEO is Steve Jobs of Apple, as shown by stock dips on news of his medical problems," the report said. "Apple recently hit a record, with a market value topping $200 billion, a reflection of the Street's confidence that a healthy Jobs (at least from what we can tell) continues to keep Apple ahead of the game. Jobs likely accounts for $25 billion or more of Apple's market value

The report also said that "America could use 1,000 more of him [Steve Jobs]."

Some other names on the top of the list include: Jeffrey Bezos of Amazon.com, Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway and Mark Hurd of Hewlett-Packard.

Google receives ‘more than 1,100 community responses’ for experimental fiber network

Google announced in a blog post today that they have received “more than 1,100 community responses and more than 194,000 responses from individuals” regarding interest in participating in testing Google 1Gbps fiber optic network, which was announced early last month.

2 days before the deadline for submission, which was today, Google noted having 600 community responses and 190,000 individual responses.

Google expects to have a few locations picked that will be testing the experimental fiber optic network “by the end of the year.”