Xbox Live and Playstation Network get Rewards Programs

I remember when the 360 first came out with achievement points, and everyone thought they were going to be used as some sort of currency to buy things on Xbox Live’s marketplace. Fast forward nearly 5 years later and here we are just BARELY getting into any sort of a rewards program - and it doesn’t even include those pesky achievements you’ve worked so hard to get. Not only that, but Playstation is also getting into the rewarding mood with a program of their own, that interestingly enough includes quests! — More details after the break!

Chrome to Windows Phone 7 extension now available for download

So you’ve gone out and got yourself one of those fancy new Windows Phone 7 phones only to realise you have no way of pushing web links or selected text from your Chrome browser to your mobile device. Well fret no more, as that very targeted solution for an issue that should’ve never existed is now live and available for download on any Windows Phone 7 handset — Download the Chrome extension

Windows Phone 7 shown using Copy and Paste in Video

Windows Phone 7 was originally criticised for lacking copy and paste, but as was with the original iPhone most got over it quickly. However, as Microsoft stated (after some degree of coaxing that is) it was something that would come to later builds of the OS, and well, it looks like there making good on that offer. Video after the break!

Playstation controls found in Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) SDK

Shortly after Google released the SDK for Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) early this morning, developers the world over are claiming that they’ve spotted code that deals directly with Sony’s Zeus Z1 aka, the PlayStation Phone. More specifically, they’ve been spotting code that deals with the button layout for Sony controllers. The discovery of said code supports what we’ve seen so far of the PlayStation Phone — i.e. similar clam shell and design to the PSP Go.

Try On Clothes Digitally through the Magic of Google and a Projector

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Ever wonder what an outfit might look like on you before you even get to the store to try it on? Well, thanks to a recent ad by Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo featuring a new Google ad campaign, now you can with the help of an HD projector and Google Images.  

App Store for OS X Coming Out Next Week

Apple’s new App Store for Mac could be released as early as Monday December 13. Appletell has leaked this information citing an “inside source”. Apple has stated that they want to release the new app store in time for the winter season, and this could mainly be credited to Apple not wanting to miss the holiday shopping season, and seems highly likely that they will get this out before Christmas. 

Google Nexus S Official, Shipping December 16th for $199 on Contract, $529 Unlocked

It took a while but the Nexus S is now finally official and it will be shipping on December 16th. As for specs, we’ve got a 1Ghz Hummingbird processor, 512MB of RAM, 4” WVGA “contour display”, 5 megapixel camera, and 16GB of inbuilt memory. Heck, this Sammy handset even has a gyroscope! As expected, it runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread, which is also rolling out to Nexus One owners at this very moment. On a 2-year T-Mobile contract, the phone will cost $199 while $529 will buy you the unlocked version either online or in Best Buy stores. Videos after the break!