Google TV rolls out its first updates

Despite a bumpy start, Google TV is forging ahead with some impressive software updates.

Google TV has had a challenging start. With content providers jumping ship and wary reviews, it seemed like maybe the product launched just a little too early. But it’s rolled out the first round of updates, and while they aren’t going to solve any of the device’s major problems, they certainly bring a few new things to the table and highlight a bit of what Google TV is capable of. Here’ Read more…

Sony moves digital Playstation Store updates to Tuesday

Beginning May 4, Sony will post weekly content updates to the online download storefronts for the PS3 and PSP on Tuesday, pushing releases forward two days from the prior Thursday updates.

Since the launch of the PS3, Sony has been offering new downloadable games, add-on content, and demos to the Playstation Store in batch updates every Thursday. However, that quickly turned into a disadvantage for the company because the Wii pushes similar updates on Monday and the Xbox 360 gets new content on Wednesdays.

Downloadable games and add-on content, like new Rock Band songs, that are made available for all platforms have thus always come out on PS3 after the other consoles get them earlier in the week.

According to Gamespot, that will change on May 4 when the Playstation Store gets its first Tuesday update. Read more…