PlayStation Suite is an all new initiative that is designed to bring PlayStation titles to Android devices. As of now, the PlayStation Suite is completely focused on Android bases devices such as smartphones and tablets and will allow users to play PS1 classics on the handheld devices. Whether the service will be launched on the Apple App store is not yet announced and according to popular belief, it will not happen any time soon.

The introduction of the PlayStation Suite is a move to take the PS experience to a wider base of customers. Although the strategy is a quite risky and bold done, it is an impressive concept and will be well received by many users of Android devices in the future.

As of now, the PlayStation Suite allows Android users to get their hands on PS 1 classics such as Syphon Filter, Cool Boarders 2, and Wild Arms are currently available for Android users to enjoy on their Android tablets or mobile phones. However, this service is available only to users of Android 2.3 and above. Users of Android Gingerbread or later versions have the ability to directly download all of the content directly on to their devices. The classic PS1 titles have been modified to be able to be played by making full use on the touch screen features.

All of the content offered by the PlayStation Suite will also be accessible on Sony’s successor to the PSP. The NGP, titled PS-Vita will allow users to play the PS1 available on the PlayStation Suite and all other games compatible with the device in a whole new way. The PS-Vita is titled an NGP or Next Generation Portable for many reasons. For starters, the PS-Vita is packed to the brim with the latest technology. The device is designed to take portable gaming in to a whole new level. Armed with a touch screen at the front and a touch sensitive pad at the front, the gaming experience on the PS-Vita is undoubtedly unlike any other experienced before. In addition, the device features two front and rear facing cameras, built in speakers and a microphone as well as dual analog sticks and a six axis motion sensor. The PS Vita is a fully fledged successor to replace the PSP and its compatibility with the PlayStation Suite is also a welcome feature.

The PlayStation Suite can be defined as an online PlayStation store that will fill your Android device with games. The service was announced at the same time as Sony PlayStation Certified which is a license program for the content of the games to be provided to portable devices that are running on Android Gingerbread and above. At the moment, titles for the PS1 are available on the PlayStation Suite. According to the company, PS1 is just the start and more will be offered soon.

The PlayStation Suite is a unique service that will allow its users to enjoy their favorite PS1 games on the go as well as to receive the gaming experience without investing on a version of the PlayStation.

The Nintendo DS, Nintendo’s answer to Sony’s PSP has given birth to four different versions of the original design. The latest to be released is the Nintendo 3DS and it is packed with the latest innovations of gaming.

The most prominent feature of the gaming console is the fact that it produces 3D images that don’t require glasses to be viewed. The Nintendo 3DS achieves this purpose through auto-stereoscopy, which creates 3D images by assigning different parts of its graphical output to different sections of the screen. Although the effect is quite an impressive one, it has also caused disorientation due to prolonged use. For those who are looking forward to play games that require close attention, the consequences may be quite sickening.In addition to that, it must be noted that moving the device about while playing results in the collapsing of the 3D effect. However, the effect can be adjusted all the way down to 2Dw with the aid of the 2D slider.

At first glance, the device is far from attractive and in comparison with non-3D compatible devices such as the PSP the Nintendo 3DS, the design seems archaic and would have users doubting its immense capabilities. However, the Nintendo 3DS comes packed with some serious technology. For instance, the 3DS is equipped with an accelerometer and a gyroscope for heightened motion sensing controls. Packed within its 74x134x21mm body is a Customized PICA200 graphics chipset. Although it is much less powerful than the likes of Nvidia and AMD, it is certainly adequate to produce images of impressive quality.

In addition to these features, the Nintendo 3DS comes with a 360 degree analogue pad and a home button which makes navigation much easier. The analogue pad, although not as precise as a stick controller, is smooth and comfortable and has a definite win over the PSP’s thumb damaging navigation button. The 3DS also offers a front facing camera of 640x480 to take 2D images as well as two identical cameras on the outside. The two cameras work together to take two pictures at the same time and to overlay them to create a 3D image. While the camera quality is not very impressive, it will definitely offer a novel experience and a great deal of unique possibilities when it comes to augmented reality gaming.

The 3DS also comes equipped with Wi-Fi for connectivity. The W-Fi function is not only limited to internet access and to download new games from the eShop but also as a method of exchanging data between neighboring devices. Although this is a welcome feature for most gamers, Street passing data is heavily in breach of copyright laws and is frowned upon by many gaming company.

In the end, the Nintendo 3DS is an impressive device. Although the design and aesthetics may not be ideal for most style conscious gamers, it is still a remarkable piece of technology released at the correct time when 3D compatibility is still in the spotlight. The initial appeal of the device lies in the 3D features but once the craze dies down, the device will still spark interest due to its control features and incredible graphics properties.

A report published by Juniper Networks, an IT company, has stated that there has been a 400 percent increase in Android malware since the summer of 2010. The information was released via a report titled "Malicious Mobile Threats Report 2010/2011". Juniper Networks further stated that the attention of cyber criminals has now turned to mobile devices.

Dan Hoffman, chief mobile security evangelist at Juniper Networks has stated that most users are quite unconcerned about the applications that they download. According to him, most users don’t bother to check whether the applications that they download are actually coming from legitimate sources.  This has opened up a massive amount of possibilities for malicious app developers who are seeking for ways to spread corrupt software.

The report suggested that users pay special attention to provide adequate protection to their mobile phones the same way they would for computers and laptops. The fact that the majority of mobile phone users haven’t got antivirus software installed in their phones offers a free passage for malicious software.

The spreading of SMS Trojans makes up about 17 percent of all infection. This is considered to be the biggest threat to smart phone security at the moment. The lack of antivirus software enables Android malware to enter mobile phones without much obstruction. Most users fail to realize that they have been attacked until the damage has been done.

According to Jeff Wilson, principle security analyst at Infonetics Research, a survey conducted on large businesses has brought disturbing facts to light. Over 40 percent of the surveyed business individuals have considered smart phones to be the primary security threat as of now. Experts suggest that as the technology of smart phones reach higher and higher peaks, the users also need to increase their awareness on the potential dangers that may arise.

The makers of Duke Nukem Forever have finally announced a release date for one of the much awaited games. The new release date, which was pushed back from last year, is supposed to be somewhere next month. It is said that patient fans and users of iOS can expect a pleasant surprise along with the release.

The Duke Nukem Forever title has been delayed three times since the first announced release date, 10^th June 2010. The second delay was announced to allow for some time to polish and fine tune the gaming great. Fans who have been patiently waiting for the new game will be in for a treat when it will finally hit the shelves next month.

It was previously confirmed for the platforms PC, Sony PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. But, references to the iOS App Store have been present in the publisher’s licensing agreement. Therefore, fans are eagerly expecting the game to be released to the iOS platform as well.

Experts and fans alike are with the belief that the game will definitely land on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. It is expected the game will appear for iOS in a much more optimized form while it is released for the major gaming consoles at the same time.

The retailer for Duke Nukem, GAME has announced another surprise. They had offered customers to meet Duke in person at an in-store appearance at the London Oxford Street store on the 11^th of May.  This opportunity to meet the star of the game is expected to boost the sales when it finally appears in the market.

Since Duke Nukem turns 20 years old this year. Neil Ashurst, the Head of UK PR for GAME has stated that the release of the new game will be a perfect birthday gift for Duke.

Zumba Fitness is doing exceptionally well at the top of the UK game chart. It managed to hold on to the number one position for two weeks until it was dethroned temporarily by Portal 2. Due to its immense success, the publishers of the fitness game, Majesco, has announced that there will be a sequel.

Originally, Zumba was a dance fitness program created by Alberto "Beto" Perez, a Colombian dancer and choreography expert. The main goal isthe unique exercise program that was to introduce international music along with a variety of dance styles to make exercise routines more enjoyable. The Zumba dance fitness program was conducted in over 100,000 locations in 125 countries all over the world by licensed instructors. Instructional DVDs and classes were quite popular among the health conscious people throughout the globe.

The first Zumba fitness game, which was based on the popular fitness program, was developed by Pipeworks Software. The first version, released on the platforms PlayStation Move, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 as well as Nintendo Wii.

The sequel is expected to offer plenty of additional features. Over thirty new music tracks will be featuredin the second installation to Zumba. A wide variety of new dance styles that include Latin pop, Belly dancing, and Pasodoble will be offered with the eagerly anticipated sequel.

The classes will be offered by Gina Grant, Beto, and Tanya Beardsley. The game will also come with a party mode that will allow up to four people to take part at the same time. Additional features include the promise of an all-new progress tracker, which will keep an accurate record of burned calories. Apart from that, the tracker will also grade dance styles while displaying trophies, achievements and statistics.

Zumba Fitness 2 is due to be released before Christmas for the Nintendo Wii platform. In Early 2012, it will be released again on an unspecified new platform.

According to the latest reports, Microsoft has also decided to step in to the 3D gaming arena.  It is believed that Microsoft will be unveiling Xbox 360 with full 3D gaming compatibility at E3 2011. Although sales figures and gamers comments are focused mainly on the disadvantages and complications of 3D gaming, manufacturers seem to be thinking otherwise. Most experts believe that 3D will remain in the spotlight for a while.

A few months ago, Aaron Greenberg from Microsoft has stated that the capability to support 3D is present in the current version of Xbox 360. This is a known fact as Call of Duty Black Ops was able to be played in stereoscopic 3D. According to Greenberg, Microsoft is not concerned whether the demand for 3D gaming actually exists. He said that Microsoft is able to wait until the market starts to show positive response.

At the moment, the PS3 comes with full HDMI 1.4 stereoscopic 3D. According to EuroGamer, the Xbox has higher capability to support 3D than the PS3. Therefore, the update will not require users to purchase any additional hardware as it would be delivered in the form of a firmware update.  Xbox users in possession of a 3DTV and a compatible game will be able to start gaming right after the update is installed.

As of now, Microsoft’s actual plans for E3, which will be held next month, are not yet defined. Since the biggest rival for Xbox, PS3 is offering admirable 3D at the moment, it is expected that 3D gaming will make a definite appearance on the company’s E3 agenda.

Experts believe that with the increasing graphic qualities and the 3D gaming compatibility of games such as Call of Duty definitely counts as positive reaction from the market.

LA Noire, which started off with a series of delays to its release date, console crashes and plenty of other rumors, has done exceptionally well in the gaming market. Despite the console crashing scenario, the game has managed to attain bestseller status within a short time.

LA Noire is considered to be the most successful game to mimic the dramatic effect of a TV show format. Game reviews have given the highest ratings to just about all major aspects of the game. Since the game follows a detective story line, the developers have given plenty of attention towards small details such as body language and stunning visuals.

The game was released for the platforms PS3 and the Xbox 360. Although the reviewers mainly focused on the positive aspects, there are a few minor drawbacks. For instance, the absence of the multiplayer function was noted by a few critics. Some even reported graphical degradation when objects are viewed in close up.

As for the console incident, a joint statement from developers Rockstar and Sony has stated that the new PS3 firmware was creating overheating problems with the device and forces it to shut down. Prior to that, Rockstar had issued a statement saying that PS3 firmware update 3.61 was the source of the problem. However, users reported the game crashing on Xbox 360 as well.The joint statement also assured gamers that they are searching for a solution at the moment.

As per the reviews made on the game, LA Noire was named an ‘interactive movie’ with a unique theme and plenty of cutting edge technology. Notably, the MotionScan face mapping method has managed to take the game up to a higher level than most similar games. The TV show inspired flow of LA Noire has received plenty of praise from critics and players alike. The game is expected to continue its winning streak.

A few days ago I downloaded Mozilla Thunderbird and I saw that OMG, I was wasting my time with Outlook Express, I t is one of the best email applications and very easy to use, so I decided to export all my emails and contacts from Outlook Express to Thunderbird.

It seemed there was a problem because Thunderbird could not recognize the file format of Outlook Express. It was very frustrating, because Outlook uses a file format called .pst, it is file format and folder used my Microsoft Outlook to store mails, messages, contacts, and calendar in Outlook.

Then I tried to search God Father Google to find a solution for .pst format, I really do not know what was my search keyword that I saw a site called PSTpanic. It is an online competition where you can submit your picture and other users can vote on.

In fact PSTpanic is a web 2.0 site in a very specific niche for computer enthusiasts and provides game for network admins. You must show your panic and frustration to win the prizes, which are Amazon gift vouchers. The photo that gets the highest vote and rate wins $250 Amazon gift voucher. I think it is fun to participate.

Update: I noticed that this site (PSTpanic.com) is not functional anymore.

You may be surfing the World Wide Web every day, but it may be only once a while that you may find a website that you will remember for a long time. This is what I found recently and it is really strange and fun. So here’s how the system works.

Imagine that you are a network admin; there are so many things that you need to take care of each and every day. Maintaining email servers, maintaining and backing up, .pst (personal folder) files of users, making sure the web servers runs 24x7 and troubleshooting a crashed exchange server are some, just to name a few. What do you feel when one of these things go wrong or when you hear a bad news such as failure of email server? I’m sure your face will start looking sulky and frustrated if not annoyed and angry. So when this happens, all you need to do is take a photograph of your expression and upload it to
PSTpanic which in turn makes you a running candidate for an online competition!
PSTpanic has many users who post and visit the site regularly. They will rank your photograph and if you win, there are many attractive prices awarded to you. Finally, network admins have a break!

PSTpanic is a game for network admins with no restriction at all. It’s easy as taking a photo of your frustration and uploading it to PSTpanic. Once you participate for this competition, you will realize that there are many others that are facing similar issues. And the best thing is that you can find solutions for your network related issues. GFI (a prominent network solutions provider) backs PSTpanic and you will be exposed to the solutions offered by GFI as well.

PSTpanic is a great getaway for your frustration as a network admin because you can use your frustration, which is a part of your job to compete in a fun filled competition through which you will be rewarded.