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  • No more Linux for the PS3

    No more Linux for the PS3

    I almost bought a Sony PS3 specifically so that I could use Linux on it. Now, I'm glad I didn't, because Sony has announced that in an upcoming firmware release they're going to remove support for alternate operating systems. The official explanation for the removal of this feature is "due to security concerns", but no specific security concerns have actually been mentioned yet.

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  • Meizu M8 app store to become reality this month?

    Meizu M8 app store to become reality this month?

    Now that Meizu is setting the M8 up with some new firmware and further turning its back on the handset's KIRFish origins, how about an app store? Apparently that's exactly what's happening, as the following video will attest. Not too many details here -- it's called MyStore, and the company is planning to split revenue with developers 30 / 70. The store is currently being tested internally, and with any luck it should see the light of day as a part of the new firmware release later this month. If you've been dying for a chance to play a Chinese knockoff of BubbleWrap, that day is finally drawing near! See for yourself after the break.

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    Meizu M8 app store to become reality this month? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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