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Submission + - Hackers Bring Back OtherOS (gitbrew.org)

Submitted by pcgfx805
pcgfx805 writes: gitbrew.org have released custom firmware for the PS3 versions 3.41, 3.50 and 3.55 which apparently brings back OtherOS functionality. However, unlike the official OtherOS, "OtherOS++" has full GameOS rights and is booted directly from the HyperVisor.
E3

Submission + - New Nintendo HD Console (gameinformer.com) 1

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pcgfx805
pcgfx805 writes: "Game Informer has reportedly received word from "multiple sources" that a new HD console will be debuting at this years E3 by Nintendo. They report on conflicting information regarding the power of the console compared to the other current gen consoles, but go on to speculate that "Either way it will offer competitive specifications"."
Chrome

Submission + - Chrome 9 Released (i-programmer.info)

Submitted by mikejuk
mikejuk writes: Version 9 of Google Chrome is now ready to use and it has three major new features but the most important is the attempt to retrain users to think that widgets are apps!
It now comes with an app store tab that encourages the use of Chrome apps which are essentially HTML/JavaScript widgets. The whole thing is an attempt to bring the mobile app mentality to the browser.
News

Submission + - Wikileaks Nominated for 2011 Nobel Peace Prize 3

Submitted by mvar
mvar writes: Whistle-blower site WikiLeaks has been nominated for the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize by a Norwegian politician who cited its role in freedom of speech, news agency NTB reported Wednesday. "WikiLeaks is one of this century's most important contributors to freedom of speech and transparency," parliamentarian Snorre Valen said in his nomination. Valen cited WikiLeaks role in disclosing the assests of Tunisia's former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and his nearest family, contributing to the protests that forced them into exile.

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