Don't forget, Apple event tomorrow

Just in case you forgot, here's a little reminder. Apple's holding it's now-annual music event tomorrow, and the fun starts at 1PM Eastern. We'll probably see new iPods, maybe a new Apple TV, and who knows what else. Maybe unicorns!

New Playstation Move demos look impressive

Playstation's Move idea just seemed like a rip-off of the Wii, but looking at the latest demos, the Move appears to be far more advanced. In the demos shown Sony demonstrates how the move can track movement in 3D, and also by pressure sensitivity on the controllers. Our favorite part of the demo was the idea of using the Move wands for a futuristic user interface; think along the lines of Minority Report. Check out the video below.

Xbox 360 getting d-pad update

Ask anyone who's used the d-pad on the Xbox 360, and most likely the majority of people will tell you they hate it. The problem with it is that it is too easy to move it in a circular motion, so it makes accuracy nearly impossible. Well Microsoft thinks they have solved the problem with a unique solution, a d-pad that transforms. The d-pad starts out the same way it is right now, with the buttons pretty flush, but with a twist, it raises the buttons up, giving you the d-pad experience you're used to. Our question is, what's the purpose of having to twist it to make it usable? Why not just leave it stuck in the raised position? We suppose it's not as cool.

More bad news though, the new controller will only be available as a separate Play & Charge kit, so it won't be bundled with new Xbox. Plus, it retails for $64.99.



So what do you think? Is $65 worth it for a usable d-pad?

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Blackberry Curve 3G coming to T-Mobile Sept. 8

On it's Facebook page T-Mobile announced today that the Blackberry Curve 3G would be launching on it's network Setpember 8 for $79.99 with a new 2-year contract. If you haven't heard about the Curve 3G, it's basically the existing Curve with 3G capability tacked on. But you do get a choice in color.

[T-Mobile]