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Get the New Firmware for Asus Transformer Prime

We're offering you the latest firmware for Asus' nifty transforming tablet going by the name of Transformer Prime and codenamed TF201. The gadget went through some troubles as of late as users grew rather grumpy with the tablet rebooting every now and then, for no apparent reason. Sensible ears have heard ...

13 February 2012
10:08 GMT

Asus Transformer Prime Update Brings Bug Fixes, Better Overall Performance

Working hard on improving the Transformer Prime, Asus has just started sending out a new firmware update to its users, believed to fix some bugs and improve the overall performance of the tablet. So far, information about this new software is limited, but some owners of the Asus tablet are reporting that it fixes so...

8 February 2012
17:01 GMT

Nikon Outs New Firmware for V1 and J1 ILC Cameras

A new firmware update for the V1 and J1 interchangeable lens cameras just went live on Nikon’s website.This carries the v1.11 designation and according to Nikon’s change log it’s just a minor release meant to fix some issues that were affecting its 1-series snappers.The problems range from a miss-co...

7 February 2012
14:41 GMT

PlayStation Vita Firmware 1.60 Out on February 8

Sony has confirmed that it will deploy a brand new firmware update for the PlayStation Vita handheld console, which brings quite a few new features, like a Map app, as well as the ability to capture videos with the Camera app. The PlayStation Vita has been around for quite some time, at least in its native Japan, an...

6 February 2012
10:31 GMT

Download New Firmware for Canon EOS-1D and EOS 5D DSLR Cameras

Today we're bringing you two new pieces of code for two of Canon's professional line cameras, the EOS-1D and EOS 5D. These DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflection) cameras had some firmware errors reported by users and the new firmware seems to have eliminated them. First of all, for the EOS-1D, the 1.0.4 fir...

2 February 2012
11:28 GMT

Firmware for all Samsung Blu-ray Players Available

As we promised, we're bringing you now the latest software for the Samsung Blu-ray players which are currently supported. Even though Samsung stopped listing many of the Blu-ray players on their index (and kept only the latest generation ones), we know that there are a lot of owners out there who are looking to...

1 February 2012
10:35 GMT

New Firmware for Samsung's Line of Blu-ray Players

We're spreading the word about new software intended for Samsung's new line of Blu-ray players, which also includes the splendid aluminum body 3D models. If you're a fan of extreme video quality and have decided to enter the world of Blu-ray fidelity, good for you! But if you're also thinking abou...

30 January 2012
10:47 GMT

Download New Firmware for Iomega StorCenter NAS Units

We've just listed the latest firmware for Iomega's StorCenter NAS units; from the small units designed to meet the usual storage needs in small applications, up to the big bucks storage solutions, they're all receiving updates. The new firmware brings nice new features like the Configuration Capture an...

27 January 2012
09:53 GMT

OCZ Firmware for Octane SATA 3.0 SSDs Doubles IOPS Performance

If anyone was skeptical about the benefits of firmware updates, OCZ will probably shatter any unfortunate preconceptions with the new enhanced IOPS firmware (v1.13) for the Octane SATA 3.0 Series SSDs.Long story short, the update, after applied to all octane SATA 6.0 Gbps solid state drives, improves the IOPS perform...

24 January 2012
10:49 GMT

New Firmware for Samsung Solid State Drives

Samsung dishes out new firmware for the (so far) three members of the SSD family: the 830 series, with 2 desktop-oriented drives and one for notebook use. The greatest improvement in version CXM03B1Q is the increased stability and compatibility of the firmware update tool. Since users have reported drive detection i...

24 January 2012
09:37 GMT

Amazon Releases 6.2.2 Kindle Fire Software Update

Keeping with its strategy making small improvements to the Kindle Fire on a regular basis, Amazon has just released a new firmware update.Known as the 6.2.2 version by Amazon, the new update adds a button that lets you enable full screen Web surfing in the Silk browser, but this is pretty much all that you get accord...

18 January 2012
06:53 GMT

Sony PS Vita Firmware 1.52 Ready for Japan Consoles

Sony releases the latest firmware for their Japan-oriented PlayStation portable console dubbed Vita, and recommends that users should upgrade their software. The 1.52 firmware version solves some issues reported by users as Sony claims, though few words on the specific problems have gotten out so far except for some ...

17 January 2012
10:30 GMT

Crucial Delivers New Firmware for SSDsThat Used to Fail After 7 Months

It's truly a nice thing that the guys back at the Crucial headquarters are really listening to their customers, especially when it comes to customers complaining. We are happy to announce that the new Crucial M4 SSD firmware, version 0309, is now ready and he have it available for download. Users have reported ...

16 January 2012
09:04 GMT

Synology DiskStation Manager 3.2 Available for Your NAS

We're currently listing the newest NAS firmware version for Synology products. The new version of the DiskStation Manager (DSM) is now 3.2 and brings enhanced features letting you use your storage devices with more efficiency. DSM 3.2 brings HTML5 and CSS3, making the GUI far better than anything NAS-related so...

10 January 2012
03:20 GMT

Download the Latest HP Printer Firmware and Defend Yourself from Hackers

Recent research reveals that some series of HP printers have firmware issues that can cause major information leaks, especially when we're thinking about printers in large networks. While especially-devised documents can be infected with malicious code, printing them can give a hacker complete access over the r...

6 January 2012
09:30 GMT

Protect Your HP LaserJet Devices with the Latest Firmware, Download Here

The latest events surrounding HP LaserJet printers caused a lot of waves and many owners are desperately trying to update their firmware to protect their devices against hackers. Since the firmware is not easy to find on HP’s site, our Drivers Department is offering you easy-to-find download links for your HP L...

6 January 2012
07:31 GMT

Corsair Force GT and Corsair 3 SSD Firmware 1.3.3 Is Now Live

Here goes a new firmware version for two or Corsair's SSD series, the Force GT and Series 3. The new firmware reaches version 1.3.3 and addresses some errors which occurred with the previous version in certain situations. The new Corsair firmware can be updated using the manufacturer's toolbox and no issue...

6 January 2012
06:05 GMT

Download Firmware for Samsung Plasma TVs

When it comes to multimedia, it looks like nothing is good enough. Well, we hope that Samsung's new line of plasma TVs will be able to satisfy your hunger for stunning graphics, in either 2D or 3D. Samsung's plasma TVs come with diagonals ranging between 51" (class 51" is actually 50.73" or 121.7 cm) and 6...

3 January 2012
09:44 GMT

Download Samsung LED Smart TV Drivers and Firmware

As we promised, here's a new load of drivers and firmware for Samsung's LED TVs. You can enjoy exploring the new multimedia capabilities of these TVs and benefit from all the upgrades in the new software. These smart TVs boast the LED technology for crisp colors and sharp image, allowing you to get the bes...

29 December 2011
10:27 GMT

Softpedia Offers Samsung LCD TV Firmware for Free

TV has come a long way since the early days and its resemblance to the "old ways" is close to none. We're now offering you the latest firmware for Samsung's new line of LCD TVs, with 32 to 46 inches diagonal. The new series of Samsung LCS TVs sports 720p resolution for enhanced graphics, no matter whether ...

28 December 2011
09:48 GMT

Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 Now Ready for Xperia Handsets

Sony Ericsson's Xperia devices should soon get a taste of a software update, and it appears that the build is already prepared for shipping. A new firmware is ready for Xperia handsets, namely software version number 4.0.2.A.0.62, the PTCRB site unveils. Unfortunately, this is not the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandw...

24 December 2011
11:21 GMT

Intel SSD Toolbox 3.0.2 Now Available on Softpedia

Just days before Christmas and Intel are quite busy: a new version of their SSD Toolbox emerges and bears the 3.0.2 tag. The new toolbox comes with fixes for several bugs reported to plague the previous version. Namely, the scheduled Intel SSD Optimizer sessions could not run on encrypted drives; now, everything ru...

23 December 2011
09:49 GMT

Downgrade B&N Nook Tablet Firmware, Get Side-Loaded Apps Again

Not happy about the newest limitations imposed upon Nook Tablet owners, a member of the XDA-Developers forum took it upon himself to find a way to revert the changes. Firmware updates are usually something that users should look forward to. After all, provided something didn't go horribly wrong during develo...

23 December 2011
08:04 GMT

Amazon Kindle Fire Firmware 6.2.1 Is Out and We Have It

We're happy to announce the launch of a new firmware version for Amazon's latest gadget, the Kindle Fire. Users can upgrade to firmware 6.2.1 using a WiFi connection or a computer. For those appeased more by the computer update, we have the 6.2.1 software update package. All they have to do is make sure t...

22 December 2011
09:51 GMT

New Firmware for Creative ZEN Touch 2 (with GPS) Available

Android is a really "catchy" operating system and we get to see more and more devices running Google's OS. ZEN Touch 2 (with GPS) is one of the top-drawer gadget in Creative's offer, now getting a new firmware, 2.00.35. The new firmware is in fact a new, improved version of the 2.2 Android OS, codenamed Fr...

21 December 2011
10:41 GMT

Intel Readies Solid State Drive Toolbox 3.0.1

Intel delivers the 3.0.1 version of their SSD Toolbox utility, a drive management software that will help you get detailed info on your solid state drive, and allow you to make firmware upgrades. The toolbox provides data on SSD model number and size, firmware version, drive health and estimated life remaining. At t...

20 December 2011
09:48 GMT

Sony Apologizes Over PlayStation Vita Launch Problems

The PlayStation Vita launched on December 17 on the Japanese market and it took just two days for gamers to begin talking about problems with the device, some of them appearing after players applied the firmware update that Sony released for it.The reported problems included crashing, lag when playing and accessing c...

20 December 2011
08:31 GMT

Nokia 700 Tastes Symbian Belle v111.030.0609 Firmware

Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia is currently pushing out software updates for some of its latest Symbian devices, bringing the firmware on these phones up to version 111.030.0609. According to the latest reports on the matter, handsets such as Nokia 700, Nokia 603 and Nokia 701 are benefiting from the software upd...

20 December 2011
03:33 GMT

PlayStation Vita Already Gets Firmware Update 1.50 in Japan

Barely has the PlayStation Vita handheld console been released in Japan and already Sony has pushed a firmware update for the device, taking it to version 1.50.Japanese gamers eagerly awaited December 17, as Sony finally released the PlayStation Vita portable console, after hyping it up with a passion in the last few...

19 December 2011
14:31 GMT

M-Audio Venom Synth Receives New Firmware

M-Audio has released the 1.15.4 firmware version (Mac) for their top-drawer synth called Venom, upgradable using the special tool, now version 1.8.7. The corresponding pieces for Windows are driver version 5.10.0.5142  and updater version 1.0.13.Venom is a synthesizer that mixes the colorful tonal warmth of the ...

19 December 2011
11:15 GMT

PS VITA Firmware xTractor 2.01 Is Up and Running

The Firmware xTractor is the most popular tool for extracting the firmware of the newly-released gaming console Sony PS Vita. It has now been upgraded to version 2.01.The new version has received a Download FW option, which seems to have been requested by users, and various minor working fixes, including a filename f...

19 December 2011
10:04 GMT

Sony Reveal Firmware 1.50 for PlayStation Vita (Japan only)

Sony's newest portable gaming console, Vita, receives firmware 1.50 these days. Unlike other firmware you might be accostomed to, the Sony Vita can only be updated using the Internet connection or a PlayStation 3 connected to the Internet.As Sony PS 3 has received firmware 4.00, the console can easily become you...

19 December 2011
08:42 GMT

New Firmware for OCZ SSDs Is Ready for Download

Since OZ have issued a new version of their popular SSD firmware update toolbox (now dubbed 3.01.11), we are also delivering you the specific files in case you're planning to see in detail what's going on.First on the list are the Vertex Plus and Strata-mSATA, receiving firmware update version 3.55, fixing ...

15 December 2011
10:33 GMT

Verizon Delivers Software Update for DROID Incredible 2

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has made available for download a new software flavor for the owners of DROID Incredible 2 devices on its airwaves. The new software is being delivered to smartphones as version 5.10.605.9 and brings along a variety of improvements, fixes and enhancements. The new firmware u...

15 December 2011
06:21 GMT

OCZ Release Toolbox Firmware Updater 3.01.11

OCZ have updated their most powerful tool for firmware upgrades, the Toolbox. This utility has reached version 3.01.11 and it will help you achieve better performance with your Solid State Drives.The firmware update should be carried out only if you experience troubles and errors with the version you're currentl...

15 December 2011
04:33 GMT

Creative Readies ZiiO 10" Firmware 2.00.12

We're offering you the latest firmware for Creative's 10" tablet, ZiiO 10. The 2.00.12 version brings forward several enhancements which are supposed to expand the range of usable applications and granting a better overall experience.The first nice addition to the ZiiO 10 is the Skype voice chat function al...

13 December 2011
03:17 GMT

Amazon Readies Software Update for the Kindle Fire

Despite being a huge success for Amazon, the Kindle Fire tablet was criticized by many for its sluggish and incomplete software, so Amazon is now looking to address these issues with a new firmware update that is expected to arrive in a couple of weeks.Originally introduced at the end of October and made available a...

12 December 2011
19:51 GMT

Download the Newest Firmware for Creative's Vado Pocket Cameras

We're happy to be able to deliver you the latest firmware for Creative's pocket-size camera series codenamed Vado. The firmware for the standard Vado camera has now reached version 1.1.9.0 and comes with several improvements. First of all, the new software will shorten the power on response time, while offe...

12 December 2011
07:28 GMT

The Latest LG NAS Firmware for the Discontinued Models

We present you the latest firmware for LG's line of network attached storage (NAS) solutions. Some of the listed products have been discontinued and that's why we decided to let you download the files, as it looks like there will be no more support development for the end-of-life products.The discontinued s...

9 December 2011
10:21 GMT

New Western Digital My Book Live Firmware Is Ready

We bring you the latest Western Digital firmware for one of their popular external storage solutions, the My Book Live NAS. The new firmware has reached the 2.10.09 version and brings a heap of changes and fixes for a lot of issues which plagued the old software.Among the nastiest things which went wrong with the pre...

8 December 2011
10:08 GMT

New Xbox 360 Dashboard / Firmware 2.0.14699.0 Up for Grabs

Microsoft releases new firmware/ dashboard update for their Xbox 360 console, just in time to counterattack a similar move made just days ago by their biggest rival, Sony.The new system software is said to bring cool new features and a completely new GUI, inspired by the Windows Phone 7 devices. If we take a closer l...

6 December 2011
10:25 GMT

HP Publishes List of LaserJet Printers Susceptible to Malicious Firmware Update

After the controversial study about HP LaserJet printers that can be set on fire was released to the public, HP quickly came forward to defend its reputation. The first move they made was to publish the list of devices that could be impacted by the installation of an unauthorized printer firmware. “A potential...

6 December 2011
03:02 GMT

HP Called to Court for Not Warning Customers on the LaserJet Flaws

David Goldblatt filed a class action lawsuit against HP after learning about the dangers that could lurk behind the use of LaserJet printers. Many might be thinking that HP couldn’t have known about the weaknesses, but as it turns out, a 2010 report commissioned by HP revealed that high-level security risks d...

6 December 2011
02:36 GMT

PS VITA Firmware xTractor 2.00 for Sony PS Vita Is Ready

Just days after PS Vita has been released, here comes a nice tool destined to help Sony PS developers achieve better results: the PS VITA Firmware xTractor 2.00.This release is part of the Homebrew Community and is intended to let the developers extract the firmware of any PS Vita. Since no official firmware has been...

5 December 2011
10:25 GMT

Sony PlayStation 3 Firmware 4.00 Now Officially Available

Great news for all the PS3 fans: the console's firmware version 4.00 announced some days ago went official and is available for free download.The main update in this firmware release is the support for Sony's newest PS product, the PS Vita. Installing firmware 4.00 on your PlayStation 3 will allow you to c...

5 December 2011
05:16 GMT

Intel 711 Series SSDs Receive New Firmware

Intel announces the release of their latest firmware running with their 711 series solid-state disks with 32GB and 64GB capacities. The old firmware 2M6 will now become 2M7 and comes with several improvements in the overall performance.The products targeted by this new firmware release come with the following codes: ...

1 December 2011
07:14 GMT

PlayStation 3 Firmware 4.00 Launches This Week

Video game publisher and hardware developer Sony has announced that it will be launching the 4.00 version of the firmware for its PlayStation 3 home gaming console this week, mainly in order to prepare it for the imminent launch of the PlayStation Vita handheld.The official PlayStation Blog says that the PS3 needs th...

30 November 2011
03:51 GMT

Brand New Firmware for Adata's S510 and S511 SSD Drives

Good news for all Adata SSD users: new firmware has been released for the S510 and S511 drives, no matter whether you have the small 60GB ones, or the hefty 480GB versions. All the S510/ 511 series has received improved firmware which promises better performance and less worries.With the old firmware, some hangs have...

30 November 2011
01:57 GMT

The Latest iRiver StoryHD Firmware Is Available: Version 1.28

We're reminding you about the new firmware for iRiver's StoryHD e-reader, now reaching version 1.28. This new firmware addresses certain issues related to DRM (digital rights management) which seem to plague the devices running older software.By correcting the system bugs responsible for the abnormal behavi...

29 November 2011
10:39 GMT

HTC Delivers Updates for Desire S and Sensation in Europe

Taiwanese mobile phone maker HTC Corporation has just started to push out new software updates for two of its most popular handsets on the European market today, the Desire S and Sensation. The handset vendor announced plans on the matter via its Twitter account, but did not offer specific info on what exactly the...

24 November 2011
19:01 GMT


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