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Xbox Updates

Microsoft is going to introduce a new update for the Xbox 360’s dashboard and Xbox Live service by December 4, 2007. This update will be an automatic download for the 8 million Xbox Live subscribers. The new features that it includes are Family Control feature that limits how long a child can play with the console in a given day or week. It will certainly be a good one from parents' point of view, isn't it?

Another thing is that it can also be purchased and downloaded through Xbox Live Originals that were previously only available at retail. That's how Xbox Live continues to be a trend setter or unique for in the console market. Hopefully, though, it won’t crash any machines, as there has been some history of that in the past. Here’s a description of the changes:

Xbox 360 Introduces New Features and Console Enhancements with the 2007 Fall Dashboard Update

Free system update hits connected consoles worldwide on Dec. 4; Xbox Originals, Family Timer and more available through download

Google Maps & My Location

Google launches Mobile Phone Locater, "My Location Feature in other words, a mobile phone application. This is Google's diversity and another step towards users' satisfaction.

Daily Tech Says, "Google doesn't want its users to feel likes its watching them -- to alleviate privacy concerns, the system is designed to have minimal access to user information. It will not collect or access the user's phone number or any other personal information that might help to reveal their identity. Steve Lee, product manage for Google Mobile Maps also said the feature could be easily disabled by clicking a link in the help menu, as a further safety measure to set the consumer's mind at ease."

Goolge on the way to have hold of minds probably!