The JPCSP Team have released a new version of their Java PSP emulator. The project is now closed sourced, and the new update are mostly technical.

r1064 – added io ctl cmd 0×01010005 (umd file seek set, issue 88)
r1063 – fixed interpretation of Z for 2D Vertex, tested with 2DStudio.
r1062 – sceIoPollAsync() should yield in all cases to allow the async IO to complete (completes only on thread switch).
r1061 – fixed “ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException: Sector number 126031 out of bounds.” (Issue 74).
r1060 – implemented VUC2I, VC2I, VUS2I, VS2I – Fixed VH2F – Fixed disasm of VFPU Instructions currently implemented

You can grab download link and view more info on the project below:
[Download JPCSP v0.02]

StreetskaterFU came out with a new program today called “Trophy Scanner” v1.0.

Basically what this program does is that it scans for PS3 game trophy related files like icons and the description files containing the missions to unlock a trophy and it’s status.

The difference between the application and all the public websites which have trophy lists is, that it also will find trophies which are not released to the press people, yet. So you can be sure this will find trophies directly when they are online, even before the journalists get the info

You need Linux with curl installed in order to use this, more info available via SKFU’s Blog or download link below.
[Download PS3 Trophy Scanner v1.0]
[VIA]

Team HyperX presents IXtreme 1.6 firmware for Benq, Samsung and Liteon drives on Xbox 360 (Hitachi drives soon).

Features

-Strict Wave 3 compliance! hybrid (modified disks) will not boot!

-Strict drive speed compliance – 12x only for game discs!

-Support for SS V2!

-Integrated 0800 for game dumping including SS v2!

-Full support for all known game exceptions! eg ddr etc!

-One shot boot mode! – allows a one off boot of gamedisc without -stealth/partition checks (will still use stealth), use activate.iso disk to activate each time!

-Support for easy drive key/version info cmd, same as liteon!

-Strict stealth/wave checking, one shot boot mode will boot wave(x)!

[More info VIA xbins]

Dashhacker has released the Windows version of OPR along with the source code.

* Add joystick support with a default SIXAXIS/DS3 button map.
* Add proper audio+video synchronization (added a quick hack for now).
* Add ability to set/manage buffering and bit-rate profiles.
* Add error messages to the player instead of just bailing silently.
* Implement power-on support.
* Clean-up and document API.

You need a modded/hacked PSP to do this, grab the windows version below:
[Download OPRv1.1 WINDOWS]

Source code + on going updates available here:
[Open-RP Source]

Sony rolled out with another firmware today. From the official blog:

This is a minor update that improves the playback quality of some PS3 format software.

This firmware update does NOT block Open Remote Play.

Download:
[Download 2.76 FW Update]

Motion-inJoy have released new drivers for Window users now supporting x64 systems and Windows 7 systems. The driver also adds support of the Sixaxis motion sensors.In addition to, RichB93 has added a XInput emulator so your games see the controller as an XBOX 360 controller.

Motion-inJoy are also working on having the controllers pair up with the PC via bluetooth more information on that soon.

You can download drivers below:
[Download Drivers]

Well it certainly was no lie, a week ago we told you about a hacker by the name of Dashhacker who had managed to reverse engineer the PS3 remote play feature, today he has released his first beta version of his application. Right now it is for only MAC’s (Intel based), PC version is expected next week. So those who are new to this, what does it do? Basically you can now control your PS3 via laptop, iPhone, pretty much most hand held devices/PDA’s . Currently for this you need a MAC (intel based) computer, and a hacked PSP to export remote play settings.

More information, how-to and everything you need can be grabbed via download below:
[Download OpenRemotePlay[MAC] Beta]

Ifcaro who was behind the release of USBLD (PS2 ISO loader for PS3), has now released the source code. The project is now open to anyone who wishes to make improvements.

[Download USBLD Source Code]