In case you're not up on your Blu-ray news, an upcoming feature called BD-Live will let movie fans with Internet-connected Blu-ray players gain access to exclusive content, such as the ability to download high-definition trailers for current theatrical releases or additional language packs for the film. Or you'll be able to take advantage of online community features such as chatting with friends in another city while watching the same movie, uploading user-generated content like commentary tracks or playing multiplayer games.
PlayStation 3 (PS3) owners, however, can now update the machine's firmware to take advantage of these BD-Live features.
Using a wired or wireless connection, you can go to the System Update tab on PS3's media bar to download the firmware upgrade version 2.2.
Other benefits of this firmware upgrade include:
• The ability to transfer PS3 music and photos to a PlayStation Portable (PSP).
• DivX and WMV format support for video files over 2 gigabytes.
• Resume play, so a Blu-ray disc or DVD will resume playing at the point it was paused.
• Using the PSP as a remote control to play music files on the PS3 without turning on the TV.
• Faster Internet browsing.