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A recent job listing on the website of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) may have given hints that the reported Xbox 720 game console may be released with 3D capabilities. The job listing that hinted at a possible 3D technology on the Xbox 720 was found on the website of the software giant indicated that the company was looking for an engineer for algorithm research and development for the Xbox team and will work for the company in Israel.
It appears that the market in North America may not be able to take advantage of the UMD Passport program for the Sony PlayStation Vita, according to a recent announcement by Sony (NYSE:SNE). The program gives users the opportunity to purchase digital copies of the games that they physically own to allow them to play it on their mobile game console.
Even as the Apple TV is reportedly sold out in a number of online retailers, recent reports have also revealed that the Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) product may already be unavailable in a number of physical retail outlets. It will be difficult for consumers to purchase the Apple TV at this point as the device was reportedly taken out of the listing of Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) and Best Buy (NYSE:BBY). The Apple product is also not being sold by Amazon as well.
A firmware update for the Sony PlayStation Vita was supposedly released to the owners of the device in Japan on February 8. This update comes before the official release of the device from Sony (NYSE:SNE) in the North American market. Some observers have indicated that it may be available to the Sony PlayStation Vita units that will be introduced in North America.
A recent announcement by Nintendo (TYO:7974) revealed that the Nintendo Wii U console will be introduced into the market once the holiday season starts in Europe, Japan and the United States. The Nintendo Wii U will also feature a touch-card technology that is integrated into the controller.
Latest reports have focused on the controller of the next version of the Xbox game console of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). According to reports, the controller of the supposed Xbox 720 will feature a touchscreen that will be bordered by the popular sticks and buttons of the existing controller of the Xbox 360. The reports on the supposed touchscreen for the controller of the Xbox 720 initially emerged through the Xbox World Magazine.
With the wave of attacks on Xbox game enthusiasts, the Xbox Live top honcho has pledged a more hard-line stance against the hackers who have focused on the Xbox gamers raking in millions.
Reports have given hints that a nine-inch version of the Amazon Kindle Fire may be launched within this year. According to Chad Bartley, an analyst with Pacific Crest, the nine-inch Amazon Kindle Fire may be introduced by Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) near the midpoint of this year although no other information was revealed by Bartley in the research note that was issued earlier.
Even as some of the hype that surrounded the Siri feature of the iPhone 4S of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has started to fade away following its introduction last year, the support of Apple on the feature appears to remain solid.
Hints about the Apple TV have started to emerge following reports that some carrier and retail partners are set to introduce new HD televisions which will feature the iOS and integrates the Siri feature of the Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone 4S.
