It looks like Microsoft's trying to increase the must-have factor for the pricey Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 suite, because the XNA Team has just come up with a VS 2008-only rendition of XNA Game Studio - upgraded to version 3.0 But there's a lot of catches, and they aren't pretty for the average, budget-conscious, and possibly still studying,  indie dev. Prepare to be blown away (the wrong way, probably) at the full story.

Sony delivers yet again a new HDTV model for you to enjoy all those next-gen titles on. The Bravia V4500 makes full use of its unique Picture Frame Mode and other features to entice users with its high definition quality images. For more details regarding this new Bravia HDTV model from Sony, check out our full article after the jump.

Who say you have to spring those extra bucks just to buy a new camera, or an equally expensive accessory? We're letting the readers know about a firmware upgrade that'll let them unlock several new features for certain models of Canon's digital cameras. Details are available in the full article.

"It must be the shoes," as some would say to explain something extraordinary. In the case of VectraSense Technologies, however, that just might be the case. The company has launched what is called the Verb For Shoe "Smart Shoe Experience" - high-tech footwear. More on that in the full article after the jump.

Microsoft has just released a new software update for their Zune media player. Now at version 2.5, this update will carry several new functions to your handheld, including the ability to purchase TV shows from the Zune Marketplace. Further details are available in the full article.

For those of us who can't seem to find enough time to water our plants, here's an alternative: the iPhone-controlled robotic watering can, a gadget that will moisturize any plants you may have with a simple tilt of your next-gen communication device. Truly, technology does make life easier, and the menial tasks just a bit more effortless. The video and the details in the full article, so prepare to welcome our soon-to-be iPhone overlords.

Prosthetics for humans are common. Prosthetics for animals aren't as common, but they're not unheard of - but prosthetics for sea creatures are a different matter. At least, this is the first time we've heard of a prosthetic tail. Meet Winter, the world's first bionic dolphin. Details in the full article.

Grab your dancing shoes, dive into your storm shelters, and take some of your buddies with you as this batch of the Blu-ray releases will be taking us on a ride beside and inside a tornado and ballroom dancing, among other things. Yes, we've got Twister, Shall We Dance?, and even The Devil's Own. Click on the link below to check out the complete list of releases for May 6.

Although Sony's overall operating profit increased this year, the company's gaming division saw a huge operating loss of JP¥ 132 billion. Still, it's an incredible improvement from last year's loss. Full story after the "read more" link below.

Scientists at Hewlett-Packard have found a new type of component for an electrical circuit that, if developed, would mean that computers will never have to boot up (except for the first time, at least). They call it the memory resistor, or memristor. Details after the "read more" link below.