And I thought I was the only one who flipped my pillow searching for cold spots. After coming across this article it became clear that not only was I not the sole pillow flipping freak on this planet - Maverick Marketing actually believes there is potential for this sort of product- and so here it is, the Chillow.

This pillow does exactly as you would assume - stays cool. The pillow has an enclosure composed of gel; the user fills it up with water, closes the fill cap, and places it in their pillow. No freezer necessary! The Chillow will pull heat away from your head, dropping the surface temperature. It can even be used in place of an icepack, as its cooling features are perfect for burns, sore joints, and strained muscles.

The Chillow retails for $29.95 at Smarthome dot com.

PS3 System update 2.5 was released for the console earlier today. The update offers new support for the official Sony Bluetooth headset, such as an on screen indicator showing volume, battery charge, and mute functions. A High Quality mode has also been developed, which enables wide band voice communication with the PS3. 

The update also adds in-game screenshot capability, which is a feature I have been anxiously awaiting for. Game developers will have to implement this feature when creating the game. In terms of existing games, hopefully patches will be released that add this feature.

The PlayStation trophy system has also been enhanced as a result of the update. Now when you earn a trophy, the in game message will include a specific trophy icon created by the game developer. Trophy comparing with friends has also been expanded, including an icon representing the trophy level. The trophy system is a new concept for Sony, and is something we can expect to see developed further in future updates.

Video playback has also been improved with the update; users now have the option to search scenes with corresponding thumbnails.

The information board now contains direct links to the PlayStation Store, making it easier to download content.

Another one of my favourite improvements is the redesign of account management. You no longer have to leave the XMB to load that incredibly slow PlayStation account management page. Now when you click Account Management in the XMB, four new options come up – Account Information, Redeem Codes, Transaction Management, System Activation. All of these options can be changed right in the XMB, making things much cleaner.

Lastly, the update adds an auto shutoff feature, allowing users to turn off their system or controller after a selected time.

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YouTube has just announced that it is going to start offering full-length TV episodes on its site.

Many internet users already watch shows online with sites such as Ninjavideo and Joox, while nervously awaiting them to get shut down for copyright infringement. YouTube has made deals with TV companies including CBS, which will allow you to ‘legally’ watch shows such as ‘Dexter,’ ‘Beverly Hills, 90210,’ and ‘Star Trek’ on their site.

For those of you who are unaware, YouTube is owned by dot com giant Google. Google intends to run advertisements in longer videos, before and after each episode. YouTube owners prevented this from being implemented on shorter videos as it would deter viewers. They are probably right, who wants to watch a 15 second commercial before a 30 second video clip? Instead, for the short videos they have come up with in-video overlays, which are basically banner ads that will appear frequently over the bottom of videos.

Hopefully YouTube continues to sign deals with TV companies and is able to provide us with a decent selection of shows.  

For more information check out this article.

Sony has recently unveiled its sexy new OLED prototypes. This OLED TV is absolutely gorgeous, measuring in at a mere 0.3mm thick (that’s about the thickness of a playing card). The prototype also has a curve shape to it – so long to flat screen LCD’s. Not only is it thin, it looks great, boasting sharp images and unbelievable contrast. Check out some of the pictures below.

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The dreaded incident of losing your cell phone has graced many of us – forcing us to cancel our plan and purchase a new phone. Maverick Mobile Solutions, an Indian company that creates mobile applications, has come up with an ‘ET Phone Home’ method of protecting your cell phone.

Should your phone be lost or stolen, Mavericks application - called Maverick Secure Mobile – encrypts your data and sends you a text message with the location of the phone. It also plays a loud siren sound to agonize the punk that stole your phone.

Now, I am sure many of you are wondering, how is it possible for your lost cell phone send you a text message if you don’t have a phone? Upon installing the Maverick software on your cell phone, you provide the company with a second cell phone number (your friend, girlfriend, spouse etc). The software is completely hidden on the phone, ensuring the thief will not be able to tell you have installed it. If the thief replaces your SIM card, the phone encrypts all of your data (phone book, pictures, and texts) and sends it to your second phone number.

The features do not end here – how about playing tricks on the thief? You can send text message commands that allow you to view what the thief is doing with your phone (such as who he has called or text messaged). One feature, called SpyCall, allows you to listen in on the thief’s calls without them knowing. You can even make the phone play an excruciating siren sound on command. After annoying them to the point they have realize they have stolen the wrong phone, you can send them a text with your name and location (as well as a reward should you feel generous) for returning the phone.

The software is still currently in its beta phase; however Maverick does have a deal with Nokia to begin implementing it in their phones.

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