Folks out there who own the Zune HD should be fairly happy to hear that Microsoft has released the latest firmware (4.3) for the Zune HD! It’s nothing too radical, but it should address some of the more irritating problems that you might have encountered. Some of the changes/fixes include:

• Support for the upcoming 3D games and applications.
• Auto Suggest feature for text input.
• Faster web browsing experience.
• Landscape keyboard
• Keyboard option has been added in the settings section.
• New toggle between seek and presets under Radio.
• Under the Internet in settings, you can now toggle to default mobile or desktop webpage layout.
• Artist bios are updated; embedded links to other artists in text.
• Other bug fixes.

The Asus O! Play Media Player is finally here, where it is also known more formally as the O!Play Air HDP-R3. It will come with a minor upgrade as Asus has thrown in 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity alongside a multiple memory card reader for greater file playback options. With an HDMI 1.3 port, you ought to be able to use the O! Play HDP-R3 to handle just about any file format available currently, regardless of how obscure some of them are. Expect to fork out approximately €90 for this bad boy.

Otas has unveiled its latest MG-F566V spy MP3 sunglasses that records video, although the resolution and frame rate is nothing much to shout about at VGA and 12fps, respectively. You can capture pretty decent stills at 1,280 x 1,024 though, and while you're waiting for your subject to show up, why not keep yourself entertained with MP3 playback thanks to its 4GB internal memory?

Epson has rolled out a couple of ultra short throw projectors in the form of the PowerLite 450W and Epson PowerLite 460, where they will target the education sector. The former will boast a higher resolution compared to the latter, featuring 2,500 lumens brightness alongside a 1,280 x 800 resolution, while the PowerLite 460 is brighter at 3,000 lumens, but maxes out at 1,024 x 768 pixels. Shared features include Wi-Fi connectivity for the possibility of teaching several classrooms simultaneously from a single source, alongside the capability to recognize USB storage devices plugged in. The PowerLite 450W and PowerLite 460 will retail for $1,500 and $1,700, respectively. [Press Release]

We all know that Netflix will be offering video streaming for the PS3, and that this feature will be made available to PS3 owners before the year is over. Which isn't too far away, actually, so if you're a Netflix subscriber (and own a PS3 at the same time), might we suggest that you get a copy of the Netflix disc in order to get ready for the big kahuna when it happens?

The Infractor is an interactive, multitouch table that offers a whole new power inefficient way to read your morning news. Instead of flipping through some sheets of recycled paper, the Infractor will pull articles from the New York Times database, allowing you to search, filter and read desired news items by putting physical objects on the interactive surface. Trippin'!

Try as it might, the JXD2000 is no PSP clone despite coming with a 4.3" LCD display at 480 x 272 resolution. You will be able to play games on this though, but don't expect the latest and greatest since it has but a mere NES/GBA emulator built in. Features include an integrated FM radio, voice recording functionality, USB 2.0 connectivity, TV out and 8GB of internal memory to get you started.

Finally, digital photo frames have made the jump to the world of 802.11n wireless connectivity with the eStarling 802.11n Touchscreen Connected Frame that says it all. You will get a special Gmail address with the purchase of each frame, allowing you to transfer images via e-mail directly, making it convenient to update the photo frame regardless of wherever you are. This eStarling offering also comes with a touchscreen display that makes it all the more accessible, allowing you to display digital memories from Facebook, Flickr, Photobucket and other compatible sites while accessing your Twitter stream if you so desire. The eStarling 802.11n Touchscreen Connected Frame will come with a 10.2" screen and retail for a relatively affordable $249.99, considering the list of features within.

We're not too sure where Teclast is heading with their latest advertising campaign concerning the C410HD portable media player, but she seems pretty happy to own one of these instead of an iPod. The C410HD apparently supports up to 15 types of video formats, featuring a 4.3" LCD display at 1,366 x 768 resolution alongside 720p HD TV-Out support. No idea on pricing or regional availability of the device though. A hot chick looking at a video of another hottie, hmmm...

The holiday season will soon be upon us yet again, where you might want to think of new ways to spend your hard-earned bonus by splashing it on a new HDTV in your living room. If that's where your wallet is heading towards, Sony Style US is offering great deals on their Bravia XBR9 series of LCD TVs, allowing you to save up to $1,100 on selected models. For instance, the stunning 52? XBR9 is now $1,999.99 compared to $3,099 before, giving you the chance to spend the "saved" $1k plus amount on other Sony products such as a PS3 Slim. Are you aware of any other great deals in the market? If so, mind sharing them with us in the comments?

Olympus has unveiled its latest Micro Four Thirds camera known as the E-P2, where it will take over the E-P1 by introducing a slew of new features including AF tracking and an electronic viewfinder. Old school enthusiasts will love the design that resembles a traditional analog camera, coming in a black chassis with silver accents. Olympus has slapped a price point of GBP849 for the E-P2, where it will hit the market sometime in January next year alongside a 14-42 zoom lens.

Panasonic Japan has unveiled a couple of new portable 1Seg TVs in the form of the SV-MC75 and the SV-ME750, where both models will comply with the IPX6 and IPX7 standards, meaning they're waterproof as well as splashproof. Apart from that, the higher end SV-MC75 will come with 8GB of internal memory alongside an SDHC memory card slot that provides you with the potential of another 32GB of storage space. Resolution for both devices stand at 480 x 272 pixels. No word on pricing for either device though.

The Ramos T10 wasn’t too bad a PMP (portable media player), and the Ramos T10RK is a tiny upgrade to the T10. The main beef is that it sports a new RK2806 chipset, allowing the device to support more video files such MPG, VOB, FLV, AVI, RM, RMVB, MKV and DAT. The device itself sports a rather generous 4.3-inch LED backlit screen, with a resolution of 800x480. Not too shabby, eh?

The SurfaceScapes project is the brainchild of students from Carnegie Mellon's Entertainment Technology Center (ETC), where it will deliver a proof-of-concept for playing tabletop role-playing games on the Microsoft Surface Table. Dungeons & Dragons was the natural choice when it came to testing the prototype, making us salivate in anticipation should this be a success. Of course, this won't kill off ordinary tabletop gaming as we're sure the entry price would sit well only with a handful of folks, but it will be a top class draw in virtually any gaming expo or convention.