The BBC have started to post clips of popular BBC shows on YouTube – see www.youtube.com/BBCWorldwide for clips from the most excellent motoring show Top Gear, commediene Catherine Tate, and nature clips from David Attenborough.
Changing the default list method
the default list method in generated controllers looks like this:
<code> @Property list = { [ exampleList: Example.list( params ) ] } </code>
This can be changed to return results however you need. For example, to execute an HQL statement to return the results in reverse order of id, use the following:
<code> @Property list = { [ exampleList: Example.findAll( "from Example order by id desc", params ) ] } </code>
Major changes for PS3 with next major firmware upgrade?
There has been rumors for a while that the next major firmware upgrade for the PS3 will come shortly after the European launch of the PS3 and will include the addition of some major new features. Expected features may include:
- PSOne game emulation – downloaded PSOne games for playing on the PSP’s PSOne emulator will by playable on the PS3
- inclusion of a download service for music, music videos and other video programs (see previous link), possibly by including content in the PS3 Store, but maybe via some other Sony backed website or service, similar to iTunes
- upscaling to 720p and 1080i for PSOne and PS2 titles, using a combination of software and a hardware upscaling chip (that has so far not been acknowledged to exist)
- remote internet access to your PS3, allowing it to function as a remotely accessible media server for all your photos, mp3s etc
BBC plans to release TV shows on YouTube
The BBC have announced that they will be releasing some of their shows on the web for free via YouTube. Shows to be made available include Doctor Who, Top Gear, some comedy shows and clips from news shows.