This time last year, almost to the day, Microsoft saw its first annual sales decline in history . Things are looking much better now, with the company reporting a record $16.04 billion in revenue, a 22 percent year-over-year increase for its Q4 revenue ending June 30th. In fact, revenue is up across all divisions, with Windows and Windows Live seeing the biggest uptick (43.5 percent to $4.55 billion) followed by Entertainment and Devices (27.3 percent to $1.6 billion).

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Microsoft reports $4.5b in profit, a record $16.04b in revenue

We’re still not sure if we believe in the promises made by the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem (DECE) yet — buy a piece of content once in physical or digital format, and gain access across all formats and devices via a cloud based account — but we’re closer to finding out for ourselves now that it has a new name, UltraViolet. In case you haven’t been paying attention over the last couple of years, the DECE group is already home to most of the biggest names on both the content and consumer electronics sides of the business, with the most notable holdouts being Apple and Disney, which is backing its own competing system, Keychest

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DECE’s ‘digital locker’ take-anywhere DRM dubbed UltraViolet, launches later this year

Just in case you weren’t really sure how deep into this 3DTV thing Sony is, senior director of Sony Europe Mick Hocking announced the PS3’s update for Blu-ray 3D movie playback will be released in September — but it won’t stop there. Expect future firmware upgrades that give the PS3 3D rendering for photos (.mpo files), any broadcasts it can pick up on PlayTV , and even YouTube videos. Not running out the door to buy one yet?

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PlayStation Blu-ray 3D update arrives in September; 3D photo, PlayTV and YouTube support to follow

Silky isn’t typically an adjective we’d associate with game controllers , but that’s exactly how gaming accessory maker Nyko is describing the feel of their new Raven controller line for the PlayStation 3. The line includes a standard PS3 configuration as well as an Xbox 360 inspired “alternate” layout which flips the position of the left analog stick and d-pad for a more ergonomic feel. Both will connect wirelessly to your system via a USB dongle, and will cost $35 once they hit shelves later this summer

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Nyko announces two silky new Raven PS3 controllers

US officials shut down nine websites accused of offering free access to films, including Toy Story 3.

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Pakistan is to monitor seven leading websites including Google and Yahoo for content it considers offensive to Muslims.

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Pakistan in web ‘blasphemy’ hunt

Pakistan is to monitor seven leading websites including Google and Yahoo for content it considers offensive to Muslims.

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Pakistan in web ‘blasphemy’ hunt

Bill Thompson scotches rumours of his demise

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Mystery surrounds a man wearing a horse’s head who has been captured on Google’s Street View in Aberdeen.

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‘Horse-boy’ on Google Street View

The BBC is given the go-ahead for a project which could kick-start demand for internet TV.

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BBC Trust approves Project Canvas