AFP - A Google-sponsored satellite has beamed its first picture back to Earth in a successful test of a camera that will supply images for the Internet giant's free online map and navigation services.

AFP - Sony said Thursday it will launch a beefed-up version of its PlayStation 3 in Japan this month at the same price as the current version but with double the storage capacity.

AP - Video game rivals Sony and Microsoft are going head-to-head in virtual worlds for their home consoles later this year.