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After releasing the firmware update 1.1.1, many iPhone and iPod Touch users were devastated. Their previous jail-broken phones and pods were returned to their original state. Hacker Niacin (or toc2rta) and Dre have combined the previous symlink hack and a TIFF vulnerability in v1.1.1 firmware’s mobile Safari, which then grants access to the file system. Engadget has confirmed that this hack works, and Niacin plans to make the hack available to the public soon. The only problem is that Niacin’s hack can be easily patched if Apple patches the TIFF vulnerability. Looks like we’ll just have to keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best!

Update: iPhoneSimFree has an upgrade to their first hack, which successfully hacks update 1.1.1 and even restores life to “bricked” iPods. Best of all, the upgrade is free for previous iPhoneSimFree purchasers. Click here for more information.

In a brilliant marketing move, Sony is releasing a limited edition Star Wars PSP that has the likeness of Darth Vadar upon it that is sure to attract fan boys world wide. The Star Wars Bundle, which costs $199, includes the PSP and the new Star Wars Battlefield game. If you’re a bit short on cash, you can try to win one in Joystiq’s latest contest.

Fear not BlackJack Fans, the BlackJack’s successor, the i617, will soon be launched on AT&T Networks. Currently, we don’t know all of the features that the i617 will possess; yet, we’re sure that it will have HSDPA 850 /1900, Windows Mobile 6, Bluetooth, an integrated mp3 and video player, and a 2 megapixel camera. WiFi might also be included in the works. Launch date is in Q4 of 2007, and price is unknown at this time.

The good folks over at Computer Choppers have finished their custom made 24 kt Gold Macbook with Diamond Accents. It’s quite the looker. For the low price of $7,000-$8,000, you can custom order your own Gold Macbook (the price includes the computer, 24 kt plating, and 3 kt diamonds). Why not this one? Well, because it’s already been sold to an Apple fanboy. If you’re running a bit short, you can always choose just to have the gold plating for $1,500. Surprisingly, the procedure adds almost no weight to the Macbook. Click here to visit Computer Choppers, and view more of the masterpiece.

Like most techies suspected, Microsoft launched the Zune 2 in time for the holiday sales. Just in case, you know, there’s a mad rush for Zunes this Christmas. The new Zunes come in 4, 8, and 80 GB capacities with the 4 and 8 GB models being flashed based and available in red, green, pink, black. The 80 GB model has a spacious 3.2 inch LCD screen and is available in black. All new Zunes also feature wireless sync, extended wireless sharing, new touch controls, a built in FM tuner, and recorded tv to go. The launch date is October 16th, and the Zune will run you $149, $199, and $249 for the 4 GB, 8 GB, and 80 GB Zunes respectively.