Do you own a PS3? If you do, then you’re probably enjoying one of the greatest gaming systems ever made. The blu-ray player isn’t bad either, considering it can play movies with such detail that you can see every last particle in the explosions of your favorite action movies. But what about online content? A lot of PS3 users have been clamouring for more/better online content and functionality, and Sony has stepped up with a new gadget called Life with Playstation.

The Life with Playstation service is free for PS3 users to download, and unlocks various “channels” which you can watch over a broadband internet connection. The “Live” channel offers content that is organized by city and updates in real-time. You can check the weather and news for any city in the world which is in the database, which is great if you need to see if it’s going to rain where you are or where you’re going. It’s very visually engaging and beautiful to see, and it’s just darn fun to play with too.

The Life with PlayStation service also retains the functionality of the Folding@Home application, which opens up the fascinating world of protein folding. It’s almost a must-have for biology or biochemistry students, as it really brings the world of proteins to life. And even if you don’t understand what’s going on, as you observe the proteins, your PS3’s awesome processing power works to solve protein-based problems for Stanford University. You’re contributing to research just by sitting on your couch!

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