Sony Computer Entertainment has added support for RSS (really simple syndication) and Windows Media Audio files to its PlayStation Portable with a firmware update available starting today.

The RSS support appears as a button in the PSP’s network menu alongside the existing Internet browser and LocationFree Player icons. Users can add RSS feeds from Web sites they visit by clicking on the relevant RSS feed buttons or links and then check these feeds through the RSS Channel menu. Support for podcasts is also included.

The Windows Media Audio support allows playback of WMA files through the PSP’s music menu. Certain WMA files, including WMA9 Professional, WMA9 Lossless, and copyright-protected files like those available through commercial download services, are not supported.

Caution: Upgrading firmware will disable any homebrew apps that you might currently use.

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Screen shots show Windows 95 running on a PSP using Boch x86 emulator. I am not sure if I believe this one, I need to see it in action first. But this guy claims to be running Windows 95 on his PSP.

Yes, it’s true. I’ve managed to run Windows 95 and Linux on the PSP. I’ve done it by porting the excellent open source x86 emulator Bochs.

Windows 95 actually runs quite well but don’t expect it to be a speed demon. It takes about 10 minutes to boot but afterwards it’s pretty usable. I was able to do things like: open “My computer” and browse the virtual hard drive, complete a whole game of Minesweeper and run various other applications. Now you too can get your Minesweeper fix on the go

Site includes instructions for getting Windows 95 and DLX Linux running on your PSP.