It’s that time again folks. That’s right, time to double check the firmware on your hardware. Today, ActiveDVD is announcing the release of firmware for Pioneer DVR-108, DVR-108AXL, and DVR-A08XLA. As with any hardware device, it is a good idea to check the manufacturer’s Web site periodically to make sure that you have the latest firmware.

Pioneer Japan has released a firmware update for their 16x DVD±RW drives, the DVR-108, DVR-108AXL and DVR-A08XLA. Here’s what Pioneer has listed in the change log for the 1.14 firmwares:

* Reduction of 12X/16X DVD-R Writing time

* Reduction of 12X/16X +R Writing time

* DVD-R Writability Improvement

* +R Writability Improvement

* CD-R Writability Improvement

* DVD Playability Improvement

* CD Playability Improvement