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Apple's headset MP3 player patent

Donald Bell | Oct 30, 2009

An Apple patent design shows what would happen if its iPod Shuffle and Bluetooth headset mated.
(Credit: United States Patent Application)

In a future where we're all walking around wondering how our iPod brain implants came to exist, historians can point back to this Apple patent application from 2008 and glimpse the missing link: An in-ear iPod.

Of course, others may see this as simply a Bluetooth headset with integrated memory and audio playback capabilities (music, voice mails). The Orwellian in me, though, is fairly certain this gadget will mark Apple's slow crawl into our skulls. Read the patent's abstract to judge for yourself:
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Nintendo unveils DSi with larger screens

John P. Falcone | Oct 30, 2009

(Credit: Nintendo Japan)

Nintendo has taken the wraps off a new version of the DSi handheld that sports larger 4.25-inch dual screens. The portable gaming unit will be considerably bigger than current and previous DS and DSi models. It will be dubbed the DSi LL in Japan where it goes on sale on November 21 for 20,000 yen (about US$220).

In Europe, the unit will be known as the DSi XL when it appears on store shelves in the first quarter of 2010. Nintendo did not provide details on a possible launch in Asia outside Japan.

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Nintendo DSi with larger screens slated for Japan?

Jeff Bakalar | Oct 28, 2009

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GameSpot on Monday published a report from the Japan-based Nikkei news service saying that a new Nintendo DSi with two larger screens is slated to hit the market as early as this year.

Supposedly, the bump would increase the dual screens' size from 3.25 inches to 4.3 inches. While that sounds like a huge upgrade, there are a few reasons we're just not ready to believe this yet.

First of all, this new redesign would force the production of a brand new casing, something we're not sure Nintendo is ready to spend money on with the DSi still fresh in the market. Second, Siliconera got word from Nintendo PR saying the story is pure speculation.
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Thanko's new headphone pays homage to nekomimi fans

Kelvin Low | Oct 27, 2009

In Japan, nekomimi is the term given to "catgirls" who are usually found roaming around in the quirky anime and manga universe. We aren't against the spontaneously creative nature of these artists out to make a hard-earned dollar--and we, too, enjoy the sights of cosplayers who have put their efforts into making fictional characters come to life.

Japan has a very good history of producing some of the world's maddest creations. We already have oddball MP3 players, but Thanko's nekomimi-inspired earphones are just a fine example of how creative the human race can be.

Note: This is not the way to wear your earbuds. (Credit: Thanko)

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Google to launch One Box for music

Greg Sandoval | Oct 22, 2009

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Google will soon launch a music initiative, which the company at this point is calling a One Box for music, to offer song previews, artist bios, graphics, and video.

The search engine, however, will not be selling downloads or offering subscriptions.

TechCrunch reported on Tuesday that Google is entering the music business but said the search engine would launch a music service. That's not really what the One Box for music is, said sources familiar with the deal.

The music initiative, which is expected to be announced sometime next week, will offer people a means to buy songs by featuring links to music sites Lala and iLike, according to the sources. All four of the top record companies are on board, the sources said.
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