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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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Apple remote gets aluminum refresh

Andrew Nusca | Oct 21, 2009

Yep, in addition to all the other Apple announcements today, the company's remote also gets a refresh… and it's aluminum.

No longer glossy white, the remote is styled in all-aluminum, and controls your iPod, iPhone or Mac from the couch. Buttons on top include play/pause, menu, volume and track skip. To use with an iPod or iPhone, you need a US$49 iPod Universal Dock and device with a dock connector. Mac use requires a compatible machine (2005 or later) with integrated IR receiver.

It's available in two to four weeks for US$19.

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Control your iPod with these headphones

Jasmine France | Oct 20, 2009

Now that Apple is thoroughly touting the headphone remote capability of its various iPods, third-party headphone manufacturers are scrambling to provide products with integrated playback controls. One solution we've seen is the in-line remote cable attachment that can connect to any set of headphones, thereby letting you simply update your favorite pair.

Of course, if you need to upgrade from Apple's stock earbuds anyway, picking up a brand new model with the controls (and mic, if applicable) built-in makes more sense. There isn't a huge variety to choose from right now, but we managed to round up four sets of earphones that offer the feature.

Check out headphones with iPod controls.

Via CNET News

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