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by Tim Stevens, posted Oct 28th 2008 at 8:29AM What’s better than a single low-power e-ink display? How about eight of them stuck together to form one massive sheet? NEC is indicating it can now tile up to eight displays together to achieve maximum reflective real estate, composed of digital sheets matching standard A4 (8.3- x 11.7-inches) and A3 (11.5- × 16.5-inches) sizes, the latter having only a 1mm border. Eight of those stitched in two rows of four could make a display nearly two feet tall and over five feet wide. No resolution specs are given, and the 10:1 contrast ratio is standard stuff, but these displays do offer 16-shades of grayscale — four times that offered by Oprah’s new favorite thing. (Read the full post about ‘NEC tiling e-ink displays for massive coverage’…)

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Memorex is back with a vengeance, thanks to its new line of in-ear headphones that features Howard Leight’s Soundelity technology accompanied by a professional grade ear cushion solution which can be found in elite brands that cost up to ten times as much. This new pair of earbuds aim to bring maximum musical enjoyment to the masses without compromising on comfort and durability. Memorex’s new line of earbuds features the most comfortable eartip on the market, with patented memory foam technology from Howard Leight. Howard Leight’s unique Soundelity eartips are soft and self-conforming to users’ unique ear canal shapes. Results are a more personal fit for both extended wear comfort and improved acoustics. (Read the full post about ‘Memorex rolls out new in-ear headphones’…)

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We’ve all heard of seemingly miraculous instances of people losing parts of their brain and functioning normally afterwards because the human brain is a malleable organ. If you want to read about some wild examples of how the brain can alter itself to adjust to circumstances, take a look at the book The Brain That Changes Itself. So, it’s not surprising that our brains, collectively, are changing due to the way we use technology. Those who grew up in an era without web browsing and cell phones are probably much more aware of how our brains are different now. I know, for instance, that I store and access information from my brain differently than I used to 15 years ago. (Read the full post about ‘iBrain - New book tells us that texting and web browsing are changing our brains’…)

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Aliph’s Jawbone 2 has been out since May this year, but just in case you were interested in the technology but did not find the gold, silver and black colored headsets appealing, Aliph is now making Babbling Blue and Rambling Rose as two new choices. Both models will feature similar features on the Jawbone 2, so you can be assured that your Bluetooth headset will not be out of place with the rest of your fashion sense thanks to its sleek design. The Jawbone 2 uses medical grade plastic that ensures there won’t be any blemishes or skin irritation when you wear it, ergonomically fitting your face while boasting NoiseAssassin technology to help you get your vocal message across even when speaking in the noisiest of environments. (Read the full post about ‘Aliph Jawbone 2 gets two new colors’…)

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Amazon is hooking you up with a Dash Express today for only $200. This puppy originally was slated for a $600 price tag, but eventually went on sale for $400. Now you can get it for half that price, but today only. The Dash Express is the first two-way Internet-connected GPS navigation system delivering traffic and destination information in wicked new ways. The Dash Express is the next generation of GPS technology and it’s available today. Pick one up today only. Posted in GPS, Gizmo of the Day, Portable Tags: consumer technology, TV, game, home theater (Read the full post about ‘Dash Express - On Sale for $200. 1 Day Only!’…)

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FROM APPLETELL - Up until this point, Apple’s iphone has been the only mobile touch screen device that has been worth buying.  However, a new blackberry from RIM may soon change that for many smart phone users. MORE » Keep up with the latest gadget goodness! - Subscribe to our feed → Tags: wireless, hi fi, cellphone, speakers (Read the full post about ‘A Storm in the Horizon, should Apple and their iPhone be worried?’…)

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FROM APPLETELL - Up until this point, Apple’s iphone has been the only mobile touch screen device that has been worth buying.  However, a new blackberry from RIM may soon change that for many smart phone users. MORE » Keep up with the latest gadget goodness! - Subscribe to our feed → Tags: dap, gaming, ipod, tests (Read the full post about ‘A Storm in the Horizon, should Apple and their iPhone be worried?’…)

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FROM APPLETELL - Apple has seeded a new build of the iphone 2.2 software to developers. Along with a reworked Safari interface, other functional improvements include updates to the Maps application. MORE » Keep up with the latest gadget goodness! - Subscribe to our feed → Tags: consumer electronics, ipod, cable, gaming (Read the full post about ‘Updated Maps application to make debut in iPhone 2.2′…)

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by Darren Murph, posted Oct 27th 2008 at 4:35PM We were fully prepared to start harshing on VHS as a dead-end technology that never went anywhere during its time in retail (as a joke, of course), and out of nowhere, a bona fide tear slowly ran down our left cheek. Today, friends, is a day worth remembering. Today truly marks the end of an era, as so far as we can tell, JVC really was the only company still producing standalone VCRs. Of course, the outfit will continue to serve customers with a need to play back VHS tapes by offering up DVD / VHS combo units, but those looking for a shiny new slice of retro in 2008 will be out of luck after remaining inventories dry up. (Read the full post about ‘Standalone VCR party finally ends, JVC shuts the door as it leaves’…)

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by Darren Murph, posted Oct 27th 2008 at 11:26AM This day has been a long time coming, but Activision’s next iteration of the Guitar Hero cash cow franchise is officially available. Truth be told, the game (and requisite instruments) was sitting on a-many of store shelves yesterday, but there’s nothing like a formal announcement to really push you to take a few hours from work and rock out this evening. (Read the full post about ‘Guitar Hero World Tour now rocking store shelves everywhere’…)

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