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by Thomas Ricker, posted Oct 28th 2008 at 4:27AM Oh Rolly… we know you’re an overpriced, 2GB dancing robot with convoluted controls and questionable sound quality. But dammit, your impractical, big-corporate ways have gnawed a soft-spot deep into the noxious cesspool we call a heart. Now this: Rolly model SEP-50BT with Bluetooth control from your cellphone or laptop. Shipping in Japan on November 21st for an expected ¥40,000 or about $427. Sold. (Read the full post about ‘Sony’s Rolly learns the Bluetooth trick’…)

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I’ve seen and heard all kinds of things happen on the internet.  This one by Facebook and SpeedDate.com definitely ranks up there as one of the oddest internet business deals I’ve heard of.  If you are a Facebook user that plays the game Oregon Trail, you had better be prepared because your application is no longer going to be the one you know and love.  It’s going to be one that is trying to sell you on love.  Or find you love . . . or something. (Read the full post about ‘You enjoyed the Trail, now, want a date?’…)

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I can’t help but think that Sanyo’s newest digital phone frame, the ALBO, sounds like a major brand of dog food. As far as I know, ALBO isn’t a fancy acronym for something, but it is one of the coolest digital picture frames that I have ever seen. Considering that there is currently a huge market for digital picture frames now, that is saying something. The seven-inch LCD frame has one of the most interesting designs, straight out of a science-fiction TV show’s prediction of what television would look like in the future. Just look at the design, and that last sentence will make sense. (Read the full post about ‘Sanyo ALBO is retro-futuristic digital picture frame’…)

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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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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: gadgetry, high definition TV, sat-nav, dvr (Read the full post about ‘Updated Maps application to make debut in iPhone 2.2′…)

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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: dvr, pvr, speakers, Gadget (Read the full post about ‘A Storm in the Horizon, should Apple and their iPhone be worried?’…)

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by Samuel Axon, posted Oct 27th 2008 at 10:29PM You already know the Xbox 360 is getting new community features, a revamped dashboard, Avatars, and of course Netflix video — all things we’ve been excited about since we saw them in action at E3 this year. There hasn’t been much to go on since then, but we recently came across some short videos exhibiting Parties (which let users socialize and make plans while engaging in separate games and activities) and Avatar customization options; hopefully they’ll hold you over until the features go live November 19th. We won’t be held responsible for the brain deterioration caused by the vacuous marketing-speak accompanying the moving images, however. (Read the full post about ‘New Xbox Experience videos let you vicariously play dress up’…)

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by Donald Melanson, posted Oct 27th 2008 at 2:57PM AUO is never one to rest on its laurels when it comes to displays of all shapes and sizes and, if its latest batch is any indication, it looks like it’s not showing any signs of letting up. One of the stand-outs here is a 15-inch multi-touch panel which, like the company’s 8-inch model, has all the necessary multi-touch technology built onto the panel itself, and is able to recognize light pens in addition to fingers (it’s also rolled out new 4.3-inch and 12.1-inch models for good measure). (Read the full post about ‘AUO debuts 15-inch multi-touch panel, screens aplenty’…)

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It appears the Gears of War franchise is bigger than I thought as I found not one, but two products that are Gears of War related today. First is the Gears of War themed Zune, which not only sports specially designed graphics on the frame, but it comes pre-loaded with 240 pieces of Gears of War and its sequel’s media including “the original game soundtrack, behind-the-scenes videos, game trailers, concept art galleries, and more”. All of this content is exclusive to this Microsoft mp3 player. Of course, if you really want to live Gears of War, you can always purchase the Lancer rifle, a virtual prop from the game now turned real. As you can see by the fake blood on the saw edge of this, this is no children’s toy. (Read the full post about ‘Gears of War 2 Merchandise’…)

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We have covered iphone applications from Smule before, like the Sonic Lighter, which gives you a flame for your portable touchscreen. While there might not be a practical use for a virtual flame, Smule has released the Sonic Vox, something that will bring even more fun. Sonic Vox has no flame to play with, but you can have some fun playing with your voice. This isn’t some application where you record your voice, and the Sonic Vox distorts it on the playback. The Sonic Vox will distort it in real-time. All you need to do is set the pitch and the level of echo effect on the touchscreen. You can then make yourself sound like someone like Gollum. It reminds me of the Optimus Prime voice changer toy, but without the blue mask. (Read the full post about ‘Smule Sonic Vox’…)

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