Nick Bilton in the NYT reports that Amazon has snarfed up a small company in New York and plans to "use its technology to build a Superkindle, with a multitouch color screen and built-in applications."
Amazon acquires touchscreen tech maker: is a Superkindle coming?
Scientists create electric lollipop that lets you taste virtual reality flavors
Virtual reality has mastered visual and auditory experiences, and even made progress in touch and smell, but taste has remained an elusive frontier — until now. Researchers have created a… READ THE REST
China bans exports of crucial tech minerals gallium, germanium, and antimony to U.S.
China dominates the rare earth and critical mineral market. These elements are essential for electronic components, solar cells, and batteries, medical equipment and many other essential applications. And today, China… READ THE REST
Time capsule of 5 million random iPhone videos reveals life before Instagram
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Between 2009 and 2012, iPhones had a feature that allowed users to directly upload videos to YouTube from their… READ THE REST
Cyber Week deal: Buy an iPad, get Beats headphones and accessories FREE
TL;DR: Buy this iPad 9th Gen for $259.97 with free shipping, and get Beats wireless headphones and a full set of accessories free — only while supplies last! Disappointed by the Cyber Week… READ THE REST
Cyber Week is the perfect time to give your PC an internal makeover Windows 11 Pro
TL;DR: Cyber Week has arrived! Get Microsoft's latest OS, Windows 11 Pro, for only $19.97 (reg. $199) through December 8. Is your PC on the #strugglebus? While your device served you well… READ THE REST
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