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It looks like Dell is expanding the Alienware brand. First there was the OptX AW2210 monitor and now the TactX Headset. Judging by the specs of 16 Hz - 16kHz and -38 dB, it's your standard gaming headset. That doesn't mean there aren't a couple of cool features. First off the mic is retractable so it's not sticking out when you're playing solo. Also, the cord is only three feet long, but it also ships with a 7 foot extension just in case. Expect to pay $79 for the headset and it's shipping right now from Dell.

Flickr has just released their long awaited feature for posting photos to Twitter. It's been in beta over the past few weeks, but now it's live for everyone. It's not exactly like other photo tweeting services like TwitPic , which lets you sign-in using your Twitter account. To use Flickr2Twitter, you first need to sign-in to Flickr, and then authorize the service to post to your Twitter account, which can be done from your settings page. Then, you'll be able to use the "Blog This" button that accompanies each photo to post it to Twitter, along with a customized tweet. Like an increasing number of other services, Flickr2Twitter uses its own URL shortener: flic. kr. You'll also be able to use Flickr2Twitter from your mobile, with a new custom email address that's generated once you authorize Twitter posting. The new address is the same as your old one, but appends a "2twitter" to the alias. Just send a photo from your phone to this address and your photo will be posted both to Flickr and Twitter . Essentially, this is TwitPic for existing Flickr users. TwitPic offers a lower barrier to entry for people who use Twitter but not Flickr, but for Flickr users, the experience of cross-posting photos to Twitter is now a breeze. And since there are millions of Flickr users, get ready for lots of flic. kr photos in your Twitter stream. See Also: 5 Ways to Share Images on Twitter . Reviews: Flickr , Twitpic , Twitter . Tags: flickr , twitter .

Amazon's Kindle DX , a wireless ebook reader with a 9. 7″ display, has sold out due to heavy customer demand. However, according to blogs the reason that the Kindle is sold out is that manufacturer E Ink may be having problems supplying Amazon with screens for the devices. The Kindle DX was sold out a couple of weeks ago , but it only took Amazon around two days to trace additional stock. The Kindle DX will begin shipping again in 4-6 weeks.

Like solar-powered air conditioners, this solar hand fan makes a lot of sense. Well, save for the part where you have to fan yourself. But it is a night light, which goes great with your ensemble if you're a southern belle who's also a robot. [ Lost Values via Fashioning Tech via MAKE ].

Batman normally likes to stretch his legs and have trunkspace for a few accidental dead bodies. But he might pilot an ATV powered by a jet engine on a weekend at the links. John Carnett modded brand new Polaris RZR 2-seater ATV with a grey market, 40-year-old turbine. The result is a 114db joystick-driven vehicle that spews out 1300°F exhaust to achieve around 60MPH. And it sounds glorious. Our only regret is that Carnett was too sane to take his jet ATV over any sweet jumps. Give him time, though. A guy who builds stuff like this has to be slipping a bit. [ PopSci ].

The 3. 1 version of the iPhone SDK is available now, bringing a couple new fixes like having the OS simulator "more closely matching the device. " There are also new Interface Builder, XCode and Dashcode changes. [ iPhone Developer ].

The secrecy over the PS3 Slim continues to unravel with news that Foxconn have been contracted to manufacture and ship the updated model starting next month. The report from UDN does not explicitly say that the smaller version of the current platform will be sold anytime soon, but it falls in line with what Ars's Mole leaked over the weekend. However, UDN states that an updated PS3 will be launched in the Spring. Me thinks they're just referring to the motion control system and not a brand new console revision. Previous PS3 Slim coverage:. We got a C&D from the Chinese PS3 people as well . Alleged photos of PS3 Slim have surfaced . via UDN .

Dell's prepped a killer 1080p monitor that should be great for gaming. Well, it should be. The OptX AW2210 is afterall an Alienware product. (read: it's overpriced, but loaded). Alienware OptX AW2210 . The 21. 5-inch monitor comes packing a 1080p screen with a 2ms response time. Plus, it sports an 80,000:1 contrast ratio and a brightness of 300 cd/ms. To be honest though, we really don't see how this monitor is worth a $100 more than the SX2210 . That monitor has nearly the same specs - only 50,000:1 contrast ratio - but it also has a webcam and an analog video input. But maybe you're willing to spend $300 on this monitor just for the Alienware brand. That's fine. Apple owners understand the feeling.

There's not exactly much more details than the headline on this one, but China's official Xinhua news agency is reporting that the country is delaying its plans that would require that the so-called "Green Dam Youth Escort" internet filtering software be installed on all PCs sold in China. That requirement was set to go into effect on Wednesday but, as we have seen, it's caused no shortage of controversy during the lead up -- both because of the general nature of the software, and because of some piracy and security issues that could leave PCs with the software vulnerable to an attack. No word on a new date just yet, but it seems unlikely that the delay will be an indefinite one. [Thanks, James]. Filed under: Desktops , Laptops . China delays plan for mandatory "Green Dam" internet filter originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments .

If you're sick — SICK! — of all these new Apple fanatics and you want to show them all that you've been a diehard fan since the early days, even sticking by the company through Newton and Pippin, then this thumb drive made out of an old Apple keyboard is for you. Ingredients: an old Apple keyboard, a thumb drive you're willing to destroy, some workbench-y tools and whatnot, time. The basic process then involves gutting a regular thumb drive, carving out a notch for it to fit into inside an old Return key, and grabbing the Apple logo from another area of the keyboard. Sand, cut, glue, solder, slice, etc. and you'll eventually have yourself a nice retro USB thumb drive. Please observe the detailed directions at Instructables . My directions were NOT very helpful and may result in massive bleeding.