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The Daily Engadget: Natal Due Out in 2010?, Reverse-Engineering the Ear

by Tim Stevens on June 19, 2009 at 10:55 AM

The Daily Engadget: Natal 2010 Possibly Confirmed, and Reverse-Engineering the Ear
Our friends over at Engadget obsessively cover everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics, which is why we compile this daily roundup of their top stuff (or, at least, what we think is tops). For more details on any of these stories, click on the Engadget links in each story below.

Steve Ballmer Says Natal Due 2010, Microsoft Says Otherwise
Although Microsoft's Project Natal wasn't exactly a huge surprise at this year's E3, it was probably the most newsworthy unveiling at the show. CEO Steve Ballmer is now saying it'll be out in 2010 -- something Microsoft itself doesn't find likely.

MIT Scientists Reverse-Engineer the Ear
Researchers are looking to human anatomy for inspiration in building the next generation of chips that are used in cell phones, radios, and computers. Specifically, they're looking at our own little wireless receivers: the ears.

Logitech's Wireless 'Guitar Hero' Controller for Xbox 360
Flimsy plastic ax not holding up to your nightly video game jamming sessions? Check out Logitech's wireless 'Guitar Hero' controller, which features a solid design -- and a hefty $199 price tag.

Fake BlackBerry Falsely Endorsed by Obama
In this economy, it's not easy to shell out cash for a real BlackBerry, but maybe the Blockberry will fit your budget. It does come with a guaranteed case of shame, thanks to the decidedly fake Obama endorsement.

Motorola's HX1 Bluetooth Headset Uses True Bone Conduction
Motorola's Endeavor HX1 claims to be the closest thing to military tech in Bluetooth headset design. It features 'authentic bone conduction,' which means it can detect the sound of your voice via the vibrations of your jaw. Interesting, but you still won't look cool wearing it.

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