Nintendo dropping DSi and DSI XL prices on September 12

Nintendo dropping DSi and DSI XL prices on September 12: "

Nintendo is slashing the DSi to $149.99 and the DSi XL to $169.99 (that's down $20 apiece) on September 12 in North America, after dropping prices in the UK and Japan in June. We still don't know what the 3DS will be going for or when it will land, that announcement is still slated for the end of this month, but we're sure at this price (or any) Nintendo will manage to sell a good many million of the current crop between now and then. PR is after the break.

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LG's 31-inch OLED prototype to slice through IFA

LG's 31-inch OLED prototype to slice through IFA: "

OLED's failure to do anything for the mainstream so far outside of phone and camera displays is only bittersweet: sure, we don't have millimeter thick TVs yet, but LCD has gotten slim enough that it hardly matters. So, in keeping with tradition, LG has stolen its own OLED thunder today. In line with earlier rumors, it will be showing off a 0.11-inch thick 31-inch 3D OLED display prototype at IFA this week, but that poor little OLED-that-would will be sharing a booth with a ready for retail 0.35-inch thick LCD that comes in big people sizes. Despite our undying affection for OLED, we know which one we'll be (theoretically) taking home in the windowless van we (theoretically) plan on parking out behind the Messe Berlin.

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Turn On Hardware Graphics Acceleration in Chrome 7 [Chrome]

Turn On Hardware Graphics Acceleration in Chrome 7 [Chrome]: "

It's only available in the Dev and Canary builds of Chrome, and very few pages support it—for now. But if you want to get hardware acceleration running in Google's browser, it's just a simple command line switch away. More »

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Learn the Science Behind Glow Sticks by Making Your Own [DIY]

Learn the Science Behind Glow Sticks by Making Your Own [DIY]: "

It doesn't matter how old you are, glow sticks are always cool, and the science behind them is even cooler. DIY web site Instructables show us how to make our own. More »

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Repurposing an Old Computer for Any Room in the House [Computers]

Repurposing an Old Computer for Any Room in the House [Computers]: "

Most of us have our computers on our desks or our laps, but there are so many other places in and out of our homes that can make a great spot for an old PC. More »

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"Germany's workers have higher productivity, shorter hours, and greater quality of life" [Work Culture]

"Germany's workers have higher productivity, shorter hours, and greater quality of life" [Work Culture]: "

This article at news site Salon isn't necessarily an endorsement of European socialism, but it is at the very least a good reminder that working non-stop is not the key to being more productive. Oh, and maybe the most surprising number: "Compared to our German cousins across the pond, we work 1,804 hours versus their 1,436 hours — the equivalent of nine extra 40-hour workweeks per year." [Salon] More »

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"Germany's workers have higher productivity, shorter hours, and greater quality of life" [Work Culture]

"Germany's workers have higher productivity, shorter hours, and greater quality of life" [Work Culture]: "

This article at news site Salon isn't necessarily an endorsement of European socialism, but it is at the very least a good reminder that working non-stop is not the key to being more productive. Oh, and maybe the most surprising number: "Compared to our German cousins across the pond, we work 1,804 hours versus their 1,436 hours — the equivalent of nine extra 40-hour workweeks per year." [Salon] More »

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LG to show first 3D THX-certified plasma at IFA alongside 180-inch 3D plasma prototype

LG to show first 3D THX-certified plasma at IFA alongside 180-inch 3D plasma prototype: "

Insanely thin LCDs not enough for you? LG is doing some wild stuff with plasma as well at IFA this week, with its new PX950N (pictured) to supposedly be the first to nab the new 3D THX certification, and a monstrous 180-inch plasma prototype nearby to devour any other unimpressed eyeballs. Unfortunately, details are super short on the 180-inch display, which would be the world's largest if LG is really doing this with one panel (it's hard to tell from LG's scant PR), but there are a few extra PX950N scraps to hold on to. The 600Hz Max Sub-field Drive plasma will support the Multi Picture Format for plugging in 3D cameras and camcorders, and has wireless AV link, DLNA, and NetCast as well. No word on sizes or prices just yet, but IFA kicks off on Wednesday, so there's not long to wait.

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