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Hims has released version 1.5 of the firmware for the Blaze ET Digital Multiplayer. With this update, the Blaze ET is the first digital book player to support braile displays via Bluetooth. Users can connect most Hims braille displays to the Blaze ET to read books or control other functions of the device. Improvements to the web radio and OCR features are also included. It's a free update for all current users. Here's more information from Hims.

HumanWare has posted a firmware update for its Brailliant braille displays. Version 2.1 includes support for Windows 10 and Jaws 17. The Brailliant now also supports the HID protocol, which should mean faster and easier connections to a computer, especially in Windows. Check the link on this post for more info and a download link.

If you are a member of the New York Public Library, a free Bookshare membership is waiting for you. The partnership was orchestrated between New York's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and Bookshare, which now hosts over 370,000 titles. The memberships are free to all qualifying members. Bookshare also offers a free membership to students through the U.S. Department of Education. We've linked to a post with more information.

64 Oz. Games is rolling the dice on a second Kickstarter campaign, this time to expand their collection of tactile dice for blind RPG and other gamers. The campaign seeks $3,500 to purchase a more modern 3D Printer which will be used to print a variety of dice as well as other game pieces and educational tools. They're already halfway to their goal in the first day of the campaign. Rewards are available for as little as $10, which will give you a die of your choosing. You can go here to view the crowdfunding campaign and donate.

eCase via Amazon offers the Kmashi 10,000mAh External Battery Pack, model no. MP816, for $13.99. Coupon code ESVMTBOC cuts the price to $9.20. Plus, Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $6.55.) That's the lowest total price we've seen for any 10,000mAh battery. (It's also a current price low by $8.) It features dual USB ports and four status LEDs. Deal ends today.

If you purchased the Christmas Tree we posted a few minutes ago, here's something to give it that extra pop. Buy.com has the Electric Rotating Artificial Christmas Tree Stand for $26.80 with free shipping. Angie and I have one of these and we love to decorate all sides of our tree! Features: Tree stand for artificial trees only, Rotates your artificial Christmas tree 360 degrees, Electric stand that plugs into regular outlets. Used for trees up to 7.5 tall. Overall Dimensions: 8H x 26W x 26D.

Buy.com has the 7.5 Pre-Lit Frosted Mixed Pine Artificial Christmas Tree with Clear Lights for $179.99 with free shipping. Product Features: Pre-lit with 550 clear mini lights on green wire 944 tips. Bottle brush style tips 3.25 wide are mixed with 2 tapered tips. Select tips are very lightly frosted. Lights are equipped with Lamp Lock feature, which makes them replaceable, interchangeable and keeps them from falling out. Hinged branch construction with 3-piece easy assembly, Comes with a FREE black metal stand. Light sets are UL listed for indoor and outdoor use. The tree as a whole is recommended for indoor use only. 18 dark green lead cord Input: 120V, 60Hz Dimensions: 7.5 feet high Base diameter of tree: approximately 53 inches (at widest point).

Amazon offers the Dell Inspiron 3000 Series 3847 Intel Haswell Core i5 3.2GHz Desktop PC(no monitor) for $529.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $19, although most stores charge at least $599. It features an Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Haswell quad-core processor, 12GB RAM, 2TB 7200 rpm hard
drive, DVD burner, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, and Windows 8.1 (with free upgrade to Windows 10.)

Amazon offers Prime members the Dirt Devil Bagless Upright Vacuum, model no. UD20015, for $28 with free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping adds $11.90.) That's the lowest total price we've seen, and a current low by $15. It features an 8 inch stretch hose, HEPA media filtration, and on-board tools.

Looking for stocking stuffers?
Walmart offers the PNY 32GB Attache USB 2.0 Flash Drive, model no. P-FD32GATT03-GE, for $7. If possible, opt for in-store pickup to dodge the $4.97 shipping charge. That's the lowest price we've seen. (It's also a current best by $2.)

Walmart offers the Storkcraft Bowback Glider Rocker and Ottoman in Espresso, model no. 06550-419, or Cherry, model no. 06550-414, for $129.98 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find. This wooden rocker glides on enclosed metal ball bearings.

Amazon offers the Hefty Blackout 13-Gallon Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags with Odor Block 90-Count Box in Clean Breeze for $10.83 with free shipping via the steps below. That's about $3 less than you could expect to pay in local stores. To get this deal:

1. View the Hefty Blackout 13-Gallon Kitchen Trash Bags 90-Count Box for $13.54

2. clip the 15% off coupon on the product page

3. add it to your cart via Subscribe & Save for a final checkout price of $10.83

Be sure to cancel Subscribe & Save after your order ships to avoid being billed for subsequent shipments.

With orders of $25 or more, Amazon offers the Velcro Reusable Self-Gripping Cable Ties 100-Pack in Black, model no. 91140, for $4.99. Plus, Prime members receive free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 to qualify for free shipping.) That's tied as the best price we've seen. (It's also a current price low by $3.) Each tie is 8 inches long and 1/2" wide. Note: This item is in Amazon's "Add-on Program"; it can only be purchased with an order of $25 or more.

eCase via Amazon offers the Kmashi 10,000mAh External Battery Pack, model no. MP816, for $13.99. Coupon code ESVMTBOC cuts the price to $9.20. Plus, Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $6.55.) That's the lowest total price we've seen for any 10,000mAh battery. (It's also a current price low by $8.) It features dual USB ports and four status LEDs. Deal ends November 9.

Walmart offers the 5th-generation Apple iPod Touch 64GB MP3 Player in four colors for $229.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for the 64GB model. (It's a current low by $69.)

Walmart offers the RCA Voyager II 7 Inch 8GB Android Tablet in four colors, model no. RCT6773E22BF, for $39.99. If possible, pt for in-store pickup to dodge the $4.97 shipping charge. That's the lowest total price we've seen for any RCA 7 inch 8GB tablet. (It's also a current price low by $8.) It features a 7 inch 1024x600 touchscreen LCD, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 802.11n wireless, front-facing camera, microUSB, and Android 5.0 OS (Lollipop).

Looking for the perfect gift for the guy in your life? Amazon offers up to 65% off select Panasonic Men's Electric Razors as a deal of the day. The sale includes the Panasonic Arc4 Electric Shaver Wet/Dry unit and many more! Click the provided link to shop this sale.

Get ready for those holiday parties! Amazon cuts 25% off a selection of Planters nuts and other Kraft snacks when you clip the coupon on the product page and checkout via Subscribe & Save. Plus, all orders bag free shipping. The majority of items offered in this sale are Planters nuts, but other brands are also included. Be sure to cancel Subscribe & Save after your order ships to avoid being billed for subsequent shipments.

SLKCellular via eBay offers this Duracell AA Battery 24-Pack with a Duracell AAA Battery 24-Pack for $17.38 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find. You'll need these for all the toys on Christmas morning!

Pangea Deals via eBay offers the refurbished Apple iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Smartphone for AT&T (no contract) in Space Gray, model no. A1524, for $369.99 with free shipping. That's $279 under the best price we could find for a new unit, and the lowest total price we've seen.