TYPO iPhone Keyboard Case [GADGETS]

For those who miss their Blackberry keyboard, but are simply too attached to their beloved iPhone, now you can pick up a TYPO (Co-founded by American Idol presenter Ryan Seacrest) case and qwerty keyboard for the iPhone 5/5s models from colette. The reviews have been less than stellar, but I'm still looking forward to testing it out myself.

Priced at €140 EUR (approximately $195 USD), the keyboard is available for order through colette’s website. It's pricy, but I figure they've incorporated the legal fees they had to shell out for Blackberry in the lawsuit earlier this year. [CEO Says BlackBerry Sued Typo Because The Keyboard 'Is Our Identity']

Instagram Digital Camera [GADGETS]

Currently only a concept, but after Facebook’s $1 Billion dollar acquisition of Instagram, and designer Antonio De Rosa's brilliant mock up design and bid for funding, this might have the steam to become the 21st century’s Polaroid. If brought into production the camera would retail for $350, with contributors being promised a discount on their purchase of the final product.


Would you like to own a standalone handheld of the auto-tune of photography? You can support the project on the money-raising platform Indiegogo in order to create a real-life version of the device.



Via HuffPo

BlackBerry® 7 Handsets [GADGETS]

The homegrown smartphone unleashes its new series of handsets featuring liquid graphic display, front facing cameras, capacitive touch screens, pinch to zoom, and the new operating system; BlackBerry 7 OS. For facebook chat users, this means an integrated chat feature with your facebook app. The new versions of the Bold and Torch are due the hit shelves in the coming weeks. Watch the devices action here.

via Crackberry

Polaroid GL30 [GADGETS]

I want my picture NOW!

There is nothing like a Polaroid ...except for taking pictures on your point and shoot and having them developed/printed. But I digress, I've always been a fan of one stop shops, not to mention messing with vintage Polaroids for a little while now. Lady Gaga (who was announced as the new creative mind at Polaroid about a year ago.) has showcased the 21st century Polaroid camera at the Consumer Electronics Show this week. The pricing and release date has not been announced, but I'm guessing it'll drop in 2nd or 3rd quarter of 2011, and be priced about $200-250 USD. I like it. I want it. Do you?

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GIZMODO

BlackBerry® PlayBook™ [GADGETS]

Preview of the new professional-grade BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet and BlackBerry® Tablet OS.

iRetrofone Base [GADGETS]

I always tell people that I believe I'd be very comfortable living in the 50's or 60's...fine gaberdine, wing-tips, skinny ties, minus the hyper-bigotry it would be perfect. The iRetrofone Base will allow me to bridge that gap every time I make or receive a phone call...all I need is my iRetrophone Rotary Phone App and endless supply of top shelf whisky. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go call Bets!

via Uncrate

Hermès x Leica M7 [GADGETS]

I'm still looking for a Canon G10, but my inner Birdman would skip all of that for this joint in a birdcall! However, at $15,000 a pop/shot you could buy yourself a Hyundai...or not, like one HypeBeast commentor pointed out...and another criticized LOL.

The M7 Edition Hermes sees the classic M7 35mm camera get a silver chrome finish and a choice of either orange or etoupe calfskin leather. On top of that, your purchase includes a Leica SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH wide-angle lens, a matching classic round lens hood, a LEICAVIT M rapid winder and a leather carrying strap, and will arrive at your doorstep in a linen-covered, silk-lined box. But you'd better jump now, 'cos only 100 of each color will be produced. Available in the UK this December from authorized Leica dealers and at the Mayfair Leica Store for a mere £8,550 (about $14,250). PR after the break.

HB by way of Engadget

RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 [GADGETS]

I'm bold...shorty is Sidekick.

AT&T, Rogers and T-Mobile have announced they will be carrying the Bold 9700 in the weeks ahead. AT&T and T-Mobile’s 9700 will go for $199.99 after a $100 MIR on 2-year deals while Rogers will be asking for $299.99 on a 3-year contract with a monthly minimum voice and data plan of $45. Bell and TELUS have yet to come forward with pricing but have confirmed they will be carrying the device.

SPECS:

• BlackBerry OS 5.0
• 624MHz CPU
• 256MB flash memory and support for microSD cards up to 32GB
• Quad-band UMTS/HSDPA (800/850/1900/2100 MHz) or tri-band UMTS/HSDPA (900/1700/2100 MHz)
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g with UMA support (carrier dependent)
• A-GPS
• 2.44″ HVGA+ display
• 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash
• Optical trackpad
• Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP/AVCRP
• 1500 mAh battery
• 6 hours of talk time and 17 days of standby (3G)
• 109mm x 60mm x 14.1mm, 122g

via BGR

InPulse Blackberry Smartwatch [GADGETS]

This is pretty neat...for folks at work who have to go stealth to check your bbm, twitter, facebook, e-mail, texts, missed calls, e-mails, instant messages...etc. The InPulse Blackberry Smartwatch automatically syncs with your bberry to discretely hand your crackberry addiction. Full1.3-inch full color OLED display, a built-in vibrating motor, and a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery.

http://www.getinpulse.com/

Nokia's Booklet 3G Netbook [GADGETS]

I'm guessing this is where the next wave telecommunication technology will be heading...shelf life for things get smaller and smaller as we've just launched internet sticks, and up next is the laptop that allows you to simply insert your sim-card to onnect to the internet and GPS (see video)...excited? I am! I'd expect Rogers, Bell, Telus will be offering up renditions of this sort of thing very soon.

The news from Stuttgart just keeps on flowing, with Nokia also revealing the unashamedly long specifications list to its hotly-anticipated Booklet 3G. Moving forward, the company will focus on "phones, smartphones and mobile computers," with this here netbook being the first major entrant into that final category. The biggest news is probably the half-day (12 hours) battery life, though we're understandably curious to see how that holds up under real-world testing. The machine will also ship with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530 CPU, Windows 7, WiFi and a built-in, hot-swappable SIM card slot for 3G access.

Read more @Engadget.

Thomas Pink iPod Commuter Tie [FASHION]

I wouldn't need this, but it's cool.

LVMH-owned London shirtmakers and haberdashers Thomas Pink have updated the iPod Commuter Tie for their upcoming Autumn Winter 2009/2010 collection.

Described as "a sophisticated 100% silk woven tie and useful mp3 storage device in one," the natty neckwear features a small pocket on the reverse of the tie designed to perfectly fit the new iPod Nano as well as other smaller mp3 players.

The music player is placed in the tie pocket to avoid having expensive devices on display or damaging the line of one's suit, while an extra fabric loop keeps wires (including headphone wires) out of sight and close to the body, leaving the hands free.

The new Commuter tie is available in eight colors - gray, charcoal, purple, blue, green, orange, red and deep pink - and will be available from Thomas Pink stores from September 2009 or online at www.thomaspink.com, priced at $100.

SOURCE: Luxist

(Sneak Peak) Blackberry Gemini & Onyx [GADGETS]

Damn...I don't even want the Tour anymore! I dropped info on the Gemini, but this Onyx jawwn is slick as a perm. No balls (pause), no glory? I see an exception to the rule. I'll be keeping an eye on this for more details.

via BGR

Google Announces Chrome OS [GADGETS]

(Probably a fake photo done up by someone with much time on their hands)

Not sure if any of you picked up the Chrome browser, but "The Google on the Internet Machine" is ready unleash the operating system in the second half of 2010 by the same name to bust the windows out your PC!

Google Chrome OS is a new project, separate from Android. Android was designed from the beginning to work across a variety of devices from phones to set-top boxes to netbooks. Google Chrome OS is being created for people who spend most of their time on the web, and is being designed to power computers ranging from small netbooks to full-size desktop systems. While there are areas where Google Chrome OS and Android overlap, we believe choice will drive innovation for the benefit of everyone, including Google.

Read more here.

Blackberry 8520 (Gemini) [GADGETS]

No trackball…what?! It's the new an improved Curve, and apparently it uses an optical "trackpad"…you know, like your computer mouse with the red light on the bottom.

I put up the "Tour", rumoured to be dropping soon. However, this might be worth holding out for.

via CB

Blackberry "Tour" [GADGETS]

My new bberry! The CDMA Bold x Javelin hybrid.

UPDATE: Rumoured Telus Drop - July 15th 2009

• World Phone Capabilities
• 3G Network
• Camera (3.2 MP)
• 256 MB Built-in Memory
• Enhanced Media Player
• Supports BlackBerry App World™
• BlackBerry® Maps
• Wireless Email
• Organizer
• Browser
• Phone
• Corporate Data Access
• SMS/MMS

via BB

$99 8GB iPhone 3GS [GADGETS]

Coming in at $99 apple really is positioning itself to flood the game the iPhones. I'm blackberry man myself, but I do love my iTouch. The Storm really is no challenge when it comes to the touchscreen ability of the apple device, and with growing popularity of the computers of laptops its hard to see the hype being curbed.

Details for us Canadi'an'os:

Okay, listen up. There’s a ton of Canadian BGR readers out there so we’re going to spend a moment letting you know what the real story is with the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S in the Great White North. Both Rogers and Fido will be carrying the new iPhone 3G S and just like in the US, it will be available as of June 19th — same pricing, too — the 16GB model going for $199 and the 32GB model going for $299. On the same day, the price of the iPhone 3G 8GB will drop to $99. Furthermore, the 6GB/$30 iPhone data promo will be back in full force (albeit for an unspecified limited time). iPhone users can tether as well, provided their plan offers 1GB or more of data which is fair enough because if you’re still on the 500MB plan as of today, you’re pretty much a sucker (we kid, sort of). As for MMS, a new iPhone value pack has the feature covered and will be offered when OS 3.0 launches on June 17th. This brings us to perhaps the best news — if you already have an iPhone 3G from Rogers or Fido and are not eligible for an HUP to snag an iPhone 3G S, you will be able to purchase one with no-contract pricing.

via BGR

Leica D-Lux 4 “Safari” Edition [GADGETS]

I really want a G10, but perhaps I could set my viewfinder a little higher.


via HB

NEW MacBook Pro 13" [GADGETS]

The MacBook Pro Fam has just been extended with the new 13" pro book. Starts at $1199 which making owning on all the more enjoyable.

via Apple

Bathroom iPod Mirror [GADGETS]

Also houses a clock, and barometer to help monitor how long you are actually gazing back at yourself! Check the Product page.

via WIRED

Sony PSP Go [GADGETS]

The full specs are as follows:

• Processor: 333MHz PSP processor
• RAM: 64MB
• Storage: 16GB flash memory
• Display: 3.8 inches diagonal; 480-by-272 pixels; 16:9 aspect ratio
• Sound: Built-in stereo speakers; microphone jack
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0, Memory Stick Micro slot, analog video-out, microphone jack
• Supported multimedia: Video (MPEG4, AVI); Music (MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA; ATRAC3; ATRAC3plus) and photo (JPEG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, PNG)
• Weight: 5.6 ounces (including battery)
• Dimensions: 5 x 0.65 x 2.7 inches (width x height x depth)

With the PSP Go, gamers will be able to purchase and download games via Sony’s online PlayStation Store, sparing them a trip to a brick-and-mortar shop. Sony said it plans to offer many of its future game titles through the PlayStation Store as well as in Universal Media Disc format.

Hitting stores Oct. 1, the PSP Go will cost $250.

via WIRED