ABI Research (via an article on Mobile Europe) is saying that memory cards deliver the greatest revenue of all accessories – more so than even chargers and batteries. Of course the reasons are not hard to fathom – most devices are media-centric these days, with media such as images, video and audio filling up peoples’…
OrionGadgets Announces New Lineup of BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Cases
If you own a BlackBerry Pearl Flip, or perhaps are considering to buy one for that special someone over the holidays… OrionGadgets have released some new plastic cases to help protect and ‘sexify’ (OK, I just made that word up) the device. The new line of cases for the 8220 give the Pearl Flip a…
Mexico’s Telcel bundles Sony Ericsson W760i with Zeemote JS1 Controller
Mexico’s largest mobile operator, Telcel, will be offering the Sony Ericsson W760i in a bundle with Zeemote JS1 Controller and 2GB memory stick micro (M2). This isn’t the first time we’re seeing such a bundle (Zeemote’s controller coupled with a Sony Ericsson handset) being offered, but it’s the first time it’s happening outside Europe. The…
iVOICE launches R1 Bluetooth handsfree kit and Baby-ai dual-mic Bluetooth headset
Recently, Bluetooth accessories maker iVOICE Technologies unveiled two new devices: R1 Bluetooth Handsfree Kit and Baby-ai Dual Mic Bluetooth Headset. Both devices use the latest Bluetooth Profile version (2.1) and both incorporate the company’s proprietary technology for advanced noise cancellation, multi-microphone noise suppression and echo reduction. Touted as the “advanced solution for hands-free calling when…
Should Apple’s new “in-the-ear” headphones be in black too?
Yep. Definitely. For sure. Those are the answers you’ll get if you ask me! I’ve read the product info on the new headphones, and they look superb – I expect Apple’s world-class engineering and design, along with neat features like the in-line mic. However, what I don’t see is a SKU for black colouring, to…
Vuzix adds big-screen support to even more mobile handsets
Vuzix, the company behind personal video iWear, today confirmed its latest products were compatible with an increasing range of mobile handsets as well as with an expanding library of mobile video content. (Sidenote: I’ve posted on Vuzix before – check out here, here, and here, for more info) “Vuzix headsets change the small mobile screen…
Novatel MiFi portable WiFi hotspot does CDMA and GSM 3G
When it comes to taking your high-speed wireless connection with you, your mobile phone is probably your best bet. When it comes to sharing your high-speed wireless connection with those around you, software solutions for your smartphone, like WalkingHotspot and JoikuSpot, are your best bet. Until now. Novatel has launched their latest portable WiFi HotSpot…
Tactile silicon case allows visually impaired people to use the iPhone
Here’s an interesting idea. A designer named Bruno Fosi envisioned the silicon case pictured above to allow visually impaired people to use the iPhone. The case is engraved with modified bas-relief buttons that correspond to a modified homescreen and is should work in tandem with a specially prepared application to add accessibility functions like text…
Nokia unveils three new accessories
Finally, it’s not just the uber-cool N97 Nokia has unveiled at their Nokia World. They also went out with three brand new accessories: Nokia Home Music is a music device for home which brings internet radio, podcasts, and FM radio at the touch of a button. It can connect to mobile phone, PC or a…
Add optical zoom to your camera phone with an external telescope
Want an optical zoom on your camera phone? Not a problem – you can do that with an external telescope, which you can buy for about 30 bucks from Brando. Sure, some of these could cause vignetting on the image, but you’ll still be able to zoom and that’s the idea here. There are quite…