OtterBox has just released Commuter cases for the BlackBerry Pearl Flip and the Nokia N900 for $34.95 each, while the LG Chocolate Touch and LG Touch enV3 versions are on the way. The Commuter Series is built using a silicone skin with a removable hard case, for more or less pocketability as you need it. The Palm…
Sprint giving away FREE Apple iPad case with Overdrive 3G/4G Hotspot pocket
The iPad is a great device for casually surfing the web and potentially getting some work done while hanging out at a cafe or on the couch. But, the thing about the iPad is that it currently is only available in WiFi-only trim. That means you’ll either have to limit yourself to your living room,…
iPad accessories coming courtesy of Avenir Telecom
Avenir Telecom, one of the UK’s leading distributors in mobile telecoms, has announced the availability of an exclusive series of accessories for the Apple iPad, from five major manufacturers: Dexim Including audio and video adapters, battery pack and power cables, in-car chargers, carbon fibre and silicon sleeves, screen protectors and headsets. There’s even an innovative WiFi-enabled…
Microvision gets PO to deploy pico-projector in high-end Mobile Media device
According to my buddy Ron at picoprojector-info.com, Microvision have announced that they have received an $8.5 million purchase order for their PicoP laser pico-projector modules for a consumer electronics customer. The plan is to use the engine in a high-end mobile media player, which will be released towards the end of 2010! Of course, the…
Go Old-School on your iPad with the Moshi Moshi 01 Handset
By now you’ve probably heard that the international iPad launch has been pushed back a month, due to overwhelming US demand. Darn it you crazy Americans, can’t you share some of the love with the rest of the world!? 🙂 Seriously though, by the sounds of things, Apple has underestimated the popularity of the device……
Get A Grip Of Your Droid with GameGripper
As much of a powerhouse the Motorola Droid is, one thing you can bet on is that its physical keyboard leaves much to be desired, especially when it comes to gaming. There’s just something about it that makes my hands cramp up just from the thought of it. It looks like my hands can rest…
NextGen Tracks Body Weight with BlackBerry and Wi-Fi Scale
Fitness software developer Gym Technik has just struck up a partnership with Withings (who make a Wi-Fi-enabled weight scale) to allow you to track your weight progress on a BlackBerry application. What happens is, once you step onto the scale, you get an e-mail with the results, and then you can launch the BlackBerry app from…
Earloomz looks to solve the Bluetool problem
A Bluetooth handset is an extremely useful device but you always look kind of lame sporting it, especially if you’re the type of person who keeps it in all the time. Earloomz is trying to solve the Bluetool problem by offering headsets with artwork and themes on it. The company is offering headsets with designs…
Do-it-Yourself iPad Cases For the Win!
Duct tape? Check. Apple logo sticker? Check. Bubble-wrap envelope? Check. iPad? Check. Looks like we’re all set to build our very own iPad sleeve. The other day over on TUAW I noticed a couple of very clever iPad case and dock solutions for those that may be on a bit of a tight budget. Using…
iPhone OS 4.0 Houses Car Integration?
iPhone OS 4.0 has within an application that, when hooked up to a video out, shows this kind of user interface. After digging around through some APIs, like ones named IAPSimpleRemoteCarButtonNotification and IAPSimpleRemoteCarButtonTypeKey, we’re led to believe that these iPod Accessory Protocols will enable car accessories for music control. Another hook would enable handsfree commands,…