Now here’s something cool that would find a nice home in any OS fan boy’s collection — What you see above are real life calculator concepts that mimic the virtual ones found in both Mac OS X and Windows. The Mintpass designer has done a great job with these showing off their virtual counterparts in the bottom corners of the images.

Would these ever hit retail? Most likely not because if they did the manufacturers would be looking at a hefty lawsuit. But hell, I’d buy one.

via technabob

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Here is an innovative casing for the iPhone that should prolong the iPhone’s battery life. IvySkin has released a new casing, one that not only protects you iPhone but also notifies you to first drain your device’s battery before using it, a practice that is often reminded of us. Not only that, it also comes with a Xylo touch-thru case which should make your iPhone easier to use compared to other cases which make it harder for you to control. With the IvySkin Smartcase you are getting premium power and protection for your valued device.

You can purchase the IvySkin Smartcase from their website.

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If you want the best thing to give to a gadget-loving friend, consider a personal cell phone charging station. And with the Holidays just around the corner, you can bet that this is one gadget that they will truly find handy. The CP Docks line should have something worth checking out.

Aside from providing a new and efficient way of new chargers, they should be a logical need common these days. Among their new chargers include a plug-in shelf charger and an EZ Mount Cell Phone Charger. They are sure to be best gift to provide for the many gadget freaks today in need of supplied power. The Plug-in-Shelf and EZ Mount Cell phone stations are available at www.cpdocks.com for only $14.95. Check out the video.

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If USB 2.0 is still a big part of your present day, start thinking about the future because USB 3.0 will become universal in a matter of… year or two. In case you don’t know, with USB 3.0 technology in a flash drive the speeds are much faster and you can transfer files up to 200MB per second, or even better if you optimize the system with a special USB Attached SCSI driver.

As you can imagine, all the portable drives can still work in USB 2.0 ports which work at 60MB per second. For now there is no information about the prices of the new Super Talent USB 3.0 flash drives, but the capacities include 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB, with a release date set for December 2009.

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Philips had an interesting device that they were working on called the Tapster. The Tapster planned to use Bluetooth, and featured light tapping for volume and other controls.

Sadly, Philips was never able to get the device to work. This means that you won’t be seeing it hit the shelves, and never will. It’s a shame, really, it looks like an interesting device.

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Plantronics released a terrific Bluetooth headset a while ago with the Voyager Pro, and they have just released the Voyager Pro UC (”unified communications”) headset.

This headset adds a plug-and-play Bluetooth USB adapter designed for Skype as well as other applications like Avaya, Cisco, IBM, Microsoft, even Google Talk. Sadly, the Bluetooth dongle is incompatible with the first version of the Voyager Pro.

The Voyager Pro UC should be available later this month for a price of about $199.95.

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Whether it is at the beach or a simple dip in your pool, take your iPod with you every step of the way. Thanks to the the iSwim Waterproof iPod case and headphones, you don’t have to worry about submerging your iPod and getting it wet. It can be worn on a lanyard around your neck or as an armband, providing you with the musical entertainment in any rugged or watery condition.

The ISwim Waterproof iPod Case and headphones are available over at Find Me A Gift.com for $14.70.

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iLuv has released another neat iPhone dock with the release of the iMM183 Dual Dock iPod/iPhone alarm clock with weather radio. The dock can charge two iPods or iPhones and can be programmed to handle multiple alarms which play songs stored on your apple device/s. The iMM183 Dual Dock iPod/iPhone alarm clock is now available and can be purchased for $149.99.

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Nyko, who is famous for making accessories for gamers, has now created a case for the Nintendo DSi that allows the user to make full use of the DSi’s camera feature.

The Nyko Zoom Lens has an 8x zoom lens which will improve the shots that you take on the DSi, but you have to admit, it will be hard to change the quality of something that only has 0.3 megapixels in the first place.

You should be able to purchase it for about $25.

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The Japanese company NEC has presented one of the worlds smallest WiMAX routers with WiFi that have been produced until this day, at least according to “them”.

Also known as Aterm WM3300R, this router can go to speeds such as 40Mbps on downstream, and 10Mbps for upstream. While the main purpose of this small sized device is to use WiFi, you can use it on your computer thanks to a USB adapter.As for the lithium-ion battery, it can last 2.5 hours, but it can easily be recharged.

The NEC Aterm WM3300R will cost approximately $270 and will become available in April 2010.

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We just learned that Google Maps Navigation would be featured on the Motorola DROID and now Google has taken the time to detail the service.

First and foremost, Google Maps Navigation is that it is a free turn-by-turn GPS mobile application. This free application allows you to input addresses with both text and voice, it will show you traffic data, For now, it’s available only for Android 2.0 and is in beta but hopefully it will make its way onto other platforms such as the iPhone.

You can check out a 7 minute video demonstration of Google Maps Navigation above, check it out.

Tags: Accessories, Cell Phones, data traffic, free, Google, google maps, GPS, GPS, Mobile News, Mobile Software, navigation, turn-by-turn

The Internet is buzzin’ about Google Wave despite the fact that only a select number of individuals, and their friends, are actually able to use the service.

We kind of know what it does, we kind of know how it works, but today Google told us something we didn’t know; it’s going to feature it’s own app store off sorts. That’s right, developers will actually be able to produce Wave extensions and upload them to the store from which users can purchase said extensions.

It’s a cool feature, but we’ll have to wait until Google announces more like how much the typical extension will cost until we pass final judgment.

via thenextweb

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The JH 13 Pro is one of the most unique in-ear headphones, as it has two woofers, two midranges, and two tweeters. That’s six drivers working together to lower distortion, to produce probably some of the best sound on the market. But you have to ask yourself, is it worth the $1,099 price tag?

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Is Apple’s brand new Magic Mouse not cool enough for you? Well how about a $1,200 handcrafted Bluetooth laser mouse?

What you see above is just that, manufactured by Intelligent Design and called the Titanium Mouse. As you can see, the mouse is ridiculously sleek and features a titanium body, neodymium scroll wheel and high quality plastic resin.

But honestly, $1,200 for a mouse?

via engadget

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Sure, the HTC Magic is a nice handset but I bet you never though it’d be used for this — A DIYer has taken HTC’s handset, coupled it with a pair of goggles and a cardbox box to make a pair of virtual reality goggles.

The system relys on Google Street View in the sense that you move your head around and the picture will adjust depending on the position of your head.

Still confused? Check out the above video demonstration and let us know what you think.

via slashgear

Tags: Accessories, Cell Phones, goggles, Google, google street view, HTC, HTC Magic, Mobile News, Mobile Software, virtual reality

Zofunk has been known to provide stylish iPhone and iPod cases and now they are giving them away at special prices while stocks last. Among the cases included in the special sale are the Zoclear, Zoe and Zofunk GripSleeve which will be available online at their store. So if you want something new and stylish to encase and protect your iPhone or iPods, this is one special promotion you should not pass up. Discounts will be applied at checkout on entering of the coupon code, which will be posted on the website.

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If you have Barbie-themed iPods and casings then it should not be surprising to find the same themes present for iPod docking stations. Apparently this is not a new dock from the iHome collection. But with a few modifications to a colors and designs, this one should appeal to the younger crowd, especially the girls who are hooked on to Mattel’s Barbie dolls.

They come in different choices as well. There is the small Barbie iHome Portable Stereo Speaker System ($19.99), the Barbie Portable Water Resistant Stereo Sport Case ($39.99), the Barbie iHome Dual Alarm Clock ($49.99) and the Barbie iHome Portable Stereo Speaker System ($79.99). All of these Barbie-themed iPod docks are available at Toys R’ Us.

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Forget the usual laptop bags, encase and protect your MacBook in style. Great as a unique gift for the coming Holidays as well, the ColcaSac MacBook Sleeves are not only stylish but eco-friendly as well. They are made from all-natural environmentally friendly fabrics and provide that natural earth feel for comfortable storage for your mobile computing device. They come in a range of designs and colors (red, black, Sherpa, brown, etc.) and come with a vertical loading feature that should make it easier to store and get when you need to use your MacBook. The ColcaSac MacBook sleeves retails for $33.00.

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Tags: Accessories, Apple, colors, encase, fabrics, holidays, laptop bags, Laptops, loading feature, MacBook, mobile computing device, natural earth, netbooks, sherpa, storage, vertical loading

We suspected this was going to happen and we might see the universal phone charger standard appear sooner then we think. The International Telecommunication Union, which is a branch of the UN, has approved the microUSB as a future universal phone charger.

Why does the UN care about phone chargers? It all comes down to waste and pollution. A universal charger would save 51,000 tons of waste if it were already in use. That’s why the UN cares so much about the charging standard. Unfortunately the universal charging solution will fully be adopted by 2012 which means that we’re looking at even more unnecessary waste that could have been avoided! At least we’re hoping that by that time most carriers and cell phone makers out there will switch to the UCS.

via Reuters

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Tired of the same default looking stands for your iPhone or iPod Touch? Well here is one straight from Japan. Called the iCooly iPod Touch Stand, this iPod accessory virtually transforms your iPod into a mini iMac. This is a great stand to use, especially if you want to share some videos or want a stylish way to show off your iPod and plant it on a flat surface. No word on when it would be available nor the price but you can be sure it will come out first in Japan and then hopefully internationally.

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Tags: Accessories, Apple, flat surface, gadget, iPhone, iPhone, ipod accessory, Japan, madness