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The Fueltank from Callpod is one of those items that can be purchased for anyone for any occasion -- holidays, birthdays or just because you want one. This is a portable lithium ion battery that simultaneously charges two small electronic gadgets. Once fully charged, users can expect it to have more than seven times the capacity of most standard mobile phones. The owner's manual states that it's able to charge over 2,000 of today's small electronic devices so I would guess yours would also work. The unit comes with a mini-USB adapter and a coupon to get an addition free adapter at Callpod.com. Additional adapters are available for purchase to make the unit totally customized for your needs.


Barely more than 24 hours after the Nokia stunner of the century -- the company's announcement of the Booklet 3G "mini laptop" -- we're starting to get some more details about the 10.1-incher. Netbook News is reporting an unnamed source that claims the netbook will run $799 -- certainly not a netbook price. The Booklet will boast a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530, and will reportedly boast a 120GB HDD, plus integrated 3G, a swappable SIM card, A-GPS, Bluetooth and WiFi. There is no official word on pricing or release date, but we're expecting to hear tell of all that at Nokia World (which is on September 2nd).

Specifications (base version)

Manufacturer Nokia
Model name Booklet 3G
CPU type Intel Atom Z530
CPU speed 1600 Mhz
OS Windows 7
Display Size 10"
Hard Disk 120 GB
Keyboard YES
Mouse Pointer YES
Weight 1250g
Size(w/h/d mm) 265/185/20 mm

Physical Interfaces
HDMI
SD card slot
USB2.0 (x3)
Line-out / Headphone (3.5mm)

Wireless Interfaces
802.11b/g
802.11n
BT (type unknown)
HSPA (7.2/2.0Mbps)

Additional Specs and Accessories (can vary)
WebCam

Optional Specs and Accessories (can vary)
Stereo speakers

Stylish alluminium casing, high battery life claim of 12hours, integration with OVI and OVI Maps.





We're not sure why we didn't hear more about this way back at RIM's WES conference way back in May, but it was apparently mentioned by VP Antoine Boucher at the time that they're working on a Bluetooth-enabled watch. Furthermore, it's said to be more advanced than the models Sony Ericsson has put forth so far, featuring streaming audio (3.5mm jack on the watch, perhaps?) and Twitter / Facebook updates in addition to the usual things like caller ID and text messages. Note that the image floating around today of this thing isn't real -- it's just a Sony Ericsson MBW-100 with a swapped logo -- so it remains to be seen what this magical wrist accessory will look like, assuming it's real and coming to retail. It seems Boucher also mentioned a high-end Bluetooth headset codenamed "Alpha 1" that'll allow you to stream music and get navigation directions through some sort of totally awesome silicone earpiece boasted to possibly be "the best solution on the market." It's pretty hard to pique a lot of interest these days with something as vanilla and ubiquitous as a headset, but at any rate, it's interesting to see the depth of RIM's apparent commitment to the accessory market right now.


Samsung's only real watchphone competitor hasn't even launched its product yet, so it's a little early for the marketing oneupmanship. Regardless, the S9110 is an impressive piece of kit, with a 1.76-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, email support and MP3 playback.

Rounding out the feature list are a few watchphone necessities, like voice recognition and speakerphone, all in a package that measures in at about 12mm thick—bulkier than your average Swatch, but well within acceptable wristwear territory. The first wave of releases will be scattered throughout Europe, starting in France, where the S9110 will retail for around $650.

The most striking thing about this—as well as the LG GD910 —is that unlike pretty much every watchphone we've seen before, these might be usable on a day to day basis, granted you're willing to accept the inherent awkwardness of the watchphone form factor. No word on a stateside release yet, but import costs aren't likely to stop the kinds of dapper jetsetting gentlemen and/or independently wealthy James Bond superfans who'll be buying this thing anyway.



Okay, you know the drill by now: just because it's in a patent doesn't mean it's happening anytime soon, if ever. With that said, we'd love to see what Nokia had in mind when they concocted this one. As Unwired View recently unearthed, the Finnish phone maker has drawn up a design doc / patent application for comfortable, stretchable material that fits over your skin and is used for device interaction. Gestures and stretches are computed and signaled into nearby computers, phones, or interestingly enough "near-eye displays" -- sounds like we're getting into a bit of virtual / augmented reality territory here -- and they are also tailored to provide feedback via vibration. Again, don't hold your breath on seeing this come to fruition any point in the near (or even long) future, but still, we know what you're thinking: Nokia's gonna have to think of a ton of kooky color descriptions to accentuate any future lineup of input wristbands / finger bands.




Looks like Samsung's elves have been busy thinking up new ways to cram a QWERTY onto all those touchscreen phones they've been selling lately: check out this patent application for a side-mounted flip-down keyboard. We're not sure if this would be comfortable, usable, or even stable, but we do know that we support any design decision that makes our phones look more like super-awesome space planes from the future.



Well we have seen many cells that can trace our lost cells or do some thing else but here come a new trend of cellphones in which the battery can warn you before the cellphone explodes. The new “intelligent” lithium-ion battery is supposed to prevent explosions and fire accidents by sending constant updates on its own health. Developed by researchers at NTT DoCoMo, the battery uses a 8-bit microcomputer “brain” to monitor its condition and relay the information to the cellphone user. The pack then notifies you when it’s time to recharge, when it needs repairs or even when it’s time for a replacement. Information is stored on the battery itself, so that even if you change your phone, you can still view your pack’s previously recorded data. NTT DoCoMo says that keeping close track of deterioration in the battery pack is a great way to prevent the Li-ions from catching fire or exploding—a problem that has only increased as the need for more portable power continues to swell. The new brand of intelligent batteries will be found on phone models coming out next year.





Its just a twist that can make your call, It has neither displays nor buttons but uses haptic feedback. To make a call u need to line up the number you're trying to dial on twelve numbered sections and then twist the top until an LED turns green to make a call.

Most of us already have dealt with some sort of high end handsets one time or another (or is a proud owner of one), and we know that these handsets tend to do a whole lot more than just receive and make phone calls and text messages. With the Mobile Stand from Earth Trek, you’ll be able to access a phone’s functionality a whole lot easier with less hassle. This 4-in-1 mobile stand comes with :-

  • USB hub function
  • Memory card reader (T-flash, microSD, miniSD, MMC plus, RS-MMC, MMC mobile, MS, MS Pro, MS Duo, MS Pro Duo)
  • Mobile charger and mobile stand for universal models

There is no word on pricing, but it will come in black or white colors.


The Chessmobile is not a vehicle that features a traveling troupe of chess players, but features a cabin that is located on top of a platform which makes it mobile in the event of a crash, helping prevent passengers from entering the deformation zome. This would, theoretically, prevent the bulk of the impact from reaching the passengers, which in turn results in a whole lot less injury. No idea if this concept is workable or not, and the question remains as to whether the cabin can be held onto the platform by something strong since an impact is most likely to send the former flying away from the latter.



Chargepod is a 6-way charging device that allows you to charge multiple cell phones, PDAs, headsets, and most other mobile electronics with a single power cord. Just pick out the manufacturer-specific adapters for your devices and throw away the dozens of power cords and wall warts that are cluttering your office and home. Chargepod uses voltage regulator technology and interchangeable power adapters to safely charge all of your mobile devices regardless of manufacturer or model.