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iPhone 3GS Announced

Apple has just announced the release of their iPhone successor, the iPhone 3GS which is set to release June 19th in a 16GB ($199) and 32GB ($299) model. The current iPhone 3G will be lowered to $99 starting June 8.



AT&T announced that only new and upgrade-eligible customers would be able to pick up a 3G S for the advertised prices of $199 (16GB) and $299 (32GB), or even an iPhone 3G for $99 (8GB).

Existing iPhone 3G customers, who endured those long queues last July, will have to shell out $599 for a new 16GB 3G S and respectively $699 for the 32GB model. Alternative upgrade pricing comes at $399 and $499.

Skylon Reusable Spaceplane

A reusable spaceplane that can take off from a conventional aircraft runway, carry over twelve tonnes to orbit and then return to land on the same runway could be less than a decade away thanks to a one million euro award by the European Space Agency (ESA).

The contract awarded to Reaction Engines Limited (REL), is part of a joint public and private multi-million pound development programme, that will demonstrate the core technologies for the SABRE air-breathing rocket engine, which will power the SKYLON spaceplane.

The future is coming faster than what we were expecting, or is it?

NEW SAFARI 4 ROCKS

No this is not an image of iTunes, it is SAFARI in it's new beta installment. Not the most innovative browser but the one that does the things in the most efficient and visually appealing way. The cover flow technology is now used to preview your bookmarks and history, with all new feature Top Sites which is the unique way to see your most visited sites in one click.

LEGO DIgital Camera is For Real

Digital Blue and LEGO have announced a licencing agreement that will bring several LEGO branded kid’s tech products to market. The line is scheduled for release this summer and will include digital cameras, video cameras, MP3 players, walkie talkies and other electronics. Your "kids" are going to be soo happy :-) The new LEGO product are scheduled for release this summer at price points of $19.99 to $59.99.

Couture Teddy Bear - Karl Lagerfeld

Who says only kids can play with teddy bears? I am sure many adults would like to have this limited-edition Karl Lagerfeld teddy bear by famous toy maker Steiff (button in ear). And for $1,500 each, I don’t think many kids can afford it anyway.

The couture teddy bear is dressed as the larger than life fashion designer in iconic black glasses and black suit. It even has a belt with the KL initials logo. It’s a pity that the famous hand fan Karl Lagerfeld usually holds is missing… The special Lagerfeld Steiff teddy bear has a limited edition of 2,500 pieces. The $1,500 adult teddy is set to launch at Neiman Marcus stores this September. *Source

Nike unveils iPod-less Nike+ SportBand

Nike recently unveiled the Nike+ SportBand, confirming earlier reports that the company would release a "sans iPod" version of its fitness tracking system. According to MacLife, the SportBand functions similarly to the iPod combination set, where it can measure time, speed, distance, and calories consumed. The system supposedly writes this information to a USB memory stick for upload to a computer. Nike will sell the SportBand for €60 (~$95), and will ship in April. Nike is reportedly not abandoning the Nike+iPod sports system, merely offering a less expensive alternative for users who can't afford an iPod nano.

Late last year, Nike and Apple were both under scrutiny for allegedly violating a patent, involving custom footwear that tracks the wearer's performance. Recently, Samsung announced a joint venture with Adidas with the goal of taking on the Nike+iPod system. Source: Electronista

1G FIRST GENERATIONBy Stefano Guerrini

This first generation of individuals-stars chooses not so much to wear a label but to live a brand through the feelings, emotions and information that this brand morphs into purchasing experience. The 1G First Generation line, produced by the Italian fashion company Piero Gazzarrini, worldwide famous for the Gazzarini brand, is a meld of eclectic inspirations, a statement of style that proposes in the same article of apparel both tailored luxury and technological basic, hand-made details and sophisticated fabrics, contemporary appeal and traditional aesthetics. The collection for the coming autumn/winter 2008-09 has opted for the absolute quality of black, with just a few colour accents, like bright blue.

SIMPLEHUMAN PRESENTS THE SENSOR GENERATION

Because being a "manChic" also involves being a "manClean". This is something you are going to love and your friends are going to crave. The sensor soap pump ($39) Simply place your hand under the sensor to dispense soap automatically and the fingerprint-proof rectangular sensor can ($199) The lid opens automatically when you place your foot in the sensor zone at the base. The recessed sensor zone keeps the lid from opening accidentally.

Those two items are perfect to impress your mother in law next time she steps into your kitchen for "an inspection". You can order online at Simplehuman.

THE HUMMERby James Trevithick Aldous

Stratstone, Park Lane in the heart of London is to be one of five exclusive Hummer outlets in the UK. The brand launches - for the very first time - a version of the traditional US Army vehicle with right-hand drive. The Hummer H3 is smaller and hence more agile and lighter to drive than the larger H1 and H2 models that would probably struggle on some of London's smaller roads. Wayne Rooney's got one. So has David Beckham. Prices start from £26,495.

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Personalization Made Easy - ETCHSTAR

It is that time of the year again, and you are already running around for a perfect present. What if you could order it from home personalize it and have it ready for xmass on time. That is what this amazingly innovative company does: Etchstar. You can go to their site order any of the product listed or send your own and get your laser engraved design.

So your present will really be one of a kind. You can pick from the designs already available on the site or have your own design. We just love it !