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• AirVolt Wireless iPhone Charger
• Deal of the Day: HP DreamScreen 100 – 32% Off
• Samsung Multi-Display Package Announced
• Apple iPhone 4G spotted possibly running iPhone OS 4.0
• Wortmann Terra Mobile 1020Go Netbook Launched
• BlackBerry Tablet info Leaked
• Apple iPhone 4G Spotted the Third Time
• Sprint Launch Common Cents Mobile – New Prepaid Brand at Walmart
• Amazon iPad App Launched
• Adobe Attack Apple with New Ads
• Microsoft Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 Officially Launched
• Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Heading to Vodafone UK
• Samsung Galaxy S 16GB Heading to Vodafone UK
• Samsung Wave Heading to Vodafone UK
• Comcast Xfinity Remote Apple iPad App Demoed

AirVolt Wireless iPhone Charger If you quite like the idea of charging your Apple iPhone wirelessly then the AirVolt Wireless iPhone charger is for you. The device requires that you put your iPhone in a receiver case (included in the kit) and once placed in the casing you simply place the iPhone on to a pad which charges the iPhone wirelessly. The AirVolt is a ThinkGeek Exclusive: you won't find it anywhere else! Simply slide your phone into the included receiver case, place it on the power tray, and watch in amazement as your phone charges wirelessly via induction. It works just as quickly as a standard charger and automatically powers off once your phone is completely charged. And the best part? It's half the price of those other wireless phone chargers so you'll be able to afford pizza for D&D night. AirVolt Wireless iPhone Charger Features * A ThinkGeek exclusive product! * Compatible with iPhone 3G/3GS * Works via induction - Tesla would be so proud of us * Charges as fast as a standard charger * Automatic power-off * Built-in extra USB power port * Dimensions: 5.5" x 4.5" (14 x 11.5cm) * A/C Power: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, .5A (Input); 9VDC, 1A (Output) * Includes: charging tray, receiver, A/C power supply, instructions * iPhone is a Registered Trademark of Apple, Inc. This product is not an officially licensed product from Apple, Inc. The AirVolt is available from ThinkGeek and costs $49.99. Via: HardwareSphere AirVolt Wireless iPhone Charger

Deal of the Day: HP DreamScreen 100 – 32% Off Amazon currently have a deal on the HP DreamScreen 100 and have knocked 32% off the price bringing down from $249.99 down to $169.99. The HP DreamScreen 100 has a 10.2 inch screen along with wireless connectivity allowing photos to easily be transferred to the device over your home network. Other features of the screen include the following... * Enjoy music, photos and videos with easy to use buttons & screens * Control your digital entertainment in the palm of your hand with a simple, intuitive remote. * Enjoy music, photos and videos easily with the HP MediaSmart experience. * Built-in Wi-Fi connects seamlessly to your existing wireless home network, so you can access content on your home PCs and through the Internet. * The HP DreamScreen is a gateway to the Internet using your wireless network to access weather info, Snapfish and your favorite web destinations The HP DreamScreen is available from Amazon today. Deal of the Day: HP DreamScreen 100 – 32% Off

Samsung Multi-Display Package Announced Samsung has unveiled a new set of multi-display monitor package. Each monitor measures 23 inches and bundles can either be purchased in 3 monitor or 6 monitor setups. A single monitor option is also available. The multi-monitor setup is designed to function with the AMD ATI Eyefinity card and is designed for gamers and business users who require a multi-monitor configuration. "With ATI Eyefinity technology, AMD took the first step in delivering a truly immersive multi-display environment for video game and productivity enthusiasts," said Matt Skynner, vice president and general manager, AMD Graphics Division. "By partnering with Samsung, we are able to combine our technology with Samsung's cutting-edge displays to create the ideal large viewing experience for computer users. The thin bezel design and image quality of the MD Series is a perfect match for ATI Eyefinity technology." The new series of Samsung monitors have an ultra thin bezel on the left and right sides that measures just 7.6mm. Samsung say this is about 1/3 of the size of normal monitors. This allows the monitors to be put side by side without a too large bezel being in the way of the image. When put together the monitors have a resolution of 5760x2160 pixels which falls in to the ultra-high definition category. A contrast ratio of 3000:1 is also available on this setup. When buying the package of 3 or 6 monitors, all the kit is included to let you mount everything correctly. When normally buying a multi monitor setup, users occasionally need to buy separate stands depending on their desk space and needs. The monitors can be set up in almost any multi-screen horizontal or vertical configuration using up to six units, including: · Single monitor without stand (MD230) · 3×1 landscapeor portrait (MD230X3) · 3×2 landscape (MD230X6) MD230 Monitor Key Specs · Sold in groups of three or six with a mounting stand · 1920×1080 resolution each; 5760×2160 resolution in MD230X6 · High dynamic contrast (150,000:1) and static contrast (3,000:1) ratios · Full 178 degree viewing experience · Analog, DVI and Display port input · 8 ms response time Not a bad setup!!! The monitors are available to buy today although Samsung do not mention prices. Via: Akihabaranews Samsung Multi-Display Package Announced

Apple iPhone 4G spotted possibly running iPhone OS 4.0 This next picture of the Apple [AAPL] iPhone 4G comes courtesy of the same team that provided the other iPhone 4G leak earlier this week. All previous shots of this iPhone 4G were shown running what looked to be a test screen showing fire in the top left corner. We now see a new capture of the device but this time running what appears to be iPhone OS 4.0. If you remember back to Gizmodo and the phone they got hold of, Apple had remotely killed the phone and all they could see is the iTunes sync image. It isn't clear at the moment if this is a faked shot or if somehow the team in Vietnam managed to bypass the test screen and actually load OS 4.0 on to the device. The reason it is believed to be iPhone OS 4.0 is due to the background running on the unlock screen which appears to be just like the background used on the OS 4.0. The information on the source page is translated by Google and says... "Iphone 4G VN is distributed by the network not it? Maybe not then, we'll be the first use:"... which really doesn't clear anything up unfortunately. If we can find out more about this shot we'll provide an update about what is actually happening here. Right now it's all a bit of a mystery. Taoviet Via: Engadget Apple iPhone 4G spotted possibly running iPhone OS 4.0

Wortmann Terra Mobile 1020Go Netbook Launched Wortmann has launched a new netbook called the Wortmann Terra Mobile 1020Go. The company isn't really big in the netbook business and not really a company we have heard of before. Either way, the Terra Mobile 1020Go packs the usual features which includes an Intel Atom N450 processor running at 1.66GHz. It has a 10.1 inch screen that is backlit by LED. Memory wise it has 1GB of RAM and for storage it has a 160GB hard disk drive. Wireless LAN on the netbook can connect to 802.11b/g networks. The netbook uses the NM10 Express Chipset along with Intel GMA3150 integrated graphics. The keyboard on the 1020Go netbook is a chicklet style. Other features include a 1.3 megapixel camera built in along with a memory card reader. For extra connectivity there is an optional UMTS module that can be included in the sale. The operating system running on the 1020Go netbook is Windows 7 Starter Pack. An impressive spec out of all the rest of the relatively normal features is that the battery is capable of powering the netbook for around 10 hours. When launched the netbook will cost 329 Euros in Europe. If you choose the Windows 7 Professional version, prices will start at 479 Euros. Via: EeePC Wortmann Terra Mobile 1020Go Netbook Launched

BlackBerry Tablet info Leaked BGR managed to get some exclusive information on the upcoming BlackBerry Tablet that we first mentioned last week. Before we go on, the image above is just a mock-up of what it might look like. The BlackBerry Tablet will have an 8.9 inch screen and will be classed as a "companion" device. What this means is that the device will have no 3G connection built in, but instead, will be a companion to your BlackBerry smartphone. WiFi will be built in, but the way to get on-line on the go will be via a BlueTooth connection to your BlackBerry device. As for launch dates, it is expected that the BlackBerry Tablet will launch in December although the team working on it are trying to speedily work and launch it a little earlier if possible. The main focus of the BB Tablet will be multimedia which includes reading e-books, eMail, web browsing and photo viewing. The downside is that it kind of misses the point in my opinion (and the opinion of others). Users don't want to be tied to something over Bluetooth. Not having a 3G option is a mistake. We'll still wait to see how it all pans out though as RIM might make changes to how it will all work. Via: BGR BlackBerry Tablet info Leaked

Apple iPhone 4G Spotted the Third Time Well, we have another few images of the Apple iPhone 4G that appear to have come from a third leak. Previous leaks included the Gizmodo leak last month and the Vietnamese leak a couple of days ago. This model is also a 16GB model and like the Vietnamese model, lacks the screws either side of the 30 pin dock connector. The Gizmodo phone was believed to be an older prototype as it still contained the screws just like the iPhone 3G and 3GS have. Not much information has been provided about this particular leak, and perhaps we are looking at the same iPhone 4G that was photographed in Vietnam this week. It's certainly been an interesting month or so due the strange amount of leaks that have been found of the next generation iPhone. All should be revealed in the next few weeks when Apple [AAPL] are supposedly going to announce the device. All these leaks has led some to believe that Apple have actually planned the leaks for extra PR although we are not 100% convinced ourselves of this due to how much coverage Apple naturally get on their product launches. Either way, we "might" find out what happened in the future and how 2 to 3 next gen iPhone models were removed from the hands of Apple. Via: BeGeek Original French version here. Apple iPhone 4G Spotted the Third Time

Sprint Launch Common Cents Mobile – New Prepaid Brand at Walmart Sprint [S] has launched a new prepaid brand that is heading exclusively to Walmart stores. The new brand is called Common Cents Mobile and has basic plans that includes 7 cents per minute calls and 7 cent text messages as part of the deal. One unique features of the new Sprint Common Cents Mobile system is that it actually rounds-down calls to the nearest minute meaning that if your call is 7 minutes 59 seconds long you get charged for 7 minutes rather than 8 minutes. "In recent months, consumers seeking no-frills, pay-by-the-minute plans have been somewhat overlooked with the popularity of unlimited plans in the market," said Dan Schulman, president of Sprint's prepaid group. "These customers want to stay connected -- to a point -- but don't want to waste time or money on services they don't use. The addition of Common Cents combines easy-to-use handsets with a simple pay-by-the-minute service that can save them money." Unlimited monthly plans without contracts helped re-energize the prepaid business last year but pay-by-the-minute customers still represent the majority [63 percent] of prepaid market share, and almost half [49 percent] of prepaid gross adds. The Round Down service is exclusive to the Common Cents Mobile brand. Other providers round up the calls made to 2 minutes if a 1:01 call is made for example. As well as launching the new prepay plans, Sprint are also launching a number of handsets at Walmart that allow users to take advantage of the service. This includes the LG101 that costs just $19.77, the Samsung M340 that costs $39.77 and the Kyocera S2300 that costs $69.77. All of these phones are by no means top of the range phones, but for those looking to use this plan they will sit well with customers. Top ups are as follows... • $20 Refill card = 30 days of service, up to 565 minutes of talk • $30 Refill card = 60 days of service, up to 848 minutes of talk If an extra $20/month is paid, users can increase their text allowance to unlimited. Data is priced at $1/megabyte per day. Via: Engadget Sprint Launch Common Cents Mobile – New Prepaid Brand at Walmart

Amazon iPad App Launched Amazon has launched a new app for the Apple iPad that aims to make shopping with the company a lot easier. An app already existed for the iPhone, but thanks to the larger screen of the Apple iPad the app has now been optimised to add more features to the screen and give an overall better experience while spending your cash. When loading up the app, you are able to log in and access your Amazon account along with details of your existing shopping cart, wish lists and payment/shipping options. 1-click settings can also be found in the application. Amazon iPad App Features * Buying favorite new book while waiting for an appointment * Comparing prices from Amazon and thousands of other merchants to those in the retail store you are visiting *Shopping for the full selection of products available from Amazon.com * Purchasing and gift wrapping your holiday gifts while on the go * Browsing product images and reading customer reviews while on the bus or train * Tracking the status of a recently-placed order when you're away from your computer *For the iPhone app, using Amazon Remembers to match and find a pair of shoes for sale like the one the person sitting next to you is wearing *For the iPad app, watching movie trailers and listening to music samples. The application is free to download and is available now from the iTunes store. Via: IntoMoile Amazon iPad App Launched

Adobe Attack Apple with New Ads Adobe and Apple [AAPL] have been in the news a fair bit recently with this Flash business. They still seem to be feeling the pains as they just started up a new campaign over on Engadget where two ads are showing. The first says "We [heart] Apple" and the second ad says "What we don't love is anybody taking away your freedom to choose what you create, how you create it, and what you experience on the web". As well as pushing the ads on to Engadget, a letter has also been written by Adobe saying what they feel about the situation... We believe that consumers should be able to freely access their favorite content and applications, regardless of what computer they have, what browser they like, or what device suits their needs. No company - no matter how big or how creative - should dictate what you can create, how you create it, or what you can experience on the web. When markets are open, anyone with a great idea has a chance to drive innovation and find new customers. Adobe's business philosophy is based on a premise that, in an open market, the best products will win in the end - and the best way to compete is to create the best technology and innovate faster than your competitors. We believe that Apple, by taking the opposite approach, has taken a step that could undermine this next chapter of the web - the chapter in which mobile devices outnumber computers, any individual can be a publisher, and content is accessed anywhere and at any time. In the end, we believe the question is really this: Who controls the World Wide Web? And we believe the answer is: nobody - and everybody, but certainly not a single company. Adobe isn't going to give up the battle too soon although it appeared a few weeks ago to be that way. Engadget also point out that Adobe need to make sure they run the ads in HTML5 format also to allow iPad and iPhone users to actually see the ads. Adobe Attack Apple with New Ads

Microsoft Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 Officially Launched Microsoft [MSFT] has officially launched Microsoft Office 2010 along with SharePoint 2010, Visio 2010 and Project 2010 and made it available to business customers. If you remember back a few weeks, Office 2010 was first made available to MSDN and TechNet subscribers. This next phase moves one step closer to the full launch that will be see the 2010 product range launching June 15. Prices of Office 2010 and other software in the suite will range from $99 all the way up to $499 depending on which version of Office you choose. Updates included in Office 2010 include performance increases making features such as search a lot faster than previous versions. Also improvements to navigation functions have been included along with superior editing tools for video. Via: TweakTown Microsoft Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 Officially Launched

Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Heading to Vodafone UK Last week we came across information indicating that Vodafone in the UK could be getting the Sony Ericsson X10 Mini. This has now been confirmed by a coming soon page on the Vodafone online store. The X10 Mini from Sony Ericsson is an Android OS phone that has a small 2.5 inch screen (hence the Mini name). It has a 5 megapixel camera on the back and also has a built in GPS. For connectivity it will connect to 3G and HSDPA networks and also has Bluetooth and WiFi available for connections to the web if needed. As Vodafone only has the X10 Mini listed as coming soon, prices and contract details have not been release just yet. With that in mind, we do hope to find out official pricing and a launch date very soon with perhaps an official launch of the handset early June or perhaps even late May. As soon as details are made available we'll post them here. For now, registration for showing interest in the phone can be done over at the Vodafone site.

Samsung Galaxy S 16GB Heading to Vodafone UK As well as launching the Samsung Wave on to the Vodafone network in the UK, Vodafone is also bringing the Samsung Galaxy S 16GB to the network as well. The Samsung Galaxy S was also announced several months ago and runs a very powerful GPU capable of moving a high amount of triangles on screen. The phone it's self runs Google Android 2.1, it has the Samsung Super AMOLED screen to provide a HD resolution. It is also exclusive to Vodafone. The Super AMOLED screen measures 4 inches. The camera on the back is capable of capturing pictures at 5 megapixels. Other features of the phone also include GPS, WiFi for connectivity as well as 3G and HSDPA. Overall the Samsung Galaxy S looks set to be an impressive phone. Lets just hope that an Android 2.2 update will be made available making it even faster than it currently is. The phone is not available for pre-order yet, but full details as well as a registration for interest can be found over at Vodafone. As with the Samsung Wave, we expect this phone will arrive in the next few weeks, perhaps late this month or early next month. Samsung Galaxy S 16GB Heading to Vodafone UK

Samsung Wave Heading to Vodafone UK Today, Vodafone added several new smartphones to their online store and have put coming soon pages up for each of them. The first of the smartphones is the Samsung Wave. The Samsung Wave was first announced back in February. It uses the Samsung Super AMOLED display that provides a HD resolution screen. The camera is capable of capturing images at 5 megapixels. The smartphone also includes GPS. The Samsung Wave uses the Samsung Bada OS that heavily revolves around social networking by allowing you to add live updates from Twitter and other social networking sites direct on the home page. For connectivity the Samsung Wave has Bluetooth, 3G, HSDPA as well as WiFi allowing high speed connections to occur in most places. It's an impressive looking phone which also managed to get HD DivX certification. It isn't clear when the phone will launch and prices have also not been revealed just yet. The phone is coming soon though and will land on the Vodafone network here in the UK possibly this month, or perhaps early June. Full details can be found on the Vodafone site. Samsung Wave Heading to Vodafone UK

Comcast Xfinity Remote Apple iPad App Demoed Comcast has created a new Apple iPad app that allows your iPad to interface with your cable box. The application gives a complete run-down of what's on TV now and what is coming up soon. The software interfaces with the TV box allowing you to use the iPad as a giant remote control and channel guide. Also the Xfinity Remote app allows you to search on-demand content where an in-depth review of each program is displayed on screen. Once you find the title you want to watch, just tap on the iPad screen to launch it on your TV. Sharing abilities are also built in allowing you to join up with friends who run the same Comcast TV service and who also have the iPad app installed. You can then use the iPad to send an invite out to your friend to switch his TV channel to the same as yours. It's quite a handy application and one I hope we see come to the UK. Of course Sky and Virgin who provide digital TV will be the ones who need to create their own equivalent application to launch in the UK. Sky do have an app that works for the iPhone, but this app doesn't have the ability to change channels etc... and can only be used to set remote recordings of programs when needed. The Comcast app isn't available just yet, but should be launched soon. Check out the video below to see it in action... Via: Geeky Gadgets Comcast Xfinity Remote Apple iPad App Demoed