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Samsung S7550 Blue Earth reviewed

We're not sure if the recent trend for greener gadgets comes from a wish to save the planet, assuage consumer's guilt, cash in on a trend, or some combination of the three, but we'll tell you one thing: it's not going anywhere. Of course, with a product named "Blue Earth" you know that you're not just getting a handset, but some vaguely eco-friendly ID, including: an outer shell (mostly) fashioned from recycled water bottles, a solar panel, and a pedometer (you know, to encourage walking /...

All Samsung Omnia Phones

Windows Mobile 6.5 phones arrive on October 6, and joining them will be the new OmniaPRO B7330 (HSDPA, 320 x 320-pixel non-touchscreen). In fact, Samsung says that all Omnia phones will run WinMo 6.5 once it's available. That applies to the upcoming OmniaLITE (B7300), and current WinMo 6.1 models: Omnia II (I8000), OmniaPRO B7610 and B7320. These three "will be updateable to Windows Mobile 6.5 upon the update availability." The Windows Markplace (Microsoft's app store for all 6.x Windows...

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3?

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 hasn't exactly gotten its 15 minutes of fame just yet, but that has not stopped news of the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3 from leaking, touting the handset to make an appearance come this January 2010. Apparently, this will be the first Android-powered smartphone from Sony Ericsson to usher in the new year, where it is tipped to come with the following delicious specifications :- 4" 800 x 400 touchscreen display 8.0-megapixel camera 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity GPS...

BlackBerry Tour

The BlackBerry Tour is not exactly the hottest selling product on the market right now, but that's a good thing since Research in Motion will have enough time to do something about the physical design defect of a trackball that gets clogged up all too easily, requiring users to clean it on a frequent basis to keep it going. The Tour has so far experienced up to a 50% return rate for Sprint customers, while Verizon is upset enough to point customers to Motorola's Android handset in the near...

Vuzix Wrap 310 Video Sunglasses

Vuzix is continuing to try and fine tune their video glasses into something we would actually be interested in buying. This time around, the emphasis seems to be on creating a more natural look. Indeed, not looking like Geordi is a good thing, but the Wrap 310 also features true 16x9 widescreen, twin high resolution displays, noise isolating earphones and compatibility with almost any video player including the iPod and iPhone. Along those lines, Vuzix notes that the Wrap 310 is also...