HTC unveils Diamond-like S740 smartphone

Today HTC announced its new S740, a Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard Edition smartphone with a QVGA display and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The S740 adopts the style of HTC's popular Touch Diamond, but shares much more in common with the S710 and S740 smartphones that HTC has put out in the past. One notable upgrade from those devices, however, is the addition of a 4th row to the keyboard for the space and shift/control keys.
As a Windows Mobile Standard Edition device, the 2.4" QVGA display on the S740 lack touchscreen abilities. But the phone does come equipped with 7.2Mbps HSDPA 3G support for the 900 and 2100MHz frequency bands, as well as quad-band GSM/EDGE support. And like the Touch Diamond, the S740 sports a 3.2 megapixel camera, though it lacks the Touch Diamond's autofocus system.
The S740 features 256MB of internal storage and a whopping 256MB of application RAM. A microSD memory card slot provides extra storage room for media files and apps, while WiFi and Bluetooth give users extra connectivity options. A GPS (or AGPS) navigation module will be on board the S740 as well, as will an FM radio.
The S740 comes equipped with a 1000mAh battery that should provide for up to 6.3/5.3 hours of GSM/UMTS talk time or 11.6/16.6 days of GSM/UMTS standby time. The HTC S740 is scheduled to become available across Europe in September of this year. No word yet on pricing or specific carrier availability.[via]

USB Jewel Thumb Drive Series

Brando comes back with the series of USB thumb drives with decorative crystals. You can attach it to your cellphone or keys with the strap included. However, I have no idea why Brando didn’t mention the storage capacity. The USB Jewel Thumb Drive Series is currently available in Tear Drop, Ribbon, Classical, Skeleton, Fortune and Diamond varieties. The Classical USB Jewel Thumb Drive is my favorite. Measuring 52mm x 19mm x 8mm and weights 16grams, the USB Jewel Thumb Drive Series retail for $39 each. Find out more pictures after the jump. [Brando]

Chrome Lamborghini

For those who have $630000USD laying around and love bling, this chrome Lamborghini Murcielgo LP640 is just for you.[via]

UK Stretches Waterproof Capability

Plasma Product Innovation of the UK has successfully developed a chemical which is touted to make any material 100% waterproof. This chemical is already being shared with sportswear manufacturers, and it would be interesting to see how it is applied in the world of personal consumer electronics. The process known as "ion masking" will create a water-repelling membrane over materials, so assuming your iPhone is coated with this, dropping it into the loo due to a bad case of butterfingers won't bother you one bit - other than having to fish it out from the porcelain throne, of course. If this sort of waterproof protection sounds familiar, perhaps it is due to our coverage of the Shellback Coating? Would be interesting to see which manufacturer jumps aboard this train first[via]

Shooter Fire Extinguisher

Eunjung Kim, Yangwoo Kim & Junyi Heo have designed a cool fire extinguisher that comes in the form of the Shotgun. Dubbed as the Shooter fire extinguisher, the gun features comes loaded with CO2 cartridges with a laser guidance system to help you hit the target in the fire emergency. There is also an alarm button to alert people around you before you shot the rubber CO2 cartridges. Find out more pictures to get more details. [Yanko]

Nokia 6300i GSM Mobile Phone

The Nokia 6300i GSM cell phone features a fully integrated VoIP client. The handset can store a huge 2,000 VoIP, home and cell phones numbers. There is no word on pricing so far. [Press Release]

Upcoming Nokia N-Gage 2

According to the official N-Gage blog, Nokia will release the N-Gage 2 mobile gaming handheld later this year. Right now, there are two companies signed on to support the platform including EA Mobile and Gameloft. The N-Gage 2 will certainly cost more than the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP.Via N-Gage Blog

Nokia N96 Mobile Phone Will Be Released in The U.S

The highly anticipated Nokia’s N96 mobile phone will be released in North America very soon. This high-end smartphone features cool specifications including a 2.8 inch LCD display, 16GB internal memory, 5MP camera, Wi-Fi connectivity, N-Gage support and 3G connectivity. I think the N96 will be another iPhone 3G competitor. However, the US version does not have an integrated digital TV tuner since the DVB-H standard is unavailable in North America. The new Nokia N96 smartphone will retails for $900 as it rolls out in Q4. [DigitalTrends]

Nokia N79 Mobile Phone

The new Nokia N79 is a multimedia computer that comes equiped with an integrated navigation, FM transmitter, 4GB microSD memory card, HSDPA connectivity, and pre-loaded with 10 N-Gage games. It has a cool 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual LED flash.
You can customize the N79 according to your mood thanks to the Xpress-on covers that are available in Light Sea Blue, Espresso Brown, Olive Green, White and Coral Red. The handset also sports HSDPA, Wi-Fi, and various social networks like Friendster, Flickr, YouTube as well as integration with the Nokia Music Store and Ovi. The new Nokia N79 will be released in October 2008. [Mobilewhack]

Navigon 7200T GPS Navigation System

Here is the latest high-end GPS device from Navigon that will be released in October 2008. The Navigon 7200T GPS Navigation System is powered by a Centrality Titan 600MHz processor with an updated GPS chip, reality-View with 3D buildings, Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, Lane Assistant mode and supports hands-free speakerphone. You should have at least $550 to buy this cool GPS navigation gadget. [CruchGear]

Tokyoflash Rogue Watch

Tokyoflash has recently unveiled another uneasy-to-read wristwatch. The Tokyoflash Rogue Watch comes with a cool green LED light that secretly tells you the current time. I am sure if you wear this timepiece, you will get stopped every day by people asking you what it is. Tokyoflash also provides us a little information on how to read this unique watch.
The outer ring of small dots represents minutes, every fifth dot being slightly smaller to distinguish five minute groups. The ring of large blocks represents rough minutes, the position of the gap indicating approximate minutes in groups of five. The inner ring of blocks represents hours, the position of the gap in the ring showing the current hour as on a clock face.
Available in silver or black finish, the Rogue watch retails for $154. [SlipperyBrick]

Sony Ericsson W980 Mobile Phone

The SE W980 is a Music-focused phone that features an 8GB of internal memory, 3.2MP camera with 3.2 digital zoom, and an FM transmitter. The W980 is a must-have phone for music lovers.Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, and USB 2.0 connectivity.[via]

Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collectors Edition

Celebrate two decades of football gaming with Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collectors Edition ($90). The package, available for PS3 or Xbox 360, includes Madden NFL 09 and NFL Head Coach 09, along with extras like bonus videos, retro playbooks from every year of Madden NFL, and a fully playable version of the classic Madden NFL 93. The standard edition of Madden NFL 09 (with the bad timing of having Favre on the cover in a Packers jersey) ($30-$60) is available on Xbox, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, DS, and Wii.via

Mastretta MXT

Who knew Mexico would be the home of one of the best-looking sports cars in recent memory? The Mastretta MXT (£32,999; 2009) is the country's first car, but it's no rookie effort. Boasting 240 hp from a turbocharged 2.0L engine, the car moves from 0-60 in less than five seconds with a top speed of around 150 mph, all thanks to its curb weight of less than a ton. The MXT is rounded out by its fiberglass body, which provides looks rivaling the best of what Italy and Germany has to offer. [via]

Nixon Magnacon Watch

New for Fall, the Nixon Magnacon Watch ($600) is a mid-range wrist piece with some style. It features 6-hand Swiss-made chronograph movement with date and day, a 200 meter titanium carbide coated stainless steel case with sapphire crystal, and a custom developed ballistic nylon strap.via