Kor’s award-winning “Hydration Vessels” are getting some smooth designed steel siblings this month. Their new Vida bottles were designed to be ergonomic and free of the steel taste and smell you might get from other steel bottles. Just like Kor’s other bottles, Vida has a large thread-less spout.
With the success of the first generation iPad being released in April 2010, looks like the new iPad may see an arrival soon as Apple recently sent out invitations to their special event in San Francisco on March 2, 2011. Apple has yet to confirm, but rumors have said that this will be the unveiling of the second generation iPad. Many will surely be sitting on the edge of their seats.
The day has finally arrived for many smartphone users since way back when Mr. Jobs first announced the iPhone. Yes, the iPhone 4 has officially entered Verizon’s network. Although Apple won’t be hopping on the Verizon 4G LTE technology just yet, although having an iPhone on Verizon’s proven and reliable 3G network will do just fine. Added bonus is they will be enabling Personal Hotspots! Pre-orders start February 3rd and will launch nationwide February 10th. Pricing is $199 for the 16GB and $299 for the 32GB. Get notified.
The new iPod nano has always been a fashion accessory. Now you can make it even more of one with the Hex iPod Watch Band ($25). Made of silicone, these bands come in a variety of colors to match with whatever color nano you choose, with push-through button covers and an integrated headphone port cover.
The Jawbone Jambox ($200) is a new portable speaker and speakerphone featuring Bluetooth audio and hands-free capability. It’s got stereo drivers for a peak volume of 85 decibels, a 3.5mm input jack for non-Bluetooth audio sources, an integrated rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, and a total of three buttons. See it in action.
Incase unveils its first rubber case for the iPhone 4. Completely inspired by the ping pong paddle’s textured rubberized surface, this lightweight case provides form-fitting protection with flex-fit construction. Featured in the traditional paddle colors of black, green, blue and red, the Ping Pong Protective Cover is now available for $29.95 USD through the Incase webstore.
The MacBook Air receives it’s deserved update for the year end. Apple has prescribed the Air with a revised unibody enclosure, instant on, better battery – up to 30 days on standby, and a new 11.6” sibling. Starting at $999, the new MBAs feature Core 2 Duo processors, 64GB-256GB of built-in solid state flash storage, high-res displays, and a much lighter body, 2.3 lbs in the 11.6” model and 2.9 lbs in the 13”.
The signature red gloss of a Swiss Army Knife will alway hold true to our hearts, but we can’t deny how good these new EvoWood knives from Wenger look. The knives are made from sustainable, dark-stained, Swiss grown walnut and are built using an eco-friendly process.
Looking for a more graceful way to plan your days than the iPhone’s iCal? Give Diacarta ($2) a try. Based around a novel interface that offers two 12-hour periods for each day. Just drag-and-drop from a library of more than 50 graphic icons and move it around the edges of the central clock to associate it with a particular time. Simple, elegant, well-designed and well worth the two bucks.
The Altec Lansing Octiv Mini ($60) is a sleek looking speaker dock for the iPod and iPhone that works nicely with the brand’s free AlarmRock app to bring the basic dock setup to full alarm clock functionality.
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