Three UK has started selling the Three Web Cube. Produced by Chinese technology giant Huawei, the Web Cube is HSPA+ enabled to the 21.1Mbps technical standard. The device offers download speeds of between 2Mbps to 5Mbps with a maximum speed in excess of 10 Mbps. The Web Cube allows you to connect up to five different devices simultaneously. Folks in the UK can get the Three Web Cube with a month-to-month contract with 10GB of data costing £15 monthly plus £59.99 ($95) for the Web Cube device, or a 24-month contract with 15GB of data costing £15.99 ($25) a month. [Three UK]
Sprint is ready to release the ZTE Optik 3G tablet on February 5, 2012. Powered by the Google Android 3.2 Honeycomb OS, the gadget features a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen display with WXGA 1280×800 resolution, dual cameras, a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a 1GB of RAM, a 16GB of storage space, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat and a 4000mAh Lithium-ion battery. The ZTE Optik 3G tablet retails for $99.99 with a two-year service agreement, or $349.99 without a service agreement. [Press Release]
The Highway Pro is a twin-slot in-car charger for Apple’s iPhone, iPad and other USB-powered devices. Measuring 2.9cm x 2.9cm x 6.1cm, the gadget plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter socket and delivers high-performance output to rapidly charge two devices via a pair of USB ports. There is also a built-in fuse to protect your gadgets from power surges. The Highway Pro USB charger is priced at $40. [Product Page]
Emotiva has proudly released a pair of new desktop speakers namely the Airmotiv 4. Measuring 9.4mm x 6.1mm x 7.3mm and weighing 10 pounds, the speaker consists of a 4.5-inch woofer, a pair of 25 watt amplifiers, RCA and XLR inputs. You can connect the Airmotiv 4 to a portable CD player or an iPod to make a mini-system. The Emotiva Airmotiv 4 speaker is priced at $399. [Emotiva]
Qualcomm has introduced the Kobee Jin Yong e-book reader at the Taipei International Book Fair. Powered by a customized Google Android 2.3 operating system, the Kobee Jin Yong e-book reader comes jam packed with a 1GHz SnapDragon S2 processor and a 5.7-inch Mirasol display with a 1024 x 768 pixel resolution. Sadly, there is no info on pricing or availability at this time. [Press Release]
Gear4 is ready to release the Renew SleepClock system for Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and iPod in the United States. The gadget has an advanced non-contact sensor that measures your breathing rates and movements. You just need to dock your iPhone, iPad, and iPod and download the free app to begin sleep monitoring. The GEAR4 Renew SleepClock also features a built-in speaker, an FM radio and the ability to charge the docked device. Gear4 will launch the Renew SleepClock in March 2012 for $199.99. [Gear4]
The XDModo Solar Charger uses the solar energy to charge up your gadgets. The gadget collects the solar energy and stores the power in its 1400mAh rechargeable lithium battery. The XDModo solar window charger also provide a regular and a micro USB output. If you are interested, you can purchase the XDModo solar window charger retails for €49.95 ($66). [Product Page]
The Datamation Power Pad 16 (DS-IP-PP16) provides 16 powered USB ports, allowing you to charge 16 iOS devices simultaneously. The gadget can be used to replace bulky power strips and the AC adapter bricks of the standard chargers. Measuring 6.75-inch x 3.75-inch x 2.2-inch, the Power Pad 16 is perfect for tech centers, trade shows, traveling labs and training centers. It can be mounted on a table, wall or under a counter. The Datamation Power Pad 16 also features a 180W FSP UL-listed power supply, a ventilation fan, a UL-listed dual voltage power supply, a power switch and a power indicator light. [Product Page]
Linksys will release the AV 1-Port (PLEK400) and AV 4-Port (PLSK400) Powerline adapters. These new HomePlug Powerline adapters support up to 200Mbps network connections passed over your regular home electricity wiring. As its name suggests, the Linksys AV 1-Port (PLEK400) provides a single 10/100 socket, while the AV 4-Port (PLSK400) has four 10/100 sockets. The company will release the AV 1-Port (PLEK400) and AV 4-Port (PLSK400) in March 2012 for $99.99 and $119.99, respectively. [Slashgear]
The Scosche cellCONTROL is a safe driving system that safely disables the use of text, phone, email and other distracting applications while driving. The system works by plugging the module into a car’s OBD2 port. You just need to register the cellCONTROL module online, and then download/ install an app to your smartphone. The Schosche cellCONTROL module works in conjunction with the app to disable all phone features via Bluetooth connectivity. The device is compatible with over 1,200 cell phones including Android smartphones, BlackBerry, Windows mobile phones, Nokia Symbian phones and selected Brew and BREWMP systems. The Scosche cellCONTROL system is currently available for $129.95 each. [Product Page]
