Sprint is offering not one but three new handsets for its customers. The low-end Samsung Rant features a basic function to make phone calls and send short messages. Available in red or black, the phone is priced at $49.99 on contract.
Sprint also offers the Samsung Highnote music phone with an integrated loudspeaker for $99.99 on contract. And Finally, the Sprint’s LG Lotus is clamshell handset that comes equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard with a landscape display screen. The Lotus is available in purple or black for $149.99 on contract. [EngadgetMobile via Upcoming Cell Phones]
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Because according to our poll results, most of you own more than 10 gadgets. Not that any of us actually need that many, but we gadget addicts probably don’t know what else to spend our money on. Besides maybe.. our women! 
Here is another impressive works of architecture of the 20th century, the apartment complex by Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron. Located in NYC, this 57-story residential tower consists of 145 unique apartments that are stacked into the sky like a Jenga tower. Come Fall 2010, this luxurious apartments will range from $3.5 million to $33 million, interested? [Gothamist]
Quantum has unveiled their latest PMP , which will become the first connected PMP in the world featuring personal mobile TV and GPS navigation. Based on Siano’s leading DVB-H silicon and additional SMS8021 chip antenna, Quantum’s device offers unparalleled reception, in both indoor and outdoor locations, in rural areas, and whilst travelling on high speed trains or vehicles, eliminating the need for external antennae. The Video Touch is also capable of playing movies, MP3s and view pictures. Price and availability is still TBD. [SlashGear]
General Motors will introduced Chevrolet Orlando at the upcoming Paris Motor show in October, 2008. The fuel-efficient car will be powered by a two-liter diesel engine that produces 150-horsepower. No word on pricing at this time. [AVING]
Sony Ericsson makes us busy with their latest slider phone. The Sony Ericsson G705 is a tri-band 3G handset that boasts a 2.4 inch display, HTML browser, an automatic screen-orientation rotation, a built-in aGPS combined with Google Maps for Mobile and Wayfinder, Wi-Fi and DLNA certified, Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP), a 3.2MP shooter with Photo fix and geotagging support and YouTube compatible which means that you can upload video directly to YouTube. The G705 will be released in the States in Q1 2009. No word on pricing so far. [Press Release via Upcoming Cell Phones]
The highly anticipated TAGHeuer Meridiist mobile phone has been release. The handset is made of high quality rubber, leather and alligator back plates and enclosed in a 316L steel case. The Meridiist comes jam packed with a 2MP camera that can take high-quality pictures, an MP3 player with 2GB of storage capacity, and two display screens with 60.5 carats of sapphire crystal glass (a 1.9 inch TFT in the front and an OLED on the top). Its battery offers a 7 hours of talk time and a 28 day of stand-by time. [LuxuryLaunches via Upcoming Cell Phones] More
Enjoy quality music and sounds from notebook speakers without the hassle of cable clutters. The new Logitech® Z-500 Wireless Notebook Speaker is a perfect complement to your notebook computer. For PC and Mac® computers, the Z-500 speaker delivers balanced audio from its premium acoustic drivers. To start enjoying music right away, simply connect the Z-500 speakers to your computer using the included wireless USB dongle – it’s that easy. The Logitech Z-500 Wireless Notebook Speaker is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in September for a suggested retail price of $199.99 (U.S). [Logitech]
EPSON recently has come up with a new high-end projector, Epson EH-TW5000. It features 1600 ANSI Lumens brightness, full high-definition 1080p, with a dynamic contrast ratio of 75,000:1, utilizing advanced DeepBlack technology and E-TORL lamp. Connectivity includes a relatively modest two HDMI slots, plus composite, component, S-Video and D-Sub inputs. Expect a full blown Cinema display, at the comfort of your own home. The device is set for retail in October for £2,400, premium price for top of the class performance. [T3]
Another good news related to Blu-ray realm, Yamaha’s BD-S2900 Blu-ray player is in stock and ready to ship next monday, August 25th. This exciting new player features 1080p/24fps-compatible HDMI video output with 12-bit Deep Color support that allows a whopping total of 68.7 billion possible colors. You also get to have 1080p playback for regular DVDs, photos and personal video data. Apparently Audioholics is the first Authorized Yamaha Internet Dealer to have the new Yamaha BD-S2900 Blu-Ray Player In Stock. The previous news had it the player will hit store as early as November. This time the player will also be available for $1000 or a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than we had expected. [AudioHolics]
