Verizon Wireless Brings Back Kin Phones

Recently, Verizon Wireless announced it is bringing the Microsoft Kin back from the abyss, only in a different form than the mobile phone's first ill-fated stint on the market.

Verizon said it will begin selling the Kin ONEm and the Kin TWOm not as smartphones, but as feature phones. The devices will still have web access and other stripped down features, but will not require a data plan.

"They provide an option for customers who liked the form factor of the previous Kin phones but want an internet-capable device that doesn't require a data plan," a Verizon said.

The Kin ONEm will be available for $19.99 with a two-year contract and $119.00 without. The Kin TWOm will cost $49.99 with a contract and $219.99 on its own.

Microsoft initially released the Kin to the smartphone market in April targeting teens and consumers in their 20s. But poor sales forced Microsoft to table the device in June and choose instead to focus on the development of Windows Phone 7.

Sprint Unveils A Case that gives iPod touch 3G capability

Sprint introduces ZTE Peel, a case for the iPod touch that gives the device 3G data service.

The ZTE Peel receives Sprint's 3G signal, and acts as a wireless network to which your iPod touch -- and any other nearby devices you might have -- can connect.

The Peel looks like a bulked-up protective case and comes with built-in wireless capability which supports up to two Wi-Fi enabled devices at the same time. Its battery allows for three hours of active use on a single charge. The device is the second offered for the iOS platform; in April Sprint released a 4G case for the iPad.

The Peel will go for $79.99, with a $29.99 monthly data plan required from Sprint. One gigabyte of data will be included.

Logitech Unveils K750 Wireless Solar-Powered Keyboard

Logitech's first solar-powered wireless keyboard works by being charged by both outdoor and indoor light, which means the need for batteries or chargers is a thing of the past for Logitech.

This new keyboard also has the capability to remain powered without light for an impressive 3months, with an added indicator that will notify you when the power is running low.

The design is a 1/3-inch thick model, including a full keyboard with a number pad and softer keys which are dimpled to fit the curves of your fingers. The model also features connections for as many as six unifying USB mice and keyboards.

Logitech ensures that this wireless keyboard will stay intact with your system with no interferences as it features a nice 2.4 GHz connection. An app will also be available for download by the middle of this month to solar-power your keyboard so another light in the room doesn’t have to.

The Logitech wireless solar-powered K750 keyboard will be available in the U.S. and Europe this month at a price of $79.99.