Bitplay Transforms Your iPhone Into A Camera

There are a plethora of iPhone cases out in the market right now, each with its own unique functionality or appearance to catch your attention. Bitplay will certainly catch your attention. The creators at Bitplay decided to emphasize the new 8MP camera in the iPhone 4S with their new Bitplay SNAP! What better way to do that than to create a case that turns your iPhone into an actual camera? It even has a shutter button that takes advantage of the iOS’s volume-up bottom functionality. This unique case will catch anybody’s attention with its flashy design.

An iPhone case should be able to express its user’s personality and be one of a kind, rather than be dull and boring like the typical cases we see people wrapping their gorgeous iPhones in. If you are looking for a fun case to show off to your friends, you can head over to Bitplay’s website for more information.

Extend Your Smartphone To Your Wrist With The Cookoo Watch

You're busy with your daily life and you have urgent messages and calls that you don’t want to miss, but sometimes you just don’t hear your ringtone or feel your phone vibrate. It’s frustrating to check your phone and find that you have a bunch of messages or calls that you had no idea you recieved. ConnecteDevice has created a solution that will help you avoid all of these nuisances. The cookoo watch is a Bluetooth connected watch that will keep you updated with all of your latest messages and notifications all on the stylish clock face.

Even if you don’t have your phone on you, the cookoo watch will still notify you of your messages. This simple accessory can be customized and prioritized based on what you want. Using Bluetooth’s SMART technology, it will keep you connected with all of your daily updates. This Kickstarter project brings a simple concept and puts it onto your wrist to ensure you are always up-to-date. The best part is, you don’t have to recharge the cookoo watch everyday; the button-sized battery will last you the entire year. 

You can preorder the cookoo watch at Kickstarter beginning at $50, depending on your preference. It will be compatible with any Bluetooth SMART smartphones, such as the iPhone, the new iPad, Samsung’s Galaxy S3, as well as many others.

Seagate Acquires LaCie For $186 Million

If you have recently looked into Thunderbolt connectivity, then you might have come across the blazingly fast speeds that LaCie’s Thunderbolt Series Hard Drives promises. Being one of the few companies to have produced Thunderbolt capable products, LaCie caught the attention of a lot of major computer geeks, as well as Seagate, one of the largest data storage manufacturers today. They recently acquired the French storage company for a reported $186 million. Mixing LaCie’s premium storage products with Seagate’s massive customer base, we should be looking forward to some major releases from Seagate.

Microsoft Allegedly Releasing Office For iOS

As reported a couple months ago by The Daily of a screenshot of Microsoft Office running on the iPad, follow-up rumors have pointed towards a possibility of such a release sometime in November. Sources have claimed to see the software operating on iOS firsthand. There have also been hints at Office for the Android platform as well.

While Microsoft have yet to publicly address this rumor, The Daily has strong claims to this being factual, stating that they have seen and operated a prototype. The benefits of having Microsoft Office on the iPad however, would be beneficial for many of its users considering the overall compatibility issues with Microsoft and Mac users. 

Miniot Wood Pouch Gives Your iPhone A Woody

This Holland-based company brings an iconic design for your iPhone 4/4S made of authentic wood. Unlike the typical plastic or silicone cases most companies are producing, Miniot gives your iPhone an organic aura, infusing technology with nature. The Miniot Pouch features a soft interior to protect your iPhone from scratches and a hard wooden shell to prevent any dents and cracks. With a simple one-touch lock release on the other side, you can easily slide your iPhone out to use.

This thin and lightweight piece of wood will provide your iPhone with both protection and a unique look. You can even request a custom engraving for an extra fee. Miniot also offers a number of different types of wood: Cherry, Mahogany, Padouk, Walnut, Wenge, or Zebrawood. The Miniot Pouch will be available in two weeks; pre-order yours on their website for €59, around $74.

Misson Workshop Arkiv Field Pack BackPack Packs A Punch

Mission Workshop has launched its new modular backpack series called the Arkiv Field Pack. The Arkiv Field Pack backpack is built to carry lots of gear, endure some vigorous travels, and it's completely weatherproof being that it's made with durable 1000 denier nylon exterior, waterproof urethane zippers and a weatherproof urethane coated nylon liner. An interchangeable accessory system that consists of six different add-ons that utilize unbreakable steel hardware, allows for for the pack to be arranged to meet specific needs, and gives the pack freedom to evolve and adapt as needed.

This allows users to build their ideal bag, reflecting individual preferences and specifications. Accessories are simple to attach with the Arkiv system, and can be changed on a daily basis. Mission Workshop's new Arkiv Field Pack backpack is available in Black Cordura nylon, Dark Gray Cordura nylon and Waxed Canvas with the choice of two sizes: small (1,200 cu. in.) and large (2,200 cu. in.). Prices start at $209 and $229 for the bags and $30 for accessories, respectively. You can pre-order and customize yours to your specifications right now. The Arkiv Field Pack begins shipping on June 15. See it in action right after the cut!

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LEAP Brings Motion Control To Your Computer

If you have seen the ridiculed touch-screen computer rumors floating around the web, then this may be the evolved form of it. Leap Motion has started a new project called “LEAP” which focus on your hand motions to control your computer. A small box placed in front of your computer screen reads and tracks your hand motions and transfers them to your monitor. This idea and technology is relatively similar to Microsoft’s Kinect, which provides an interactive experience with the Xbox 360 and Windows computers.

The LEAP strives to provide its users a gestures-only experience, similar to Apple's trackpad multi-gestures. While motion-controlled computers are a fairly new concept, Leap promises an innovative approach to your daily computing and at a surprisingly low price. You can pre-order the LEAP on their website at $69 a pop. 

The video shows the LEAP at work. 

Evouni Leather Arc Cover Folds Into A Minimal iPhone Stand

Evouni's elegant Leather Arc Cover for the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 uses a drop-resistant 3M sticky adhesive pad to attach your iPhone instead of using traditional means of cradles and frames that end up adding bulk. The Leather Arc Cover forms a viewing stand when bent backwards into an arc shape, and is then held securely in place using the magnetic metal buckle closure which holds the case shut when not in use. The simplistic one-piece folding case is handcrafted using quality Italian calfskin leather and is available in black and burgundy leather for $70.