LG Optimus One Android smartphone released

The Android invasion of 2010 continues, this time with LG's contender in the Optimus One (free on a 3-year plan from Telus, $199 no contract price) which also doubles as a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to five devices. Hit jump for details and specs.

Click to read more ...

Review: Nokia N8 Symbian Smartphone

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Nokia's N8 smartphone is the long awaited, much talked about pinnacle product for the current Symbian OS. Riding on a refined touchscreen form factor, sporting an industry leading 12 Megapixel camera with Zeiss optics and the first implementation of HDMI-out we've seen on a smartphone, the N8 is an engineering marvel and a multimedia marvel but is it enticing enough to turn heads in today's crowded smartphone market.

Click to read more ...

WishList: Steve Jobs Figurine

Updated on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 4:22PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

How cool is this? The Phenomenal Steve Jobs figurine from M.I.C. Gadget is incredibly detailed with a mock turtleneck, Lennon glasses, Levi's 502 jeans, New Balance sneakers and an iPhone 4. You also get thought balloons where you can write messages and catchphrases. Sold in a limited number of 300, the item is no longer sold.

Click to read more ...

Review: BlackBerry Torch

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

During a recent visit to New York, we were surprised to find tons of posters and ads for RIM's BlackBerry Torch. It quickly became apparent that the company is proud of what it has achieved with its newest smartphone which debuted a whole new form factor as well as the next version of RIM’s smartphone OS.

It also became obvious that expectations for this device and its platform are very high. The BlackBerry Torch ($199 on 3-year contract from Rogers) comes at a time when RIM needs to be innovative, regain market share and establish its relevance in the global market.

Click to read more ...