BlackBerry's new Android-powered Venice slider seen in series of leaks

BlackBerry's alleged Android-powered smartphone, the slider codenamed 'Venice', has surfaced yet again in a series of images and animated .gifs. Reinstated leaker @evleaks began publishing some sexy promotional images of the upcoming handset which was rumouted to be developed in conjunction with Samsung (a company that's been interested in acquiring BlackBerry). Slated for a November release on AT&T, Venice, or whatever product name it will ship with, will be the first device shipped by BlackBerry which runs a rival OS. 

A few months ago, BlackBerry CEO John Chen mentioned that, "we only build secure phones and BlackBerry is the most secure phone so, if I can find a way to secure the Android phone, I will also build that." Achievement Unlocked.

Source: @evleaks 

Bucaro's wearable Apple Watch accessories convert it into a pocket watch or pendant

It was just a matter of time before someone took the Apple Watch and came out with an wearable accessory to make it a pocket watch or a pendant. Much to the deligth of pocket and pendant watch fanciers, Bucardo launched their newest product line: The Pendulum Collection on Kickstarter.

The Pendulum Collection is a line of premium accessories that transform the Apple Watch into a classic pocket watch or stylish pendant necklace.

Featuring silver and gold plating and crystals by Swarovski, the Pendulum Collection includes offerings for both men and women.

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Belkin's Travel Rockstar Battery Pack + Charger + Surge is a must-have for road warriors

Travel Rockstar Battery Pack + Charger + Surge, a handy 3-in-1 mobile USB charging solution that offers 2 AC outlets, one USB-port at 2A and a built-in mobile battery back for charging while traveling which makes it ideal for anyone who travels or works on the road.

The Travel Rockstar Battery Pack + Charger + Surge combines 3 travel necessities into one - mobile battery pack, surge protector, and dual-outlet wall charger. Its built-in 3000 mAh battery gives users the power to charge USB devices such as a tablet or smartphone. The built-in surge protector provides a safe way to charge when plugged into a power source. To recharge the built-in battery simply plug-in the Travel Rockstar to an outlet, so that it’s ready to go for the next destination.

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Google enters wireless router segment with OnHub

Google has entered the rather congested wireless router game and has done so with the help of manufacturer TP-Link. Called the OnHub, Googe's dead-easy to use router has a uniquely Canadian connection as Google’s Kitchener-Waterloo engineering site played an instrumental role in developing the core software of the platform.

What's also interesting about the OnHub (coming to market on August 31 for US $199 (CAD $269), is that it has been designed to be shown off and not hidden like most routers tend to be. The OnHub has 13 antennas inside, 12 for casting signal and one for measuring congestion on your network. The device’s software is constantly monitoring channels and frequencies, making sure you’re connecting in the most efficient way. 

Just like the popula Chromecast, the OnHub will be controlled via a companion app.