Kickstarter bKey could be most compact smartphone batter charger

bKey is a cable-free emergency smartphone battery with built-in USB tip to charge it and micro-USB or iPhone tip to charge your phone on the go. The Kickstarter project is Montreal-based, has been in the making for two years and hopes to be the most compact smartphone charger which is no larger than a keyfob can fit in your keychain. The project is currently being backed by 470 people and is very close to getting to its $25,000 goal.

BlackBerry Z30 earns gold winner accolades at Best in Biz Awards 2014

BlackBerry's Z30 flagship smartphone recently got awarded as the gold winner in the Best in Biz Awards 2014. Z30 was selected as the Consumer Product of the Year category, Best in Biz Awards 2014 International is the only independent business awards program judged by members of the press and industry analysts.

Winners of Best in Biz Awards 2014 International were determined based on scoring from a panel of 27 judges drawn from top-tier news, business, finance, and technology publications and media outlets from 17 countries, with all continents represented. 

“The BlackBerry Z30 is an outstanding device for users who demand to stay hyper connected, productive and always in control,” said Ron Louks, President of Devices and Emerging Solutions, BlackBerry. “Being honored with a gold Best in Biz Award is a testament to our strategy to develop and deliver innovative technologies that empower professionals.”

Source: BlackBerry

Apple honours memory of Robin Williams with a page on its website and iTunes section

The world is still reeling from the sad and unexpected loss of Robin Williams, who touched millions of lives with the gift of his comic genius and deep kindness.

Apple has put up a page on its website to honour the memory of the all-time great noting his passion and also his generosity. Apple has also put up a Remembering Robin Williams iTunes section where many of the actor/comedian's memorable films and TV shows can be accessed by fans. Aside from being one of the most brilliant comics and actors of his generation, Williams loved technology and was an avid gamer (he named two of his kids after video game characters), he also attended various MacWorld events and his voiceover from "Dead Poets Society," was recently used for Apple's "What will your verse be?" series of iPad ads. 

Apple TV iTunes Festival promo comes with $25 iTunes Gift Card

A new iTunes Festival promo for Apple TV buyers gets them a $25 iTunes Gift Card for them to purchase music from the festival performers.  So anyone who buys a new Apple TV for $109 will get a $25 gift card to splurge.