On the 11^th October technology journalists from around the world will be gathering in New York for the 'Windows Phone 7 Worldwide Launch Event'. Amongst the excitement around the launch there are growing rumours that T-Mobile will be the first operator to partner with Microsoft for the operating system.

Windows Phone 7 is expected to be unlike any previous cell phone operating systems developed by Microsoft with a 'Metro style' interface that places emphasis on simplicity. As with almost any phones these days Windows Phone 7 with have deep integrated social networking capabilities as well as Zune and X-box live components which will help make it the all-in-one device for Microsoft fans.

Early reviews and videos of the software show a quirky interface full of colour and simplicity. Anyone who's ever used a Zone HD will find the interface somewhat familiar. There are virtually no menus or icons, just large flat squares which a uses presses to navigate. It appears very simple and easy, but what it offers for the type of user who isn't afraid of complexity is yet to be seen and there is some question over just how questionable the operating system will be.

One of the major drawbacks with Windows Phone 7 is that it is likely there will be no support for multitasking or copy and paste functionality. However it is possible that Microsoft simply left these out for the time being to bring forward the release date and as with the iPhone4 unlocked handset, increased functionality will come with free future updates. Also you can use Bluetooth headset with the phone and other accessories which are essential.

What's known for certain is that Windows Phone 7 is likely to be a very powerful operating system and all technology fans will have their eyes open on Monday to see just what exactly Microsoft has for us.

Dr. Ataken Peker, the founder of Liquidmetal Technologies said that in the making and design of Apple’s new wireless antennas Liquidmetal’s shapeless metal alloys might be used. Dr. Ataken Peker pointed out at an interview which was held by Cult of Mac, that the properties which Liquidmetal hold, makes it a very useful material for an antenna. This can be a reason behind Apple’s signing of a broad licensing agreement with the company.

Commonly illustrated as metallic glass, the different alloys that go into the making Liquidmetal provides great strength at minimum weights, utmost durability or wear resistance, and the softening temperature being low, it is easier to mould it into designs and shapes that are complex in nature. Liquidmetal is already being used in various consumer products such as sports equipments especially skis, golf clubs etc. jewellery, and also in electronic equipments where it appears in USB thumb drive casings, MP3 players, and cell phones. The wireless modem, Verizon USB727, which is famous for its excellent reception capability uses Liquidmetal technology in its antenna. Moreover, Apple also uses the same technology in the newly launched Magic Trackpad.

Apple may not be eyeing for Liquidmetal to be solely used in the making of the simple antenna, it may as well be used in the seamless, complex casings of products such as iPod, unlocked  iPhone4 and the iPad. Moreover this technology can also be used to make novel casings that receive radio signals. The Bezel Antenna that is used in iPhone 4 can be replaced by an outer casing that receives signals thus making the whole casing itself an antenna. Liquidmetal has properties that allow it to be bended without fatigue or erosion of any sort so it can also be used to make one piece foldable devices too.

The latest accessory to lighten the load of your mobile office is the Blackberry Presenter.  Available with a contract or as an unlocked cell phone this device is a wireless presentation tool.  Your bulky laptop can stay home and you can still deliver the one-two punch of a Microsoft Power Point presentation.

The presenter is just about the same size as your Blackberry.  There are two ports to connect directly to your projector.  The ease of operation is surprising, with the touch of your menu button you can press the launch presenter application, find your file, and your Blackberry locates the Power Point presentation that you preloaded into your Blackberry.  You then press the present option on your phone, and the pairing wizard will link your Blackberry up to the presenter and projector you are using.  This is handy in case someone else is also doing a presentation in the same convention hall or meeting space.  When you verify the document and send, the file will transfer and you are ready to begin your presentation.

You can walk around while giving your presentation since the range on the wireless is 10 meters, or 30 feet with Bluetooth connection.  Freeze a frame in your presentation as you expand on the item you are speaking about is easy enough to do by holding down a button on your phone.  Your Blackberry can also hold speaker notes that you can see and the group you are addressing will not.  This hand-held accessory will make you look like a pro and give you the freedom and mobility to relax the group you are addressing thus making your presentation a hit.  You can set the presentation on loop and talk while the slide is operational or just leave the area if it is a convention stand-alone visual presentation.  Leave your laptop behind with a Blackberry Presenter setting up for a meeting just got easier.

It looks like the new iControlPad for the iPhone has gone into production.  This will allow everyone to enjoy a their games for the iPhone a bit easier as you will not have to any longer worry about the touchscreen to control your games.  The new controller will be available in two different models.  One will have an internal battery that you will also be a will to charge your phone with and another one that will be less expensive and will not have the battery.  Other than that they will both have the same game controls.  It will have the two analog controllers as well as the typical ABXY buttons and of course the selected start button.  There is no release date yet, and so far, no one is quite sure how much this is going to cost.

This comes on the heels of the announcement on February 24 that Apple iTunes had its 10 billion songs downloaded.  This is a culmination of seven years worth of songs being downloaded, and the rate that we have seen people using iTunes means that we will probably see the 20th billion download for years from now.  Apple recently acquired Lala, which is an online music streaming company.  This company has enabled users to be able to download a track free for the first time and only charging $.10 per track of their unlimited streams.  This may be a way for Apple to hit that new milestone fairly quickly especially with their iPhone unlocked cell phone users.

In other iPhone news, iTunes recently removed over 5000 apps that were deemed to be offensive.  This came as a response to the many complaints from women that found much of the content to be very degrading.  This is also are sponsored to the numerous complaints from parents that were not very happy with some of the applications that their children were able to have access to.  There was a rumor that Apple was going to have an explicit content area to be able to satisfy some of the complaints from the developers who are losing thousands of dollars a day.  This seems to be a rumor as no response has been forthcoming from Apple.  Apple does not seem to want to deal with explicit applications and wants to keep their app store much more family-friendly.  They did introduce some parental controls, but it seems as though the number of adult rated apps were far more than what Apple was comfortable having.

Well, it is finally official.  Motorola and Verizon Wireless have announced today that the Motorola DEVOUR is available starting in March.  This is the first Verizon phone to use MOTOBLUR that makes the phone much more personalized.  This will allow you to be able to use addresses and contacts from work and play emails.  You can use Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and Gmail to have content automatically delivered to the screen.  Hopefully the unlocked cell phone version will be available soon just like the Motorola Unlocked Milestone.

Some other key features and exciting uses include:

Android 1.6
Touch Pad
3.1 inch Screen, 320 x 480 Resolution
Happenings Widget
Slide Out QWERTY keyboard
Universal Inbox
Security and Back Up Features
8 GB microSD card
Bluetooth Supported
3 megapixel camera
Talk Time, 340 minutes
What all of this means is that this newest Android based phone has access to all of the preload Google Talk, YouTube, Google Search, Google Maps and Navigation.  You will be able to go to the Android Market for use of the more than 20,000 exciting applications.  The MOTOBLUR will put all of your postings your wall posts, pictures and updates from your social network sites right on the home screen.  You will also have the back up feature through the secure portal so you will not lose your important information, and for those of you that lose your phone, the GPS feature can help find it.

The phone weights in at 5.89 ounces which is less than the 6 ounces that the Droid weighs in at.  It looks like is will be available in silver as well.  It is a sleek looking phone with the great pull out keyboard.  The screen size is certainly large enough to keep track of all of the postings and updates you receive each day from your friends.  The phone has not been priced yet, but speculation says that it will cost around $39.99, with a contract with Verizon.  It should be slightly cheaper than the Droid phones.  We can wait and see come March, when the phone should be available.  With all of the power and applications, it should give a boost to Verizon.  Don't forget those all important Motorola accessories to go with it.

Are you interested in electronics, and prefer to buy your things from one brand? A great place to start is with Moshi accessories. Moshi has the perfect accessories for your IPhone, or MacBook Pro. Moshi also sells things like voice controlled alarm clocks, and their own pillows.

The alarm clock is hands free, and you set it by speaking. Some functions require you to touch the screen. You say a command to set the time, alarm, date, and it even has a night light. It is quite small, and would fit perfectly on any night side table. It rarely misunderstands commands, but you should speak clearly anyway. It is a fun little alarm clock, and a great Moshi product.
The Moshi pillows are generally a gift for children. They come as different cartoon characters. They come in a few different shapes and sizes, and are filled with tiny beads. The beads are what make the pillows soft and squishy. The outside material is made of some sort of spandex, allowing the pillows to be a little bit stretchy. The pillows even come with cleaning instructions.

The accessories that Moshi sell include Moshi MacBook Pro cases, and protective cell phone cases. They are stylish, and handy. If you are cautious about your computer or laptop getting dirty, or dusty, you could purchase a clear guard for the keyboard, or an iVisor to protect your screen. They also sell laptop shell cases, to place your MacBook into. They are small, compact, and perfect for you to carry your computer around in.

Other Moshi products include the pockiT, which is designed for small, compact cameras, and the nanopouch mobile, where you can store your IPod nano, or your mobile phone. All of Moshi’s products are stylish and useful. This is because Moshi’s designers make them to fit your lifestyle, design them to look great, and keep the quality of their electronic devices.