Filed under: Cellphones We’ll be honest — KickStart just had a nicer ring to it, but we suppose Pearl Flip will do. RIM’s long-awaited (and not-at-all veiled ) BlackBerry flip phone has finally arrived, weighing just 3.6-ounces and boasting a 320 x 240 internal display, Bluetooth 2.0, built-in multimedia player, 802.11b/g WiFi and a SureType keypad. The battery promises four hours of talk time / over a fortnight of standby life, and while pricing and exact release details are still hush-hush, Americans can count on seeing it “this fall” exclusively on T-Mobile .

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RIM finally comes clean with BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

Filed under: HDTV , Home Entertainment While rumors have been flowing hot and heavy about VUDU’s possible demise, it seems the company has other plans in mind. We’ve received word that select beta team members are now being asked to try out new downloads that are intended to rival Blu-ray quality. Dubbed HDX movies, these ultra-high-def flicks are currently being watched by folks willing to wait a number of hours (two to three) for a film to start, but there’s no guarantee that we’ll ever see this hit the masses.

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VUDU readying Blu-ray quality rentals

n Fourth-generation iPod nano (left): This thinner model has a new design and comes in nine colors. It incorporates Apple’s “accelerometer,” which switches the screen from horizontal to vertical and plays a new song when shaken lightly.

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The details: Nano, Touch and iTunes 8

Eric Schmidt, Google’s CEO and chairman, says wind, solar thermal and enhanced geothermal can help solve many of America’s problems, including energy security, the need for new jobs and global warming.

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Google CEO Eric Schmidt offers energy plan

Filed under: Portable Audio , Portable Video We know it’s been a long day of Apple news, what with all those colorful new nanos, the thin-as-all-get-out touch, a fresh version of iTunes, and that forthcoming iPhone / touch update (and don’t forget about those new shuffle colors). It’s all a lot to take in, but as usual, we’re presenting it to you in one delicious, easy to digest roundup

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Apple’s ‘Let’s Rock’ event roundup

Nintendo WiFi Router! Although I rather use a Linksys router so I can hack it for maximum speed , you might benefit from this Nintendo-branded Wifi router that will complement your Wii colors well. (with white) via ohgizmo , Product Page Brought to you by: Zedomax.com Nintendo WiFi Router! A+Featured Entertainment , colors , Computer , Consumer , Cool , Design , Entertainment , Gadgets , linksys router , maximum speed , wii Related posts Zedomax DIY HACK – HOWTO make your own “PS3 SIXAXIS controller” style BASIC-programmable USB device! Wordpress and Web – CSS Colors Wind-up Cranking Remote Control! Wiitopsy – Hacking Wii WiiHelm – Wii Helmet Wii Video – Wiimote Controls Entire House Wii Opera Browser Hack! FIRST WII HACK Wii news – Wiis sold out in 1 day by United Kingdom People

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Nintendo WiFi Router!

Filed under: Gaming This toaster may only have one setting, but that setting is NES, and that’s good enough for us. Created by the same console modder behind the monstrous Super Genintari , this project is certainly a good deal less ambitious than that endeavor, but it hits all the right marks nonetheless, including a functional front lever that acts as a power switch, and some red LEDs that light up your cart but probably won’t do much for your toast. Be sure to hit up the link below for plenty more pics and a look at the complete build process

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Nintoaster mod makes NES games tastier than ever

To round out the day’s schedule at TechCrunch50 , Jason Calacanis interviewed Mark Cuban , the founder Broadcast.com, HDNet, and several other companies. He has also been an angel investor for several startups including SlideShare, Goowy, RedSwoosh, Box.net, Calacanis’ own Weblogs, Inc and Mahalo.

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Mark Cuban: “When I die, I want to come back as me”

NES in a Toaster came to fruition when modder Stupidfingers realized he had an extra NES and toaster laying around.

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Feature: NES in a Toaster

In this test, “Tom Ford from 5th Gear reviews the new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG.” This vehicle “accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, while its top speed is electronically limited to 300 km/h.” Video after the break. Boasting a top output of 386 kW/525 hp and a maximum torque of 630 Nm, the AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine is augmented by an extremely responsive partner in the shape of the all-new AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT seven-speed sports transmission.

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Fifth Gear: Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG