Word has it that an updated Palm Pre might come with a microSD memory card slot - at least those which are bound for Mexico, at least, available via the Telcel carrier. This piece of news came about thanks to a bunch of videos that showed a Palm Pre with a Telcel icon, alongside the person in the video mentioning the microSD memory card slot. Sounds good for our Mexican brothers, but we do have this question - what took Palm so long to include a microSD memory card slot (if this is proved true), and why didn't they do so in the first place?

A recent FCC filing could point towards a release of the Barnes & Noble eReader sometime next month, which would place it squarely in time to make it for the mad holiday rush. The device is tipped to come with a 6" display courtesy of E Ink Corp, boasting touch input as well as a virtual keyboard that is similar to the one found on the iPhone. The Barnes & Noble device is also tipped to feature a wireless connection that is handy to download books from the online e-book store. How much do you think you're willing to fork out for something like this?

A Vietnamese site managed to get a hold of a GSM prototype of the Palm Pixi, which means it can be used in other carriers apart from Sprint in the US. The device looks identical from the outside, but it might experience a slash in internal storage space of just 4GB compared to the original 8GB in the US-bound model. Apart from that, the GPS navigation system and 2-megapixel camera ought to remain the same. Would be interesting to see when and where the GSM version of the Palm Pixi will be unveiled.

Sony's PlayStation Motion Controller might finally have a name - Sphere. At least, that's the gist of it since Sony could be using the word with developers, highlighting the glowing, colored orb that is at the center of the motion controller's technology. After all, Sega producer Yasuhito Baba and his translator did refer to the controller as "Sphere" during an interview at Tokyo Game Show last month. He was also joined by Polyphony Digital's Kazunori Yamauchi who mentioned the PlayStation Motion Controller when asked whether Gran Turismo would support Sphere.

HTC has a trio of new devices in the making - the Dragon, Thoth and Omni. The HTC Dragon will purportedly run on Android Eclair (2.0), and is also referred to as the Zoom 2. Apart from that, we do know it will come with a 480 x 800 resolution delay, although there is no confirmation on whether the name alludes to a Snapdragon processor being used within. There are also whispers of the Thoth (aka Advantage 2) and Omni smartphones that were allegedly scrapped since very little else is known about them since they were first uncovered.

Gateway's EC18T tablet PC has just been leaked, where this puppy doesn't seem to be a slouch when it comes to performance by offering an Intel Core 2 Duo processor while being able to accommodate up to 4GB RAM, accompanied by a Mobile Intel GS45 Express graphics chipset, an 11.6" display and the choice of either Windows 7 Home Premium or Basic as its operating system. There is no word on pricing or availability, but it does look sweet enough to warrant a closer look when available.

Could this rumor be true? Best Buy has leaked out a new Verizon Android device - and this is apart from the already announced HTC Hero and Motorola Cliq. As usual, with all rumors, this new Android smartphone does not come with a release date nor pricing. What would your guess be - the Motorola Tao/Sholes/Droid?

The BlackBerry 9700 which is tipped to roll out this November 11th on T-Mobile was spotted in the wild, lying down on a floor. This will be the first 3G-enabled BlackBerry from T-Mobile, featuring a touch-based trackpad instead of the usual trackball that might clog up with dirt in the long run. Other rumored specifications include a 480 x 360 resolution display, BlackBerry OS 5.0, a QWERTY keyboard for you to get those instant messages out as fast as possible alongside Bluetooth connectivity and a 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus.

The same source who was right about the iPod nano 5G, iPhone 3GS and Chinese iPhone 3G way before those devices were made official has released more information about the future tablet known as "iPad" (sounds like some sort of sanitary napkin, but guess that is another can of worms altogether). Apparently, there will be at least three prototypes, where the first model came with a 7" display and was touted to be too small, hence leading to the latest version which has a whopping 10.7" display to put it nearly on par with other netbooks in the market. It will run on the iPhone OS, and will feature 3G as well as 3G-less capability, making us wonder whether this is more or less a bigger screen iPhone 3G. It is meant to be an iPhone OS media player and a light communication device, although no doubt people will pit it against netbooks in reviews, but do you think that there is a niche market for this?

Word has it that RIM is working on a new BlackBerry that will boast not only a touchscreen display, but a slide out QWERTY keyboard as well, aiming to give you the best of both worlds. This is great news, as it offers the flexibility and ease of use of a touchscreen, while a QWERTY keyboard makes it a snap to compose emails and text messages in a jiffy for those who have already mastered the art of the mini keyboard over the years spent with previous BlackBerries. Do bear in mind that this is but a rumor as at press time, so the final outcome is still unknown.

Nikon fans are already drooling over the rumors of the Nikon D3s. The latest rumor hints that the D3s might have a new 1.3x crop mode. Of course, there’s nothing official just yet, but keep your eyes and ears open, and we’ll keep you updated!

Rumored specifications include:

• ISO 200-12800
• New ISO range HI-3 at 102,400 ISO
• 12.1-megapixel sensor
• D-movie with 24 fps

Looks like Microsoft has already decided on a price tag for its upcoming 802.11n adapter for the Xbox 360, where it will retail for a solitary Benjamin. Bear in mind this is not confirmed but is more or less a piece of "news" revealed by an unnamed mole who ratted to Ars Technica. Apparently, the same source also touts that Microsoft will be rolling out a range of hardware bundles sometime this October, where they will include Xbox 360 Elite packages with Pure and Lego Batman.

Alleged screenshots from a Norwegian GameStop inventory system have revealed the existence of 250GB PS3 Slim bundles, where they will come in a pair with various titles to suit many game genres including Need for Speed: Shift, FIFA 10, Uncharted 2 and Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time. Local prices in the Norwegian GameStop have pointed to a $640 sticker price for each bundle, which is $85 more compared to the 120GB model. Hopefully if these prove to be true, they will be much cheaper for us living Stateside.

Looks like Microsoft's long standing animosity with Apple will continue, with the latest rumor making its rounds, where a new touchscreen tablet is touted to be released in the near future. Apparently, this project is part of something known as "Alchemy Ventures", where it will be released only after Apple lifts the curtain on its own rumored tablet. Could we be looking at a Microsoft-branded Surface/Tablet combination, or a partnership with a hardware affiliate to come up with multiple designs? Only time will tell, but if Microsoft is behind this, their experience with the Windows operating system will definitely help them a whole lot and we could be looking at Windows XP's lifespan being prolonged just a little bit longer.