The discontinued Vivitar Ultra Slim & Wide was originally introduced as a cheap point and shoot 35mm film camera for general use. It has since received a second life as a favorite among toy camera enthusiasts, who enjoy the vignette edges and lens flare in the photos that the camera’s 22mm lens produces. Four Corner Store has gotten their hands on 75 brand new Ultra Wide and Slims, and the online retailer has packaged the camera in a special handmade wooden box along with a roll of their C-41 black and white film. For photographers who crave the lo-fi feel of this throwback all-plastic camera, the Vivitar Ultra Slim and Wide is available for purchase now through Four Corner Store.

An alumni of KICKSTARTER, the eco-design firm Triangle Tree unveiled the prototype to its newest project, the iBamboo Urban. Though an exact replica of its iBamboo speaker for Apple iPhone & iPod, one which received multiple media mentions last year, the new iBamboo Urban is somewhat different in construct. Where as the iBamboo was made from a finished segment of a real bamboo, the iBamboo Urban is made entirely out of recycled plastic, shaped in bamboo form. The idea came about when eco-concisous fans of the original iBamboo asked Triangle Tree to create some in recycled plastic. To come with a simple carrying case, Triangle Tree is currently looking for appropriate manufacturers with hope to launch the iBamboo Urban sometime this year. Doubtful on how effective a low-tech bamboo could be in sound quality? See the video demonstration after the jump.  via: GizMag

Nothing can truly make a statement of style than a substantial accessory to complement one’s attire. Hence, the Bell & Ross BR 03-90 Power Reserve.  In 42 mm of satin-brushed steel encasement, the BR 03-90 Power Reserve has a candidly simple design.  As Bell & Ross stated “…an aviation watch designed for professionals…”, the BR 03-90 features one distinction, a large power reserve indicator for its automatic movement. Like all other models from the Bell & Ross BR 03 line, numerals, index, and hands are coated with photo-luminescent paint for night viewing. Available now at Bell & Ross retailers and its official online store.

There are a lot of apps out there to make your Apple iPhone pictures look vintage, but there’s nothing else out there that makes your iPhone itself look as retro as the Gizmon iCA iPhone Case. Complete with two interchangeable lenses, this case turns your entire phone into an old-school camera with a functional shutter release button and space for a detachable tripod mount. The back of this super tough polycarbonate case leaves your screen open so you can view your shots and two holes on the side allow you to attach the strap of your choice. While the optical viewfinder works, the front center lens doesn’t, but Gizmon did provide a mount allowing you to use miniature fisheye or macro lens with the iPhone’s own camera. Check out more snaps of this case, which comes in black, brown, or white after the jump or at Four Corner Store online.

iPhone users will be happy to know that XLarge have developed an app that can be downloaded for free. This app correlates with the XLarge x Yamaha TY-S motorcycle, and the game is aptly titled X-Motorcycle. The game is a simple 8 bit format, showcasing the distinct, nostalgic low-fi sound effects and 2D movement. Scores can be tweeted directly onto Twitter and the app is connected to the Game Center, enabling players to compete with other players in other cities and countries. Take a look at the demonstration after the jump and download the app by heading over to the download page on XLarge.

If protecting your iPad is your number one priority, then look no further. Pelican has been a leading luggage and case company that supplies to the military. The i1075 HardBack iPad Case comes with a lifetime guarantee and it is built right here in the USA. If you are still not convinced, read further as this case will protect the contents from a three feet drop and submersion up to 3 feet as well. The extremely durable ABS construction makes this case dustproof, watertight, and crushproof. It is also suitable for iPad, iPad2 and iPad2 with Smart Cover. via: WIRED

The New Zealand apparel label Lower has teamed up with Casio to drop the Lower x Casio G-Shock DW5600LOW-9V. Working with the durable and versatile G-Shock from 1987, the DW5600, the watch blends the rough and rugged farming heritage of Lower’s home in New Zealand with the functionality of a modern day digital watch. While the watch packs the standard features you expect, including 200-Meter water resistance, a backlight, flash alert, a stopwatch, countdown timer, and multi-function alarm, the real highlight of this design is the leather face protector lined with wool, which is paired with a sheep dog whistle. The backside of the watch, front cover, and strap feature some custom Lower engraving and branding making this timepiece unique and undeniably more Kiwi than any other. Look for this watch to launch today, January 31st, at limited retailers across New Zealand and Australia or check out Thanks to pick one up online.

• Water Resistant – Up To 20 Atmospheric Bars (200 Meters)
• EL Back Light
• Stopwatch – 1/100 second, Total of 24 Hours, Split
• Multiple Alarms and Snooze Functions
• Leather  Case

With the 50th running of 24 Hours at Daytona less than a day away, timepiece maker TSOVET honors one of the most successful American racing team, Chip Ganassi Racing, with the TSOVET SVT-GR44 Automatic Chronograph. Machined out of aerospace-grade 316L stainless steel, the 44mm gun metal encasement housed the Valjoux 7750 mechanical calibre movement with 42 hours of power reserve. Application of sapphire crystal in front and back ensures obstruction-free visibility to time and functions. And the watch’s unique screw-down crowns, in matte gun metal, as well as Chip Ganassi Racing team colorway, makes it all the more eye-catching. Celebrating Chip Ganassi Racing’s 145 wins, including 14 championships, from 1994 to 2011, each of the TSOVET SVT-GR44 Automatic Chronograph comes with a commemorative book and packaging. Each watch will also be individually numbered from 01 to 51. Set for a May 2012 delivery date, the timepiece is currently available for pre-order via TSOVET online store.

First seen during PROJECT New York trade show last week, the Diver-1 watch from MSTR (aka Meister) incorporates many of the much sought after characteristics on men’s timepiece today. Its 50mm casing in stainless steel makes an immediate and bold statement of style at first glance. A closer look unveils a layering of dial face that gives a sense of depth to its design. Powered by Ronda quartz movement and a date indicator, the watch, also known as MSTR D1, is the company’s first timepiece that utilized all Swiss made components. In all black, titanium-color case with silver dial, and silver case with black dial, the MSTR Diver-1 is currently available on MSTR’s online store.

The latest in iPhone gadgetry allows you to sidestep the sometimes frustrating built in touch-screen keyboard option. The Kiano 4 Keyboard Case for the Apple iPhone 4 is a small snap-on case that strives to maintain the slim silhouette of your iPhone, with its minimal design barely adding any bulk to the phone. The slide out keyboard offers a full QWERTY set up that even manages to fit in a number pad on the top row. The tiny keyboard is even fully backlit, with a warm LED glow available for nighttime typing. Follow us after the jump for some more shots and grab one in black or white from iNature now. via Gadget Mac

How is it that it’s 2012 and The Hundreds has never gotten together with Casio on a G-Shock release? OK that isn’t entirely true, the California based brand did team up with them and XLARGE back in 2008, but this is the first time they’re doing it without a third entity involved. The impending model of choice is the GW-5610, which aims for a very clean black and white base along with some logo hits around the wristband. Opting out of the yellow and orange parts from their Adam Bomb logo, the smart look is something more reminiscent of elegant aura that their retail spots have been built around. Follow us after the jump for an extra shot and stick with Freshness for word on a release date for The Hundreds x Casio G-Shock GW-5610. via Provider

The newly minted PENTAX RICOH Imaging added a new compact digital camera to its popular Optio collection, though with a very interesting feature. Quipped with a 16 megapixels image sensor, a 20x optical zoom lens, and a 3-inch LCD display, the new Optio VS20 is capable of capturing images at wide angle (28mm) to a speck in the distance (560mm). But what sets the Optio VS20 apart from the rest is its second vertical shutter-release button. A feature usually found on DSLR cameras, the Optio VS20 will certainly be the first among the crowded field of Point-&-Shoot. The addition will also help photographers with steady shots when involving vertically extended images. Available in black or white, the PENTAX Optio VS20 is set for launch in February 2012.

• 16 Megapixels CCD Image Sensor
• 28-560mm 20x Optical Zoom Lens
• 3-Inch LCD Display
• Second Shutter Release Button for Vertical Shots

Release Date: February 2012