The first Windows Phone from Nokia is hitting the United States in just a few weeks with the Lumia 710. The Lumia 710 will come in white or black and boasts a 3.7-inch “ClearBlack” WVGA scratch-resistant display, the QualComm 1.4GHz Snapdragon processor, and a 5 megapixel camera. For more specs, head on over to our first look at the new Nokia Lumia devices from October.

T-Mobile is targeting the new smartphone at the nearly 150 million Americans who still don’t have a smartphone due to high cost and expensive data plans, but the Lumia 710 won’t break the bank for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and two-year contract. Expect the Lumia 710 to be available at T-Mobile stores, other retailers, and online at T-Mobile’s website beginning January 11.

The new Lark Personal Sleep Coach adds a 7-day sleep assessment that will reveal what type of sleeper you are and your sleep patterns. To get started, you’ll need to wear the wristband for seven days and sleep, of course. The coaching portion also includes a 7-day sleep report that contains an action plan based on the data gathered. The report will give you some next steps to take to improve your sleeping habits as well as tailored sleep tips based on the sleep type and patterns collected during the assessment. You’ll also be able to compare your sleep to your average and the sleep population.

Within the app, you can tag issues that may arise and see how external factors weigh in, such as caffeine. And what would be a tracking app without some sort of social networking integration? The new app allows you to share your improvement and progress along the way with Facebook friends and Twitter followers.

If you need more, Lark Pro is available for an additional $60 with a “richer set of tools”, though the specifics of what you get extra is not detailed.

Find Lark in Apple Stores, Walmart, Radio Shack and select Target stores for $99.

In 5-10 years, how will people get things done at work, at home, and on the go?

Watch the concept video to get a glimpse of the future of productivity, then explore the stories and technology in more detail.

The Learning Thermostat connects to your home Wi-Fi network and you can control it from any laptop, smartphone, or tablet to change the temperature, adjust the schedule and check how you’re doing energy-wise. You can also control the thermostat by just walking up to it and rotating the outer ring to adjust the temperature. Pushing down opens the menu.

Nest is offering a bundled installation service with purchase or you can install it yourself if you’re just that handy. Nest says, “If you’ve installed a lighting fixture, you’ll find that installing Nest is a similar process.” The thermostat works with most HVAC systems and comes with a five-year limited hardware warranty. Expect the product to be out in November for $249.

Gateway revealed two updated lines of consumer notebooks this morning with the new ID and NV series. The ID series features a 14-inch display with edge-to-edge glass while the cheaper NV series provides a larger screen for consuming entertainment. We’ve got the specs and more photos of these new notebooks perfect for back to school after the break.

The ID47 series has a slim design available in Infinity Blue Liquid or Brushed Platinum finishes with an aluminum lid and “edgeless” trackpad that is 20 percent larger than the previous edition. Under the hood you’ll find an Intel Core i5-2410M processor (2.3GHz), 4GB of DDR3 memory, Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics, a 500GB hard drive, the usual wireless, HD webcam, 1 USB 3.0 port, 2 USB 2.0 ports and a HDMI port. All this plus a built-in dual-layer DVD drive in a tapered chasis that goes from 0.85 to 1.13 inches and weighs only 4.6 pounds.

The ID47 series starts at just $699.99. In Canada, Gateway is making available a 15.6-inch version with a souped up NVIDIA GeForce Optimus GT 540M graphics card and extra memory and hard drive space for $799 CAD.

The NV series starts out with an AMD Quad-Core A8-3500M processor, 6GB of DDR3 memory, AMD Radeon HD 6620G graphics, a 640GB hard drive, and the same ports as the ID series for only $629.99. A version with an Intel Core i3 chip will be available in Canada for $549 CAD, no word if this will be available stateside. The NV series weighs in at 5.7 pounds.

Press release with more specs and information below.

Gateway Kicks Up Chic Styling on Revamped
Gateway ID and Gateway NV Series Notebook Lines

New 14-inch ID Series Pioneers New Ultra-Compact Chassis; Stylish Designs Complement Social Media and Entertainment Features

IRVINE, Calif., July 7, 2011 – Gateway today introduces the revamped style of its two lines of Gateway notebook PCs – the Gateway ID Series and Gateway NV Series. Both updated lines feature incredibly stylish designs in the most in-demand sizes, powered by the latest in mobile technology.

The Gateway ID47 Series breaks new ground by fitting its 14-inch HD widescreen back-lit LED display with full edge-to-edge glass into a chassis typically used for smaller 13.3-inch models. The Gateway NV Series features a new sleek design with a large 15.6-inch display and instant social media connections. Both feature USB 3.0 for fast transfers and device charging.

Gateway ID Series for Creativity, Mobility with an Attitude

The fashionable look and feel of the new Gateway ID Series is the perfect complement for today’s on-the-go savvy computer user. The sculpted edges, elegant blend of finishes and sleek form factor of the ID Series will inspire creativity for digital media creation and enjoyment as well as fluid social networking. It comes in two designs – the “Infinity Blue Liquid” design resembles tranquil water; while the “Brushed Platinum” design conveys an industrial modern feel. Both designs come in an aluminum cover with a stainless steel laser-engraved logo.

The Gateway ID47 Series’ ultra slim design and 14-inch HD widescreen LED display with eye-catching sleek edge-to-edge glass delivers maximum enjoyment and usefulness in an ultra-compact design. In addition to the larger display, customers will be able to enjoy an integrated DVD drive. Customer usability was top-of-mind when designing the comfortable keyboard and wrapped edgeless touchpad, which is more than 20 percent larger than the previous generation, giving customers more room to navigate and use multi-gestures.

In addition, the Gateway ID Series gives quick access to digital media with capacitive touch media keys for easy control of features such as play, forward, pause and volume control. The Gateway ID Series boasts High-Definition audio support with Dolby Home Theater v4 Audio that delivers crisp and clear sound through its full-length mesh speaker bar. All of these capabilities fit into the ID Series’ slim chassis that measures only 12.97(W) x 8.95(D) x 0.85-1.13(H) inches, so it is comfortable to carry and fits easily into a briefcase or book bag. The notebooks are powered by second-generation Intel® Core™ processors.

“Notebook PCs are a constant companion in today’s mobile savvy culture, as we transition through recreation and productivity,” said Steve Smith, senior product marketing manager, for Gateway notebooks. “The stylish new Gateway ID and Gateway NV Series deliver very useful extras for entertainment and social networking and a big boost in performance wrapped up in elegant designs. They are ideal for customers who want the latest in chic, modern style and don’t want to compromise in performance.”

NV Series Elegant Design with Cinematic Entertainment

The Gateway NV Series balances exceptional performance for everyday HD entertainment and seamless social networking with a large gorgeous 15.6-inch HD widescreen LED-backlit display for cinematic widescreen viewing of movies, games, websites and more.

The new Gateway NV Series models feature an elegant and modern design that is ideal for today’s style-conscious mobile PC users. The system features either a subtle geometric pattern or the digital wave pattern on the matte chassis lid. The interior is clean and uncluttered with a comfortable chiclet-style keyboard and corresponding pattern on the palm rest.

The new NV57 Series provides excellent mobile performance with second-generation Intel® Core™ processors with Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 128MB of dedicated system memory. The new NV55 Series provides great performance while maximizing battery-life with new AMD A-Series processors.

USB 3.0 for Speedy Transfers and Additional Connections

The new Gateway ID and Gateway NV lines both feature a USB 3.0 port, which works up to 10 times faster than the standard USB 2.0, a 25GB HD movie can be transferred in just over a minute.  The USB 3.0 port will even charge USB devices when asleep, in hibernation mode, or when turned off completely.  With the notebook acting as a charging station, consumers can leave behind a plethora of consumer electronic power adapters, such as those used to charge phones, MP3 players and digital cameras. In addition to the USB 3.0 port, both feature USB 2.0 ports.

Both the ID Series and NV Series are ideal for entertainment and productivity, providing all the ports customers need to connect to their devices such as camcorders and digital cameras, printers and more. They feature HDMI 1080p output, so customers can use a convenient single-cable connection to deliver HD video and audio to an external source. The notebooks feature media card readers that accept popular media cards.

Social Networking, Connectivity and Long Battery Life

Both the new Gateway ID and Gateway NV Series deliver instant social networking with quick-use hot keys that gives customers quick access to their social networks on Facebook, YouTube and Flickr. Pushing the button launches an integrated widget that lets customers easily make updates to their own sites by posting information, images and video, while also enjoying updated status feeds of friends, family and colleagues.

Keeping up on social networks is incredibly easy with the connectivity options in the new Gateway ID and Gateway NV Series. The notebook PCs come with integrated 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Certified for a fast, reliable connection to hotspots and wireless networks. Plus, the integrated HD 1.3MP webcam provides top-quality audio and video recording for crisp and clear high-resolution images for online chats and capturing video and photos.

In addition to providing superb performance, PowerSmart Technology provides extra long battery uptime. The Gateway ID Series can provide up to 8 hours of battery life, while the Gateway NV Series provides up to 4 hours of battery life. In addition, customers will enjoy a long battery lifecycle of up to four years(1).

Back-up with a Single Touch

Since today’s mobile-savvy customers want to take their videos, photos and other files with them, the Gateway ID and Gateway NV Series notebooks feature MyBackup functionality. With it, customers can protect, save and migrate data, so they can keep enjoying all their important files.

Select Models in Canada Deliver Enhanced Performance with NVIDIA Optimus Graphics

In Canada, the Gateway ID Series is also available with a large 15.6-inch HD widescreen LED backlit display. In addition, select models of the new Gateway ID Series feature NVIDIA Optimus graphics technology, which intelligently balances the notebook’s use of dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GT graphics or integrated Intel HD graphics, depending on the task its performing. The notebooks will use NVIDIA GeForce GT dedicated graphics while running video, games and multimedia applications to ensure visuals are incredibly crisp and clear. Alternately, the notebook will switch to integrated Intel HD graphics when less demanding programs are being used, such as browsing websites, or working on documents and spreadsheets. As a result, the NVIDIA Optimus technology ensures that battery life is extended for longer enjoyment.(1)

Software, Pricing and Availability

The new Gateway ID and Gateway NV Series notebooks are ready to use right out of the box with Windows® Home 7 as well as useful extras including Nook for PC, Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Adobe Reader, WildTangent Demo Games, Skype, Norton Online Backup, and Microsoft® Office 2010 (preloaded for online purchase).

The Gateway ID notebooks are available at retailers now in the United States and Canada at Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) starting at $699.99 US and $799.00 CAD. The Gateway NV notebooks are available at retailers now in the United States at MSRPs starting at $529.99 US and $499.00 CAD.

About Gateway

Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology pioneer, offering stylish, user-friendly products and world-class customer service. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Inc., the world’s second-largest PC company.(2) Through collaboration with suppliers, the company strives to design environmentally friendly products and establish a green supply chain. See www.gateway.com for more information.

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Hot on the heels of the iPad launch this past Saturday, Apple is holding an invite-only media event on Thursday, April 8th to give a “sneak peek” at the next version of iPhone OS. The company sent invites to multiple tech blogs and websites this morning. What this could mean, no one knows exactly, but sources are pointing to built-in multitasking functionality similar to Expose on Mac OS X.

We could also see a new user interface and HD graphics that could make their way to a new iPhone released later this summer. While we won’t be live blogging the event since we didn’t get an invite, we will be providing meta-coverage of the event. In the meantime, stay tuned for our iPad review.

The sweet-sauce to the Touch is HTC’s new TouchFLO touchscreen application that puts everything in a 3D interface for you to pan and scroll across with your finger and navigate within your contacts and media.

The phone is available in the UK but won’t be available in the US until the second half of this year – we’ll have more on the HTC Touch then.

The HTC Touch is the first device to feature TouchFLOâ„¢, the new underlying touch screen technology developed by HTC. Consumers simply sweep their finger up the display to launch an animated, three-dimensional interface comprising three screens: Contacts, Media and Applications. The interface can be spun by swiping a finger right or left across the display, providing efficient access to the features consumers use most. TouchFLOâ„¢ also enhances finger touch scrolling and browsing of Web pages, documents, messages and contact lists.

According to 9 to 5 Mac – there is no place to swap the SIM card or replace the battery and iChat is not included in the latest OS build. It could be available as a separate download. Something new is that the Safari web browser includes tabbed browsing and a VPN client for businesses is rumored.

Be sure to stay tuned for more iPhone news on Connect.

Apple just announced at the D5 conference (well, Steve did), that YouTube will be added to the AppleTV and will be available for a free download sometime soon. Wanna see? Check this video out. Unannounced was the new 160GB build-to-order option that will be available in June for $399. Sweet duuude.

Just a few hours ago, Jeff Hawkins at the D5 Conference in Carlsbad, California unveiled Palm’s Foleo mobile companion. It isn’t a UMPC – but rather takes the data off your smartphone (most likely a Treo), and allows you to see it in a larger display, along with a full size QWERTY keyboard.

As far as we know, the Foleo doesn’t store any data but transfers everything over Bluetooth – what we’re interested in is what operating system it runs, looks very much like a variation of Linux or Palm OS. This is great for people who rely on their smartphones in their everyday routine – Foleo will be available this summer for $499 after a $100 mail-in rebate. Ouch.

Update 12:00PM
After a full read on Engadget, it looks like the Foleo will support Windows Mobile, and in the future BlackBerries and iPhones! Maybe this won’t be so bad after all.

Microsoft has taken the wraps off what looks like will be a competitor to Apple’s Multi-Touch technology used on the iPhone, it’s what they call Microsoft Surface.

In what they hope will be a long line of “Surface” computers, Microsoft has developed technology that will allow users to navigate around without a keyboard or mouse. Although the Surface products will not be available to consumers, three businesses have been selected to become the first companies to utilize the technology. Harrah’s Entertainment, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and T-Mobile; these businesses will be able to customize the applications to their liking to create distinctive experiences for the customer.

Turns out today, at the D5 Conference in Carlsbad, CA – Steve Ballmer will unveil the technology, just before Apple CEO Steve Jobs takes the stage in a historic event with Bill Gates. Should be an interesting show – we’ll provide you with more coverage throughout the day.

Interestingly enough, Apple’s gesture for “pinching” a photo to enlarge it on the iPhone is similar to the way Microsoft allows you to resize it on the surface and arrange them in a collage-type view.

The only details that have been released are that it is a 30-inch display powered by a DLP projector and custom made Microsoft software. If you were lucky, you were also able to see a sneak peek at the device on NBC’s “The Today Show” this morning.

[Link to press release]

(Photos provided by Microsoft)

T-Mobile introduced their new Windows Mobile 6-based smartphone today, the only WM6 phone to hit the US but more devices should be on their way. The new T-Mobile Wing includes the standard Bluetooth and WiFi capability on most Windows Mobile smartphones (except the Treo) and a 2 megapixel camera. Keeping up to date with T-Mobile services, the Wing is a myFaves device and has a microSD slot for expansion. Did we mention it has a super sleek QWERTY keyboard?

Straight from the press release:

“In today’s hectic and fast-paced world, staying connected to those who matter most is not easy,” said Leslie Grandy, vice president, Product Development, T-Mobile USA. “With the T-Mobile Wing, customers have the freedom to choose how to communicate, whether it’s calling their loved ones, e-mailing with friends, or sharing presentations with a client from one of more than 8,000 T-Mobile HotSpot locations.”

The T-Mobile Wing is available immediately for $299.99 with a 2-year contract. Expect a review from Connect within the next few weeks along with a hands-on article showcasing the devices features.

At second glance, the mystery of how they got all that functionality into that really small space deepens. Augmented by a simple press of the power button – this digital camera comes alive and the family resemblance to not one, but many of Canon’s crowning camera achievements becomes immediately apparent…a stainless-steel barrier on the camera’s leading-edge slides away to unleash the PowerShot TX1 digital camera’s formidable (and optically image-stabilized) 10x optical zoom lens that glides smoothly from its resting place into the open air. Unfold a simple yet securely hinged housing, and an 115,000-pixel Vari-Angle LCD screen is freed to swivel camcorder-like from the PowerShot TX1 digital camera’s side.

This digital dynamo even adds a 30 fps High Definition (HD) 720p widescreen (16:9) capability to its movie mode at the press of a button. What’s more, the PowerShot TX1 digital camera has easy connectivity to play its movies or high quality stills back on high-def TVs, thanks to Canon’s thoughtful inclusion of a convenient component video output terminal.

Wow. Don’t wait, go see it for yourself. It’s that amazing. Yes, Canon is impressing everybody in the consumer press world with the new TX1 digital camera and camcorder. You heard right, a digital camera AND camcorder. The TX1 packs in a 7.1 megapixel digital camera much like the SD750 and SD1000, and a flip out LCD along with a digital camcorder capable of recording in 720p high-definition video at 30 fps.

The PowerShot TX1 will be flying out of the stores sometime in March for $499.

Pictured above, the SD750 features “artfully sculpted contours, evocative etched surfaces and even the option of dual-tone, silver and midnight matte black face and full-black back panel that blends seamlessly with its large and newly enhanced three-inch LCD display,” with this three-inch magnificent display, you’re able to preview your shots before you get back to your computer, great for showing off your photos at parties. Unlike the SD750, the SD1000 features a smaller 2.5 inch LCD display and is much more boxy-looking. Both cameras though, do weigh in at under 5 ounces so you can fit this one in your pocket or purse, great for on the go.

Both the SD750 and the SD1000 cameras will be available in late March for $299.99 and $349.99 respectively.

More pictures after the jump. Expect a review of both of these cameras to come within the next few months.