Those sitting tight for Cybook’s Gen3 e-book reader can finally do something other than just wait for it. That’s right, Bookeen’s latest is finally on sale, and just as promised (the second time, that is), it’s available now (read: in October) for $350. If you’re wondering what all that coin will get you, you can look forward to 8,000 page flips without a recharge, a daylight-readable 800 x 600 resolution display, 2.5-millimeter stereo headphone jack, 64MB of storage, an SD expansion slot and USB connectivity. So go on, bust out that credit card and count down the minutes till it arrives on your doorstep.

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It’s been a hot minute since a flatbed scanner was able to impress, but Epson’s USB 2.0 Perfection V500 manages to do exactly that. Sporting a 6400dpi optical resolution and 48-bit color depth, the V500 steps it way up by also throwing in the firm’s ReadyScan LED technology, “which delivers fast scans and no warm-up time.” Furthermore, you can expect nonexistent wait times when flipping between reflective and film scanning, less power usage, and a LED that automatically “adjusts the color of the light source based on the type of original being scanned, using white light for positive film and blue light for negative film.” Not too shabby at all for $249.99, and for those needing an Automatic Document Feeder, the optional add-on will soon be available for $199.99.

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New from Icuiti: iWear.

Designed exclusively for use with your Apple iPod, iWear includes revolutionary new features and benefits that make it the hottest must-have accessory for video iPod owners!

No more small screen viewing here; iWear projects a virtual 44″ screen creating a movie theatre experience that fits in the palm of your hand and weighs in at a mere 4 ounces.  The exceptionally lightweight and sleek design coupled with a user adjustable nosepiece and removable, flexible headphones guarantees maximum comfort.  iWear plugs directly into the iPod bottom dock connector which it also powers off of so there are no messy power cords or bulky battery packs to get in your way.  Additionally, your iPod’s battery life will remain the same as if you were using the iPod screen.  Independent focus adjusters allow iWear users to compensate from +2 to -5 diopters through quick and easy tuning; however prescription eyeglasses or contacts can still be worn in conjunction with iWear.

You can now enjoy your favorite 2D movies, TV shows, Podcasts, music videos and slide shows in-style and with excellent quality.  iWear also offers privacy so you no longer have to worry about someone looking over your shoulder.  Best of all, amazing 3D content is available for a stunning 3D viewing experience.

With powerful high-resolution displays and great mobility, iWear offers you the Big Picture on the go!

Price: $249.95 (USD)

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We haven’t seen too many portable audio devices out of Yamaha (well, unless you count scooters), but the company’s new BODiBEAT looks like it could be a big hit with runners. The arm-mounted DAP contains an accelerometer that links to the earphone-mounted pulse monitor, enabling the BODiBEAT to play tracks that match your running rhythm, switching songs as you speed up and slow down. It doesn’t look the like unit actually changes the speed of your music, so Yamaha has thoughtfully included a range of preloaded beat loops that remix themselves at every tempo to cover any gaps. Good thing, too, since the puny 512MB of memory means you’ll be out of music by the end of the block. Expect to see the BODiBEAT popping up at the gym later this summer for an astronomical $299.

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This ring is another fashionable addition to the fabbed-from-Apple-notebooks line of geek jewelry—if you’re around six years old. On the other hand, even a six year old can afford it, since it only costs $4

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Place the iPod or other music player in this phone shaped pillow, and listen to your favorite music while you relax.

The pillow is covered with a fury fabric, which comes in blue, orange, green, and pink, so there is a color there for everyone and every style. Inside there are two speakers, which are either side of the neck part of the pillow. This mainly being marketed for at kids, but I am sure that does not matter, if you like it, why not get one.

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Initially this looks like a bracelet or something, but if you look very closely you can see the hands of the watch and then you realize that this is a watch.

Designer Philippe Starck is well know for his “Out if the Box” thinking, which is clearly displayed in the watch, which he calls a veiled watch, because the watch face is not that clear to see straight away. It is a brilliant piece of illusion and style all in one piece.

This watch is priced at $247

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Style-maven Bang & Olufson has introduced a new DAP into the mix, called the Beosound 6. Breaking from typical B&O design convention — which can often be a little absurd (see the Beosound 2 and 3) — the Beosound 6 is a strikingly simple design; a silver, candy-bar shaped audio player with stripped-down controls and a thin LCD display. Specs are light at the moment, but it looks like standard MP3 / WMA playback, 4GB of flash memory (jettisoning the company’s previous SD storage scheme), a 65K color LCD screen, and USB connectivity. The player will also be accompanied by a leather case and the company’s A8 earphones, and will retail for around £400 ($812 US).

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Following up on the creepy Baby Hands Hands soap, here’s the Grope On a Rope, a hand soap with an attached rope for the shower. You can actually buy it for , but really, somebody has to tell them that for serious shower groping the last thing you need is an extended hand.

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What’s long, white, wiry and fluffy and has a bit of hardware stuck on the end? A tail cam, of course. Available in Japan from Angel Kitty (they are the hot freekz who brought us the French Maid Keyboard) it will cost you $146, but I think that’s a bit expensive, so, after the jump, I’ll tell you how to make your own.

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