Engadget recently reported on a Nook Bluetooth speaker making its way through the FCC. Considering all the rumors and other news about Barnes & Noble lately, it’s nice to see that the Nook line isn’t being ignored. However, we’ll have to see about pricing. Bluetooth speakers are common. For B&N to sell these in any quantity, there’d better be either an awesome feature or a super price. There is a blank listing on the B&N site, with no pricing or availability information yet.  ...

  By Stanley Goodner Archos, a pioneer in multimedia portable devices, has just announced the Archos Ultrathin Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad. This magnetic Bluetooth keyboard has a full QWERTY keyboard and fits 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation iPads. With a 5 mm ultra-thin profile and an adjustable kickstand, the keyboard has a very similar look and feel to the Archos Gen10 XS coverboard. “‘The needs and wants of today’s consumer have changed drastically over the past few years," says Henri Crohas, founder and CEO of Archos. "Consumers expect everything to be smaller, faster, thinner, lighter and aesthetically pleasing. In order to meet this demand, we feel that...

The Gadgeteer has a review of an interesting-looking gizmo, the tyPad wireless Bluetooth keyboard case for the iPad. This $129.95 case combines a binder-style case and a Bluetooth keyboard, effectively turning the iPad into a laptop. (Although the review doesn’t mention Sena, the picture of this keyboard is identical to the Sena case/keyboard combo Paul mentioned at the end of August.) The review notes that the case is sturdy enough, and has a number of useful features, such as the ability to rotate the iPad 90 degrees to type in either a landscape or a portrait configuration. But...

Charlie Sorell of the Gadget Lab takes a look at this potentially highly useful gadget. Full report here....