Microsoft has already announced that they will stop supporting Windows XP within the next 3 years, and now Vista is in it’s crosshairs. Microsoft has made it known that it will stop supporting Windows Vista SP1.

If users want to keep getting support, they will have to upgrade to Windows Vista SP2, though Microsoft suggests it would be better for you to upgrade to Windows 7. Better for them too of course. The company is trying to get everything in order for the arrival of Windows 8 in 2012.

Amazon already has a sponsored version of their WiFi Kindle that was launched earlier in the year for a reduced price thanks to advertisements. Now they have announced a 3G sponsored version of the Kindle 3, called the Kindle 3G with Special Offers.

The Kindle 3G with Special Offers comes with a data connection from AT&T with no monthly fees or connection charges since it is supported by advertisements. The device will retail for $139. Do you like the idea of paying less for gadgets with advertising?

RIM has announced that BlackBerry App World has finally reached 1 billion downloads, and that BlackBerry owners are now downloading over 3 million apps per day. This comes after BlackBerry launched App World just over two years ago, and users in 100 countries around the world have been downloading applications ever since.

Just for the sake of comparison, Apple’s iOS App store recently reached 15 billion downloads, while Google’s Android Marketplace hit 4.5 billion downloads a while back. Still, it gives RIM something to be happy about.

A leaked photo of the new Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo surfaced last month, and now we have some more press shots of what is rumored to be Sony Ericsson’s flagship smartphone due later this year. The phone will come with Android Gingerbread and is expected to go on sale in September.

Some of the rumored specifications include a dual core 1.4GHz processor, 1.5GB of RAM, 4.5 inch qHD display, and Sony’s next generation Exmore sensor that may come with 12 megpixels. Not bad at all.

LG has a new Android smartphone in the LG Optimus Net P690. It’s a budget friendly follow up to the original LG Optimus One and features a 3.2 inch HVGA touchscreen display, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0.

The device will be available in Italy first, with other countries coming later. Other features include 512MB of RAM, aGPS and a microSD card slot. No details on when the LG Optimus Net will be available in other countries.

IDEA International, in collaboration with audio company Ashidavox, are ready to release this new pair of Dynamic headphones. Ashidavox’s sound technology gives these headphones a well-balanced sound that your ears will love.

Other features include a frequency range of 25-18,000Hz, and earpads made from a special urethane material for comfort which is good when wearing them for hours. The IDEA x Ashidavox Dynamic headphones will cost you $140.

A-Data Technology has unveiled their newest line of USB 3.0 portable hard drives, the Nobility NH13. Despite the name they aren’t just for royalty. You can get one too.

They come in both 500GB and 750GB capacities and these 2.5-inch hard drives have a scratch-resistant metallic chassis, a USB 3.0 connection and come in glossy black and lustrous silver. Pricing and release date are a mystery.

Dutch designer Christian M Andersen has designed a set of high-end performance speakers called the Acoustic Lab Zeta 2.0 speaker range. The range pairs good looks with high functionality. The shape helps to enhance the sound and it has a linear sound spectrum, which will provide clear sounds.

They can easily be placed on the wall or any other surface with the help of additional wall brackets. These speakers have a frequency range of 110 to 20.000 Hz, while the amplifier works in a range of 20 to 20.000 Hz.

Isuppli tore down a Touchpad and in doing so they found that the cost is $318, with another $10 for manufacturing costs. $132.50 for the display and touchscreen parts make up the most expensive assembly, which is 41.7 per cent of the cost.

The next most expensive part is the NAND flash memory, costing $45. The mechanical/electromechanical system is next at $30. The HP 32GB Touchpad sells for $599, so the markup is $271. It’s always fun to know what it costs compared to what it costs us.

Is that a MacBook Air? Why no, it’s MIC’s new Aluminum Keyboard Buddy Case, which offers both a protective case and an almost full QWERTY keyboard for your iPad 2. When you close it, the Buddy Case’s magnets will even put your iPad to sleep.

It is powered by a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery and will cost you $50. It only holds your iPad at one angle though which is annoying.

Soundfreaq has announced a few new wireless speaker systems: the Sound Step and Sound Step Recharge. Both of them are nice and compact and the Sound Step Recharge even has a built-in rechargeable battery that will give you up to six hours of playback time. Not bad.

It is also an iPad docking station, so you can stream music wirelessly from your iPad while charging and a USB charging port will also allow you to charge another gadget at the same time.

According to an analyst, Apple might be releasing an iPad 2 refresh later this year, called the “iPad 2 plus”. This new iPad 2 is said to have a higher resolution display of 250-300 ppi, which is an improvement over the iPad 2′s 132-ppi resolution.

This is just a rumor for now, however word is that Apple has ordered 5 million iPad 2 touch sensors this month, so it is possible. We will just have to wait and see. Do you think there’s any truth to this?

Reggie Fils-Aime, the president of Nintendo of America, says that the original Wii won’t be disappearing immediately. The two consoles will be sold together in stores for a short time. We already knew that games will be playable on the controller, but now we have learned that it is possible for the console to stream other media to the portable screen as well.

That’s good news for your Netflix account. Reggie says that the Wii U will arrive after April 1st 2012.

Soon AT&T will offer insurance for your iPhone. They will start covering the iPhone on July 17, the company’s existing mobile insurance policy will offer coverage against loss, theft, accidental physical or liquid damage, and mechanical and/or electrical failure after Apple’s warranty expires.

The plan already covers other phones and mobile devices. Insuring an iPhone will cost $4.99 a month for each mobile number and a $50 or $125 deductible will be applied for each claim, depending on the model of iPhone. AT&T will replace the phone within the next business day in most cases with either a new or remanufactured phone but is limiting the number of claims to two within 12 months.

Good news for folks in the UK. If you have a spare £350, Sony Ericsson’s Xperia ray has just gone up for pre-order on Play.com. It will be released on August 15th and comes in four colors. Though sadly you can only order the black version right now.

Some specs include, Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 1Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 512MB RAM, 300MB of storage and a 854 x 480 Reality Display + BRAVIA.