The company behind the Linux-based OS Ubuntu announced on Wednesday that it will be offering a version of its software that will run on smartphones. Namely, the Ubuntu operating system uses the same drivers as Android and would work as a replacement software for existing phones running the Android OS, according to Canonical.

Canonical will release the open-source code as a file that can be installed on Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus, initially. Plans are also in the works with manufacturers to provide the software pre-installed on …

Cideko has unveiled the Air Keyboard Chatting device, a combo compact wireless keyboard, gyro mouse, earphones and a microphone. This device allows you to chat with your friends, change channels on your TV, even operate a PC from a different room. Pretty handy.

This lightweight Air Keyboard Chatting has a working range of up to 30-meters and delivers 3D motion sensing by waving it in the air. The Lithium-ion rechargeable battery is good for up to 10-hours. It will cost you $99.99.

Those still looking for an HTPC keyboard can chill now. The Chill KB-1BT wireless Bluetooth micro keyboard is perfect for HTPCs, tablets, smartphones, etc. The compact and slim micro keyboard features an integrated touchpad for easy mouse control.

Other features include backlit keys for typing in low light(Great for movies), even an integrated LED flashlight. The rechargeable Li-Polymer battery will give you up to 30 days of operation time. No info on pricing yet though.

Logitech’s MX518 optical gaming mouse has been around for awhile, and it is finally getting an upgrade as the new G400. The outside design hasn’t changed much. It’s grey in color and has a cable that’s “thinner and twenty-five percent lighter.”

The new stuff is all on the inside. The optical sensor is two times as sensitive with a maximum 3,600 DPI resolution that maintains a tracking speed of 140 inches per second. If you drop $50 you can get a pre-order from Logitech in the US and it will be available on June 19th.

SteelSeries has just unveiled the Diablo III mouse, headset and mousepads. The Diablo III headset features the same retractable microphone, overhead suspension design and 50mm drivers as the Siberia V2, but it has a few design tweaks thrown in.

The Diablo III headset is priced up at $119.99 and comes with a matte-black finish, in-line volume and mute controls, a braided cord and some neat ‘demon red’ illuminations thanks to 18 LED lights. The Diablo III mouse features 7 ergonomically positioned buttons, a laser sensor with up to 5,000 CPI and also has the ‘demon red’ illuminations. If you want you can also remap the seven buttons. Just $69.99.

Razer and Bioware have teamed up to release the Dragon Age II mouse and keyboard. We told you about the mouse the other day. The Dragon Age II Razer BlackWidow Ultimate keyboard features full mechanical keys with 50g of actuation force, individually blood-red backlit keys with 5 levels of lighting, and 1000Hz Ultra-polling with a 1ms response time.

It also features programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording, gaming mode option for deactivation of the Windows key, 10 customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switching, 5 additional macro keys, audio-out/ mic-in jacks and USB-passthrough. The Dragon Age II Razer DeathAdder mouse will be released in April 2011 for $69.99, while the Dragon Age II Razer BlackWidow Ultimate keyboard is available for pre-order for $139.99.

The Razer DeathAdder is one of the better infrared gaming mice around and now it has a special edition in the new DeathAdder Dragon Age II Collector’s Edition. The mouse is black with red lighting and features a red dragon on the top.

Other than the special game branding, the mouse is the same thing under the hood. It has a 3500dpi sensor, right-handed design, five programmable buttons, and 1000Hz ultrapolling. The sensitivity is adjustable on the fly and it has a 7-foot long cable. The DeathAdder is compatible with Mac and PC. The launch date is unknown, but it will sell for $69.99.

LogicBuy is selling an Alienware TactX Mouse and Keyboard bundle for just $149.99. Plus you get free shipping. That’s not a bad deal right? The Alienware TactX mouse features a 5000-DPI laser engine, 5 custom user profiles, 9 customizable buttons and AlienFX custom lighting.

The Alienware TactX keyboard delivers 6-custom macros, a WASD gaming cluster & Anti-ghosting technology as well as custom AlienFX lighting for two zones. Plus they look cool and futuristic, which is always a plus.

Mouse Computer’s latest netbook is rocking a dual-core, 1.8GHz Intel Atom D525 processor, NVIDIA ION graphics, and an 80GB SSD. It will cost you around $600, or 49,980 yen. The Lm-mini30X also boasts 4GB of RAM, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, HDMI output, and a 64-bit copy of Windows 7 Home Premium.

There’s also a slightly lower-spec Lm-mini30S, with 2GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, and 32-bit Windows. That will cost you 37,800 yen, or about $450. Assuming either ever gets release in the States. We aren’t holding our breath waiting.

SteelSeries is back with a “Cataclysm” mouse to celebrate the upcoming expansion to the world’s biggest MMO. The mouse has 14 programmable buttons that can handle 130+ preset commands, and the ability to store 10 character profiles in software and one in the mouse itself.

The mouse is also Mac friendly and the software also controls the LED lights running down the back and “four different pulsation levels”. In other words, it has pretty lights and they are shiny. The mouse will retail for $100 in December, launching at the same time as World of Warcraft: Cataclysm.

Gamers and enthusiast typically want a case that looks cool, holds a lot of gear, and keeps all that gear nice and cool inside. They also want all of that at an affordable price. Bitfenix has unveiled a new computer case called the Survivor that meets every one of those needs.

The case is coated in a cool SoftTouch material that has a matte black finish and looks a bit rubbery. The case has a pop up handle for carrying it around. The construction is plastic and steel so it will be heavy, but should be very sturdy at the same time.

HP’s Pavilion Elite HPE-490t is the powerful desktop computer you’ve been looking for. It’s powered by the quad-core Intel Core i7 processor and is priced at only $1,075.

Other features include 9GB DDR3 memory, a 1TB hard drive, a 1GB Radeon HD 5450 graphics, an HDMI port, a 16X DVD+/-RW LightScribe, Gigabit Ethernet, a 15-in-1 card reader, a multimedia keyboard and mouse, and Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

If you are a frequent traveller, then you know a thing or two about luggage. You probably see too much of your luggage. But if you actually love luggage, then check out these mice by Earth Trek. The Japanese market will go crazy for these. It’s the Luggage Mouse.

Yes, it’s shaped and designed to look like a piece of luggage, though it won’t carry anything. It is lightweight and shock-resistant and will be available in Japan soon in four different colors.

Algiz have just launched their new Rugged laptop the Algiz XRW. The “XRW” means “eXtreme Road Warrior”. It is equipped with a 10 inch 1366 x 768 daylight viewable screen as well as some good performance specs. The Algiz XRW has a full keyboard and a powerful 2 GHz Intel Atom processor, a 64 GB SSD, 2 GB of DDR2 RAM and runs Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate.

The keyboard and mouse-touchpad are illuminated by two led lights. There are 2 x USB 2.0 sockets, Bluetooth / WiFi, GPS, 2 megapixel webcam and an optional Gobi 2000 WWAN module. The internal battery will deliver up to 8 hours on a single charge.

Stealth has released the KXBX-400 series keyboard which incorporates a built in trackball mouse that environmentally lives up to NEMA 4, 4X, IP65 specifications and has a resolution of 800dpi.

There’s also a vandal-resistant enclosure that makes it resistant to harsh, wet and dry environments, 71 full travel keys with silent tactile feedback, NVIS-compliant red adjustable backlighting, 10 million actuations expected lifespan and a 5.75’ USB cable. It should last you quite a while.