Electronic paper (e-paper) looks like conventional paper and the bright wash of color it generates uses the ambient light for rendition, just like conventional paint, so no backlight is needed. Which means that the vividness of the color is maintained, even in bright outdoor conditions. Philips' technology allows different colors of ink to be built into one layer with each color controlled separately. This means the layer can be transparent, the same color as any one of the inks or even a mixture of multiple colors. Moreover, the saturation of each individual color can be controlled accurately – so any shade can be produced. Recently, Philips successfully realized a simplified, yet advanced version of its e-paper technology: e-skin. Since it is less complicated and less expensive to realize, it enables new applications. And because e-skin makes use of the ambient light, it is an inherently energy-efficient system, making it particularly suitable for application in portable devices as well.

While portable devices might be the focus in the short-term, this sort of technology could also be used for larger equipment and even wallpaper in your home. In other words, it might not be long before we can change the color and the entire ambiance of a room with the push of a button. [Philips via Pocket-Lint]

(Disregard the indescribable ugliness of the lead shot and reach out with your imaginations.)

While GelaSkins can't come out and make this point, their new design process is probably the best way to get your favorite niche, licensed art wrapped around your gadgets. (It's easier for me to just rip and upload what I want than GelaSkins cutting more deals with companies like Dark Horse.)

The most enticing piece, however, is that the customization process doesn't seem to run a price premium over standard GelaSkins. Phone skins still hover around $15 with laptop skins running $30. [GelaSkins]

It also appears that the iPhone version, Palm Prefection has also been nixed by Palm. Of course, Apple played the same card on several developers lifting the iPhone theme for WinMo and Palm phones a couple of years ago, so it looks as though you are going to have to stick with the phone you originally bought. I mean, if you are skinning your Android phone to look like a Pre, you should probably, you know, get a Pre. [EngadgetMobile via MobileCrunch]

I want them all. On second thought, I will go with a yellow neoprene skin. It matches my favorite latex chicken outfit. [The Post Family via Unplggd]

Jason got a pretty serious boner about Pointui Home when he tested the first version early last year, and things have only gotten better. A new, skinnable UI veils most of your common Windows Mobile functions, only subjecting you to the standard interface in a few instances (most notably, texting). The system supports extensible applets, and comes with a few obvious ones: a today screen, weather, messaging and tasks. These all sit within a somewhat complex but easily navigable finger-friendly top interface, which lets you swipe through screens quickly and smoothly. The skin reaches pretty far, covering everything from your contact list and your message inboxes to your settings panels and calendar. This version doesn't have all of the features listed at the project page, as some aren't yet completed and others will only be present in the forthcoming paid version of the app. There will be a free home version which, if this beta is any indication, I suspect will be more than usable.

Pointui Home 2's best feature has to be just how well it runs. HTC's lauded TouchFlo 3D and Samsung's TouchWiz do very similar things to Pointui, but they're just not quite as buttery. PointUI provides an experience akin to using an OS that was actually designed for touch navigation, responding properly to errant presses and following your gestures precisely and quickly—a welcome change for those of us used to Windows Mobile's glitchy, stylus-oriented touch handling.

Beta CABs are available here, and unlike the previous version it supports almost any screen size. [Pointui—Thanks, Nathan!]

• 7x optical zoom
• 10.1 Megapixels
• 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal II LCD with extra bright display
• 23 scene modes
• Slim, metallic body
• Underwater shooting up to 40m possible in combination with optional underwater case PT-042
• Dual Image Stabilisation
• Face Detection Technology
• Correct exposure of other image areas
• BrightCapture Technology
• New in-camera Panorama function
• Movie recording with sound (up to VGA resolution at 30fps)
• TruePic III image processor for faster image handling and higher image quality

There are just 5,000 Apostolescu-designed Mjus available, but there's no word on price as yet. [Let's Go Digital via New Launches]

Browse through the 30 or so designs and you'll find one you like as well.

The Gallery [Gizmodo]

Product Page [GelaSkins]

Beyond that, its clean shape lends itself to design modifications. Nexus makes it easy, offering a variety of perfectly fitting stickers that can be attached to the PC's case, and also Photoshop and Illustrator design templates that you can modify to your liking. Create your design using that template, send the file to Nexus and it will make you a custom skin to stick onto your Psile. You can even customize the color of the LED pilot light. Neat. – Charlie White

Product Page [cooltechpc, via Sci Fi Tech]
Psile Site [Nexus]

Practice Safe Phone with Skins Cell Phone Condoms [JLDL]

Skin Page [BlackBerry Theme via BlackBerry Cool]

Thanks Vincent.

Jump for a hot-tub frolicking video and more-detailed pics of the entire process, as well as underwater proof that the Skins actually work.

Skins can also keep that small electronic device protected from sand, dirt, grime, and any other liquids, too. – Charlie White

Product Page [Innovalife]

MyTego is a website where you can design a custom skin for any device. Really. I think even Zack Morris could skin his phone here...along his original Gameboy. You can make lame ass versions like the one above, or you can use your own Photoshop mastery. I wouldn't mind a skin for my new DS Lite, which I'm way to dirty to be holding on a normal basis. That would run me $34, with all four basic surface purchasable individually.

Their commercial is kind of funny, both in a funny funny way, and a sad funny way. Hit it after the jump.

HP will soon begin offering skins for their desktops, monitors and laptops. From the initial photos it appears these skins are more child-oriented with Batman, Tweety Bird and sports teams being offered. The stickers are vinyl and include an adhesive that allows them to be easily switched depending on the mood or even theme of the room. No word on availablility, the HP product page simply says Coming Soon. HP, how about some adult-themed skins? My Grandma would love a HP desktop wrapped in a Ron Jeremy skin. – Travis Hudson

Product Page [Via Chip Chick]

Providing protective printed skins for iPods isn't exactly a new business model, and we've so far been immune to their charms as far as our own device is concerned, but we might just break down when it comes to these two particular skins from GelaSkins. Should our Nano be touched by His Noodly Appendage or covered in The Garden of Earthly Delight? Oh, the pain of an impossible choice.

$14.95 for a skin for the iPod Video, Nano, Mini or iPod 4th Gen. They have currently have thirty designs to choose from and are always looking for more, if you feel like submitting.

GelaSkins

If you're looking for a cute and tough iPod case, these new iPod cases from Speck might suit you well. These FunSkins are designed to cover your iPod thoroughly, as well as keep them protected from any dangers they may face. The two new designs are dubbed "Cloud" and "Grass". The Cloud case looks like a puffy white cloud while the Grass case looks like...well...grass, I suppose, but it's more like a rubber porcupine dog toy. Either way, these will protect your 5G iPod from falls, scratches or worse, so that you and your iPod will be safe. They even come with a belt clip for being extra dorky if you so desire. They're going for $35 a pop and are available now.

Speck's Cloud, Grass FunSkins Now Shipping [iLounge]

Purchase options for Speck iPod Funskin [Amazon]

Product Page [PolyGFX via Shiny Shiny]