Pebble, the kickstarter project that raised over $10 million has just announced on CES 2013 that the device will begin shipping to Kickstarter backers on January 23. Becasue there are a total of 85,000 backers, it will take 6-8 weeks before the watch will be available for general sale. If you are unfamiliar with the Pebble watch, check out the hands-on videos after the break to see what this iOS and Android compatible watch can do. » CES 2013: Pebble Smart Watch to Begin Shipping January 23 For $150

DigiTimes reports that Apple will roll out a low-cost version of the iPhone for China and other emerging markets in the second half of 2013, according to supply-chain sources. “Some sources claimed that they have seen the sample of the low-cost iPhone, which will come with a larger display, meeting the prevailing trend for the adoption of 5-inch displays for high-end models. They added that the low-priced iPhone will also have a brand new exterior design.” » Apple To Roll Out Low-Cost iPhone For Emerging Markets in 2013?

iPhone5Mod presents the Translucent mod kit. It’s scratch-proof and anti-fingerprint with highly visible see-through panels which made everything inside the powerful Apple iPhone 5 visible from the outside. The kit is available for $39,90 in 7 unique body colors. Check out the video and information after the break for more details. » iPhone5Mod Presents: Translucent Mod Kit for iPhone 5

At the CES 2013, Griffin announced a new PowerDock that can charge 5 tablets at one time, from a single power source. “PowerDock 5 gives each tablet its own charging port and its own clear backrest. Each charging bay is roomy enough to accommodate your iPad and its case, so you’ll never need to remove your iPad from its case to charge. An illuminated status light tells when PowerDock 5 is powered up and ready to charge.” This PowerDock only takes up about as much room on your countertop as a single iPad. » CES 2013: New Griffin PowerDock Can Charge Five Devices At Ones

Sensus introduces touch technology to iPhone’s back and right side in a sleek protective case, this way you can game or do single-handed actions without blocking the on-screen action. Sensus is the next generation accessory for apps. “We’ve freed your screen from fingers that block your information and made smartphones more fun.” It’s another example of how Canopy expands the mobile user experience. Check out the video after the break to see the Canopy in action. » CES 2013: Canopy Case From Sensus Adds Touch Controls To The Back Of Your iPhone

Apple has announced today that customers have downloaded over 40 billion apps since its launch in 2008, with nearly 20 billion in 2012 alone. The App Store has over 500 million active accounts and had a record-breaking December with over two billion downloads during the month. 775,000 apps have been made by developers and have been paid over seven billion dollars by Apple. » Apple Has Announces 40 Billion App Store Downloads With Almost Half In 2012

G-Form, a company well known for delivering the most extreme electronics cases and athletic pads, launched an iPhone 5 in the company’s XTREME iPhone 5 case into space and then let it free-fall back to Earth. Check out the video after the break. » iPhone 5 Case Protects Device From 100,000 Foot Free Fall