The latest product from the Monster Beats by Dre family has released. After having concentrated on headphones until now, they have released the Beatbox now, an iPod/iPhone dock speaker system. Simple and sleek design and the usual Monster Beats by Dre sounds, make for an overall good product. But it does not come cheap at 399 USD.

Developed in collaboration with LG Electronics, we present the latest of fashion phones by Jil Sander. The designer brand chose to work on a Windows Phone and is powered by the 7.5 operating system. Staying true to the Jil Sander aesthetic, the mobile phone comes with clean lines and nice contrasts, resulting in an overall elegant and stylish looking piece of hardware.

Aside from launching in several markets this week, the new Jil Sander Phone will also be available online from tomorrow, in the official Jil Sander online store.

Today Amazon unveiled its latest touchscreen handheld device – the Kindle Fire Tablet. Building on the success of the previous Kindle’s, the new Kindle Fire features an Android operating system and 7″ color multi-touch screen. In terms of size it is 190 mm x 120 mm x 11.4 mm and it weighs just over 400 grams. Next to 8GB internal storage, the new device comes with unlimited cloud storage for all Amazon content and furthermore it supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots.

Surprisingly the device does not come with a 3G connection or built in cameras, like its competitor, the iPad 2. Amazon stills seems to be concentrating on content rather than too much hardware features. In terms of content, the device of course handles eMail, music, books, magazines, movies and much more, all provided directly by Amazon.

Releasing on November 15th, 2011, the Amazon Kindle Fire is priced at 199 USD.

Recent ID graduate Matthew Lim took it up on himself to develop a project for Sennheiser, having in mind a younger consumer. Even though the brand has been around for over 60 years, only a small percentage of 20-35 year olds actually know the brand. As part of his Ecovinyl project he presents a turntable and matching headphones.

Keeping both sustainability and design in mind, the designer produced the two pieces using cork and aluminum.

“Lim developed the concept at the Art Center College of Design. “I took note that Sennheiser has made moves to make their company more sustainable by introducing fully recyclable packaging,” he tells Co.Design. “The next step is to make the product itself more environment-friendly.” He chose high-density fiberboard, which is often used for audio-system closure boxes because of its ability to carry sound reverb; cork for the turntable and earphone headband; and aluminum, which he CNC’d to produce a durable body. Lim capped the target price at $350.

One could certainly buy a used turntable on eBay for less and earn even more green cred, but, as Lim points out, you might still have to purchase extra hardware (an amplifier, EQ adjustment, etc.) to get it up to speed. The Eco-Vinyl, on the other hand, comes in a ready-to-go set. Plus, Lim argues, its carbon footprint is minimal, with 45% fiberboard (which is recyclable and biodegradable) and a metal body that can be easily removed with an Allen wrench and recycled.”

For now, Sennheiser has not reacted to the project or decided to actually produce it. We certainly like the look and principles applied here.

It looks like Apple will be announcing their new iPhone 5 on October 4th, 2011. The invitations for the upcoming event have just gone out with the tagline ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’. We can certainly not wait to see it and will of course keep you in the loop.

Sphero is exactly what the title states: a remote-controlled ball that you can command (via Bluetooth) with your iOS or Android device. According to Uncrate, “it integrates with apps, like Sphero Golf, sports a host of built-in LEDs to glow in virtually any color you can think of, and also happens to be the ultimate cat/dog tormenting toy.” Rolling through retail this fall.

Google shares this clip of their “first Google Wallet customer,” George Costanza.

Apple’s iPhone 5 has still yet to be announced and as we’re kept waiting on our toes, accessory makers have been posting upcoming cases for the highly anticipated handset. Case-Mate had published six different case designs for the new iPhone 5 on their website, that showed a radical new body. This image appears to show that the fifth-generation iPhone will have tapered edges and a slim profile, as well as an aluminium back, which jibes with earlier speculation on the handset. As the phone’s expected to be available in America in October, we’re not surprised to see leaks like this start to spill out across the web.

The Bearbrick Speaker System, which allows you to connect your iPhone or iPod, will be released in a special Stussy version, featuring the brand’s logo on the front. The Stussy version Bearbrick Speaker System will be released on September 9th, 2011.

Electronic brand iHome are to release their iW1 Airplay Audio System that’ll give the ultimate audio experience for iTunes and iPad, iPhone, and iPod enthusiasts, using the latest technology from Apple. Using AirPlay wireless audio streaming technology, the iW1 enables music to be played and received anywhere you have a home Wi-Fi network, all with this sleek looking black box.

Watch the video below for a demo of how the iW1 works.

More images to follow after the jump.