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Sprint launches the HTC Evo 4G on its network next week. But most devices don’t come with much at launch, and peripherals like cases, holsters, and extended life batteries are usually weeks out from the release date. Seidio wants to be ahead of the curve and has unveiled a full line of accessories for the Evo 4G, including the Innocase Surface II protective case, holsters designed for the Evo 4G that can be used with or without the protective case, and the  Innocell 1750mAh extended life battery.

The Innocase Surface II case is designed to provide full protection for the Evo 4G and is made of firm plastic that protects the case without adding significantly to the thickness of the device. The case has two interlocking pieces that connect over the back of the device with spaces in the plastic for the camera lens, speakerphone, charging, and audio ports. The case also comes in six different colors to match your style.

The Innocell extended life battery can be used to replace the one included with the device to increase talk and standby time for the device, and Seidio has two versions of the Innocase holster: one designed for use with the Innocase Surface II and one for use without any case at all. 

Every company has its developer conference these days: Microsoft, Apple, Facebook. And the world’s largest search company, Google, is no exception.

Today at 9 AM Pacific Time (12 PM Eastern), Google kicks off the Google I/O conference in San Francisco with a keynote address. Unfortunately, we don’t know exactly who will be delivering said address, but I’ll be there, laptop in hand, reporting live.

What should you look forward to at Google I/O? Quite a bit, actually. We published our best educated guesses earlier this week. Today, however, we hope that Google will focus on several of its flashy new initiatives: the rumored set-top box, possibly a tablet, and improvements to its Google Apps business suite. A second keynote will take place on Thursday, which will probably focus on the Android operating system and Google’s mobile initiatives.

We’ll kick off our coverage around 15 minutes before the keynote begins, and cover the event live through its conclusion, which should be about 10:30 AM (1:30 PM).

Update: See the full transcript of our live blog and comments after the jump.

Even if you’ll never get your hands on one, and most of us won’t, you’ve got to admit these plastic model machines are way cool. Z Corporation just introduced the ZBuilder Ultra, a rapid prototyping machine that builds high-end functional prototypes at one-third the price of comparable machines.

With a machine like the ZBuilder Ultra, engineers can verify designs for form, fit, and function prior to full-scale production. It builds 3D parts additively using a high-resolution Digital Light Processor projector to solidify a liquid photopolymer. That’s in contrast to more expensive machines that use injection molding. The ZBuilder Ultra will be available in July for the low low cost of $34,900.