Ricoh announces GR Digital IV, updates firmware on GRD III

Ricoh has announced their new GR Digital IV compact camera, as well as a firmware update to its predecessor, the GRD III. First, the details on the new camera:
GR Digital IV [specs]

• 10.0 Megapixel, 1/1.7" CCD
• GR Engine IV image processor promises better color performance and less color noise at high ISOs
• F1.9, 6 mm GR lens, equivalent to 28 mm
• Sensor-shift image stabilization (new to the GR series)
• Hybrid AF system combines standard contrast detection with a dedicated 190-point external AF sensor
• 3-inch LCD display with a whopping 1.23 million pixels
• Full manual controls, with RAW support
• Hot shoe for external flash
• Electronic level now works for tilt and pitch
• Plenty of special effects
• VGA movie recording (seriously?)
• Optional optical viewfinder (two of them, in fact) and remote shutter release
• 40MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC card slot
• HDMI output
• Uses DB-65 lithium-ion battery, 390 shots per charge; can also use two AAA batteries, but they won't last long
• Available in black and limited edition white
• Ships in October for $599 (black) and $649 (white)

In addition to the new camera, Ricoh has also announced a firmware update (version 5) for the GR Digital III, which was introduced two years ago. Changes include:

• Addition of contrast bracketing
• More functions can be assigned to the ADJ control
• New ISO [Auto-Hi] option
• Addition of vignetting option for high contrast B&W mode
• Support for new GL-1 metal lens cap, which prevents lens from extending while the cap is on

The update doesn't seem to be available yet, but I'd keep on eye on this page if you own the GRD III.