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Apple has settled with states and consumers seeking damages from the company’s role in fixing e-book prices, Bloomberg reports. The company avoids a trial set for next month in which the company faced up to $840 million in damage claims; terms of the settlement were not disclosed. A judge ruled […] Read the original post…

Much like Bad Elf’s Charge & Sync Cable for Lightning Connector, Lilitab’s new Right-Angle Lightning Cable ($25) offers the same USB and Lightning plugs as any other cable, but puts the latter at a different angle. Instead of sticking straight out of the end of the 52″-long cord, the Lightning […] Read the original post…

The Nest Protect Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Detector is returning to stores with a new retail price of $99, down from $130, The New York Times reports. Nest recently halted sales of the alarm after finding a safety feature — Nest Wave — could cause the alarm to have a […] Read the original post…

Today in iLounge Deals you can pick up the iStabilizer Dolly for $38.99. Designed to work almost all smartphones, the iStabilizer Dolly allows you to shoot smooth panning and tracking video, with a sturdy mount and stabilization to keep your videos looking smooth. The adjustable arm can be moved to […] Read the original post…

The New York Times has released an edited transcript of an interview with Apple design chief Jony Ive, who was interviewed for the paper’s recent profile of Apple CEO Tim Cook. In the interview, Ive said, “I would love to talk about future stuff – they’re materials we haven’t worked […] Read the original post…

G-Technology takes design inspirations from Apple’s professional Mac models. For the longest time, the company’s hard drives were encased in perforated metal, resembling the old Power Mac G5 and Mac Pro towers. Now, G-Speed Studio ($2,200-$3,600) has a shiny, black plastic shell, much […] Read the original post by Nick Guy

The latest Bluetooth cooking thermometer — yes, we’ve covered a handful already — is Oregon Scientific’s Grill-Right Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer ($50). Instead of relying on an iDevice as its sole display, Grill-Right can work as a standalone thermometer, or use Bluetooth for an iOS connection if you choose. The 3.5″-square […] Read the original post…

A proposed transportation bill from the Obama administration would give the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration authority to regulate navigation aids in cars, including smartphone apps, reports The New York Times. The bill, known as the Grow America Act, contains a measure that would give the NHTSA the ability to […] Read the original post…

Much like its Grill-Right Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer, Oregon Scientific’s Weather@Home Bluetooth-Enabled Weather Station ($60) can be used on its own, or it can be wirelessly paired with an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. There are two components to the system: the main weather station, with an integrated display, plus a […] Read the original post…

Nuance Communications — the company behind the speech-recognition technology used in Apple’s Siri — has held buy-out discussions with Samsung, according to the Wall Street Journal. It’s reported that Nuance has discussed a sale with both Samsung and private-equity firms, but it’s unclear how close the company is to being […] Read the original post…

Since the introduction of the App Store, we’ve covered a number of products that previously would have been hard to imagine pairing with Apple devices. The latest somewhat surprising addition to that list is a slow cooker — the Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker with WeMo ($130), a Wi-Fi-equipped collaboration between […] Read the original post…

Since the introduction of the App Store, we’ve covered a number of products that previously would have been hard to imagine pairing with Apple devices. The latest somewhat surprising addition to that list is a slow cooker — the Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker with WeMo ($130), a Wi-Fi-equipped collaboration between […] Read the original post…

Prompt’s base is a black plastic triangle with rounded corners, measuring 2” long on each side. Rising out of it is a “notification lens”—a white plastic cap—bringing the total height of the accessory to 1.4”. Inside is a multicolor LED system capable of displaying ten distinct shades. Much like Apple’s […] Read the original post…

In today’s iLounge Deal we’re offering you the Doxie One portable scanner for only $99—33% off! With the Doxie One, you can easily go paperless and start scanning everything from bills and receipts to reports, drawings, business cards, photos, and more. Doxie One can be used anywhere with no computer […] Read the original post…

Tim Cook is the subject of a New York Times profile that attempts to explain how the Apple CEO is reshaping the company in his own ways. While his predecessor Steve Jobs was known for being “maniacal about design,” Cook takes a less hands-on approach, with more decisions delegated to […] Read the original post…