Twelve South has introduced its new stand, Compass 2 for iPad ($40), the sequel to 2011’s Compass Mobile Stand. Compass 2 is a metal stand with new dimensions for holding iPad Air and iPad mini, in addition to past iPads. The stand is made to work in either portrait or […] Read the original post…
News: Apple releases 2014 Supplier Responsibility Progress Report
Apple has released its annual Supplier Responsibility Progress Report for 2014. The report says Apple confirmed in January that “all active, identified tantalum smelters in our supply chain were verified as conflict-free by third party auditors, and we’re pushing our suppliers of tin, tungsten, and gold just as hard to […] Read the original post…
News: Report: Apple to discontinue iPad 2
Apple is expected to discontinue its iPad 2 “in the near future,” according to AppleInsider. Sources said the decision was made to decrease production as customers are “resoundingly” buying more of the iPad Air and iPad mini. The second-generation iPad is currently the only $399 full-sized iPad option on the […] Read the original post…
Mac: Sony Alpha A6000
A slew of new cameras has been introduced over the past few days, but none are quite as impressive as Sony’s Alpha A6000 ($650). Also available with a 16-50mm power-zoom kit lens for $800, this mirrorless shooter is an impressive followup to the NEX-6. With a new sensor and faster […] Read the original post…
News: WSJ: Apple scaling back Apple TV plans
Apple attempted to license TV programming for its own service before turning its attention to negotiating with existing TV distributors, the Wall Street Journal reports. A source said Apple could try seeking rights to programming directly in the future, however. A report from Wednesday noted Apple was negotiating with Time […] Read the original post…
First Look: Zagg Arsenal for iPhone 5/5s
Arsenal for iPhone 5/5s ($50) is the first iPhone case Zagg has ever released under its own name; the company also owns the iFrogz brand, which has been active for years. Designed to compete with OtterBox’s Defender and Griffin’s Survivor among others, it’s a heavy-duty protector. The outside is all […] Read the original post…
First Look: Zagg Zaggsparq 6000
We’ve recently seen a number of backup battery packs with wall prongs built in, eliminating the need for a separate USB cable or power adapter. Zagg is among the companies jumping on board with its Zaggsparq 6000 ($100). With its dual USB ports, the black and silver plastic brick can […] Read the original post…
Mac: Hex Onyx Premium Capsule Collection
Hex has always been known for nice bags, but it’s pivoted to focus on premium options. The latest family is Onyx Premium Capsule Collection, made up of three Mac bags at $180 each. Available as a duffle, tote, or backpack, each has room for a 13” or 15” MacBook, plus […] Read the original post…
First Look: Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III
Bose is back with SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III ($300), the third iteration of the wireless speaker since it was Read the original post by Nick Guy
News: New Apple TV to debut in April for holiday launch?
Apple will introduce a new Apple TV set-top box “as early as April,” according to Bloomberg. However, Bloomberg also claims Apple is “aiming to have the device available for sale by the Christmas holidays,” though the release date could change pending distribution and programming negotiations. The report notes Apple is […] Read the original post…
First Look: Incipio Flagship Folio for iPad Air
A sequel to the 2012 iPad 2 case of the same name, Incipio is back with Flagship Folio for iPad Air ($70). Based heavily on the prior design, it’s a hard plastic folio, covered with radio transparent faux carbon fiber material. The rear shell lacks any button coverage, leaving the […] Read the original post…
Review: Logiix Roadster Writer Bluetooth Keyboard Folio for iPad Air
Unlike some of the best iPad Air keyboard cases we’ve covered, such as Airbender Pro from New Trent, Logiix chose a shell with a rather low amount of coverage. Not only are the buttons and ports exposed — not unexpected for the style — but the material cuts in, away […] Read the original post…
Review: Rokform RokBed v3 for iPhone 5c
Like the iPhone 5/5s edition of Rokform’s case, RokBed v3 is primarily made of hard plastic molded into a militaristic design, and is a slider with a bottom cap that comes off for installation and removal. It’s just the two pieces though, lacking the rubber frame and button protection we […] Read the original post…
News: Report: iPhone 6 to have 4.7” and 5.5” sapphire screens
Apple’s iPhone 6 will launch in September in two sizes — 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches — the South China Morning Post reports. The cited sources are “industry insiders” who have reportedly seen the iPhone 6 prototypes. As some have speculated, the screens will allegedly be made entirely out of […] Read the original post…
Mac: Tenba Transport Air Case with Wheels
We’re not convinced that traveling with or shipping an iMac is something most people will ever consider, but then again, for certain professional reasons, it makes a lot of sense. That explains why Tenba is one of a handful of companies making travel cases for the all-in-one machines, including its […] Read the original post…