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Unlike the Learning Thermostat, Nest sells Nest Protect in two colors: white is currently sold in multiple stores, while black is exclusively available through Nest’s web site. The white version we tested wasn’t Apple-style pure white, but rather a tone that blends into the off-white paints typically used on home […] Read the original post…

Mophie has introduced the Powerstation XL ($130), a 12,000 mAh USB battery pack. The Powerstation XL can charge two iPads at the same time, as its dual USB ports each offer 2.1 amps of power. A micro USB port is also included, along with a cable to refuel the battery. The […] Read the original…

Visually, there’s nothing about Magic Juice that makes it stand out from the crowd, and that’s not a bad thing. The 3.6” by 1.6” by 1” box is made of glossy white plastic, with very light gray — almost white — end caps. The simple ports and controls, composed of […] Read the original post…

Hot on the heels of its iPad Air keyboard case Ultrathin Keyboard Folio, Logitech has released the Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad Air ($100), a reduced footprint version of the iPad 2/iPad (3rd/4th-Gen) model we reviewed last year. Once again, the concept is to match a physical Bluetooth keyboard to […] Read the original post…

A subsidiary of China Mobile in Suzhou, China started taking preorders for the iPhone 5s and 5c late Monday local time, Fortune reports. The reservation page was later replaced with a note that indicated reservations would reopen later. It’s possible the Suzhou preorders were a soft launch for the iPhone […] Read the original post…

What Glow actually does is protect the iPhone impressively well for a $25 case. Not only does it include thorough rear and side protection, but the lip around the screen and the button coverage are both spot-on, with the latter offering full tactility. Along the bottom edge, Skech chose to […] Read the original post…

Apple has acquired social media analytics firm Topsy Labs, the Wall Street Journal reports. The deal, which was confirmed by Apple, is reportedly worth more than $200 million. Topsy is a Twitter partner that has full access to all tweets, and the company offers “tools to analyze tweets and other […] Read the original post…

Apple has posted holiday shipping deadlines on its online store to inform customers of when orders must be placed to receive products by Dec. 24. The site shows when iPads, iPhones, iPods, Apple TVs, Macs, and other select accessories must be ordered to ensure delivery by Christmas Eve, for both […] Read the original post…

Following Philips with its Hue system, and Bluetooth Bulb from the now-defunct BlueBulb, Tabu has introduced Lumen TL800 ($70), its own version of an iPhone-connected bulb. Designed to fit into any standard light outlet, it glows a warm white, plus 16 million different colors, all controlled from your Bluetooth 4.0 […] Read the original post…

Shine is easily the most elegant of the activity tracking accessories we’ve covered. Unlike the common rubber and plastic accessories that populate the category, this one is a small aluminum disc in dark gray with shiny silver edges. New champagne and topaz colors have also recently been announced, as well […] Read the original post…

Apple is offering 0% financing on select online hardware purchases in many European countries. France, Italy, Spain, and the UK are a number of countries offering the promotion. The promotion differs slightly by country in how many monthly installments are required to pay off the device. There’s also a minimum […] Read the original post…

As expected, Apple has launched its Black Friday promotions in U.S. and Canadian Apple Stores, offering gift cards in place of the discounts that have traditionally been offered. Apple is including a $150 gift card for customers purchasing a Mac, $75 for the iPad Air, and $50 for the non-Retina […] Read the original post…