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Thunderbolt 2 is real! We expected the new standard to make its debut with the Mac Pro, and while that was the first machine with announced support, the new MacBook Pro with Retina displays have the ports too, and are available now. To go along with them, we’re starting to […] Read the original post…

Two points need to be made up front regarding all three of these lenses. First, they were all built for the iPhone 5 rather than the just-released iPhone 5s, so users of the newer, slightly wider rear-lensed iPhone 5s may notice soft or vignetted corners, particularly if the lens’s alignment […] Read the original post…

Compared to Apple’s cable, iBoltz XL is larger in a few dimensions. The cable gauge is larger, for example, which isn’t necessarily a problem, but is noticeable. The material coating the cable is also a little bit lower quality than Apple’s; instead of the nice matte finish, it’s glossy, and […] Read the original post…

An iPhone game controller from MOGA has been leaked in a tweet from @evleaks. The MOGA Ace Power reportedly contains a 1800mAh battery in addition to controller functionality, offsetting the heavy battery drain caused by iOS games. No pricing or release information was given. This is the third purported iOS game […] Read the original…

Like most co-molded cases, DoubleTake is hard plastic at its core; this material provides the structure. The rubber is found on both the inside and outside, where it adds extra shock protection and makes a fun swirl pattern that’s one of this case’s main sources of appeal. It also covers […] Read the original post…

Unlike Beats Studio, the refined sequel to a headset that redefined headphone fashion for an entire generation, Street by 50 – ANC doesn’t attempt to tightly meld plastic and metal together in a unified design. Instead, SMS Audio went with a completely plastic exterior that looks cheaper and feels lighter, […] Read the original post…

If you regularly flag messages in the iOS 7 Mail app, you may have noticed that the traditional flag icon has been replaced by an orange dot, similar to that used for unread messages, simply presented in a different colour. Fortunately, if you miss the more visually discernible flag icon […] Read the original post…

Modulr makes cases designed to work with a wide range of its accessories, and the Mini Mobility Pack for iPad mini ($60) is no different. The core of the pack is a plastic and rubber case, which is squared off rather than matching the curved edges of the tablet. Billed […] Read the original post…

Vorson calls its Bookmark “the world’s thinnest battery backup,” and while we hear this kind of hyperbole on a daily basis, we’re inclined to believe that even if this one isn’t the very thinnest, it’s darn close. The colorful plastic body tapers down from about a centimeter to only 4.7mm […] Read the original post…

We received the first edition of Hard Candy Cases’ ShockDrop for iPad Air ($50) back in June, back when the company was originally expecting the “iPad 5″ to launch. Now that Apple has made its official announcement, we’ve received a second, updated unit for review. The design is based very […] Read the original post…

Showing up alongside sibling company Hard Candy Cases’ ShockDrop, Gumdrop Cases has started shipping its first cases for the iPad Air. Bounce ($35) is a single piece of rubber with a raised tire tread pattern, button coverage, and a hole for the new rear microphone. Drop Tech Series is almost […] Read the original post…

Tesla Motors has hired away Apple’s Doug Field, who worked at the company in design and engineering capacities since 2008. Field was most recently Vice President of Mac Hardware Engineering at Apple, leading development of the latest MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac, according to a Tesla press release. His […] Read the original post…