Likely more useful for business than individuals, Heckler Design’s HighSign for iPad mini ($59) is still a neat accessory. It’s designed to be mounted on a wall, with the tablet semi-permanently housed inside. The iPad rests inside a backplate, with a metal frame screwing on over the top, but leaving […] Read the original post…
News: Apple selling refurbished 128GB iPads online
Apple is now selling refurbished fourth-generation 128GB iPads in its online store. Currently available are Wi-Fi models in black or white, for $679, and a Wi-Fi + Cellular AT&T model in white, for $789. The latter model is the only Wi-Fi + Cellular option available. Apple is expected to announce […] Read the original post…
First Looks: SMS Audio Street by 50 Active Noise Control Wired Headphones
One of five different headphones made by SMS Audio in collaboration with rapper 50 Cent, the Street by 50 Active Noise Control Wired Headphones ($280) are towards the higher end of the lineup. They’re large over-ear headphones, made mostly of glossy plastic, and they come in black or silver. The […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Moshi USB Cable with Lightning Connector
Costing just $1 more than Apple’s own Lightning to USB Cable, Moshi’s USB Cable with Lightning Connector ($20) is arguably a more attractive option. Available with either a white cable and silver metal end caps, or a black cable with gray caps that looks very similar to Apple’s new space […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Moshi Revolt Duo 20W Dual-Port USB Car Charger
Moshi’s Revolt Duo 20W Dual-Port USB Car Charger ($25) might not necessarily be exciting, but for those charging multiple iPads in the car, it could be a useful accessory. The plastic charger has a rounded-square face, with the two ports parallel to one another. Each can put out 2.1-Amps of […] Read the original post…
Kopi Kbar Multiple
An alternative to charging docks that juice up multiple iPads at once, Kopi’s Kbar Multiple ($TBD) is a power strip with eight total USB ports, each of which is capable of putting out 2.4A simultaneously. That’s enough to charge eight full-sized iPads, all at once. Each port has a slider […] Read the original post…
News: Apple to pay $40 to some older iPad 3G owners
A ruling has been issued in a class action lawsuit filed in 2010 against Apple and AT&T, with Apple agreeing to pay $40 to U.S. customers who bought or ordered an iPad 3G before June 7, 2010. Customers who didn’t sign up with AT&T are eligible for a $20/month discount […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Chill Pill Audio Chill Box Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
Marketed under a different name than parent company Hammerhead Cases, Chill Pill Audio’s Chill Box ($100, aka Chillbox) is yet another portable Bluetooth speaker, albeit with a rather handsome design. Available with a blue, green, or black brushed aluminum casing, a cloth speaker cover wraps around to the sides. The […] Read the original post…
News: Boost Mobile to get iPhone 5c, 5s
Boost Mobile will carry the iPhone 5c and 5s, according to a tweet from @evleaks. It will be the first time the prepaid carrier will sell the iPhone. No availability or pricing information was announced. Both Virgin Mobile and a number of regional carriers will start selling the new iPhones […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Marware Azteka for iPhone 5/5s/5c
Although the shapes of the iPhone 5/5s and 5c are similar enough that cases for one or the other sometimes can fit the opposite handset, Marware’s Azteka ($15) is the first to be listed as supporting both. The textured silicone rubber case is molded into a pattern designed to mimic […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Marware DoubleTake for iPhone 5/5s
Continuing the trend of mixing together polycarbonate plastic and rubber in different patterns, Marware has introduced its DoubleTake for iPhone 5/5s ($30). The case comes in five color combinations and is plastic at the core, with rubber along the outer edges, as well as a swirl pattern on the back. […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Kensington EVAP Wet Electronics Rescue Pouch
Offering the same kind of functionality as iFixit’s Thirsty Bag, the EVAP Wet Electronics Rescue Pouch ($20) from Kensington is made to help dry out your iPhone or iPod if it ends up getting wet. In the event that you do drop your device in a pool or lake, the […] Read the original post…
News: Apple motion against Lodsys dismissed
Apple’s motion to intervene in a patent infringement lawsuit Lodsys filed against numerous iOS developers has been dismissed by US District Judge Rodney Gilstrap, according to a report. Lodsys originally sued seven third-party iOS developers, which prompted Apple’s motion to intervene more than two years ago. Apple proposed to claim […] Read the original post…
News: Apple hires Nike design director Shaffer
Apple has hired Nike design director Ben Shaffer, according to a report. Shaffer was Studio Director of Nike’s research and development lab, and he played a key role in developing the company’s lightweight Flyknit shoe; some reports have suggested, perhaps erroneously, that he was involved in the FuelBand as well. […] Read the original post…
News: Adonit unveils Jot Script Evernote Edition
Adonit has added the recently announced Jot Script Evernote Edition ($75) to its website. Jot Script Evernote Edition features a 1.9 mm tip, designed to feel like a real fine point pen. The stylus is part of an Evernote initiative to create a series of branded products in its Evernote […] Read the original post…