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Like many other speaker makers, Cambridge Soundworks has come up with an industrial design that clearly apes Jambox without completely copying it. Measuring 5.4” wide by 2.7” tall by 2.85” deep, OontZ Angle has a curved triangular enclosure made primarily from black soft-touch rubber-coated plastic, accented with a colored perforated […] Read the original post…

Novelty cases often sacrifice overall protection in order to achieve something “different,” but LEGO Builder Case is better than most: it offers button protection, as well as a shallow lip around the screen. The one area that is left exposed more than we generally prefer is the bottom, where there’s […] Read the original post…

Accessories for accessories tend to be hard sells, but Lynktec’s new Artist Paintbrush Tip ($15) is arguably more appealing than most — a replacement tip for the company’s TruGlide Pro stylus, transforming the previously microfiber-domed writing tool into a capacitive paintbrush. Shipped in a metal carrying case capable of holding […] Read the original post…

Apple has responded to the U.S. Department of Justice’s revised remedies in the e-book price-fixing case, claiming that the proposed remedy is biased in favor of Amazon. Apple said in a court filing, “Plaintiffs are seeking a remedy that would give Amazon significant competitive advantage over Apple — an advantage […] Read the original post…

Many terms can be used to describe most Mac accessories—modern, clean, and shiny are just a few. But “hauntingly beautiful?” That’s a first. GhostStand for MacBook ($35) is a somewhat surprising design from Twelve South: instead of the metal and leather the company is known for, this one’s made of […] Read the original post…

Apple has added new channels to Apple TV today — Vevo, Disney Channel, Disney XD, The Weather Channel, and the Smithsonian Channel. Disney XD is a separate channel from Disney Channel, aimed at preteens and teenagers — both Disney channels require signing in with a selected cable provider. The Weather […] Read the original post…

Apple has launched a redesigned AppleCare support website, alongside 24/7 chat support for both iOS devices and Macs. The new site offers a number of options to help users, including live online chat and phone calls from Apple Support — users can see wait times for both options. The streamlined […] Read the original post…

Q: My iPhone was lost/stolen last November. Now, I’m noticing pictures on my new iPhone and my iPad taken by the new owner of my lost/stolen iPhone. It must be syncing through iCloud somehow, which means my stuff is syncing too. I called AppleCare, outsourced now to a company called […] Read the original post…

Tech 21’s case is a one-piece, semi-rigid soft plastic protector that easily fits around the tablet’s body. “Mesh” in the title comes from the dotted pattern on the back, which runs all the way from the top to the bottom, and from side to side. It’s a nice effect, but […] Read the original post…

This month, Cambridge debuted OontZ XL ($150), which it has pitched a competitor to Jawbone’s $300 Big Jambox and similar speakers; however, with an introductory price of only $100, users will be able to buy it for only 1/3 or 1/2 the Big Jambox’s price. Is OontZ XL a serious […] Read the original post…

Cooler Master’s JAS mini Portable Aluminum Stand for iPad mini + iPhone ($30) is the company’s smallest stand yet, but fits in quite well with the rest of its metal accessory lineup. Similar in looks to the Choiix Wave, it’s an attractive and aggressively priced design using machined aluminum and […] Read the original post…

Apple is getting ready to launch its rumored iPhone trade-in program in its retail stores in September, according to a new report. The program will let customers trade in older iPhones for new models. A June report claimed Apple would be launching its trade-in program that month, but this most […] Read the original post…

Apple is denying some users access to iWork for iCloud beta, which just opened to the public on Friday. A message from Apple says the new service has “had an overwhelming response,” and that users should “check back soon.” No timeframe is given for when the service will open up […] Read the original post…

We’ve seen a handful of accessories designed to expand the internal storage of a MacBook through the SD card slot. Generally, they’re adapters that work with self-provided microSD cards. PNY has a different take on it though; it has a pair of trimmed down SD cards called StorEDGE Flash Memory […] Read the original post…

On the surface, Thought Out’s new PED4 Coil IPM10 ($100) is just another somewhat confusingly named iteration on the company’s earlier PED4 Planet IPM10, which we reviewed in March — the same adjustable iPad mini-sized frame, this time bundled with a coiling gooseneck mount rather than a plastic table mount. […] Read the original post…