Consumer Electronics Wins

In terms of design, FuelBand is a stunner—a single continuous loop with semi-flexible electronic components covered by rubber, a material that’s comfortable enough to wear all day. A roughly 0.7” metal piece on one end serves as a simple clasp mechanism: press the small button and the bracelet opens, exposing […] Read the original post…

Mophie has released Juice Pack Plus ($120) for iPhone 5, the company’s third battery case for iPhone 5, following Juice Pack Helium and Air. While falling behind top rivals in capacity, Juice Pack Plus has become the family’s most powerful battery case, featuring a 2100mAh battery that claims to offer […] Read the original post…

Although the Federal Communications Commission has asked the Federal Aviation Administration to allow more in-flight device use, a new report suggests that pilot reports and scientific studies suspect that passenger electronics are interfering with aviation equipment. More than a decade of reports show “dozens” of cases where electronics were suspected […] Read the original post…

Superficially, OCDock appears to be little more than a machined silver aluminum arc with a Lightning plug in the recessed center and a flat, cheap-looking USB cable sticking out of the back. Largely because of the cable, it doesn’t make a fantastic first impression coming out of the package, and […] Read the original post…

Newer Technology has introduced the GripBase Podium ($45) for the iPad and iPad mini. A floor stand podium, GripBase Podium extends from a 38-inch height to nearly five feet, enabling users to view and interact with an elevated iPad or iPad mini. The podium twists and swivels to view from […] Read the original post…

Geneva has announced its Model S Wireless ($300), an updated version of the company’s Model S speaker. The new Model S Wireless removes the 30-pin dock from the top of the speaker, replacing the Apple-specific connector with more broadly compatible Bluetooth streaming capability. It features two full-range 3” drivers, a […] Read the original post…

Announced in January 2012, Belkin’s Dyle Mobile TV ($130) is a TV tuner for the iPhone and iPad, arriving a year and a half later with some pretty serious caveats. Reliant on the all-but-discontinued 30-Pin Dock Connector to connect to Apple’s devices — but compatible with Apple’s Lightning to 30-Pin […] Read the original post…

There’s little reason to purchase sync/charge cables that cost more than they absolutely have to — Monoprice’s Lightning cable is a great example of an inexpensive and effective option — but extra length and standout design can sometimes make cables worthy of a higher price. BlueFlame’s 2M Charge and Sync […] Read the original post…

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple for iPhone 4s with defective power buttons. Filed by a Florida woman, the suit claims Apple knew about a flex cable defect controlling the power button but kept quiet about the problem to sell more phones. Apple discussion forums regarding the […] Read the original post…

In response to a U.S. Justice Department court filing alleging that Apple engaged in a price-fixing scheme with book publishers, Apple claims that it acted legally, and negotiated different agreements with the publishing companies. A filing from Apple says that the publishers decided on their own to eliminate wholesale e-book […] Read the original post…

The pitch with Juice Pack Powerstation Pro is simple: you get the same 6000mAh battery capacity as the Juice Pack Powerstation Duo, swap a trimmer frame for a bulkier rubber-coated one, and lose one of two outbound USB ports. Mophie offers Powerstation Pro with black or orange rubber trims, each […] Read the original post…

Coated in soft touch plastic, MiniDock now comes in black, instead of the white and grey combination in which it previously shipped. It’s an elegant and palmable design. The back end houses a USB plug, made to connect with the 5W USB Power Adapters included with iPhones—Bluelounge pitches it as […] Read the original post…

Q: I have an iPad 2 and am looking for more hard drive space. I see Macally, Hyperdrive, Kingston, and others all offer Wi-Fi hard drive storage devices, but can they all store pictures, music, movies, and apps? I am in need of an external hard drive to add more […] Read the original post…

Although we’ve covered hundreds of Bluetooth accessories and dozens of AirPlay alternatives, it’s rare to see both wireless streaming technologies together in an all-in-one speaker. Cambridge Audio now has two of them: Minx Air 100 ($449) and Minx Air 200 ($599) look almost identical save for their size. They’re both […] Read the original post…

With its removable plastic cap in place, Flex Pocket Charger has a teardrop-shaped design when viewed from the side. Either end is covered with glossy black plastic; one houses a Micro-USB charging port and a single dimple beneath it, which is a capacitive power button. The 2.8” long, 2.78 ounce […] Read the original post…