The newest headphones from Audio-Technica are its ATH-CKP500 SonicSport In-Ear Headphones ($75), designed for athletic activity. Coming in black, red, white, and blue, they feature seven pairs of eartips, with either a standard flat texture, or a ridged shape designed to allow ambient noise such as traffic through, for safety. […] Read the original post…
News: Apple adds ‘download later’ option to iTunes
Apple has added a “download later” option for large media purchases in the iTunes store. Users who purchase a TV season, Season Pass, movie bundle, music box set, or an individual movie or TV episode now have the ability to download the media at a later time from iTunes in […] Read the original post…
Logitech Gaming Keyboards + Mice
On a number of occasions, we’ve written about the growth of gaming on the Mac, in terms of Apple’s computers themselves as well as the software and hardware that goes along with them. Now Logitech, a company that already produces a number of highly regarded Apple-centric accessories, is hopping on […] Read the original post…
First Looks: BlueBulb Bluetooth Bulb 9W RGB + White
Although not the first iPhone-controlled light bulb to market, BlueBulb’s Bluetooth Bulb 9W RGB + White ($59) is still interesting, especially because it uses Bluetooth 4 to connect, rather than Wi-Fi. Also available in a 6W version, the bulb simply screws in to a standard outlet. Once it’s turned on […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Innopocket Amphibian Case for iPhone 5
We haven’t heard much from Innopocket lately, but the company is back with Amphibian for iPhone 5 ($30), the direct sequel to the iPhone 4/4S version. The case breaks down into several pieces: a clear plastic shell, a second plastic piece that rests against the back, a rubbery membrane that […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Pelican ProGear CE1150 Protector Series Case for iPhone 5
New from Pelican in its ProGear line is CE1150 Protector Series Case for iPhone 5 ($40). The two-piece case is made to be sturdy and shock absorbent; both the front and back plastic components are augmented with rubber linings. Lay your iPhone on the back panel, snap the front frame […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Pelican ProGear CE1180 Vault Series Case for iPhone 5
Pelican is trying its hand at the super heavy duty case with ProGear CE1180 Vault Series Case for iPhone 5 ($80). The 5.5″ by 2.75″ plastic and aluminum box is the kind of case that requires actual installation; four screws hold the front panel in place. Included is a non-adhesive […] Read the original post…
News: Report: Apple rejects 5-8m iPhones from Foxconn
Apple has returned at least 5 million iPhones to Foxconn due to substandard appearance or dysfunctional problems, according to a new report out of China. An anonymous source said the number of rejected iPhones could be as high as 8 million. It’s estimated the issues could cost Foxconn as much […] Read the original post…
News: Fingerprint sensor issues to delay iPhone 5S production?
Supplier sources who expected mass production of the next iPhone to begin in June now believe that date may be pushed back, according to Reuters. The possible delay in producing the iPhone 5S is due to Apple’s search for a coating material that doesn’t interfere with a fingerprint sensor, according […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Remote Home Shared Library in Play Only Mode
Q: I have four computers authorized for Home Sharing, and when accessing my other libraries, two of the three icons that show up are like a little house, while the other one is like a little musical note in a square box. When I try to access the library of […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Transferring Apps to a new iPhone
Q: If I have 20GB of apps to transfer from my iPhone 4S to my new iPhone 5, would it be best to purchase more iCloud storage and do it via iCloud or backup and restore through iTunes on my computer? I’m worried about the computer backup taking up too […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Nice CableKeeps
Coming in variations with the names Goldie, Nibbles, and Gulp, Nice’s CableKeeps ($16) are the rare accessory for iPad, iPhone, and iPod power adapters, rather than the devices themselves. Goldie fits the 5W adapter, while the others are designed for the iPad’s charging block. All three fish-shaped holders are made […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Guided Products iPad Case for iPad 2, iPad (3rd/4th-Gen)
Aside from the standard rubber and plastic, we’ve seen numerous other materials, such as wood and rubber, used less frequently in iPad, iPhone, and iPod cases. Guided Products brings us something totally new with its iPad Case ($20/three-pack): cardboard. Yes, corrugated cardboard. Available in either classic brown or white, the […] Read the original post…
News: Volkswagen to unveil iBeetle
Volkswagen is set to unveil iBeetle — a special edition Beetle with iPhone integration — at next week’s 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. The car itself will feature color schemes and options similar to the iPhone interface. Inside, a dashboard-mounted dock holds the iPhone, and a new app will connect the […] Read the original post…
Mac: Bossa Studios Surgeon Simulator 2013
Originally developed in just 48 hours at the 2013 Global Game Jam, Bossa Studios’ Surgeon Simulator 2013 ($10) has been fully fleshed out, and can now be downloaded from Steam. The game is full of dark humor, placing you in control of a Nigel Burke, performing surgeries with notoriously difficult […] Read the original post…