Last year, Sony introduced its pocket-sized cameras with DSLR capabilities, and Nikon wasn’t too far behind them. Now Pentax Ricoh Imaging is jumping on board with Ricoh GR ($800). It’s being compared to Nikon’s Coolpix A, but rings in at $300 less. The guts in this one make it a […] Read the original post…
Review: Smarterflo Smarter Stand
Smarter Stand works with your iPhone in or out of a case—Smarterflo says any protector up to 3mm thick—and holds the handset in landscape orientation around 45° off the ground. It can stay attached to the bottom of your device when not in use, or be tossed in a bag […] Read the original post…
Review: eKids Disney Creativity Studio – Smart Stylus
Smart Stylus is just a little over six inches long from end to end, and is chunkier than most styluses we’re used to seeing these days; it makes sense for little hands. The body is mostly white plastic, although the gray grip towards the bottom has a soft-touch finish. There […] Read the original post…
News: Apple named in Chinese porn investigation
Chinese state-run newspaper the People’s Daily has named Apple as one of a number of websites and app stores investigated for providing pornographic content in the country. Apple is listed next to names of other app stores — a report notes the company is not emphasized or prominently featured. Of […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Google Reader alternatives for iOS
Q: Since Google has announced it is killing off Reader, what do you recommend for those who don’t want to give up RSS? I’ve seen plenty of platform-specific RSS reader apps but it’s unclear if any of them will provide the background service to sync read/unread articles in the cloud […] Read the original post…
Review: Incase Systm Vise for iPhone 5
Hammer, Chisel, and Vise all start with rubber at their cores. Although the exact shapes are different, they each offer the same amount of coverage, down to the size of the openings. The Sleep/Wake and volume buttons are covered with raised rubber, which is protective but does not diminish the […] Read the original post…
Review: Incase Systm Hammer for iPhone 5
Hammer, Chisel, and Vise all start with rubber at their cores. Although the exact shapes are different, they each offer the same amount of coverage, down to the size of the openings. The Sleep/Wake and volume buttons are covered with raised rubber, which is protective but does not diminish the […] Read the original post…
Mac: Funny or Die iSteve
The Steve Jobs biopic starring Ashton Kutcher was shown at the Sundance Film Festival, and Aaron Sorkin is writing the screenplay for one based on Walter Isaacson’s official biography of Apple’s late CEO. It’s not surprise that so many artists want to have their chance to tell the story of […] Read the original post…
News: Apps: Facebook 6.0, SugarSync 4.0, YouTube 1.3 + Zillow 6.0
Facebook, Inc. has updated its Facebook app (free) to version 6.0. The new update adds chat heads to both the iPhone and iPad versions of the app — a “floating” head now enables users to quickly continue a chat with a friend while browsing other feeds. iPhone Facebook app users […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Stellé Audio Couture The Pillar Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
One of the most visually impressive speakers we encountered at the 2013 CES, The Pillar ($349) by Stellé Audio Couture is now available. The brushed aluminum cylinder is a foot tall, and 4.5 inches in diameter. Inside there are two 1.5 inch drivers, and a 3 inch subwoofer, plus a […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Nuu MiniKey for iPhone 5
Nuu has released the newest version of its MiniKey iPhone keyboard case ($59), this time offering compatibility for the iPhone 5. Based on the design of the iPhone 4/4S model, the case itself is a simple shell, but the backlit Blueooth keyboard slides in and out from behind your phone. […] Read the original post…
News: Logitech debuts Harmony Ultimate, Smart Control remotes
Logitech has announced two new home control remotes — the Harmony Ultimate ($350) and Harmony Smart Control ($130) — that can both use an iOS app for control. Harmony Ultimate is a full remote with 2.4” color touchscreen that can control up to 15 devices through swipes and taps. It […] Read the original post…
First Looks: iHome iBT25 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Speaker System
Another entry in iHome’s ever-growing lineup of Bluetooth speakers, iBT25 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Speaker System ($100) features a simple, elegant design. Unlike some of the company’s other options, this one lacks a battery, so it’s a stationary unit that must be plugged in. The black plastic body is accented by […] Read the original post…
First Looks: iHome iDL45 Dual Charging Stereo FM Clock Radio with Lightning Dock
iDL45 ($100) is, essentially, iHome’s Lightning version of last year’s iD50, although this model ditches the Bluetooth connection, and is instead a pure docking solution. The speaker is a clock radio, with a thin FM antenna coming out the back. It has physical buttons for standard alarm and playback controls […] Read the original post…
First Looks: iHome iBT4 Bluetooth Wireless Rechargeable Boombox with FM Radio
iHome is focusing heavily on Bluetooth lately, including with its iBT4 Bluetooth Wireless Rechargeable Boombox with FM Radio ($100). The speaker is part of a family of new portable options, all sharing aesthetics with the earlier iP4. This one is a box, 7.72″ by 7.76″ on its face, and 5.71″ […] Read the original post…