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Apple screen glass supplier Corning claims that “it will probably take at least three years before companies start making flexible displays using its new Willow material,” according to a report. Corning Glass Technologies president James Clappin said that companies have yet to come up with products that can fully take […] Read the original post…

This shouldn’t be a big surprise to any Twelve South fan, but the company has added BookBook for MacBook Pro with Retina display ($80) to its lineup. If you’ve seen the MacBook Air version, you know what’s up here: the brown leather case disguises your computer as an oversized book, […] Read the original post…

Apple announced this morning that iTunes U content downloads have now exceeded one billion. iTunes U features “the world’s largest online catalog of free educational content” from schools and other learning organizations, including lectures, books, assignments, quizzes, and more. Apple claims more than 1,200 universities and colleges and 1,200 K-12 […] Read the original post…

Q: I’m over capacity on my iPod touch so i’ve chosen the convert to 128kbps option. It’s taking FOREVER to sync. Literally, it’s been syncing song 2 out of 1800 for an hour already. Is there any way to speed this up? I listen to a lot of music and […] Read the original post…

Naturally, this case adds more bulk than the average model would. It’s almost a full inch taller and wider, and a little more than double the bare iPad’s thickness; this is what you’ll feel the most. Nüüd also adds 48% more weight. The body is mostly plastic, with rubberized black […] Read the original post…

The accessories we’ve seen from Odoyo in the past have mostly been cases, but now its lineup is growing to include electronic accessories. Among the new options are the Waterproof Sport Earphones with Remote and Mic ($36, aka EP900i). While we’re normally not interested in disposably-priced headphones, this model is […] Read the original post…

Rather than faux leather, fabric, or another soft material, both the rear shell and front cover are made of hard, molded plastic. The material is lined with vertical ridges, which are handy when using the case as a stand, though the plastic is smooth. A two-inch-long plastic clip in the […] Read the original post…

Booq’s latest bag, Boa Courier, is one of the nicest we’ve seen from the company. Coming in separate sizes designed for the MacBook Pro 13” ($110) and 15” ($130), the water-repelling nylon carrier looks really sharp. Worn in landscape orientation and adorned with reflective piping to help keep you safe […] Read the original post…

Amazon is now shipping one of the least expensive third-party Lightning cables on the market, the AmazonBasics USB A to Lightning Compatible Cable ($15). Ringing up at $4 less then Apple’s own cable, it’s just about an inch longer, measuring 42.5″ from end to end, despite Amazon’s claim that it’s […] Read the original post…

The smallest and least expensive speaker in G-Project’s lineup, G-Zip Wired Travel Speaker ($20) looks somewhat like a grenade, and certainly caught our attention for that reason when we spotted it at CES. Using a retractable audio cable to connect to your iPod, iPhone, or iPad, the speaker packs a […] Read the original post…

G-Boom Wireless Bluetooth Boombox ($100) from G-Project is a beast of a system given its aggressive price, measuring almost a foot wide, five inches deep, and just over ten inches tall. Unusually well-equipped for a $100 system, it includes twin tweeters and full-range drivers, plus bass ports on the back. […] Read the original post…

Apple held its annual shareholder meeting today in Cupertino, California, tabulating votes on corporate governance proposals and taking a limited number of questions from the audience. A majority of shareholders notably voted against proposals to establish a board committee on human rights, as well as a requirement that Apple executives […] Read the original post…

The Lightning car chargers keep coming, and now that collection includes 2.4-Amp options suitable for charging the third- and fourth-generation iPads at maximum speed. Among them is Odoyo’s Micro Car Charger with Lightning Connector ($25*, aka PS110). With a stubby car plug, black cabling, and a Lightning connector at the […] Read the original post…

Incipio has released its first pair of Lightning-based car chargers: the Mini Auto Charger – 2.1A Lightning ($30) and Ultra Compact Auto Charger – 1A Lightning ($25). As the names imply, the former is capable of charging most Lightning-equipped devices at high speeds, although it’s behind the 2.4A peak of […] Read the original post…

Amazon is warning users not to update the iOS Kindle app, as the most recent release of the software appears to be deleting entire book libraries and saved settings from iOS devices, according to customer reviews. Amazon notes that version 3.6.1 of the app has a known issue: “If you […] Read the original post…