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PED4’s base is a three-lobed sheet of glossy black plastic. Vinyl feet on the underside keep it level, and help prevent the stand from moving on your desk or table. Sticking through the center is a screw, which fits into a hole surrounded by plastic at the end of a […] Read the original post…

NS2 is amongst relatively few AirPlay speakers to include two satellites rather than an all-in-one design, using your choice of two packed-in cables to connect the satellites to one another, and a wall adapter to provide power to the amplifier and wireless hardware inside the right speaker. The most striking […] Read the original post…

It turns out Lightning-based accessories can be pretty inexpensive when they’re made without Apple-certified connectors. Released by i18 Technology, a sub-brand of computer peripheral maker nMedia, the new i18-A-5L iPowerStation ($20) costs the same as one of Apple’s cables alone, yet also provides a stand for your device while allowing […] Read the original post…

Q: My son and I share an iTunes account. I would like to separate his iPod and iPhone to his own account and e-mail while maintaining the existing account and e-mail as mine for my iPad and iPod touch. I’m not sure how to do that without losing all our […] Read the original post…

With computer bags, you’re generally stuck in one of two scenarios—something slim that can’t carry a lot, or one that’s big but inconvenient when you don’t have a ton to tote around. Postal Bag ($129), new from Bluelounge, solves that issue by transforming based on your needs. Capable of holding […] Read the original post…

With the introduction of 1080p HD video support in iTunes last spring, in many cases users now have the choice of two different HD resolutions when purchasing and viewing content from the iTunes Store. While not everything is yet available in the higher, 1080p format, in those cases where it […] Read the original post…

Here’s a genuinely new idea: Basecase’s Layers for iPad mini ($45) is a protective option consisting of a hard plastic shell with a detachable, replaceable cover. One cover comes in the $45 package, while others can be purchased separately as LayersLite for $25 each, enabling you to separately choose the […] Read the original post…

The Pop’n battery itself is about 4.25” tall, 2.25” wide, and 0.4” thick, with the curled, rubberized connector adding around three quarters of an inch to the height. When it’s attached to the back of your iPhone 5, it’s around a quarter-inch short of the top glass strip. The 24 […] Read the original post…

Apple has released iOS 6.1.2, an update that fixes “an Exchange calendar bug that could result in increased network activity and reduced battery life.” Though not specifically mentioned, it’s likely the update will also resolve the lock screen security flaw found in iOS 6.1. iOS 6.1.2 can be downloaded from […] Read the original post…

Apple computers were recently hacked by the same hackers who targeted Facebook, but it appears no data was stolen, according to Reuters. A “small number” of employee Macs were breached, but there is “no evidence that any data left Apple.” The company announced that a software tool will be released […] Read the original post…

Juice Pack Helium is very different from the many alternatives that debuted at CES: Mophie is positioning Helium as a thinner and more refined sequel to earlier Juice Packs, rather than as the most powerful or affordable battery case around. On paper, it seems anemic for its asking price: there’s […] Read the original post…

Simple and to the point, Cygnett’s Vector for iPad mini ($20) is a semi-rigid rubber case with a cool Morse code-inspired pattern to set it apart from the masses. Available in red or black, it easily fits around the edges of your tablet, covering them with a protective lip. All […] Read the original post…

The second in Octa’s series of animal-themed iPad accessories, TabletTail: Monkey Kit ($100) follows the surprisingly cool TabletTail Flexible Handle + Stand. This mounting accessory uses the same suction cup base, but instead of attaching to a “whale tail,” there’s a 36″ long, flexible but rigid “monkey tail.” It can […] Read the original post…

The India version of Apple’s web site is now showing a live page for Apple TV as the set-top box launches in the country. Various reports are listing slightly different prices in rupees for Apple TV, but it appears that the cost will be roughly $150. Apple TV can also […] Read the original post…

Take Ballistic’s Tough Jacket Series Case for iPad, shrink it down a few inches, and the result is Tough Jacket Series Case for iPad mini ($60). This smaller model uses the same rubber inner lining and dimpled plastic support shell, shipping with a removable shield that includes a pop-out stand. […] Read the original post…