Previously known as Spar before improving its lineup under the Braven name, this young Bluetooth speaker manufacturer came out swinging at the 2013 CES, debuting two major new speakers, and publicly showing a third that made a small-scale debut late last year. One is waterproof, another large and metallic, and […] Read the original post…
CES Show Report: Lucien
Lucien offers cases for the iPhone, many designed using a patent-pending is3 technology that embeds Swarovski crystals within the case, eliminating the need for glue. The crystals are inserted into a pool, then capped with a ring that is screwed down over each crystal, securing it in place. Lucien’s cases […] Read the original post…
CES Show Report: PureGear
In late 2012, we covered a number of iPhone cases from PureGear, and were pleased by the consistent level of quality in both construction and design. At the 2013 CES, the company is expanding its lineup to include a very creative new series of cases, as well as Lightning cables […] Read the original post…
CES Show Report: Adonit
Having impressed us in 2012 with its improved Writer keyboard cases and Jot styluses for iPads, Adonit arrives at the 2013 CES with a sequel to its advanced pressure-sensitive stylus Jot Touch, repriced and featuring new technology. The new version will sell for a lower price of $90, including 2,048 […] Read the original post…
CES Show Report: SkinIt
SkinIt, known for customizable skins, has been getting deeper into the case market recently. A few new cases were shown, including an iPhone 5 version of the company’s Infinity Case. Read the original post by Phil Dzikiy
CES Show Report: Xvida
The makers of a successful and fully-funded Kickstarter project brought actual working models to CES, complete with packaging, pricing, and a near-term ship date. Xvida says its all-in-one iPad case, stand, and wall/car mount system, along with an aluminum desktop stand, will ship in February to Kickstarter backers and pre-orders. […] Read the original post…
CES Show Report: Scosche
With its origins in car audio, Scosche has become a mega-brand in the Apple accessories world, with each year’s new products ranging from cases and exercise gear to car accessories, speakers and headphones. Its exhibition at the 2013 International CES is no exception: new Realm wireless headphones, Lightning chargers and […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Scosche RH1060 Realm Bluetooth Headphones
Pitched by Scosche as “reference-grade,” the new RH1060 ($250) is the latest in the company’s Realm series of headphones, featuring similar styling to the Beats by Dre line — generally with equivalent or superior sound at lower price points. Using Bluetooth 2.1 for wireless connectivity with iOS devices, RH1060 comes […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Scosche strikeLine Pro
Simple in concept, Scosche’s strikeLine Pro ($30) is a retractable Lightning to USB cable, serving as a pricier but more compact alternative to Apple’s $19 version. You still get a Lightning plug on one end and a USB plug on the other, but the center has a retracting mechanism to […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Scosche kickFit for iPad 2, iPad (3rd/4th-Gen)
Planned for February 2013 availability, kickFit ($60) is a soft touch rubber-coated hard plastic shell that serves as a semi-protective tablet case at all times, doubling as a stand and exercise equipment mount for the iPad as needed. Two separate arms fold out for attachment to the screen/computer of an […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Scosche boomBottle Weatherproof Sport Wireless Speaker
Packed with two 40mm speakers and a 10-hour battery, Scosche’s new boomBottle ($150) is a rubber-coated, IPX4 splash proof tube designed to be used for music and speakerphone calls outdoors. Eight inches tall with a roughly 2.7″ diameter, boomBottle can fit snugly into cupholders and water bottle cages with ease, […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Speck SmartShell for iPad mini
Speck’s SmartShell for iPad mini ($35) is heavily based on the case of the same name we’ve reviewed for the full-sized iPad, and doesn’t offer a lot of surprises: it’s a straightforward hard plastic rear shell with Smart Cover compatibility. Although it doesn’t provide button coverage, it does extend all […] Read the original post…
News: 2013 International CES: Apple gear at CES.iLounge.com
You’ve already seen dozens of our pre-show reports from Las Vegas, but today’s the day when the 2013 International CES officially opens for business. Completely filling the Las Vegas Convention Center’s floor space, offices, and meeting rooms for the rest of this week—as well as the nearby LVH and just […] Read the original post…
News: 2013 CES First Looks worth seeing
With so many 2013 CES reports (visit our special CES site!) hitting iLounge yesterday, we wanted to make sure that the latest CES First Looks didn’t get lost in the crowd. Speck’s CandyShell and CandyShell for iPad mini are excellent updates to its prior signature product, slimmer than expected for […] Read the original post…
CES Show Report: Cygnett
Known for its interesting and occasionally polarizing designs, Cygnett has a number of new and updated cases on display at the 2013 CES. Read the original post by Phil Dzikiy