These charging docks from iSkelter look like no others I’ve seen. The Chisel docks for iPad mini, iPhone 4/4S, or iPhone 5 are made of bamboo. Space for the device has been “chiseled” out of the block of wood, and a channel controls the charging cable to prevent tangles. The stands can be used horizontally […]
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Tired of watching videos on your small iPhone 4/4S screen? Here’s the most whimsical approach to increasing the image size and sound volume from any device. The Mini Cinema for iPhone 4/4S from OhNeed is a very low-tech approach to turning your display into a bigger screen. The Mini Cinema has an old-fashioned horn to
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Timbuk2 has a variety of bags that are designed to tote your fitness gear. Shown in the above image are three yoga bags that can hold your yoga mat as well as clothing and other gear. In the top row are the Scrunchie Yoga Tote and the Full-Cycle Scrunchie (made of 100% recycled and recyclable
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Don’t you think these little speakers from Hong Kong-based Oyo and Bernhard|Burkard Product Design look like a Tootsie Roll Pop? The Ballo is actually a speaker with a rechargeable battery inside a polycarbonate shell. It’s a 3.5″ sphere that’s compatible with most audio devices with a 3.5mm audio connector, and it automatically turns on when plugged in
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Julie and I were talking over the holiday about cases for the iPad mini, and she mentioned that Apple wasn’t making a version of their Smart Case to fit the iPad mini. I told her I had tried one for my full-sized iPad and couldn’t return it quickly enough because it was ill-fitting and had
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If your night table is cluttered with your alarm clock and some device as it charges, the Time & Wireless Charging Stations from Oregon Scientific could clear things up for you. The standard model (right) also displays the indoor temperature and outdoor temp from one outdoor sensor (included). It’s also equipped with a non-magnetic charging
Did Santa forget to bring you a nice case for the new iPad mini you got for Christmas? If you like leather folio cases, you need to investigate the Arachne case from Acase. The Arachne is made of 100% leather and has a frame to hold the iPad mini securely in place. The case folds
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This Bluetooth Game Controller from Allputer works with iPhones and even iPads. (Allputer says it has a known problem with Android devices running Android 4.0, but it should be compatible with devices running some other versions of Android.) The controller has a telescoping holder at the top to hold your phone in place, or you
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The Dock Minimal tablet stand is an indiegogo project. It has a bow tie shape, and it’s made of ABS plastic with a rubber coating in Arctic White, Black Onyx, Glacial Blue, or Lava Red. It comes with a kickstand that can be used to adjust the stand to 20 different viewing angles. It also
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If you like origami – or just Star Wars – you’ll enjoy folding your own Yoda or Millennium Falcon. The Star Wars Origami kit is a bit of a cheat, because it uses special paper printed with the details. It comes with a book with complete instructions for folding the papers to create 36 different
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If you have any interest in astronomy – backyard hobbist or more serious scientist – you need to download this free eBook to your iBooks app on your iPad. (Requires an iPad using iBooks 2 or later and iOS 5 or later.) This is a huge book, almost 1GB, that’s chock full of informative text,
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This Wellness Cloud is a bit different from other pillow stands for tablets. It has a billowy shape that was inspired by clouds. It has memory foam padding in the front to support your wrists and forearms. It supports a tablet up to 11″ wide; it works with “iPad 1, 2, 3 and mini, Samsung Galaxy
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With the iPhone 4/4S built-in cameras, you never find yourself without a camera anymore, but you’ll probably find yourself blocked from what’s happening with the iPhone in front of your face. The MirrorCase for iPhone 4/4S lets you hold the phone in the more natural, horizontal orientation, so you can see what’s happening around you
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If you got a new bicycle for Christmas (or already have one) and like a touch of whimsy, this is the perfect bike accessory for you! This cute bluebird attaches to your handlebars and serves as both a warning bell and a light. The Tweeting Bird Bike Light and Horn from Perpetual Kid has a
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The Isku FX multicolor gaming keyboard from ROCCAT is designed for the ultimate gaming experience. The backlit keyboard has multicolor lighting with 16.8 million possible colors and six lighting levels. The keyboard is packed with programmable macro keys and three Thumbster macro keys near the space bar. There’s even an Easy-Shift key that not only
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