News, reviews and articles about iPhone, iPad and iPod devices and accessories.
Studies tell us that texting while driving is equally dangerous as driving while impaired, yet a surprisingly large percentage of adults – and even more teens – admit to texting while driving. There are apps designed to prevent hand-held usage of phones while driving, but people often find a way to bypass these apps. If […]
Remove the temptation of hand-held phone usage while driving with ORIGO Read More
We’ve seen these arm length phone holders before that allow you to get your phone out in front of you so that you can take a self portrait or a pictures of you with your BFFs. The Looq Remote Shutter adds an extra feature with the addition of a remote shutter button that is built
Selfies and group pics made easier with the Looq Remote Shutter Read More
The Intuos Creative Stylus from Wacom is a capacitive stylus for the iPad 3, 4, iPad mini and newer iOS tablets, which will recognize up to 2048 levels of pressure. When used with a compatible application like Wacom’s own Bamboo Paper or Sketchbook Pro from Autodesk, pressure on the pen’s nib will translate into thicker or
The new Wacom Intuos Creative Stylus can take the pressure Read More
I have never been considered a workaholic, at least not when it comes to my day job. But when it comes to The Gadgeteer, I can’t unplug and to be honest, I don’t want to. I enjoy working on reviews and answering emails, even while I’m on vacation. This year we went to Sanibel Island Florida
iwerkz Universal Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard review Read More
I’ve been using four WeMo Switch modules in my house for a few months now, and they work great for turning lights on and off on a program and for letting me manually control them from anywhere I have internet connectivity. Belkin isn’t resting on their laurels, though, and they have announced the WeMo Insight
Now you can monitor energy usage with the latest WeMo Switch Read More
I like products that make my life easier and save me time, even if it’s only a couple seconds. The Wireless Power Bank 4800mAh from Brando ticks both of those boxes. It’s a wireless charger that uses Qi (pronounced “Chee”) inductive charging. Some of the latest mobile devices like the Nexus 7 2013 tablet and
Brando Wireless Power Bank 4800mAh review Read More
You’re probably thinking ” not another iPad case!”, but before you hit the back arrow hear me out. The Across Case by Strotter does have some unusual features that make it worth a look. My first impression was also underwhelming; however, after using the case for a couple of weeks, it may be something you
Strotter Across Case for iPad review Read More
I find it difficult to play games on my phone with on-screen joysticks and buttons. My fingers move around on the screen, and I start pressing the wrong button or moving the wrong direction. Since I grew up with a physical controller in my hand, perhaps that is why I just can’t get the knack
iPega PG-9017 Bluetooth Controller for iOS and Android review Read More
If you’re like me, the arrival of a new phone means determining what apps to keep or toss. Here’s a shortlist of a few that made the cut that I use nearly every day.
Daily Use Apps – Andy Chen Read More
Paper. The curse of our record management as 21st century humans. The promise of computers has always been “the paperless office,” but most computer users have produced more paper, rather than less. The need for a piece of paper for giving information to someone else, “sign and return” situations like leases and contracts, and the
SharpScan Pro iOS app review Read More
Do you want to expand the accessible storage of your tablet or smartphone but can’t because they don’t have an SD/microSD slot or USB port to do so? The RAVPower FileHub RP-WD01 3000 mAh power bank is a portable, self-powered WiFi file hub that doesn’t require any physical connection to your device. The FileHub can transfer files via 802.11b/g/n or
RAVPower FileHub RP-WD01 WiFi file hub, SD card reader, and power bank review Read More
In October, Phiaton will be introducing two new headphone designs just in time for holiday shopping. Each headphone has its own appeal depending on what your needs are. For the fan of going portable, the carbon-fiber Moderna Series Fusion MS 430 is a lightweight over the ear design with full-sized drivers for better sound. It’s
Phiaton goes light, goes wireless, goes silent Read More
There are a lot of docks out there that allow you to use your iPhone as an alarm clock, but Snooze from DistilUnion says their working snooze bar separates them from the pack. The body of the dock is made of maple wood; the snooze bar is made of a rubbery material with an internal
This iPhone dock has a “slap-happy” snooze bar Read More
Before deciding if you want – or need – the CMOY Headphone Amplifier, there is something any buyer should ask themselves: Why do you want one? Seriously, this is important, because many people will buy a headphone amp for all the wrong reasons. Consider this: If you want an amp to make your music louder and
CMOY Headphone Amplifier review Read More
How many of you have a smart phone? How many have some sort of protective case on it? How many of you wish that your smart phone case did more than look pretty and protect your phone? The folks at IN1 probably felt this way when they designed their IN1 case for the iPhone 5
If MacGyver owned an iPhone, he would probably have the IN1 case on it Read More
I had a strange feeling of déjà vu when I pulled the SYNC Burn Fitness Band activity tracker out of its packaging a few days ago. I quickly realized it was almost an exact replica of the Smart Health LifeTrak Core C200 activity tracker that I reviewed back in June. Are they exactly the same
SYNC Burn Fitness Band activity tracker review Read More
There are a number of ways to get your music streaming from your home to your sound system. New Potato Technologies has TuneLink Home that provides a Bluetooth connection for your audio as well as the ability to use your phone as a universal remote. The device comes with a number of connections, including: Infrared sensor and transmitter
New Potato TuneLink Home review Read More
Talk about appropriately named companies. Torque Audio has a masculine aura about it, both in name and looks. Their first product, the t103z in-ear headphones are a gadget lovers dream. They come with three sets of filters – or valves as Torque calls them – that let the user customize – or tune – the
Torque Audio lets you tune your tunes Read More
Lets face it, with the cost of medical care and health insurance rising, it is more important than ever to look after your health. I have seen a lot of wearable activity monitors around, I even wear a Nike FuelBand everyday, but the information that you can get back is more about activity and not
I’ve been a fan of Qi wireless charging for many months now. I bought Samsung’s wireless charging cover for my Samsung Galaxy S3 and have been using a Nokia charging dock on my night stand to turn my phone into my ultimate alarm clock (see related links listed below for more info on that topic).
2 is better than 1 with Brando’s Dual Wireless Charging Pad Read More