News, reviews and articles about iPhone, iPad and iPod devices and accessories.
So did I pique your interest, or have you come to expect this sort of babble from me? If the former is true then you may want to check out the new line of iPad skins from Station Supply Co. The newest offering from them, the iPad 2,3,4 Life Raft w/ text cases are old, repurposed […]
In case of an emergency, this old Pan Am life raft can double as an iPad skin Read More
As someone who takes frequent trips, I have found that the lighter your carry-on is, the better. One problem I had with leaving my laptop at home was losing the ability to use a keyboard. I have tried a keyboard case for my iPad before and didn’t like it, but I was given the opportunity
Kensington KeyCover Hard Shell Keyboard for iPad review Read More
Yesterday Elizabeth told us about some cool looking Star Wars iPhone cases, so in fairness to the other popular sci-fi franchise, we have some Star Trek cases for your beaming pleasure. The Star Trek: The Next Generation iPhone 5 cases are now available from PowerA.com. Priced at $29.99, these cases are available in 3 Starfleet
Star Trek iPhone 5 cases that are fit for a member of StarFleet Read More
May the iPhorce be with you! Or May the fourth be past you? (Ooh yes, that was terrible!) Add some geektastic fun to your iPhone 4/4S or 5 by covering it with one of these Star Wars limited edition cases. You can choose from C-3PO, Chewbacca (even has fur on it), Darth Vader, or R2-D2. They
Star Wars cases for iPhone 4/4S and 5 Read More
I’ve tried Apple’s Cards app, and I liked the quality and the convenience of sending cards with that app. Some people may find those cards too impersonal, because you can’t even add a handwritten signature line. I think nowadays many people wouldn’t mind getting a card that was created on a computer and automatically mailed
A card-maker app for those who require a handwritten note Read More
For a little more than $20 ($20.45 to be exact) you can use the Backlight Alcohol Tester – Alcohol Analyzer from AllPuter.com to check your alcohol level. There are versions compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S3, Note and more. The device features an LCD digital display that lights up in 3 different colors
Backlight Alcohol Tester is a portable breathalyzer for the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S3 Read More
When I review headphones or earphones, I love to be surprised. Soul Electronics can best be described as hip hop star Ludacris’s answer to Dr. Dre’s Beats lineup of bass monsters. Soul has a good selection of headphones, earphones in many price ranges. This review will cover the SL150CB Pro Hi-Definition On-Ear Headphones. That’s a
Soul SL150CB Pro Hi-Definition On-Ear Headphone review Read More
When you have unwanted items, you can always list them on Craigslist or eBay, but there’s always an element of uncertainty when dealing with absolute strangers. With the Bondsy app, you can list your things so only your friends or friends of friends can see your listings. You can choose to sell or trade your
Trade or sell unwanted items with Bondsy Read More
There are certain things in life that demand a price premium, such as a 1985 Dom Perignon or Monte Cristo #4, but an Ipad case? Issentiel of Paris provides a line of smartphone and tablet cases crafted in leather. The iPad 2 case I received to review lists for $99, which I think qualifies as
Issentiel iPad Leather Case review Read More
As someone who loves music, is a wannabe musician, iPad mini owner and The Gadgeteer, I love any gadgets or apps that allow me turn my tablet into a musical instrument. We’ve seen apps that convert your iPad into a piano, guitar, ukulele and even a drum set. Using your fingers to play piano, guitar
Drummerz Drumsticks – Create a beat that anyone can march to Read More
The majority of earphones today are just that – earphones. However, some audio companies have recently been creating music player apps that are tuned specifically for their particular earphone. When I first got a glimpse of the new EarPhone-12 from XTZ, I wondered if their digital sound processing (DSP), developed in conjunction with Dirac Research,
XTZ Earphone-12 review Read More
With this 30-pin accessory, you can watch live TV broadcasts on your iOS device. You don’t need WiFi access, and you won’t use your data plan minutes, either. You do need to be in certain geographic areas in the US to use the Dyle mobile TV unit from Belkin, though. Dyle mobile TV broadcasts live
Watch over-the-air TV on your iOS device with the Belkin Dyle Read More
Apple’s Camera Connection Kit will let you transfer photos to your iPad, but it doesn’t allow you to copy files off the iPad. It handles several image and video file formats, but nothing else. With The Only Read and Write iPad Flash Drive from Hammacher Schlemmer, you can, as you might guess, both read and
Read and write flashdrive for your iPad and other iOS devices Read More
Like to go to the beach but hate worrying about your phone getting wet? InnoPocket now has the Amphibian waterproof case available for the iPhone 5. The case has a 2-in-1 design that allows it to be used as an everyday shell case, and when going to the beach, you can add the waterproof casing.
Keep your phone dry with the Amphibian waterproof case for the iPhone 5 Read More
This Anti-Drop / Anti-Theft Sticker / Ring for iPhones / iPad / Phone from Allputer promises to give you a secure grip on your phone or tablet, which is something many of us need as our phones get sleeker and thinner. The device consists of a metal ring on an adhesive plastic tab that you attach
One ring to secure them all Read More
The OCDock began life as a very successful crowd-funded project, and now it’s in production. This sleek aluminum, Lightning-connector dock has a glass bead-blasted, anodized silver finish that matches the stand of your iMac or Thunderbolt display, and it has what they are calling the world’s thinnest iPhone cable. The cable is paper thin and
The OCDock is a sleek Lightning dock that becomes part of your Mac’s display stand Read More
If you play or are learning to play the ukulele, check out this iOS music app. The Ukulele Songbook: The Beatles app is a universal iOS app that teaches you to play 19 of Beatles songs. Each song is complete with lyrics and chords, and there’s even an enhanced chord library where “you can view large
Learn to play The Beatles on ukulele with this iOS app Read More
The BlueBulb Bluetooth Bulb is a Bluetooth enabled LED light bulb which is currently seeking financial backing through the crowdfunding site FundAnything. They’ve already met their goal of $20,000 with over 50 days left in the project. Let’s see if it’s worth your pledges.
BlueBulb Bluetooth Bulb review Read More
The SquiggleFish iPad app combines drawing on paper and iPad apps to entertain your child. Your child draws and colors a fish on a piece of plain paper, then uses the iPad’s camera to scan it in to the SquiggleFish app. The app then animates the fish, making it seem to come to life. It’s
Your child is an animator with the SquiggleFish app for iPad Read More
ColorSonik is not a name that people think of when it comes to audio. It’s not surprising, since they are new on the scene. ColorSonik’s first product is a pair of desktop speakers that pay homage to the Museum of Modern Art’s transparent, plastic storage boxes. Even if you are not familiar with MOMA’s retro
ColorSonik Speaker review Read More