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Flickr Find: iPad on a G4 iMac base

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 11th, 2013)

Remember the G4 iMac, lovingly called the iLamp because of its unique design that resembled Luxor Jr. of Pixar fame? Spotted on Flickr is this clever iPad stand that uses the base of the G4 as its centerpiece. It was created a few years ago by Flickr member Jamie37211, who documented the ...

Linkase looks to improve iPhone wifi reception

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 5th, 2013)

You can relive the days of cell phone antennas thanks to this iPhone case from Absolute Technology. The Linkcase for the iPhone 5 has an electromagnetic waveguide (EMW) antenna that'll improve WiFi performance in your phone. The EMW element responsible for improving WiFi reception is embedded ...

MMT offers a mobile monitor for your Mac or iPad

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Feb 1st, 2013)

This is the first Macworld for MMT, Mobile Monitor Technologies, and the company is offering a slightly different twist on portable USB monitors. Each is wrapped in brushed aluminum, and each has a nice build quality with what appears to be an outstanding screen. But there's a model with a ...

CES 2013: iMusic BodyRhythm wants to pummel your shoulders via touch input

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Jan 8th, 2013)

There's always a few wacky things here at CES, and at Pepcom's annual CES sideshow I stumbled upon the iMusic BodyRhythm. It looks a bit like a life jacket, but can be controlled by your iOS device via a special app. What does it do? It "massages" your shoulders via a series of tiny taps. ...

And the award for 'Most Impractical iPhone Case' goes to...

by Mike Wehner (Dec 28th, 2012)

iPhone cases need to do one thing and one thing only: Protect your extremely expensive handset from harm. If the case happens to look cool or offer some additional functionality, that's really just a bonus. Now, if the case is also a full-sized replica of a lobster, well... we're not quite sure ...

Apple offers free Lightning to Micro USB adapter in China

by Mike Wehner (Dec 12th, 2012)

M.I.C. Gadget reports that iPhone 5 buyers in China will get a little something extra with each new smartphone: A Lightning to Micro USB adapter. The adapter allows users to utilize their existing micro-USB cords to both charge and sync the new iPhone, and helps cut down on the added expense of ...

Stands du jour: TwoHands & MonkeyDo iPad stands impress

by Erica Sadun (Dec 10th, 2012)

When it comes to iPad stands, there are more options out there in the market than you can shake a stick at. If you're just looking for utility, you needn't look farther than a used roll of duct tape. Ugly but it works. Today's market is about combining utility with beautiful design and I found ...

Lumawake iPhone dock studies sleep cycles, simulates a sunrise

by Mike Wehner (Nov 20th, 2012)

When it comes to iPhone docks, you'd think we'd have seen it all by now, but a new crowd-funded project called Lumawake is doing its best to dismiss that notion. More than just a slick-looking charging accessory, Lumawake's designers claim that it can study your sleep cycle, which you can then ...

Made For iPhone manufacturers may have to comply with Apple's supplier responsibility code

by Michael Rose (Nov 8th, 2012)

There's no gaggle of satellite trucks or eager liveblogs documenting every moment, but one of the most important Apple-related events is going on right now in Shenzhen, China: the annual MFi (Made For iPhone/iPad/iPod) manufacturers' conference. This multi-day meeting is the interface, so to ...

iPad mini Smart Cover priced at $39

by Mike Wehner (Oct 26th, 2012)

If you managed to order an iPad mini before it sold out this morning, you may have added a $39 Smart Cover to your order and thought to yourself, "That price sounds familiar." And it should, because it's the same price as the full-size Smart Cover for the larger iPad. The mini version of the ...

iPad mini accessories ready months before launch

by Kelly Hodgkins (Oct 15th, 2012)

Apple hasn't announced an iPad mini yet, but according to a report in AllThingsD, accessory manufacturing is already booming in Asia. Topeka analyst Brian White says accessory makers have been ramping up production for the iPad mini, with some starting to produce accessories as early as ...

Satechi Portable Energy Station 10000: The Strategic Reserve for your devices

by Kelly Hodgkins (Oct 5th, 2012)

If you need portable power and don't want to spend a fortune, then you should take a closer look at Satechi's US$60 Portable Energy Station 10000. The portable charging unit packs a high-capacity 10,000 mAh battery with 2A output that'll charge an iPad and an iPhone at the same ...

Exogear's Exovolt Plus: The stackable external battery pack arrives

by Steven Sande (Aug 17th, 2012)

There are a ton of external battery packs for iPhones and iPads. I remember the good old days when it seemed like the only packs available were little blobs that you'd plug into the bottom of an iPhone to keep it going for a few more hours. Now everybody and their brother-in-law has an external ...

Mophie delivers the OUTRIDE for action iPhone camera work

by Kelly Hodgkins (Aug 1st, 2012)

Popular iOS accessory maker mophie is stepping outside its battery-based products and debuting a new, sports action camera mount for the iPhone 4/4S. The OUTRIDE camera system includes a durable mount, a beefy camera-centric case and software to tie it all together. The polycarbonate case and ...

iPhone, iPad optics add night vision for covert missions

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 25th, 2012)

The iPhone and iPad are consumer devices, but they're powerful enough to be used in a variety of industries, including the military and law enforcement. One such military tool is a new hardware and software system from Special Operations Apps that lets you attach an iOS device to military grade ...