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Smarter Stand for iPhone doubles as a cable wrapper

, Feb 12th 2013 Discuss [0]

Accessories are a dime a dozen nowadays, and only clever ones usually make it through. The Smarter Stand is back, only this time it's for the iPhone. We've talked about the Smarter Stand for iPad in past, and now the company is back on Kickstarter attempting to raise funds for an iPhone version, but this one is a little different. Read The Full Story

Mophie announces $79 Juice Pack Helium for iPhone 5

, Feb 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

Mophie is known for their popular line of Juice Pack battery pack cases that give users an extra boost of juice when their iPhones get low on battery. For the first time, though, the cases are coming to the iPhone 5. Mophie announced the Juice Pack Helium today, which will give iPhone 5 owners 80% more battery life. Read The Full Story

BlackBerry Z10 Accessories hands-on: Bluetooth Speaker, Charger, holsters galore

, Jan 30th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the BlackBerry Z10 has been introduced as the first all-touch hero for BlackBerry 10, and along with it come a couple of lovely accessories we’ve gotten to see up close – speakers, batteries, and all! The BlackBerry Z10 is a smartphone that’s meant to represent BlackBerry 10 as both a business and a personal smartphone, this set of accessories therefor acting as extensions of that goal with both audio conferencing and all-day battery life in mind for you, the modern professional.

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Logitech makes itself clear: “We are NOT exiting PC gaming”

, Jan 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

Last night, Logitech reported their Q3 2012 earnings, and things didn't look so good. The company reported an operating loss of $180 million with sales down 14% from last year. As a result, Logitech announced quite a few changes coming to its product lineup, including the dismantling of its console gaming peripherals. However, CEO Bracken Darrell clarified that the Harmony business is not shutting down, but will rather be put up for sale. The company also noted that they're still focused on PC peripherals, such as the G-series line of gaming keyboards and mice. Read The Full Story

CES 2013 wrap-up: Accessories steal the show

, Jan 13th 2013 Discuss [0]

In some ways, one could argue that CES 2013 was really all about the accessories. Sure, a lot of companies where there unveiling new hardware, whether that hardware was a massive TV, a new gaming tablet, or a phone that has an eInk display on the backside, but there were more accessories than we care to count being shown on the floor. Each of these accessories seemed to offer something unique; each was newsworthy in it’s own particular way. There were some that caught more attention than others, naturally, but nearly every accessory we saw is bound to get someone, somewhere excited.

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Apple was alive and well at CES 2013

, Jan 13th 2013 Discuss [0]

Tons of big-name companies make an appearance at CES every year, and while Microsoft backed out of this year’s show, there were still a bevy of companies that filled the void. LG, Sony, Qualcomm, Verizon, Samsung, Intel, and more, all stepped up to the plate to take Microsoft’s place, but one other big-name company that made an appearance at the show was Apple. They didn’t necessarily have a booth, or had any of their execs on the show floor, but their products were everywhere, and I’m not even exaggerating when I say such a thing.

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Ion Scratch 2 Go gives your iPad physical DJ controls, we go hands-on

, Jan 11th 2013 Discuss [0]

DJing apps on the iPad are cool and all, but the touchscreen controls leave something to be desired. However, Ion Audio has launched a set of physical controls, such as knobs, turntables, and sliders, specifically for DJ apps on the touchscreen tablet, and it makes the experience way more tactile and realistic. Read The Full Story

Pelican ProGear Vault iPhone 5 and iPad mini cases hands-on

, Jan 10th 2013 Discuss [0]

Pelican is mostly known for its line of rugged bags and large cases meant for photography equipment and other expensive belongings that you need to protect. However, the company has released a new line of smartphone cases here at CES 2013, and we ended up getting our hands specifically on the ProGear Vault cases for the iPhone 5 and the iPad mini. Read The Full Story

Spigen SGP New-Coated Backpack Series hands-on

, Jan 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week we got the opportunity to have a chat with Sue Choe of Spigen SGP at ShowStoppers during CES 2013, and she brought with her a backpack full of goodies for us to look at - the backpack itself being one of the best! This is the Spigen SGP New-Coated Backpack made specifically for the multi-device citizen amongst us, working with so many pockets inside that you'll never be able to fill them all up! And it's rather fashionable, too. Read The Full Story

OtterBox Armor series hands-on

, Jan 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

OtterBox is making a big appearance here at ShowStoppers during CES 2013, and they unveiled their new Armor series of smartphone cases. The company is known for durable and indestructible cases, and the Armor series definitely skimp on that. In fact, the Armor series is OtterBox's most toughest case yet, and we ended up getting our hands on the new case. Read The Full Story

OtterBox Defender with iON Intelligence hands-on

, Jan 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

OtterBox is here at ShowStoppers at CES 2013, and they're just unveiling some new, updated iPhone cases. The Defender series is the company's most popular product, and they just revealed an updated version that comes with an extra battery, as well as an accompanying mobile app that provides a user interface for monitoring the extra battery. Read The Full Story

Turtle Beach PX51, XP510, SEVEN series hands-on

, Jan 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

Turtle Beach has made a big appearance here at CES 2013 by announcing several new headsets that are both wireless and wired. The company announced a new headset specifically for Xbox 360 gamers, as well as an exclusive option for PlayStation 3 gamers as well. They also announced the SEVEN series for consoles, PCs, and mobile platforms that include “tournament-grade” quality and functionality. We ended up stopping by the company's booth and getting some hands-on time with the new products. Read The Full Story
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