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Nintendo 3DS official accessories pictured

, Jan 10th 2011 Discuss [2]

Details of the bundled accessories set to come with Nintendo's 3DS have emerged, with Famitsu scoring graphics of the various bits & bobs that will come with the fast-approaching 3D handheld. The exact contents of the retail box have already been comfirmed, but now we can see the rather comically short USB charging cable Nintendo envisage (and which we're guessing isn't entirely indicative of what the final charger will look like). Read The Full Story

iPad wireless charger system just as fast as AC adapter

, Jan 10th 2011 Discuss [0]

Japanese wireless charging company Murata has demonstrated a new contactless-charging system for the iPad, though it uses an external case rather than integrating inside the Apple slate. The unnamed prototype consists of a 2mm thick plastic case, and Murata says it will recharge the iPad just as quickly as the regular mains adapter would. Read The Full Story

XtremeMac Introduces Three New USB Chargers

, Jan 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas isn't all about the high-end devices that get announced here. Sure, they get all the time and attention, but we can't forget about the accessories, either. XtremeMac has officially unveiled a series of new USB chargers that may look like any other USB charger out there, but they have a few extra features in store. Read The Full Story

Jabra Skype range outed: EXTREME, EASYGO, CHILL & SPEAK410

, Jan 5th 2011 Discuss [0]

Jabra has unveiled a range of Skype-certified speakerphones, the Jabra EXTREME, Jabra EASYGO, Jabra CHILL and Jabra SPEAK410. The EXTREME is the most flexible, pairing a Bluetooth headset and USB dongle, though the EASYGO still features multipoint connections for remaining paired with both your PC and phone. Read The Full Story

Joby GorillaMobile Ori & GorillaMobile Yogi iPad Stands Unveiled

, Jan 4th 2011 Discuss [0]

Joby set up shop at CES Unveiled, and pulled the curtain off a pair of brand new accessories for Apple's tablet device, the iPad. Combining iPad positioning with protection, the new stands offer owners the ability to position their tablets in several different ways, aiming for the most comfortable position for usage at any given moment, while offering up some form of protection. Read The Full Story

Spectec CameraJet adds UWB wireless to your digital camera

, Jan 3rd 2011 Discuss [0]

Up until now, unless you've bought a WiFi-enabled camera or an Eye-Fi card, getting photos off of your digital camera usually involves plugging in a USB cable or whipping out the memory card. Spectec want to change all that; they've slotted an Alereon UWB radio into their CameraJet Wireless system, with the SD Wi-Jet Card SDU-7200 going into your camera and the USB Wi-Jet Dongle SDU-7500 going into your computer. Read The Full Story

Olympus PEN E-PL2 leaks again with Close Up Spotlight accessory

, Dec 31st 2010 Discuss [0]

A second shot of the Olympus PEN E-PL2 has leaked ahead of the micro four thirds camera's official debut at CES 2011 next week, and it seems a Bluetooth dongle isn't the only unusual accessory the company has planned. 43Rumors' latest shot shows the E-PL2 with a Close Up Spotlight addition, two independently posable LED lights that attach to the hot-shoe. Read The Full Story

iPhonECG turns your iPhone 4 into an ECG machine [Video]

, Dec 31st 2010 Discuss [0]

A new iPhone 4 accessory promises to turn the Apple smartphone into a clinic-quality ECG machine. The iPhonECG is a clip-on case for the handset with a pair of electrodes on the back; paired with the handset via Bluetooth, it sends ECG readings to the custom app. According to the developers, the case and app are expected to come in at under $100 when the iPhonECG reaches the market. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

HEX Releases Watch Band for iPod Nano Gen 6

, Dec 29th 2010 Discuss [6]

Ohh! Pretty Colors! Just when you thought there couldn't possibly be any more iterations of the idea that the iPod Nano acting as a watch face, here comes along HEX with a super awesome (and super inexpensive!) version in not one, not two, but NINE different colors. This band has a "Pop-in, Pop-out" design that lets you toss your iPod Nano in and out of it with what we can only assume is ease, and majority of the watch being made of premium silicone. There's integrated control buttons and a fancy pattern around the edge so you'll be sporty and fully functional. Read The Full Story

Micro-USB Formally Chosen as Cellphone Charger Standard by European Standardization Bodies

, Dec 29th 2010 Discuss [2]

At the end of June, in 2009, the European Commission started a movement to make micro-USB the standardized charging port for cellphones. It was subsequently backed by roughly 90% of the cellphone market holders, with Apple, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, and Samsung (among others) all agreeing to the standardization. As any major decision usually does, even if it's obvious it should be in place, it's taken the EC plenty of time to make a decision, and now thanks to the two vital bodies within the European Standardization Bodies, it's finally been passed. Read The Full Story

SkyWire iPhone serial cable allows remote telescope control

, Dec 28th 2010 Discuss [4]

A serial connection is probably not the first port that sprang to mind while bemoaning Apple's shortage of socket options on iOS devices, but that's just what Southern Stars and Redpark are offering. The SkyWire is a $79 adapter for the iPhone 4, iPad or other iOS models that allows you to hook the handset up to various computer-controlled telescopes. Read The Full Story

Sony Ericsson confirm LiveView update in Jan 2011: Bluetooth fixes & more

, Dec 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

It's fair to say our lasting impressions of the Sony Ericsson LiveView were less than glowing, with Bluetooth connection issues and patchy functionality leaving us underwhelmed by the wireless Android sub-display. The good news is that Sony Ericsson has confirmed that the LiveView's firmware is indeed upgradable, with the first update due for release in January 2011. Read The Full Story

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