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iPhone 5 won’t work with some accessories even with Lightning adapter

, Sep 13th 2012 Discuss [41]

I think we all know the talk of the technology world for the next few days is going to be the launch of the iPhone 5 and new iPods yesterday. With the iPhone 5 getting a new docking connector called the Lighting connection; many people are wondering if their community use existing iPhone accessories with the new device. Apple does have the Lighting to 30-pin adapter available ranging from $29-$39 depending on the model. Read The Full Story

Apple reveals Lightning to microUSB adapter to pacify Europe

, Sep 13th 2012 Discuss [13]

Apple's trio of Lightning adapters aren't the only connections offered for the iPhone 5, 5th-gen iPod touch and 7th-gen iPod nano; there's also a new microUSB adapter, though you'll need to be in Europe to get it. The fourth dongle basically connects a regular microUSB charger - or a microUSB cable for sync & charge - to the smaller Lightning port on the new devices, Apple's workaround to EC legislation about standardized ports. Read The Full Story

Apple EarPods headphones hands-on

, Sep 12th 2012 Discuss [4]

Iconic and underwhelming: that’s been the recipe for Apple’s bundled earbuds with the iPod and iPhone so far, but the EarPods are here to hopefully change that. Packaged with the new iPhone 5, 5th-gen iPod touch and 7th-gen iPod nano, and also available for anyone with $29 to spare, the EarPods promise an affordable step up, but do they deliver? Check out our hands-on after the cut.

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Shimi smart musical robot comes to the iPhone

, Sep 12th 2012 Discuss [1]

You may recall back in June, we first talked about the Android-powered Shimi dancing robot speaker dock. The speaker dock was aimed at Android smartphone users and would dance and tap its little robotic foot to the tunes you playback from your smartphone. Inside the robot's head is a pair of speakers. Read The Full Story

Kensington unveils DisplayLink USB 3.0 docks for home and office

, Sep 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Kensington has been making all sorts of accessories for computers and tablets for a long time. The company has unveiled a pair of new docking stations that notebook users who take their machine with them to and from the home or office frequently will find useful. Both of these docking stations use DisplayLink technology to allow users to add a secondary larger screen. Read The Full Story

Zorro Macsk turns your iMac into a touchscreen device

, Sep 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

I'm sure there are a bunch of people out there that own iMacs that have wished the device was touchscreen enabled. If the iMac had a touchscreen from the factory, you could surf the web and watch video by simply touching icons on the screen rather than having to fiddle with a mouse. A new product has surfaced called the Zorro Macsk from a company called TMD Touch. Read The Full Story

Touchfire makes on-screen keyboards feel less virtual

, Sep 11th 2012 Discuss [2]

One of the biggest complaints that users have about on-screen keyboards is that the virtual keyboards lack tactile feel. That means you pretty much have to look at the keyboard to be able to tell where your fingers are since you can't feel the keys like you can on a real keyboard. This may not be such a big deal on a smaller screen like the iPhone where you're likely to be looking at the screen as you type. Read The Full Story

AirBridge out-streams AirPlay for impromptu iPhone sharing

, Sep 7th 2012 Discuss [3]

AirPlay Mirroring on the iPhone and iPad is great, but startup Artifex Touch thinks it has a better solution for impromptu presentations, media streaming, group working and more with its AirBridge. A portable wireless adapter that clips to an iOS device and your nearest TV or projector, AirBridge is fresh to Kickstarter and, with the help of a clever companion app, streams video, games, and presentations over WiFi, either to the base station or directly to another iOS device user.   Read The Full Story

Nokia Lumia accessories and wireless charging hands-on

, Sep 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nokia's new Lumia 920 may have stolen the show this morning while they announced a few new handsets, but the accessories Nokia brought to the market along with their new phones deserve a quick look too. We have wireless charging in multiple ways, NFC speaker docks from JBL and more so check them out below along with some hands-on and first impressions. Read The Full Story

Nokia Fatboy charging pillow revealed for wireless Lumia 920 juicing

, Sep 5th 2012 Discuss [3]

Nokia has partnered with Fatboy on a wireless charging “pillow” for the new Lumia 920, a compact docking platform to rejuice your Windows Phone 8 handset. Meanwhile, Nokia has also partnered with Virgin Atlantic, Coffee Bean, and Tea Leaf, which will see the “pillow” included in Virgin lounges and embedded into tables at the drinks chains.

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Pebble smartwatch adds color option as backers asked for ship details

, Sep 4th 2012 Discuss [3]

Shipments of the Pebble smart watch are close at hand, with the $10m Kickstarter project inviting backers to pick their watch color - with a new option added in for good measure - and register a shipping address. The project, which sold out back in May, now offers the Bluetooth connected watch in black, white, red, orange, or grey, with those who originally backed the cheapest black version able to upgrade for $15.

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Nokia Lumia wireless charging pad leaks

, Sep 3rd 2012 Discuss [16]

An image of Nokia's wireless charging pad for the upcoming Lumia Windows Phone 8 refreshed range has leaked, seemingly confirming that not only the flagship model will support cable-free recharging. Shared by evleaks, and coming only hours after whispers that the Lumia 920 PureView would have wireless charging, the image shows a roughly phone-sized puck onto which the handset drops. Read The Full Story
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