Valentines Day is a great time to remind someone you care about that you love them. While gadgets alone won’t show your true feelings, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite gadgets to give this Valentines Day. Instead of roses that wilt and chocolates that go bad, why not pick up a fun gadget gift [...]
While Apple’s products are now clad in silver aluminum or steel and glass, once upon a time Apple had injected color into its products. If you’re aching for a berry colored iMac of yore or a solid old-school Macintosh model, there’s now a case for your iPhone to give you the satisfaction of being an [...]
We still don’t know what the iPad 3 is going to look like when it arrives but that doesn’t mean that case-makers like OtterBox aren’t going to be providing high-quality cases for when it does decide to show its face. In a video posted on YouTube, the OtterBox’s Portfolio Manager Will Robinson tells us that [...]
Apple made a lot of shutterbugs happy with the camera upgrades in the iPhone 4S — more pixels and a bigger sensor means an even better “best camera” to carry everywhere. Want to take the iPhone even further than that? With some additional accessories and apps you can turn this device into a mobile photo and video studio worthy of your enhanced skills.
By default, users can’t plug in a USB flash drive or SD card to transfer files on the go. Samsung offers a solution to this problem with the Galaxy Tab USB and SD Connection Kit. These dongles make transferring files pretty easy if you can figure out where that happens. The Galaxy Tab isn’t great at making the next steps obvious.
The Pad & Quill Octavo case for the iPad 2 is a leather bound case that looks great on the iPad 2. This case is crafted with care and you can tell that when you pick it up. Pad & Quill is known for producing high quality cases that protect your tablet, computer or iPhone with [...]
Angry Birds merch is out of control and everywhere, but no one is complaining about that. Those loveable birds and pigs can grace everything from plush toys to flip flops and someone will buy it. And anytime there is a licensing opportunity in the air there will be flash drives. Right now you can grab [...]
I consider myself a green-minded person and always up to try new, Earth-friendly methods of powering the many gadgets I carry on a daily basis. So, in theory, I should be excited about the Powertrekk water-powered battery pack. But there are some major caveats.
Despite laws against it, despite PSAs and documentaries that show the dangers, despite all common sense, there are still tons of people out there engaging in dangerous activities such as texting or web surfing with their phones while driving. If you can’t exercise any self-control to end this behavior or want to help someone else [...]
These cufflinks are either the ultimate in 007 gear for the average man or the geekiest cufflinks on the planet. Either way, they’re at least dead useful, unlike normal pairs. Brookstone’s polished silver cufflinks each hide a USB drive that offers 2GB of storage and Wi-Fi hotspot capability. It’s not clear if they can both [...]
Mobile gaming nerds rejoiced last year when ThinkGeek’s April Fool’s arcade cabinet for the iPad became a real product thanks to the folks at Ion Audio. Now they’re bringing the concept to everyone’s favorite mobile gaming device: the iPhone. The iCade Mobile fits all models of the iPhone and the iPod touch. Just like the [...]
The GottaBeMobile team has been roaming Las Vegas for the past week checking out the best that CES 2012 has to offer. And while we have seen a ton of great new gear, there have certainly been a handful of devices that stand above the rest. What you’ll find here are the gadgets and gizmos [...]
The first time I walked through Sony’s massive CES booth I almost missed the Xperia Smartwatch. Shoved in between the new Xperia Ion smartphones this little gadget is a hidden gem. When I first played with it I fell a bit in love. But after spending more hands-on time with it I’m ready to declare [...]
While I own, and am a huge fan of mobile devices, I am not a huge fan of mobile accessories. I find most of them to be overpriced and if they aren’t overpriced, I find them to be gimmicky, tacky, useless, etc, etc, etc. Needless to say, it’s not often that I run into something [...]
If you saw our holiday gift guides you know that some of us are fans of the Jawbone Jambox, a compact Bluetooth speaker with big sound. Today at CES we caught up with the Jawbone team and were highly amused to see them wearing the Jamboxes around their necks like we’d suddenly traveled back to [...]
Audio seems to be the next big thing to differentiate smartphones and tablets. Manufacturers have partnered with SRS Audio, Dolby Labs, Monster (via Nokia accessories), and even Beats Audio (through HTC smartphones) to deliver better tunes ‘just as the artist intended’ on mobile devices. Now, Samsung is taking it a step further with its own [...]
The 60beat GamePad connects to your iPad or other iOS device so you can control your games with a physical game pad instead of the mostly horrible onscreen controls of iOS games. It only works with a limited selection of compatible games, but hopefully the list will grow if this thing takes off. I played [...]
The iPhone 4S is one of the best smartphones of the year, and for the first time it is going up against an incredibly capable phone — the Galaxy Nexus. The iPhone 4S didn’t bring a radical design change, but thanks to many improvements in hardware, a new version of iOS and a thriving ecosystem, [...]
Similar to Motorola’s Lapdock accessory that converts any of the company’s Webtop-enabled Android smartphone into a lightweight protable netbook with an 11-inch screen, the LightPad concept gives users the transforming experience and even greater flexibility. Plug in a compatible smartphone, and LightPad will offer users a physical keyboard and a rear-projected 11-inch display in netbook [...]
The Verizon Wireless edition of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus official car dock accessory lacks the 3-pin connectors that are found on the international GSM official car dock accessory. While the omission may not be a big deal for some users, it does present itself as a convenience issues for many others as the 3-pin connectors [...]
Quirky is one of my favorite websites to shop because the products there are so spot-on useful. That’s probably because everything is conceived and designed by real people who have great ideas but not the infrastructure to turn that idea into reality on their own. Of all the Quirky products I own or have tested [...]
The other day a commenter reminded me that there many of you out there concerned about the radiation your mobile phones emit and whether it could be harmful. I did a story on this several months ago and the best that can be said right now is that no one knows the effects and no [...]
The Nook Tablet is proving as popular as its predecessor, with over a million shipped so far and more to come as we roll through the holiday season. If you’ve already scooped up yours or bought one to give as a gift, you’ll need a nice cover to go with it. If the selection in [...]
We’ve seen the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon in photos and on video many, many, many times in the past. However, the photos and video you’re about to see today are a little bit of a departure from the ones of days past. These photos and quick video, courtesy of Droid-Life, show off the Galaxy [...]
I often see Kikkerland’s fun, kitschy accessories when I’m out holiday shopping for things other than technology. They make perfect stocking stuffers since they’re useful, inexpensive, and cute. They also make nice secret Santa presents for the same reasons. With holiday gifting time almost upon us you don’t have that much time to shop, so [...]
With the amount of evidence stacking up for the launch of the Nokia Lumia 710, a Windows Phone with more modest specs than the Lumia 800 (review), on T-Mobile USA’s network, it appears that the carrier will be supporting the launch of the handset with a number of accessories. The leaked accessory sheets show that [...]
There are now several apps for Android and iPhone that turn the camera into a scanner, complete with OCR. However, to get the best results the camera needs to stay steady, which is hard to do holding the phone in your hand. A tripod will work, but then you need a lot of accoutrements and [...]
In advance of Verizon Wireless’ launch of the 4G LTE Google Galaxy Nexus by Samsung, the device’s accessories have begun to appear at the carrier’s store. It seems that Verizon has been sending cases and accessories to its storefront recently in advance of launches for some anticipated devices, and the Galaxy Nexus is no exception. [...]
Apple fans apparently never get tired of the retro Apple kitsch, even as they cling to their modern Apple devices. Thus I’m sure the folks over at MICGadget will sell many of their new iStation desktop stands for the iPad. Designed to look like the Apple I, this stand cleverly blends the old and the [...]
Verizon’s Droid 4 leaks get better every time. After an anticipated, yet still unofficial, launch date of December 8, we are now seeing some of the compatible accessories that will be available for this Webtop-enabled smartphone. The first accessory is a Lapdock 100, which is a more compact and lighter accessory that converts your smartphone [...]
Our gift guides are chock full of awesome tech, gadgets, and accessories. And I poked through all of them to find the best products under $200. The Kindle Fire isn’t the only worthwhile gadget to be had at this price point. Whether the people on your list love media, want to organize a vast photo [...]
Holiday shopping is hard enough without having to worry about exceeding your budget. Our 2011 Gift Guides have plenty of presents that won’t break the bank. But if you don’t feel like combing through them all, we’ve made it easy for you to find gadgets and accessories within your financial limits. Below are our favorites [...]
Holiday shopping doesn’t have to completely drain your bank account this year. There are plenty of gifts to give that don’t cost much, yet will still bring a smile to the recipient’s face. We gathered together the best gadgets and accessories from all of our 2011 Gift Guides that cost less than $25. Whether you’re [...]
There are certainly quite a few Android Tablets to choose from this holiday season. They come in a variety of sizes, which is a good thing as it gives users some choice. But when it comes to looking for accessories for your Android tablet of choice this makes for some challenging shopping. In preparing this [...]
Do you have a shutter bug on your buying list for this holiday season? Chances are a serious photographer would rather you didn’t buy them a new camera because they will be very particular about what kind to get, making surprises impossible. However, a great photography accessory will warm their heart and earn you some [...]
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12 iPhone Photography Accessories – Lenses, Stands, Filters and More To Enhance Your Photos
Apple made a lot of shutterbugs happy with the camera upgrades in the iPhone 4S — more pixels and a bigger sensor means an even better “best camera” to carry everywhere. Want to take the iPhone even further than that? With some additional accessories and apps you can turn this device into a mobile photo and video studio worthy of your enhanced skills.
Droid RAZR MAXX First Impressions and Unboxing Video
The Droid RAZR is just months old, but Motorola has already seen fit to introduce another mmber to the RAZR family, the Droid RAZR MAXX. The Droid RAZR (review) was known for a super thin design and Kevlar back, but it lacked in the battery life department. We saw 11-12 hours of battery life in [...]
The Next Nexus: What It Needs to Stay Ahead of the Pack
Late last year, Google and Samsung released the third rendition of the Nexus smartphone. The first of course was the HTC-made Nexus One which arrived in 2010 to great fan fare. Then, in late part of 2010, the Samsung-made Nexus S launched which eventually became available in two variants, the regular Nexus S and the [...]
iHome iB40 Headphones: Decent Sound at Budget Price
If you’re looking for a budget set of headphones that still produce decent sound and rich bass, then you should give the iHome iB40 Headphones a look. They’re comfortable, have an understated look, and produce good sound for the money. I hate ear buds! When I’m around the house and want to listen to some music [...]
Droid 4 Review: Incredible Keyboard, Awesome Speeds
The Droid 4 is the most recent of Motorola’s Droid line. The original Droid kicked off the Android revolution on Verizon, so it is good to see that the company is still thinking of users who want a physical keyboard. The Droid 4 marks the first time Motorola has included Verizon’s super fast 4G LTE [...]
Samsung Series 7 Slate Review: First Impressions
These days whenever someone mentions the word “Tablet” visions of the iPad or something similar dance in their heads. Not that long ago a tablet was something quite different: a Windows-based slate computer. Since the rise of the new idea of the tablet there have been a few Tablet PCs trying for relevance in an [...]
