Archive for the ‘Accessories’ Category
ROCCAT has not-so-quietly been putting together some incredibly cool gear for PC gamers; and this year at E3, gamers will finally get some hands-on time with their latest products. In addition to 2 new mice (the Kone XTD and Lua), we’re really interested in finally seeing the new Power-Grid, allowing PC gamers to use their Smartphones to control both their games and their computers. We’ll have more on ROCCAT during and after E3–but make sure you click past the jump to see what’s in store for you…
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Ok…maybe “Bulging Pocket Syndrom” isn’t an actual disease, but it is a pain in the butt–literally. Anyone who’s ever had to deal with overburdened trousers or purses (a hazard of living in the digital age) will appreciate CM4′s new Q Card Case–an elegant solution that combines protection for your iPhone 4/4S with a small wallet. While we’ve seen wallet cases before, Q Card case seems to be a bit more upscale in terms of look and feel, with its combination of smooth rubber and fabric. The Q Card case retails for $39.99, and we’ll have our full review in the coming weeks. For now, you can click past the break for more info and retail links…
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Cadillac is set to introduce the use of iPads as training manuals for their CUE infotainment system. New XTS sedan customers will get an iPad with their purchase, hoping to make users more familiar with the infotainment system when it launches this spring. The iPad comes pre-loaded with the Cadillac CUE app (which is available now) and the OnStar app as well. Check it out the next time you happen to be buying a new XTS 
CTIA is currently underway in New Orleans, and among the announcements comes this one from MasterCard. Introducing PayPass Online, a version of the popular PayPal service that lets you buy things using your smartphone, or with a single click on the web. The system lets you to securely login to MasterCard and then allows you use it to shop on any site. Companies can use PayPass API’s to integrate the system into their own site, or use a MasterCard-build white label system that gives access to all of the tools.
Keeping your mobile device batteries charged is a grueling balance between location and source of energy. Say no more–we get it; and so does Brookstone, who will be selling a fuel cell USB charger, powerful enough to keep your phone powered for two weeks. Using a solid oxide membrane on silicon makes for a long-running fuel cell–and also makes it airline friendly. Once you’re drained, just pop on over and spend a few bucks on lighter fluid to fill ‘er up. Look for it to be released later this year at a Brookstone near you.
If you’ve read our reviews of both the Buddy and the Disco, you already know that we’re big fans of SuperTooth–and why wouldn’t we be? SuperTooth pretty much pioneered the Bluetooth speaker category, and their combination of performance, design and value is pretty hard to match. Their latest release was just announced at CTIA, and promises to help you keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. The SuperTooth Crystal is now officially available and offers a long list of features (including music streaming, voice dialing, 20 hours of talk time, multi-point technology) to go along with its clean design and reasonable price ($69 MSRP). We’ll have a full review once our unit arrives–but if you simply can’t wait, it’s available today at SuperToothStore.com. Click past the jump for the full PR…
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Apple’s new Retina Display-equipped iPad is set to land in 30 new countries this Mother’s day weekend, bringing the total to over 80 countries where you can get the latest and greatest from Cupertino. On May 11th, 23 countries will be on the list including Brazil, Taiwan and Argentina, while May 12th will see the remaining seven including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. To date, the new iPad has broken all previous sales records, showing a 151% year over year increase with 11.8 million sold.
Just when you think that Apple’s AirPlay is the only wireless protocol being shown any love by speaker manufacturers, Aperion introduces its new ARIS wireless speaker. Designed to work with Windows 7 (as well as Windows 8 Consumer Preview), the ARIS lets you stream music from any device on your network using the “Play To” feature built-in to Windows 7. Featuring an all-aluminum design, six internal speakers and three sound modes, the ARIS promises to sound as good as it looks–and you can pre-order your very own starting today, with shipping expected to start mid-June. The Aperion ARIS retails for $499, and you can click past the jump for all of the details.
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Adobe’s latest and greatest Creative Suite software, CS6, is now available. Announced earlier this month, the suite includes the full range of powerful new products including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Flash Pro, and a slew more. Four versions are up for grabs if you are buying it outright while Adobe’s subscription offer, the Creative Cloud, will be available for release on Friday. We’ll go hands-on later in the week.
If you have been waiting to put your money where your mouth is on the HTC EVO 4G LTE, the wait is over. Sprint has officially begun its pre-orders for the 4.7-inch display, 1.5GHz Snapdragon processor-driven beast. Specs are virtually identical to the AT&T HTC One X, except for the fact that the EVO 4G LTE will come with 16GB of internal memory expandable up to 32GB via microSD.
Speaker docks come in all shapes and sizes–such as this new charging dock from Satechi. The Divoom iBase dock is designed for your iOS device and promises crisp sound in a compact design, all while charging your favorite iDevice (the Divoom iBase also has an auxiliary input, making it compatible with almost any audio device). The Divoom iBase Dock Station retails for $44.99 and is available now at both Amazon.com and Satechi.net–and you can check the full release after the jump. +Continue Reading
USB powered monitors are a great accessory on the go, requiring no need for any type of “jack-in-the-wall” power. AOC has launched a new 22” High-def, USB powered LED display that’s ultra-slim, affordable, and ready for business (as well as gaming and entertainment). Embedded is DisplayLink’s USB 2.0 graphics and connectivity technology for real-time video compression that keeps the quality high on a portable monitor that is just 10.6mm thick. Check the full release after the jump. +Continue Reading
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