Other/Misc accessories

Lunatik Touch Pen – great Kickstarter project, only 15 hours to go

Designer-Collection-1600x900 Every once in a while I spot a new accessory or project that really gets me excited. Look up iPad accessories anywhere and you get the same things: docks, cases, styli/styluses, speakers etc. In the case of styluses specifically, they're more often than not chunky, inelegant lumps of inductive rubber. Not enough thought has gone in to design, and many designers... Read more »

AppleCare: Why it’s totally worth it

AppleCare If you've ever bought something in an Apple store, you'll be familiar with the employees' "recommendations." Whether it's a bumper case or the iWork suite, it's clear that if there's one thing Apple salespeople like more than selling you Apple products, it's selling you extra Apple products. However, there is one sales pitch that's actually worth listening to the... Read more »

New Apple patent for universal remote suggests iTV may not be far off

Screen Shot 2012-02-01 at 9.20.44 PM A new Apple patent has surfaced with details on a new universal remote concept. The patent, which is called “Apparatus and Method to Facilitate Universal Remote Control,” would provide users with a touch-based remote (possibly in the form of an iOS app) that would solve all the clutter associated with universal remotes by only displaying the necessary... Read more »

AR.Drone Quadricopter – Review

AR.Drone Featured Image Category: Toy Model: AR.Drone Price: $299.99 TiP Rating: 4.7/5 stars Seller: Parrot Requirements: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Summary: Parrot AR.Drone lets you see what the pilot sees. With its built-in Wi-Fi system, you can control the Parrot AR.Drone using the built-in accelerometer in your iPhone, iPod touch®, or iPad® device, as well as Android-based phones... Read more »

Apple confirms January education event

Apple_education_event   A few days ago, we heard about Apple's planned event this January and a few details surrounding the content. The general consensus seemed to be New York and Education, though nothing was confirmed. Well, it turns out we were right! Apple has just sent out invitations to an education announcement... in New York, a prime location in the textbook... Read more »

What if Siri could control your home?

Screen Shot 2012-01-11 at 12.04.06 PM Siri is proving to be one of the most versatile features iOS has to offer. I mean, the digital assistant can do a lot out of the box. But I think it's safe to say that the way some companies are utilizing the awesome voice recognition software exceeds anyones expectations. First we saw Siri play a piano and gain the ability to access Best Buys's entire... Read more »

Rover App-Controlled Spy Tank – Review

Rover review Category: Toy Model: Rover Price: $149.99 (Current sale price is $99.99) TiP Rating: 4/5 stars Seller: Brookstone Requirements: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Summary: The Rover Spy Tank is App-Controlled by your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad. It generates its own Wi-Fi wireless connection for your smart device (no frequency interference!). The impressive wireless... Read more »

Jake’s holiday top 5

mac-christmas-1 It's officially the holiday season, so to get in the spirit I thought I'd share the iOS gadgets and accessories topping my Christmas list this year! Check out my list below and then let me know in the comments or on twitter what your iOS wish list consists of this year. You can check out Bryce's holiday top 5 here, and happy holidays!! 1. iHome iA91 App-enhanced... Read more »

Bryce’s holiday top 5

top five With the holidays rolling around and Cyber Monday (Black Friday's younger sibling) nearly upon us, you shoppers out there have a tough job to do. Not only do you have to find great deals, but you also have to sift through thousands of gadgets to find the right ones for your friends and family. So, I thought I would help you out with this little gadget guide. I have... Read more »

Griffin Beacon Universal Remote – Review

Beacon Category: Universal Remote Model: Beacon Price: $79.99 TiP Rating: 5/5 stars Seller: Griffin Requirements: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Summary: The most powerful, easiest-to-use universal remote control... ever. Powered by Dijit – Your Personal Media Assistant – Beacon uses your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to control everything in your home entertainment... Read more »