While we like Apple's Smart Cover for iPad, it doesn't do a great job for those times we need to sit an iPad upright. The Bluelounge Mika sets out to pinch-it in this situation. With a design inspired by the foot on the iMac, this aluminum stand has rubber stops on each end to keep your tablet safe and sound — and…
Flipboard is ubiquitous enough that it needs no introduction, so I'll get straight to the point. They released version 2.0 of the app a couple days ago, and it comes with several neat new features, the biggest of which is the ability for users to create their own magazines that others can subscribe to. Any article you come across can be added…
The iPad has infiltrated our lives in a ton of unique ways. It is portable, light and has great battery life. One of these ways is in the kitchen. While Safari is fine for searching and reading recipes, there's a better way: Basil. Built for the iPad, Basil can be used to search for, collect, organize and record recipes. With tags and…
Lately I've been addicted to an awesome little game for iOS called Ridiculous Fishing. It's gorgeous, the music is great, and there are no in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock items. Everything is unlocked as you earn in-game money. The basic mechanics are simple: tap the screen to cast your line, tilt your device to move the hook around and avoid hitting any…
The microphones built into iDevices are...okay at best. They're perfectly suitable for capturing your personal memos, but not exactly something you'd use to record live music or interview someone with. The iXY mic by RØDE aims to solve that problem, at least for iDevices with a 30-pin connector (sorry, Lightning users). It can capture up to 24-bit/96k-resolution stereo audio as long as…
We've been a fan of the BookArc MacBook stand for a while, and now Twelve South is offering a version of it for the iPad and iPad mini. This thing is awesome for several reasons: You can dock the iPad in portrait or landscape, so it's perfect for both getting work done (especially when paired with a bluetooth keyboard) and watching movies.…
We've mentioned the DODOcase Durables iPhone 5 Wallet previously, but I figured the rest of the Durables lineup was worth taking a look at too. They've got one for just about all the popular portables: iPad and iPad mini, MacBook Air 11" and 13", Kindle Paperwhite, Nexus 7 and 10, and the Kindle Fire HD. One can never have too many deluxe…
While there are several "DJ apps" out there for the iPad, Traktor DJ is unique. Instead of presenting turntables on your tablet's screen, this $20 app shows the waveforms of your selected tracks, allowing you you to touch your music as you mix, scratch and drop the beats. (Does "drop the beats" sound cool? It does in my head.) The app can…
It looks like 2013 might be the year of Thunderbolt expansion docks. We've got the Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock, which is an awesome addition to desktop Macs. And now, a Kickstarter project known as the MacDock wants to be the mobile solution for your MacBook. The MacDock aims to come in two styles: Mini and Pro. The Mini—obviously being the smaller of…
Yesterday I posted about the CINCH wallet, which is made by the fine folks at Portsmith Co. In addition to that wallet, they sell a variety of lovingly-crafted wooden acoustic docks for the iPhone and iPad. Each dock is made out of wood that has been salvaged or harvested using sustainable methods, machine-milled by professional woodworkers, then hand-finished with non-toxic, eco-friendly tung…
The generically-named Belkin Kitchen Cabinet Tablet Mount is a great way to use your tablet (ok, let's face it, your iPad) in the kitchen without putting it in danger of being spills and accidents. With an easy-to-install arm that requires no tools, putting this mount in is a snap. It's compact enough to fit easily in a silverware drawer, and comes with…
We've all done it. You know, cupped our hand over an iPad's speaker so we can hear the audio better. But that makes for an awkward holding experience, which is why the SoundBender is so nifty. It attaches via a magnet to the end of the device where the speaker lives, redirects more audio toward your ear, and frees up your hand…
If you've ever lost your keys or your iPhone, the hipKey is for you. Once you've paired it with your iDevice via Bluetooth, you open up the free companion app and set up a geofence range between 2-50 meters. If the two devices become separated by a distance outside that range, you'll be notified by a combination of vibration and a beeping…
Pick up a new iPad or iPad mini last night? If you're like me and still shoot with a stand-alone camera, the Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader is a must-have. Simply pop in your SD card, and the iPad will import your photos. Once imported, you can share them via one of the 275,000 iPad apps out there, or simply stream…
One of my biggest complaints about using a stylus with my iPad is having to keep up with it. I already have at least one pen with me, wallet, keys and more. A stylus is just one more thing to forget. Enter the More/Real Stylus Caps. Designed to snap on the end of a pen, the caps are carved from aircraft grade…
Apple's new iPad mini promises the same great experience and apps found on the regular iPad, but with a 7.9-inch screen. While it's not Retina, (it runs at 1024x768), it is more dense than the iPad 2. The smaller device comes with iOS 6, a Lightning connector, built in speakers, cameras and optional LTE. The iPad mini starts at $329 for a…
This is the Swiss Army knife stand. Ready for an iPad, large smartphone or e-reader, the LapDawg O-Stand has 4 flexible legs and balljoint head that work not unlike the GorillaPod. Since it's so flexible, the stand can be used just about anywhere around the home, office or garage. via The NextWeb
This brown, water repellent leather iPad envelope is simply stunning. It is hand-made out of one piece of leather and can actually be tailored to fit any tablet, not just Apple's iPad. Pockets can be added, and the tie-wrap can be replaced with a buckle or hook for a more secure method of closing. Personally, I like the option in the photo.…
The Twelve South Compass Stand is my iPad's home during the work day. I have the aluminum stand open to my right, with my iPad 3 and Bluetooth keyboard ready to go. The stand really is great. Think of it as an easel for your iPad. Weighing in at 8.8 ounces, it's sturdy enough for me to know my iPad isn't going…
This is the new version of the bag I have for carrying my Apple gear around the country. The stuff Hard Graft makes isn't cheap (I sold my original iPad and iPad 2 to pay for this bag), but that's the point. It's handmade from the finest and sturdiest materials, and it's built to last. I searched for a long time trying…