Accessories

Moshi introduces the new Codex case for the Retina MacBook Pro and MacBook Air

By Richard Devine, Thursday, May 23, 2013 a 12:29 pm

Popular accessory maker Moshi is back, with a pair of new protective cases for the Retina MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air. The cases are the second generation in Moshi's Codex line of MacBook cases and will be available for both sizes of MacBook Air, and both sizes of Retina MacBook Pro.

Otterbox buys LifeProof, two great cases that now case great together

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, May 23, 2013 a 12:09 am

iPhone and iPad accessory maker Otterbox has announced that they're buying iPhone and iPad accessory maker LifeProof. "OtterProof" -- as I'm sure someone will be calling them since "LifeBox" is probably taken? -- CEO Brian Thomas had this to say:

ZAGG introduces a pair of new iPad Mini keyboards with backlit keys

By Richard Devine, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 a 6:49 am

Accessory maker ZAGG has introduced a pair of keyboard covers for the iPad Mini that work great in low light, as both come with backlit keys. A physical keyboard is a great accessory to have for anyone who does anything constituting work on their iPad, and these new options from ZAGG look promising.

Still want an iCEO plushy? Throwboy gives you one last chance on Kickstarter!

By Rene Ritchie, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 a 5:52 pm

Remember that iCEO plush toy that was all the geek rage awhile back? Turns out there are a few hundred of the little jobbies left, but the only way you can get one is by backing Throwboy's new Chat Pillows on Kickstarter.

Looking for a tough Lightning cable? Moshi has just the thing for you

By Richard Devine, Friday, May 17, 2013 a 9:01 am

Moshi makes some great accessories for the iPhone and the iPad, and their latest is no exception. Lightning cables are always a handy commodity to have around, but Moshi has done something a little different with theirs. They've encased them in aluminum.

Juice up your iPhone 5 with the new Mophie Juice Pack Plus

By Richard Devine, Thursday, May 16, 2013 a 7:11 am

iPhone owners who need a little extra battery power to see them through have been turning to Mophie for many years now. The current lineup for the iPhone 5 includes the Juice Pack Helium and the Juice Pack Air, and now they're back with this, the Juice Pack Plus.

Sennheiser offers smartphone-ready versions of popular headsets

By Peter Cohen, Thursday, May 9, 2013 a 2:32 pm

German audio products maker Sennheiser has announced the availability of three new headsets designed for use with smartphones- as "universal" designs, they'll work with iPhones, BlackBerrys, Samsung, HTC handsets and all the rest. The headsets are based on existing designs, but now incorporate smartphone controls and microphones. The new headsets include two over the ear models and one earbud model.

Fitbit Flex now shipping for $99.95, syncs with iPhone 4S and iPhone 5

By Richard Devine, Monday, May 6, 2013 a 10:33 am

Fitbit needs little introduction, and the latest in their line of wearable fitness devices, the Fitbit Flex, is now shipping for $99.95. First seen back at CES in January, the Flex has been a little while coming to market but now it's here.

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Belkin ships Thunderbolt Express Dock

By Peter Cohen, Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 a 10:47 am

Belkin announced Tuesday that it's shipping its Thunderbolt Express Dock, an expansion chassis for Thunderbolt-equipped Macs that provides a Gigabit Ethernet connection, FireWire 800 port, two Thunderbolt ports, three USB 3.0 ports and separate headphone and mic jacks.

Plantronics BackBeat GO stereo Bluetooth headphones review

By Simon Sage, Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 a 5:34 pm

Back at PAX East I met up with the guys at Plantronics, and they gave me a set of light and sporty Backbeat GO stereo Bluetooth headphones to try out. They adopt the ultra-light look that seems to be all the rage in stereo Bluetooth accessories. As if the form factor wasn't enough to entice music-loving busybodies, the Plantronics Bluetooth guy told me that there's a light oleophobic coating on the headphones to fend off sweat.