Logitech’s Washable Keyboard K310 doesn’t mind a good scrubbin’, hits shelves this month for $40

Logitech's Washable Keyboard K310 doesn't mind a good scrubbin', hits shelves this month for $40

We’ve all been there. At some point, that keyboard will build up months of our finger grime. Of course, the white-keyed peripherals are much worse for the filthy wear. For those looking to take an easier route to cleaning up their keypads, Logitech has announced the K310 washable keyboard. Capable of being submerged in up to 11 inches (about 30 cm) of water, the accessory is outfitted with drainage holes to allow for a quick dry and keys are marked with laser printing and UV coating to ensure a youthful appearance. Take note: this unit is wired, so you’ll want be sure to keep that USB connector nice and dry. In addition to being able to hold its breath in shallow water, the keys are said to last for up to five million keystrokes each. The K310 will hit desks — and sinks — in the US later this month for $40 and is expected to cross the pond to Europe in October. Need a closer look? Dive into the gallery below to do just that.

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Jawbone JAMBOX The Remix gets limited release and hands-on

We’ve been given the opportunity to take a peek at Jawbone‘s newest iteration of their popular JAMBOX lineup of bluetooth mobile speakers, a custom color combination built with their new “JAMBOX The Remix” initiative. What you’ve got here is a collection of 13 different grille colors and 9 different cap colors, each of them fine tuned to look fabulous no matter what combination you make. Our choices were none other than Graphite Diamond and Red – the only colors you’re ever going to need!

Given the choice between over 100 new color combinations, black and red were a basic must-have for the artwork I’ve got in my home. It works quite well with Shepard Fairey posters, that’s for certain. While there are black color choices for both the caps and the grill here in the new Jawbone color combinator interface, it was clear that there was a perfect choice for the bright red that sat in the cap set.

Grills color choices come connected to patterns, with Dot patterns, Diamond patterns, and Hex patterns being connected to each of the 13 different shades of the rainbow (and outside the rainbow, as it were). The Graphite choice in grills is attached to Diamond, and connected to Red for caps, a perfect combination was made! We hit the order button and the JAMBOX was on its way to our review lab. Of course this device having exactly the same guts as the original JAMBOX, we needed no review, already knowing that we had a high-quality product on our hands.

Have a peek at the unboxing process above and below and let us know if you’ll be considering a brand new Jawbone JAMBOX soon now that the company is offering color combinations for no more cost than the original unit has always been. Check our original JAMBOX The Remix announcement post to see all the details involved in making one of these units yours – note that the public will not be able to access the remix interface until the 29th of this month!

Also check our JAMBOX timeline below to track our coverage since the first unit arrived at SlashGear headquarters!


Jawbone JAMBOX The Remix gets limited release and hands-on is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jawbone JAMBOX The Remix delivers color-friendly custom combos

This week the #1 best selling Bluetooth speaker in the United States, the Jawbone JAMBOX, is bringing on a whole new era of customizability with JAMBOX The Remix. With this initiative comes a collection of color combinations for both the grilles and the caps for your Jawbone JAMBOX, all for the same price you’d pay for a standard single color model. You’ll be able to select from a set of 13 different grille colors and 9 different cap colors, with both user-selected combinations and “Popular Remixes” available to you right out of the gate!

As you may remember from our NVIDIA TegraZone Anniversary event, the folks at Jawbone have been creating custom color combinations for large groups for a while now. With JAMBOX The Remix, you will be able to make a custom color combination you’re own. And it’s not just colors you’re selecting, it’s grille patterns as well. Some colors come with the Dot pattern, some come with Diamond, some come with the Hex pattern, and others come with Haze.

Customers will be able to select their own color combinations via the Jawbone website through a new portal currently available only to Jawbone Insiders and Klout users from 8/21 –8/27. On the 28th – that’s a Tuesday – everyone will be able to access the ability to make their own Remix!

The selector tool is slick and entertaining in and of itself too, and combinations you make with it are able to be shared through Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and email.

For those of you not familiar with the original JAMBOX, you’ll want to see our Jawbone JAMBOX review from all the way back in November of 2010. Since then there have been some innovations and even software updates to the hardware for enhanced audio, all of this available to you in our Jawbone portal – while you’re there, don’t forget to visit the BIG JAMBOX Review as well!


Jawbone JAMBOX The Remix delivers color-friendly custom combos is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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VooMote Zapper Universal Remote Control For iOS Devices

VooMote Zapper Universal Remote Control For iOS Devices

The VooMote Zapper will turn your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch into a universal remote control. The device works in conjunction with the free VooMote Zapper App for your iOS devices. It fits into the dock connector of your iOS devices. The VooMote Zapper universal remote control retails for $69.95 each. [Apple Store]

Retina MacBook Pro gets Moshi protection up front

If surface protection for your Retina MacBook Pro is what you’re after, Moshi has the accessories for you – this week announcing both a new palm rest and screen protector for the masses. This set of accessories, the iVisor screen protector and the PalmGuard palm rest protector are set to keep your device looking sharp in combination with no less than Moshi’s ClearGuard keyboard protector too!

This comprehensive collection of guards for your device will keep your display, your keys, and the area under your wrists ready for action and looking fabulous. This is always the aim with the folks at Moshi, a group that aims for fashionability and great aesthetics in their designs whether they’re made to protect or made to connect with your electronic gadgets.

With the PalmGuard you’ve got the following key features ready for action:

• Color-matched with the MacBook’s aluminum finish
• Precisely machined to cover the entire palm rest area
• Comes bundled with a matching protective film for the MacBook’s trackpad
• Semi-rigid film protects against grease, dust, and stains, scratches and corrosion
• Durable, can last through multiple re-applications

The ClearGuard keyboard protector keeps your keyboard clean with high transparency film that’s just 0.1mm thin. This cover is made of thermoplastic urethan (durable, non-toxic, engineering-grade) and is both washable and reusable.

Finally you’ll find that the iVisor Pro for the Retina MacBook Pro (15-inch version, of course), you’ll get guaranteed bubble-free installation “with minimum effort.” This iVisor Pro is updated with a new bit of multilayer coating over Moshi’s previous solution, here bringing on screen clarity with glare reduction in tow. This solution also has the ability to be washed and re-applied more than once, with Moshi’s own “resilient polymer adhesive” making it all possible.

You can check them all out over at Moshi’s product page right this minute, and don’t forget to head down to our timeline of Moshi products as well to keep up to date on all things fashion-friendly!


Retina MacBook Pro gets Moshi protection up front is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Nyko Power Grip for PlayStation Vita review: a $25 accessory that promises to double your battery life

DNP  Nyko Power Grip for PlayStation Vita Review twice the playtime and twice the bulk

Gaming accessories come in all shapes and sizes — replacement controllers, portable console suitcases, specialized mice, control augmenting nubs, you name it. Whatever your niche, you can bet there’s a product out there to fill it. Nyko, in particular, has made a bit of a habit of fulfilling a particular need: manufacturing third-party battery accessories for all those short-lived handhelds. The outfit has such a solid track record in the category, in fact, that we had little doubt its PlayStation Vita Power Grip ($25) would live up to its life-giving hype — but we decided to put it to the test all the same.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 cases and keyboard dock eyes-on

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The Galaxy Note 10.1 is now good and official stateside, and you know that means Samsung has some new accessories to shill. On hand at Lincoln Center were leather cases in a variety of colors (including white, orange and brown) along with versions that mimic the flip covers for the original Galaxy Note and the Galaxy S III — the difference being that they don’t replace the Note 10.1’s backing, as that’s not removable. Samsung also had a keyboard case on display, though so far we’ve yet to see more details. For now, you’ll have to settle for our eyes-on photos below.

Zach Honig contributed to this report.

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Microsoft outs Artist Series wireless mice just in time for the fall semester with a $30 price tag

Microsoft outs Artist Series wireless mice just in time for the fall semester with a $30 price tag

If a regular ol’ mouse just won’t match your back to school wardrobe, Microsoft is looking to help out. The folks in Redmond have unveiled the Artist Series of mice that will definitely spice up your physical desktop. Designs by five artists from around the globe will wrap the topside of the Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 and will set you back $29.99. For a look at the whole lot, peek at the gallery below while more info about each of the participants awaits at the source.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 USA price and accessories revealed

This week the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has been revealed for the USA in its Wi-fi iteration and starting today as well it’ll be available for purchase in New York City. Of course those of you living outside of the NYC area or outside walking distance of the BBY Union Square Store where it’ll be displayed, you’ll be waiting a whole 24 hours or less to get it at your local Samsung partner store. We’ve got a full review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 in its $499 16GB White iteration for you right this minute!

This device is also going to be available in a 32GB version for $549 SRP, and both versions are going to be available in White or Dark Gray. The Galaxy Note 10.1 is a tablet with many features first revealed on the original Galaxy Note, including a docked S-Pen for on-the-go onscreen writing, mark-ups, and illustration. This device has a 10.1-inch display at 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with Samsung’s own TouchWiz user interface on top, and has a lovely 5 megapixel camera on the back.

The Galaxy Note 10.1 will be available at Best Buy, Amazon, Tiger Direct, HH Gregg, CDW, BrandSmart, Conn’s and Fry’s for the same expected prices starting on the 16th, and several accessories will be made available immediately if not soon as well. You’ll find each of these accessories to either be great as replacements or as add-ons to your Galaxy Note 10.1 experience:

• S Pen
• S Pen Holder KitBook Cover in Grey or White
• Travel Charger
• USB Connection Kit to allow usage of thumb drives or USB peripherals
• HDMI adapter
• Universal Desktop Dock

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We’ve had a look at the Universal Desktop Dock, a slip sleeve (not mentioned by Samsung for release quite yet) as well as the Book Cover in white. Each of them have been of rather high-quality build and made to last. Be sure to have a peek at the full review of the device (with accessories included) and check out the timeline below to see more recent Galaxy Note 10.1 news and hands-on action!


Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 USA price and accessories revealed is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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