CableJive’s LineOut Pro is a premium male 30-pin connector that enables you to connect your iPad, iPod, or iPhone into any 3.5mm audio port for pure listening enjoyment. It has a gold-plated 3.5mm stereo audio plug that allows you to connect your iOS devices into a variety of audio devices such as a car stereo, portable stereo, or home entertainment system. Priced at $10.95, the CableJive LineOut Pro works with all iPad, iPhone and iPod models (except iPod shuffle). [CableJive]
When our eyes first landed upon the device from Gigabyte you see above, it took them a few seconds to work out exactly what they were looking at. There’s a reason for that, though, as the Aivia Xenon — as it is known — lives a double life. By day, it’s an ordinary PC mouse, with support for multi-touch gestures. By night (well, and day too, if you choose) it’s a portable touchpad. The hybrid device offers 1000DPI resolution, can be used up to 10 meters away (for presentations etc.) and comes with software that lets you create custom gestures. If you have two birds, but only space for one stone, head down to the source link for more info.
Gigabyte launches Aivia Xenon dual-mode touchpad mouse originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Ever heard of HEX before? HEX is an award winning and fashionable technology accessories brand, and they have been around for quite some time already. I suppose one of their more notable products have been the watch band accessory for the iPod nano which transforms your iPod nano into a multimedia thumping digital timepiece.
Today, HEX announced a sharp 15-piece collection of bags and sleeves which will target not only laptops but iPads as well, calling it the Academy. Plenty of smarts oozing out in that name, that’s for sure! In order to be in line with general trends this fall, the range will come in reverse grey denim alongside a contrasting deep-red interior. Not only that, the Academy collection will also sport two fresh bag silhouettes which we will look at in greater detail after the jump – the Laptop Duffel and the Convertible Sleeve for 13” MacBook Pro.
Each of these fashionable bags will include thoughtful functionality, sporting integrated padded pockets that will offer protection for laptops, iPads and iPhones. The bags’ exterior comes with a wax coating in order to offer protection for the devices from splashes, spills or unexpected rainfall whenever you head out. The Laptop Duffel delivers a package that holds your gadgets and belongings in place while looking chic. Some of the features include padded and microfleece laptop storage, a trio of exterior pockets, where one of them has been specially padded and lined to hold a phone, not to mention a removable shoulder strap.
As for the Convertible Sleeve Backpack, this particular puppy will come with a multi-functional design that enables the bag to transform from sleeve, to handheld, cross-body, and backpack courtesy of its multi-functional straps. The Academy range is already readily available at the moment, where depending on the product that you choose, it will retail from $39.95 and will go all the way to $99.95.
[ HEX introduces the Laptop Duffel and Convertible Sleeve for MacBook Pro copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Made by 3D Director and sold in Japan by Sanwa, these Googles will house your iphone and provide you with the perfect tool to enjoy YouTube 3D Videos!
Announced at 1,980 Yen, these Goggles just weight 127g for a size of just 140x75x90mm!
Accessories, iOS has them. Not many devices can boast the same rich and dazzling array of add-ons that the iPhone or iPad enjoy — from keyboards to docks, arcade cabinets to battery packs. Today’s offering? A mobile mixer. The iRig MIX from IK Multimedia, to be precise. It’s essentially a mini DJ tool, designed to work with such iGadgets, and brought to you by the same serial audio-accessorizers behind the iRig MIC Cast and AmpliTube. If you think you’ve seen this fella before, then you likely have, as this got its first glimpse of sunlight back at CES. Now it’s here for real, auditioning for your affections as if it were on “American Idol.”
While it’s easy to dismiss some of the more ambitious accessories as as trying to push the limits of iPad / iPhone functionality to the extreme, it’s also worth remembering that accessory X isn’t always about replacing object Y. No one ever bought a USB webcam thinking it’d turn them into Spielberg, now did they? But, they might have gotten one thinking it would give their PC some skills it never had before. So it’s with this short, preemptive missive in mind that we turn on the iRig MIX, plug in and rock out. Hopefully.
Gallery: IK Multimedia iRig MIX review
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IK Multimedia iRig MIX review: a mobile mixer built for iDevices originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We’ve all heard about the third eye; but have you ever heard of the third ear? And the fourth ear that follows? If you haven’t, then you’re about it. And let me just say, they’re probably not what you expected.
It’s not some weird ability or anything. It’s basically a pair of earrings fashioned in the shape, color, and form of a human ear. They’re made from Super Sculpey clay attached to stainless steel earring studs.
These are the unique creations of London-based artist Percy Lau, who has put these quirky and somewhat creepy earrings up for sale on her Etsy shop. Aside from ears, she’s got all sorts of jewelry like necklaces and rings featuring ears other human body parts, like mouths and men’s wieners (for lack of a better word), up for grabs.
The Little Third Ear earrings retail for £26 (~$41 USD) a pair.
[via LikeCool]
Apple is purportedly readying a new certification chip for accessory makers that will allow wireless access and connectivity to that pile of iOS devices you’re hoarding. Announced during an accessory manufacturer’s conference in China, the new chip could possibly allow connections across AirPlay, Bluetooth and WiFi. The Cupertino crew hope that this will encourage even more iOS-friendly add-ons and docks to market. According to Macotakara, Apple apparently added that it’s working on support for AirPlay over Bluetooth, presumably bringing with it some improved battery longevity, and tying into the new low-powered Bluetooth 4.0 found on the iPhone 4S. Well, you know us, we always love seeing new iPad accessories.
Update: An anonymous attendee has got in touch to tell us that the authentication chip is low-cost and faster update that doesn’t bring any new features not already seen on current chips. Our mole added that Apple didn’t directly announce any plans to extend AirPlay functionality to Bluetooth.
Apple reportedly stepping up its connectivity game, wants to be the center of your wireless universe originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Twelve South, the same South Carolina-based outfit that’s been keeping the Bass(Jump) coming, has just outed the best MacBook power adapter accessory… ever. Almost. The PlugBug is an iPad / iPhone / iPod / USB-based-whatever charger that snaps right on top of your existing MacBook or MacBook Pro AC adapter, allowing you to charge your Mac laptop as well as a single USB-based device at the same time. It’s a ten-watt adapter, so your iPad and those other high-powered gizmos should take take to it just fine, and it’s actually capable of acting on its own should you ever need to dismount it. Unfortunately, those in need of a non-US adapter will be out of luck, but on the upside, this converts international adapters for US use should you head over this way. It’s on sale now for $34.99 at the source link below, and if it only had more than one USB port, we’d recommend it without hesitation. Ah well — there’s always version 2.0, right? Promo vid’s after the break.
PlugBug adds an iPad / iPod / iPhone USB charging port to your MacBook power adapter originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Gallery: Motorola Droid RAZR Accessories
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