Jan 03

The Spiderpodium Tablet is a Stand with Arms

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Spiderpodium Tablet

I can’t say I’ve ever wanted a tablet stand that looked like a facehugger from Aliens, but if you’re a huge fan of the movie, or you just like the idea of a stand for your iPad or your Galaxy Tab that keeps your tablet in place with a series of flexible arms that can be arranged for any position, the Spiderpodium Tablet dock is perfect for you. 
The dock even looks like a spider, with a hole in the center for a charger and 8 flexible arms with three joints each that can attach to your device and then stand it up in the position you want, or wrap around something else to keep your tablet in position. 
The Spiderpodium Tablet’s legs are designed to support any tablet in multiple sizes, so when it’s available you won’t have to worry that it’ll only work with one type of device. The Spiderpodium Tablet will be on display at CES this week in Las Vegas, and Breffo, the company behind it, says the dock will start shipping mid-January.
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Dec 22

Ion Personal Genome Machine: the DNA sequencer with an iPod dock

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We’re still struggling to find the speakers on this thing, but Life Technologies’ new Ion Personal Genome Machine does at least have one big advantage over most other iPod docks: it’s… a personal genome machine. Curiously, the company itself isn’t doesn’t seem to be talking up the iPod dock at all, but MedGadget reports that it can be used to explore a genome and check on the status of given sequencing run with either an iPhone or iPod touch. As for the device itself, while it’s still only designed for research use and “not intended for animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use,” the company does have some pretty grand designs for the future. According to Ion Torrent founder Dr. Jonathan M. Rothberg, the company hopes to eventually do nothing short of doing for DNA sequencing what digital cameras did for photography. Head on past the break for the complete press release.

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Ion Personal Genome Machine: the DNA sequencer with an iPod dock originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 22

Elliptic Labs set to save your iPad from smudges with 3D gesture-sensing dock (video)

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Elliptic Labs set to save your iPad from smudges with 3D gesture-sensing dock (video)

The dream of kitchen computing still isn’t here, with many chefs forced to read from archaic paper-based recipe lists or, worse yet, memorize the things. Maybe all we need is a way to interact with our gadgets without getting them all messy, and maybe Elliptic Labs can get us there. Finally. The company has been teasing us with its 3D gesture interface for years now and it looks set to finally show off an actual product, a motion-sensing iPad dock prototype making its debut at CES in a few weeks. The idea is you perch this sucker in your kitchen and it gives you full control whether you’re kneading sourdough or mixing meatballs, keeping your tablet streak-free — and hygienic. That seems like somewhat limited usefulness to us, but check out the video of an earlier prototype below and see if it doesn’t make you want to bake some cookies. And, if it does, feel free to bring us some.

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Elliptic Labs set to save your iPad from smudges with 3D gesture-sensing dock (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 21

Brando’s SATA HDD dock makes the obligatory leap to USB 3.0

Posted in: hard drive, HardDrive, Today's Chili, usb, usb 3.0, Usb3.0

It had to happen at some point, so why not now? After a startling — almost terrifying — year-long gap between Brando SATA HDD docks, the company is finally outing another. For those who’ve been camped out under the nearest boulder for the past few years, these external HDD docks allow users to plug any 2.5- or 3.5-inch SATA hard drive in, and then have said drive mount on the desktop of a connected computer. It’s pretty handy for those running diagnostic tests or looking to clone a drive without a dedicated machine, and now it’s taken the expected leap to USB 3.0 — a move that rival Sharkoon made back in 2009. You’ll also find a trifecta of SuperSpeed USB ports on the rear, though this gem will set you back a full $140 if you buy in today. Yikes.

Brando’s SATA HDD dock makes the obligatory leap to USB 3.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 20

IPad Five-in-One Dock Adapter: When Will the Madness End?

Posted in: Accessories and Peripherals, ipad, ipod, Today's Chili, usb, video

Just as seemingly every year the number of blades on a disposable razor inevitably increases, so every few months a new iPad dock adapter adds yet another input. In August we saw the 2-in-1 camera-connector, with USB and an SD-card slot. The just last week we were treated to the plasticky wonders of the 3-in-1 adapter, which added micrSD to the mix.

Now, ladies and gentlemen, behold the amazing, nay, astonishing 5-in-1 dock adapter. Slot this overachieving little widget into your iPad’s port and you get all of the above functions plus a mini-USB port (for charging the iPad or connecting to a computer) and an A/V-out port. This last lets you hook up an iPad (or a video-supporting iPod) to a TV.

That’s a whole lot of features packed into one small box and – if experience of these things is anything to go by – it will likely break soon after buying. On the other hand, this combines a whole shopping-cart full of Apple products into one, and even ships with the A/V and USB cables needed to use it.

What next? The same manufacturer also has an unholy version that will read Sony MemorySticks, but I’m hoping for something more practical (or plain weird). Comments, please: What oddity would you like to see here? MIDI would be nice for musicians. A crappy but functional webcam would be awesome for everyone. But I’m going to vote for a USB hand-warmer. Given the iPad’s huge battery, this should last at least a day, and keep me blogging from my cold, non-heated apartment.

5-in-1 adapter product page [Anguodz via MIC Gadget]

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Dec 16

The Best Gifts for TRON Fans

Posted in: controller, headphones, ipod, Miscellaneous Tech, playstation, Today's Chili, video games, xbox 360

tron-guy-remake.jpgTRON: Legacy is hitting theaters tonight at midnight. Whether you have a loved one who’s a die-hard fan of the original, or you know someone who’s a brand new TRON convert, there are tons of creative gift ideas to surprise them with this holiday season. Thanks to Disney’s slew of licensing deals to a variety of companies, you can now have your own TRON jewelry, TRON headphones, TRON leggings…really, the list goes on.

We chose a handful of our favorite TRON-inspired products perfect for any fan on your list. Check them out after the jump.

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Dec 15

Oxygen Audio debuts O’Car, O’Dock iPhone car docking accessories

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Looking for a bit more integration than your usual iPhone car dock or FM transmitter can provide? Then you might want to consider Oxygen Audio’s new O’Car head unit, which packs a swiveling iPhone dock that’s considerably discreet than some other similar units out there. It’s also, of course, a full-fledged car radio, and it packs a 4x55W amp that Oxygen says delivers “perfect quality sound” to your car’s speakers. If that’s all a bit too much for you, however, Oxygen has also announced the decidedly more standard-looking O’Dock unit that simply mounts on your dash or windshield — check it out after the break. Unfortunately, there’s still no word on pricing or availability for either unit, but we’re assuming those details will be made available at CES next month.

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Oxygen Audio debuts O’Car, O’Dock iPhone car docking accessories originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 12

Speakal’s Cool iPig blasts iPod tunes with extra badassitude

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You have to go to great lengths these days to distinguish your iPod dock from the teeming horde, but that’s exactly what Speakal did here. To state the obvious, it’s a pig, wearing sunglasses, and filled with stereo components. The beast has four-watt stereo drivers for eyes, a down-firing 15 watt subwoofer in the belly, controls in the snout, and ports in the tail region. There’s also an internal lithium ion battery good for up to eight untethered hours on a charge. We’re not sure what would possess you to buy the hog, especially for its $150 asking price, but it could be just the item you’ve been looking for to bolster your eccentric reputation… or ward off particularly annoyed fowl.

Speakal’s Cool iPig blasts iPod tunes with extra badassitude originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 10

TimeCommand dock turns your iPad into a very pricey dimmer switch

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XtremeMac has been crankin’ out iPod docks for years, and now former CEO Gary Bart has launched Stem Innovation, a company dedicated exclusively to iOS accessories. For its first trick, Bart and company have introduced TimeCommand which (as its name implies) goes beyond the whole dock thing and comes across as a control station for the bedroom. Among its many charms are iPhone / iPod / iPad compatibility, the ability to control your mood lighting (including a dimmer and a “wake by light” feature), battery backup (don’t miss work, even if the power goes out), an app with Internet Radio playback, and something called Stem:Sonic iQ digital signal processing. Available now at the Apple store for $100.

TimeCommand dock turns your iPad into a very pricey dimmer switch originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Dec 2010 01:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 09

Speakal’s “Cool iPig” is a Stylish iPhone Dock

Posted in: audio, iPhone, ipod, MP3 Digital Audio, speaker, Tech Toys, Today's Chili

Speakal Cool iPig

Speakal is well known for their line of adorable animal-shaped iPhone and iPod Docks, but the company just released a new model that’s a little less cute and a little sleeker. The Speakal Cool iPig comes in white and wears a big black pair of shades over his eyes, as opposed to his pink, more docile iPig cousin. 
The Cool iPig works with all iPhone and iPod Touch models, plays while it charges, has a massive subwoofer on the underside, and features motion-sensitive volume and music controls that you can control by moving your hands over his ears or with the included remote control. He also has an auxiliary jack you can use to connect another mp3 or CD player. 
The Cool iPig is available for an introductory price of $149.99 retail, and Speakal says if you pre-order now you’ll get one before Christmas.
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