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Ztylus Review: This Modular Lens and Case System Protects Your Phone and Improves Your Photos

Friday November 16, 2018 4:56 pm PST by
Ztylus is a company that specializes in a complete photography kit for the iPhone, bundling a protective iPhone case with a 4-in-1 lens attachment and an additional LED ring light attachment for improving low-light photos. We gave away a special limited edition Ztylus camera kit earlier this year, and now I'm following up with a complete review of the company's accessory system. Compared to...
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Situ Scale Review: This Smart Scale Needs a Smarter App [Updated]

Friday November 16, 2018 4:55 pm PST by
The Situ Scale, which originated as a Kickstarter Project, is an iPad-connected food scale that's designed to offer up a more precise picture of the calorie and nutrient content in the food you're eating by measuring portion size in ounces or grams and storing nutrition information in an accompanying iPad app. You can take a handful of crackers or an apple, place it on the scale, and get a...
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Video Review: Hands-On With Urban Armor Gear's iPad and iPhone 6 Plus Cases

Wednesday December 30, 2015 8:31 am PST by
Back in January, we shared a video of an iPhone 6 that went into space, protected by an iPhone case constructed by Urban Armor Gear. The iPhone 6 came out unscathed, so when Urban Armor Gear offered us the chance to get our hands on a few of its cases to check out for a review, we agreed. Urban Armor Gear's line of cases are definitely unique, with an industrial-looking armored shell and an...
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Waterfield 'Dash MacBook Sleeve' Review: Slim With Adequate Protection for 12-Inch MacBook

Wednesday August 19, 2015 7:55 pm PDT by
Since its debut in April, the new 12-inch Retina MacBook hasn't seen that much in the way of functional, protective travel cases showing up either online or in brick-and-mortar stores. Fortunately, San Francisco-based accessory manufacturer Waterfield has released not just a single travel sleeve for Apple's newest MacBook, but an entire line of bags and cases for early adopters of the device. ...
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Review: Casetify's $70 Apple Watch Bands Can Be Customized With Any Design

Friday November 16, 2018 4:55 pm PST by
Casetify, a company that makes customizable iPhone, iPad, and MacBook cases, has also begun selling Apple Watch bands, which can be printed with any design. Available for both the 38 and 42mm Apple Watches and in two finishes, bands can be customized with photographs or artwork or ordered from Casetify's pre-designed artist collection. Fit Casetify's Apple Watch bands are made from...
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SanDisk Dual USB Drive Type-C Review: No-Hassle File Transfers for Apple's New MacBook

Tuesday June 23, 2015 12:04 pm PDT by
Known for providing a variety of storage solutions for desktop and mobile devices, SanDisk continues its trend of easy-to-use storage devices supporting multiple connector standards with its new Dual USB Drive Type-C. Taking aim at the growing use of USB-C in the tech industry, the Dual USB Drive includes connectors for both USB-A 3.0 and USB-C that allow users to transfer files between a...
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Review: SchuttenWorks 'Wave' is a Compact, Elegant Apple Watch Charging Stand

Friday November 16, 2018 4:55 pm PST by
Most of the Apple Watch stands and docks that we've reviewed so far have been from major manufacturers, but the Wave Apple Watch Charging Stand from SchuttenWorks is made by a small team in Oregon. Available in several different woods, the Wave is named for its shape, which resembles the crest of a breaking ocean wave. Visually clean and simple, the Wave uses a clever split design and magnet...
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Review: Hands-On With Olloclip's Telephoto + Ultra Wide-Angle Active Lens and Ollocase

Friday November 16, 2018 4:54 pm PST by
iPhone camera accessory maker Olloclip has been producing lenses for the iPhone 6 since shortly after the phone debuted last year, but the company recently improved its product lineup with the addition new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus cases and a new Active Lens, which combines an ultra wide-angle lens with a telephoto lens. Olloclip's iPhone photography accessories are some of the most popular on the...
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Review: Dotti and Notti Are Fun iPhone-Controlled Smart Lights That Deliver Notifications

Friday November 16, 2018 4:54 pm PST by
Dotti and Notti are small iPhone-controlled smart lights created by design company Witti. More fun than practical, the two lights connect to an iPhone over Bluetooth, allowing their colors to be changed and letting them light up when a notification is received. Notti, the more inexpensive of the two at $60, is an angular light that somewhat resembles a candle. Dotti, priced at $80, is a square ...
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Review: Customize Your Apple Watch's Digital Crown and Side Button With WatchDots

Friday November 16, 2018 4:54 pm PST by
Beyond casing material and band, there are no other obvious customization options for the Apple Watch, but one product is aiming to change that. WatchDots are small, colorful vinyl stickers that change the look of the Apple Watch's Digital Crown and side button. WatchDots come in six colors and were conceived as a way for Apple Watch Sport owners to match their Digital Crowns to their bands,...
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'The Bumper' Review: Apple Watch Case Offers Ample Protection but Some Bulk

Wednesday August 19, 2015 7:55 pm PDT by
While charging stands of various designs have proven to be popular accessories for Apple Watch users, a perhaps lesser known category of accessories revolves around protecting the Apple Watch while wearing it. One of these accessories is Actionproof's "The Bumper," a tight-fitting silicone sleeve that promises to protect your new Apple wearable from all the trips and spills made in everyday...
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Review: Griffin's WatchStand for Apple Watch Keeps All That Extra Cable Hidden

Friday November 16, 2018 4:53 pm PST by
With its WatchStand, accessory maker Griffin has come up with a unique take on an Apple Watch charging dock, incorporating a cord management feature that sets it apart from the many other stands on the market. Made of plastic instead of aluminum or wood, Griffin's stand is also one of the more affordable options available. I've been testing the Griffin WatchStand for the past week and have...
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Video Review: A Look at Speck's Cases for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

Thursday June 4, 2015 12:47 pm PDT by
In today's review, we're talking a look at iPhone 6 Plus cases from Speck, a well-known accessory company that sells its products in dozens of retail stores. Speck has been in the case-making business for many years now and it offers several iconic cases like the CandyShell and the MightyShell. All of Speck's cases provide a reasonable compromise between protection and thickness. They can keep ...
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Review: The Twelve South HiRise is an Ideal Stand for Apple Watch

Friday November 16, 2018 4:53 pm PST by
Twelve South is an accessory company that's known for its high-quality stands for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, so it's no surprise that it was one of the first to announce a dock for the Apple Watch. The Twelve South HiRise for Apple Watch follows in the footsteps of the company's other HiRise docks, offering an Apple Watch storage and charging solution that's attractive, well-designed, and...
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Video Review: A Look at Incipio's Folio Cases for iPad Air 2

Friday November 16, 2018 4:52 pm PST by
Our newest video review takes a look at a selection of iPad Air 2 cases from popular accessory maker Incipio. The Tuxen, the Octane, and the Clarion are all multi-purpose folio-style cases that offer varying degrees of protection without adding a lot of bulk to Apple's ultra slim iPad Air 2. The Tuxen is the most expensive at $50, and it's also the case that looks the nicest. It offers full...
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Video Review: The MOS Kick is a Versatile Stand for Your iPhone

Friday November 16, 2018 4:52 pm PST by
There are dozens if not hundreds of iPhone stands on the market, but every once in awhile, there's one that sets itself apart with a unique form or a rich set of features. The MOS Kick falls into the latter category, offering a stand, screwdriver, bottle opener and tripod connector in a portable package. Developed by the MOS team that's created several other popular products like the MOS Reach ...
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Activité Pop Review: Hands-On With Withings' Simple and Stylish $149 Activity Tracker

Friday November 16, 2018 4:52 pm PST by
The Apple Watch is fantastic because it lets you receive notifications, communicate with friends, access apps from your iPhone, and record a wealth of activity-related data, but it's also a device that requires a heavy amount of interaction. It demands that you look at your wrist when you receive a notification, it taps you on the arm when you're not standing up every hour, and it often...
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Apple iPhone Lightning Dock Review: Simple Design With Broad Compatibility, but Some Stability Concerns

Wednesday August 19, 2015 7:57 pm PDT by
Apple's history of iPhone docks is rather hit-or-miss, with the company's recent designs generally tailored tightly to the profiles of the iPhones they were designed for, preventing the use of cases on the iPhones and making the docks incompatible with later iPhone designs. That changes with the new iPhone Lightning Dock, introduced yesterday a full eight months after the launch of the iPhone...
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Mophie Watch Dock Review: Charge Your Apple Watch on a Simple $60 Aluminum and Leather Stand

Wednesday August 19, 2015 7:57 pm PDT by
Alongside the start of pre-orders for the Apple Watch last month, Mophie announced the Watch Dock, a $60 aluminum stand for the Apple Watch with leather accents and hideaway cable storage. It took a bit longer than the original estimate of April 24 for the Watch Dock to launch, but it's now shipping out to the first batch of pre-order customers and Mophie has provided us with one for testing...
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Video Review: Pronto Turns Your iPhone Into a Smart Universal Remote

Friday November 16, 2018 4:51 pm PST by
Pronto is a small hub that's able to turn your iPhone into a universal remote, allowing it to control a range of electronics and devices within your home using 360 degree infrared. The Pronto connects to your iPhone via Bluetooth and works with an accompanying Peel Smart Remote app, which provides the remote interface and lets you see what's on television through an included guide. As you can...