While the big news for Apple TV fans was the updated Apple TV 4K, with HDR support, it looks like the Siri Remote also got a few small updates.
Siri Remote gets a minor refresh and lower price
Accessories
Apple to release updated version of AirPods at iPhone event
Of all the updates we expected for Tuesday's iPhone 8 event, AirPods weren't on many people's lists. Thanks to the iOS 11 GM build leaked to 9to5Mac, we now have a good idea that Apple will be releasing a minor refresh to the world's most popular Bluetooth earbuds.
ElevationDock 4 unveiled with adjustable stand for one-handed operation, stainless steel knobs & more
Accessory maker ElevationLab six years ago raised over $1 million with its first ElevationDock.
Today they announced a fourth-generation version, called ElevationDock 4 and billed as the first Apple MFi-certified dock to work one-handed.
Pebble creator’s iPhone case offers up to 40 charges for your AirPods
Designed by former Pebble creator Eric Migicovsky, PodCase is a brand new Kickstarter project that aims to make juicing up your wireless Apple earbuds a little easier by integrating an AirPod charger directly into an iPhone case.
Keep your cords coiled and tangle-free with Twelve South’s CableSnap
Premium accessory maker Twelve South is out today with a new product designed to keep your cords, charging cables and earbuds neatly coiled and tangle-free while on the go.
Our favorite back to school tech gear
It's that time of year again. Summer is drawing to a close, and kids of all ages are headed back to school (in fact, many are already there). This of course means back to school shopping is now in full swing, so we wanted to put together a list of some of our favorite tech gear that we think will help set you up for success this year.
Review: OWC Thunderbolt 3 docking station
OWC has made a name for itself with high quality accessories and upgrades for your Mac. Their vision of the Thunderbolt 3 docking station is well thought out, making it one of the few to offer an SD card reader, Firewire 800, and a headset jack.
Pixie review: find your lost items in augmented reality with affordable Bluetooth trackers
Pixie is one of the most accurate Bluetooth trackers available on the market. These tiny Bluetooth transmitters triangulate the location of your tracked objects using a mixture of audio and augmented reality to help you find items in 3D space.
Review: the Serpent series electric skateboard is tons of fun
Electric skateboards have started to take off in popularity, similar to the whole "hoverboard" craze. The Serpent-W is one of two new boards that are currently being funded on Kickstarter to offer a more affordable price, but with all the great features of the bigger (more expensive) brands.
iDevices HomeKit Wall Switch review
The iDevices HomeKit Wall Switch fixes one of the crucial issue with many smart homes. Not only does it fix a glaring issue, it comes with enough bells and whistles to make it the best HomeKit wall switch on the market.
Review: Moment’s wide angle V2 lens take mobile photography to the next level
Moment has updated their stunning and vastly popular wide angle lens with several important changes that greatly improve its performance, especially on the iPhone 7 Plus.
Review: Lander Carry System outdoor gear packs
The Lander Carry System is made up of two accessory bags, and two larger packs; the Traveler and the Commuter. The Commuter is a smaller backpack great for day to day use. The Traveler is a 35 liter roll top bag aimed at a 3-4 day trip. They have several unique features that set them apart from all other gear bags like waterproofing, the Crash Pad, and the Hot Route.