Accessories

Epson Unveils All-in-One Projectors for iDevices

Good news for the folks that just can't wait for Apple to embed projectors into their iDevices. Epson, the well known printer-making company, just entered the iOS accessory space with a new line of portable projectors.

As reported by Macworld, the new video projectors resemble home theatre-style projectors, with one notable difference — an iDevice dock. That means that you can watch movies stored on your iPad or iPhone on a 100+ inch display...

Magic Gloves with iPod Controls Bring Music to Snow Sport Enthusiasts

If you're the kind of person who likes to play around in the snow, probably with a pair of skis or a snowboard, then chances are you're familiar with the problem of finding a way to listen to your music while flailing around in the white stuff. See, it's a bit cold out there, and taking your gloves off to skip a track or change the volume on your iPhone isn't that fun.

New gloves from Burton, manufacturer of snowboards and the like, aim to fix that little problem once and for all, by embedding iPod controls right into the fabric of some truly magical gloves...

Jawbone is About to Release an Awesome Health Bracelet that Works with the iPhone

Accessories are one of the things that make the iPhone such a pleasure to use. Knowing millions upon millions of users have the exact same handset means accessory manufacturers are more than happy to come up with little toys and tools that work with the iPhone, something that isn't a trivial feat in the world of Android.

Jawbone is one accessory manufacturer that has taken the iPhone to heart, and their latest invention is a real doozy...

Angry Birds Speakers Are Angry, and Speakers

Have you ever wanted something, but you're not entirely sure what you'd use it for, or even why you want it in the first place? Well, that's exactly the predicament we find ourselves in when looking at these Angry Birds speaker docks.

Manufactured by well-known accessory company Gear4, the speakers come in two flavors – the pigs are actually iPod speaker docks, and the bird version serves as plug-and-play speakers. You've gotta love it...

iHome iW1 Brings Wireless Audio to Your Home with AirPlay for $300

iPhone and iPod docking station/speaker combos are nothing new – they've been around forever and come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, with models to fit every budget. iHome has taken the tried and tested formula that we've all been using for so long, and added AirPlay to the mix to create the iHome iW1: an AirPlay-equipped wireless audio system.

Set to go on sale on September 26th, the iHome iW1 will retail for $300, according to Engadget...

Hard Shell Cases for the iPhone 5 Leak

A while ago, we reported that purported iPhone 5 cases have gone on sale. Today, the same thing has happened.. again.

MacRumors found this out when case manufacturer True Supplier started selling iPhone 5 cases. The cases look very similar to the other "leaked" cases out there, giving another hint at the iPhone 5's design...

Stedicam Smoothee Helps Bring Out Your Inner Spielberg

I know it's not quite Full HD, but the iPhone 4 still captures decent video. In fact, as long as the lighting is decent and the subjects you're recording aren't frantically moving about, the device can churn out some pretty impressive footage.

However, without a tripod or a mount, there's a good chance that your videos will come out shaky. The iPhone doesn't come with an image stabilizer, so unless you have the steady hands of a trained sniper, you're out of luck. Enter the Stedicam Smoothee...

The Ultimate Charging Accessory for Your iPhone, iPad and Laptop

We've gone over some pretty nifty charging accessories on iDB before, but this one might take the cake. And if you happen to own multiple iDevices and a laptop, you might want to pay attention.

Gizmodo passes on the news of a new charging accessory from Energizer known as the iSurge. The travel charging station has a built-in 30-pin dock, a USB port, 3 surge-protected AC outlets, and a nightlight...

ELASTICK Stand for iPad – A Stand for Musicians

There are a lot of unique iPad stands out there, and ELASTICK is definitely one of them. The ELASTICK Stand can be used with the iPad, along with other tablets, clipboards, etc.

What separares this stand from the pack is that it can be held on a microphone stand. This functionality can come in handy for multiple circumstances, with the obvious use case being a music stand...

This iPhone Fan Accessory Blows, Literally

We've seen some pretty neat accessories over the last few years, but this one may just be the "coolest." It's no secret that this has been one heck of a hot summer, and what better way to beat the heat than with your very own iPhone dock fan.

TUAW uncovered this peculiar attachement from Cellularfactory, which turns your iPhone into a handheld cooling device. Described by its creators as The Newest Cool Dock Fan, you might be more impressed with its price than you are with its function...

The World’s Biggest and Most Expensive iPhone Case

While in Vegas, you can find some pretty interesting things, and this is definitely one of them. This is the World's Biggest and Most Expensive iPhone Case.

This was on display at the Miracle Mile Shops in Las Vegas, Nevada. This case is made out of 300+ Swarovski Crystals, and it retails for $40,000...

Steer Safe: An Innovative Hands-Free Car Kit for the iPhone

Have you ever wanted a convenient way to access your iPhone while in your vehicle? While there's no shortage of automobile accessories for Apple's smartphone, none of the ones currently available seem to put your device in a place where it's easily accessible.

I'm not talking about for texting and driving, but a car stand would be nice for things like answering phone calls or listening to music. Kickstarter project founder Sameer Desai hopes to capitalize on where others have missed the boat with his new product, the Steer Safe...