Accessories

KZ-ZST in-ear monitors: incredible-sounding cheap headphones

Jim Gresham ∙ November 18, 2019

I try a lot of different headphone types, multiple styles of cans, ear buds, in ear monitors (IEMs), AirPods, active noise cancelling, etc. It is generally safe to say, in the headphone market, you get what you pay for. I wanted, however, to challenge that perception by purchasing an extremely low cost pair of buds and see if they could hold their own against other pricier models I tested in the past. Let's take a look at these $19.99 in-ear monitors.

BlueFinder jailbreak tweak helps you find a misplaced iPhone via Bluetooth

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 17, 2019

Have you ever misplaced your iPhone somewhere in your home, but had immediate access to a paired Bluetooth device? If so, then you might be excited to learn about a new jailbreak tweak called BlueFinder by iOS developer AnthoPak.

From what we can gather, BlueFinder lets you use a paired Bluetooth accessory to trigger an audible ringing sound on your misplaced handset. This has significant advantages for clumsy folk who consistently drop their iPhone between the sofa cushions or leave their handset somewhere in the house and forget where they put it.

WaterField welcomes the new 16″ MacBook Pro with a gorgeous hand-crafted leather briefcase

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated April 17, 2024

WaterField Designs is launching soon their new American-made notebook briefcase designed specifically for Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro, and it's available to pre-order now.

16-inch MacBook Pro ships with Apple’s most powerful USB-C adapter to date, at 96 watts

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 13, 2019

Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro, available starting today, ships with a 96-watt USB-C power adapter in the box to power the notebook's bigger battery, rated at a hundred watt-hours.

Twelve South’s new AirFly Pro is the missing link between wireless earbuds & wired audio jacks

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 12, 2019

Accessory maker Twelve South today launched AirFly Pro, a new version of their existing AirFly adapter for connecting your AirPods to in-flight entertainment systems and treadmills.

Twelve South offers premium charging for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods

Jim Gresham ∙ November 11, 2019

My nightstand is fraught with cables. Other Apple enthusiasts may suffer the same fate. I'm looking at an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods charging cables, along with a lamp and clock. It's cluttered, at best, and not uncommon to have all devices charging at once. After becoming flustered with the mess, I turned to Twelve South to help solve some of my cable woes. I was also running out of room on the table top. My thanks to Twelve South for sending three of their top chargers for comparison.

My favorite wrist bands for the Apple Watch Series 5

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated July 1, 2023

No sooner than Apple’s launch of the Apple Watch Series 5 did I quickly hop online to pre-order my space black titanium Edition model. I’ve since experimented with a plethora of different Apple Watch bands, and with that in mind, I’ve decided on those I like best and use frequently, depending on the occasion.

Since I can’t be the only one with a never-ending hunger for new Apple Watch bands, I’ll be using this piece to delve into my five favorites. I’ll first discuss what it is I enjoy about each one, then talk about the things I don’t like, and lastly, I’ll attempt explain what I think each band is best suited for.

Nature photography wallpapers for iPhone and desktop by Nomad

Jim Gresham ∙ November 10, 2019

Nature wallpapers for iPhone are among the most downloaded images from our iDB Wallpapers of the Week collection. Our included collection focuses on the world's least explored region, the ocean. Celebrating the always rugged, yet refined, Apple accessory maker Nomad, the nature wallpapers capture both the serenity and power of water. Capable of both calming relaxation and ultimate destruction, the desktop and iPhone wallpaper collection highlights the dichotomy.

Keychron K2 is a wireless mechanical keyboard specifically designed to be used with a Mac

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 7, 2019

Keychron says it's the most funded keyboard on Kickstarter and it's easy to see why: their K2 mechanical keyboard has almost every feature you could ask for from a mechanical keyboard and then some more, like a USB-C port for charging, backlight, your choice between wired or wireless operation, the ability to switch to the Apple, Windows or Android layout when moving between devices, included keycaps for both Windows and Mac operating systems and more.

The new AirPal case triples your AirPods run time, doubles as an emergency power bank

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 7, 2019

AirPods feature a five-hour listening time. Thanks to their practical carrying case that holds multiple charges, you can actually get about 24 hours of listening time on the go. But with AirPal, a new accessory from Pitaka, your AirPods run time triples thanks to an embedded 1200mAh power battery that also doubles as an emergency power bank for your iPhone.

Say hello to FocusBuds, productivity boosting earbuds powered by EEG neurofeedback

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 6, 2019

The Potential-x team has created a pair of productivity-boosting earbuds, called FocusBuds, that take advantage of EEG neurofeedback to help users get into the flow state.

Amazon’s Echo Buds may soon be able to track your workouts, according to the Alexa app

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 6, 2019

As previously suspected, Amazon appears to be in an early testing phase of a new feature that'd let customers track workouts with their Echo Buds earbuds, which unveiled in September.