Accessories

Review: SanDisk iXpand Base is an effortless way to backup your phone

Does anyone else remember back when you would get a new cell phone and you basically lost all your contacts and pictures? I don't think anyone misses that experience. While iCloud is a great option for backing up your device, it has its limitations, and it isn't for everyone. The SanDisk iXpand Base is an offline, and effortless way to backup your photos, videos, contacts to prevent you from ever ending up like 1999 again.

The best iPhone XS cases available right now

If you've ordered an iPhone XS, or are planning to, you're going to want to strongly consider picking up a case. The good news is, because the XS is identical to the iPhone X, there are already a ton of cases available for it. So we decided to put together a roundup of some of our favorites from every style and price point.

Opinion: Was Apple Watch Series 3 worth the upgrade from Series 2?

Just a couple of weeks ago, I was contemplating on whether I should upgrade from the Apple Watch Series 2 to the Series 3 or not; but I officially moved forward with it, and now there's no looking back.

Because hindsight's 20-20, I’ll share various viewpoints in this piece about why I think the upgrade was and wasn’t worth it. Ideally, I hope my experience will help you decide whether the Apple Watch Series 3 is worth the jump for yourself.

Review: August Pro HomeKit smart lock

Popular smart lock maker August now has a product for everyone. There is the affordable August Smart Lock, the 2nd generation August Smart Lock with HomeKit, and then the "kitchen sink" model called the August Smart Lock Pro, which I've spent some time reviewing.

Luna Display is a lag-free way to use your iPad as a second monitor

There are a few popular apps on the App Store that allow you to connect your iPad to your Mac as a secondary display. Ideal for expanding your workspace, especially when using the 12.9" iPad Pro. Duet and Air Display are both great options, but they have quite a few limitations. Luna Display, from the makers of AstroPad, aims to be the end-all solution for a lag-free, HiDPI experience.

To see it for yourself, check out our hands on video with a prototype of the Luna Display.

Hands on with Twelve South’s Inspire [mac candle N°2] – video

Last year, popular accessory maker Twelve South released their infamous "new Mac" scented candle. It was a hotly gifted item and stirred up quite a bit of controversy on whether or not it did smell like a new Mac. This year, the candle is back in the form of Inspire [mac candle N°2]. This is an entirely new scent, and no longer tied to a new Apple product.