Accessories

How about this gorgeous speaker dock for your iPad by Jean Michel Jarre?

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

Jean Michel Jarre, a composer, performer and music producer, may be best-known for his trademark new-age sound and a penchant for lavish concerts that dazzle fans with fireworks and spectacular light equipment rocking the out-of-this-world laser shows (and that was back in 1986).

What you might not have known is that this 63-year-old French also runs Jarre Technologies, a cutting-edge brand for high-end home entertainment products and technological lifestyle.

The AeroPod Two is the latest in prosumer speaker dock technology to come out from Jarre Technologies. There's a lot to like about this product, especially if you're fond of elegant designs akin to Apple's. The beast of a speaker dock is a whopping 34 inches wide, but wait 'till you hear the price...

Turn your iPad into a MacBook Air with this keyboard case

Cody Lee ∙ April 25, 2012

If there's one thing that the iPad accessory space isn't short on, it's keyboard cases. There are a number of them available from several top-notch manufacturers including Zagg, Logitech, and Kensington. But that doesn't mean there isn't room for one more.

Meet the Brydge, an aluminum bluetooth keyboard case for your second generation or third generation iPad. Made from the "highest quality materials," the accessory makes your tablet look (and function) an awful lot like a MacBook Air...

This is what you get when you put an iPad, a quadrotor and a machine gun together

Sébastien Page ∙ April 25, 2012

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Could be a fun weekend project, no?

Sony’s magnetic fluid speaker dock makes speakers interesting again

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

There isn't anything much more boring than iPhone speaker docks. They do what you would expect, and that's get audio out of an iPhone, iPad or iPod and tries to look good in the process.

Sony has somehow managed to pique our interest though, with two new speaker docks being announced that offer something a little different to the bland, boring speaker docks that have become the norm of late.

Sony's two new models, the catchily named CMT-V75BTiP and CMT-V50iP, feature a new type of speaker dampening. Rather than the traditional dampening, these new speakers are actually damperless, with magnetic fluid being used to passively damp the movement of the speaker cone...

Gevey releases new Ultra 5.1 SIM interposer for the iPhone 4

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

We've recently seen some great options surface for unlocking our iPhones. For instance, AT&T recently started unlocking off-contract handsets. And then of course there is the new SAM method that popped up over the weekend.

But the competition hasn't stopped GEVEY from releasing a new SIM interposer. In fact, it's stepping up its game. The new Ultra 5.1 for the GSM iPhone 4 supports more basebands and has more features than ever before...

Midway adds iCade support to its Arcade app

Cody Lee ∙ Updated November 12, 2019

Do you have an iCade? Do you like playing old arcade games like Spy Hunter or Rampage? Well if you answered yes to both of those questions, we've got some good news for you. Midway has just updated its Arcade app with iCade support.

For those that aren't familiar with the iCade, it's ThinkGeek's miniature arcade cabinet that allows you to play iPad games. The list of iCade-compatible games is rapidly growing, and now includes Midway Arcade with the following titles...

Add DSLR features to your iPad with the Padcaster

Cody Lee ∙ April 18, 2012

Apple loaded a number of new features into its third-generation iPad: a faster processor, more RAM, and let's not forget LTE. The company's latest tablet also includes a much-needed camera upgrade, bringing the backside sensor to 5MP.

This finally makes the iPad a viable option for taking photographs and shooting videos while on-the-go. And thanks to the folks over at Manhattan Edit Workshop, it could become the preferred method. Introducing the Padcaster iPad case...

Forget Smart Cover, here comes uber-cool, origami-style iPad case

Christian Zibreg ∙ April 16, 2012

You simply gotta appreciate this little nugget. Here we have a unique case for the iPad 2 that flips open origami-style. It ain't a joke, this thing actually works as advertised.

Not only does it automatically transform into a versatile stand by simply opening the cover, the FlipSteady case - a Kickstarter project by Isaiah Coberly - also fluidly transitions between a variety of standing positions.

But don't take our word for it, check out a clip of the FlipSteady case in action...

A bulletproof iPhone case, because you can never be too careful

Oliver Haslam ∙ April 14, 2012

We all like to protect our iPhones and iPads as much as possible, which explains why the case making business is such a lucrative one. If you look anywhere online, then you'll be able to find an iPhone or iPad case to suit your mood and price range. Choice is clearly king.

Even with all that choice though, we are willing to say that it is a safe bet that you haven't come across one of these cases before. For starters, it isn't the best looking case around there, and it certainly isn't the thinnest at one-inch thick. It ain't the cheapest either, at $648 per unit.

It does have one thing going for it,though. Namely, this particular case is bulletproof...

Meet Pebble: the iPhone-connected wristwatch you’ve been waiting for

Cody Lee ∙ Updated February 7, 2016

The iPhone-connected wristwatch has been the unicorn of iOS accessories for the past few years. Folks have been asking for one, but manufacturers have yet to produce one that appeals to the masses. Then came the Pebble.

MacStories points to a brilliant Kickstarter project for a smartphone-connected wristwatch known as the Pebble. It's developed by the same folks who made the InPulse Smart Watch, and is packed full of features...

Turn your iPad into a laptop with the NoteBookCase

Cody Lee ∙ Updated August 24, 2016

9to5Mac spotlights an interesting iPad accessory that appears to turn the popular tablet into a miniature MacBook Pro. The NoteBookCase houses your iPad in a clamshell-like case with an Apple-style keyboard.

Of course, there is no shortage of keyboard-packing iPad cases on the market — both Zagg and Kensington make some pretty popular models. But none of them pack near the amount of features as the NoteBookCase...

iDB deal of the day: 37% off the OtterBox Defender Series with Realtree Camo

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated November 9, 2016

Get a great deal on the OtterBox Defender Series with Realtree Camo. Today, and today only, you can get it from the iDB store at a 37% discount.

The OtterBox Defender Series with Realtree Camo Case for the iPhone 4S, AT&T iPhone 4, or Verizon iPhone 4 offers rugged protection for your smartphone. The Defender Series case will help keep your phone protected from drops, bumps, dust and shock.

All features, keys and ports are accessible through the case, providing you with a unique, interactive safeguard. Included with this case is a holster style swivel belt clip.

Works with: iPhone 4S, AT&T iPhone 4, Verizon iPhone 4.

List Price: $59.95 Your Price: $37.95 You Save: $22.00 (37% Off)

This deal is available exclusively in the iDB store, while supplies last