CE Week Highlights

Here are some tech accessory highlights from CE Week on June 26th at the Metropolitan Pavilion including Braven waterproof speakers, 808 CANZ wireless bluetooth speakers, Bits Limited surge protectors, Marvel Chara-Cover and Sodacase iPhone cases, Kwikset Kevo, PNY USB flash drive bracelets, iWalk cases and phone chargers. Check out highlights from the iLounge here. 

- Kim Weling

Highlights from iLounge at CE Week

As an iPhone / iPad user, I feature a lot of Apple-related accessories, so I was excited to visit the iLounge on June 26th to preview the latest products during CE Week Line Shows and Exhibits at the Metropolitan Pavilion.

Here are some of the highlights from the iLounge, including Stelle Audio, id America, Tucano, Case Scenario, iGotcha Cases, Brydge LLC, Kensington, inNuevo, Macally, olloclip and iHome. 

Stelle Audio Bluetooth-enabled speaker clutches, featuring a studded speaker clutch in collaboration with Rebecca Minkoff

   

id America iPhone 5 cases

Tucano iPad clutches

Case Scenario cases

iGotcha Cases

Brydge LLC - instantly turns your iPad into a laptop with an aluminum keyboard that hinges securely onto your iPad. 

Kensington keyboard cases 

inNuevo 6-in-1 DOCKr featuring battery, speakers, flexible viewing, keyboard and protective case available in several colors 

Macally portable battery chargers

olloclip 3-in-1 lens system

iHome docking station 

iHome bluetooth rechargeable boomboxes and speakers in rubberized finish

- Kim Weling

will.i.am foto.sosho iPhone Camera Attachment

Last week Black Eyed Peas front man will.i.am informed the press that he would be launching an iPhone attachment that would boost the smart phones current 8mp resolution to a whopping 14 megapixals. The launch of the i.am foto.sosho happened this week. We now have the first official look at how this groundbreaking and genre bending artists plans to turn the Apple iPhone into one of the more impressive cameras. 

The launch took place in London and will.i.am unveiled multiple devices under his new company brand foto.sosho. The device attaches to the iPhone and comes with interchangeable lenses such as fish-eye, wide, telephoto, and standard. The device will also incorporate built in flashes for low light capabilities and a brand new software editing suite which include instagram-like filters and sharing tools. The iPhone 4 attachment will be stricken with these features while the iPhone 5 version released later on will also feature a 14MP sensor replacement. Users will also be able to connect through the website i.am which will offer individual profiles for sharers much like the instagram website. 

A total of four foto.sosho models were announced during the press conference. They included two for the iPhone 4, and an additional two for the iPhone 5, one being a contemporary version and another being a vintage look. The names of models are the C.4, V.4, V.5, and the L.5.

The iPhone 4/4s users will be able to purchase their foto.sosho attachments starting as early as December 6 at a price around $320 and $480 respectively. The iPhone 5 attachments won't arrive until sometime next year and their prices have yet to be 
announced.

- Sam Victor

 

Images from telegraph.co.uk

mophie juice pack air™- The Perfect Gift for iPhone Users

If the person you are buying a gift for owns an iPhone, then the mophie juice pack air™ would be the perfect gift for them!

The juice pack air™ is a case and a rechargeable Smart Battery. If you find your cell phone battery is running low, you can just flip the power switch and your phone will immediately begin charging while you are using it. Once your phone is fully charged, you can switch it back to standby mode (in red).

I first tested the 3G/3GS charger out during the Thanksgiving holiday, when I had to travel to San Francisco. I have been using it everyday since then and can't imagine living without it! I can't wait to use this during fashion week when my iPhone battery always seems to be low!

I love the ergonomic design of the hard shell case. It does a great job of protecting the iPhone from damage (I have accidentally dropped my iPhone in the case and not a scratch in sight)! It comes in different colors too - black, red and white for the iPhone 4 (juice pack plus™ for iphone 4 coming soon, in different colors) and black, purple, red and white for the iPhone 3G/3GS.

There is a 4-light LED status indicator on the back of the case, indicating the charging mode and status of the battery life. To check your juice pack battery status, just press the button on the lower back of the case. One LED means it's almost empty and all 4 LED lights lit up means it's fully charged.

A USB cable is also included, and can be plugged into your computer or iphone friendly power source.

The mophie juice pack air™ is so easy to use! I must admit, I don't have much time or patience to read directions so I started using it immediately and perused the instructions later.

If you already have an iphone case, you can always switch the case out when you need to charge your phone or you can bring the juice pack with you as a back up!

The mophie juice pack air™ is available for the iPhone 4 ($79.95), 3G/3GS ($49.95) and iPod touch 2G ($59.95) at mophie.com.

- Kim Weling

All images courtesy of mophie.com