It's not often that I crave a keyboard for my iPad 2, but this hot white leather Hatch & Co Skinny iPad 2 Case ($75) is hard to resist. This ultrathin case comes with a Bluetooth touch keyboard (no buttons, just slim raised edges), smart keys to control volume and language, and a smart cover so your iPad goes to sleep when you're done working as to save the battery. The case's battery lasts Read more

Taking your tunes with you wherever you roam is easy with an MP3 player and some solid headphones, but what if you're riding a bike, hanging at the lake with some friends, or camping? Enter the Turtle Shell by Outdoor Technology. This small speaker was made to hit the road (or trail) with you. The geometric-shaped speaker fits in the palm of your hand, is water-resistant, comes with a built-in Read more

I love checking out concept gadgets, mostly because it reminds me of what's possible. One company I can't get enough of in general is TokyoFlash, who are widely known for their über-geeky binary watches, but they're churning out the concept Bluetooth devices like there's no tomorrow these days. I've rounded up a few of my favorites, but give them a once-over yourself and tell me which one you'd Read more

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Even though octomom Nadya Suleman was caught not abiding by California's hands free cell phone law — where you must use a hands-free device to talk on your cell phone while driving — there are plenty of Hollywood folk who do rock the Bluetooth earpieces and headsets to be good citizens. The question is, can they make even that look good? You'll have to decide for yourself. Read more

Justin Bieber, meet dancing machine. Today at CES, TOSY Robotics showed off the new mRobo Ultra Bass, a dancing robot and portable speaker. Like a real-life Transformer! Justin Bieber was on hand to debut the new high-tech toy, which holds about 500 songs on 2 gigabytes of memory. Users can upload songs via USB, then play the music via a remote through the super bass-centric speaker. Once the Read more

We're just getting started in the CES 2012 expo hall, and companies have to bring a certain je ne se quois to gain attention. Standing apart from all the futuristic cameras and sleek TV sets, there was retro-inspired Crosley. With a booth full of vinyl players, iPod docs, and bluetooth radios, it was a nice change of pace. Check out all that Crosley has to offer in the way of music enjoyment, Read more

Living in a big city can create all kinds of transportation nightmares — packed buses, expensive cabs, and traffic everywhere. And while you should always try to reduce your carbon footprint where you can (riding a bike or walking is ideal!), having a small car when you need it is a lifesaver. The good news is, you don't have to join the Mini or Smart Car masses — break away from the crowd Read more

Let's face it — you're a Star Wars superfan, so you'll probably snatch this Stormtrooper-inspired clamshell iPad keyboard case without hesitation. At $149, it's quite an investment, but it will successfully transform your iPad 2 (or original iPad model) into a clean laptop-like word processing machine thanks to its included QWERTY keyboard. The case is Bluetooth compatible for easy pairings, Read more

Touch-screen typing got you down? The solution may be these all-in-one RightShift Bluetooth keyboard and tablet case by Solid Line Products. Available for iPad, iPad 2, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab, the keyboards provide 90 hours of continuous life when fully charged on the device's lithium-ion battery. With many Bluetooth keyboard options available for tablets, the sleek design of these Read more