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A charming way to charge your iPhone or iPod: the Book iPhone Charging Dock ($45-$58). Etsy seller Inbook makes use out of old and otherwise tossed-aside tomes and turns them into something new, special, and totally usable. Coming with titles like Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Homer's Odyssey (among others), you can bet this dock will look (and feel) right at home on your Read more
The Gimme Power iPhone Charger is designed by a renowned design studio and sold at Neiman Marcus, but to me, it looks kinda creepy. The hand-shaped charger plugs into your computer to charge your iPhone or iPod, and retails for $180. Not everyone is as creeped out as I am, as the Gimme Power charger is currently on backorder. Am I missing something? To me, it looks like a mannequin hand, not high Read more
Over the weekend, I took a trip to Chicago for Lollapalooza, a three-day music festival full of sun, fun, and some amazing artists — including my favorite performer Lady Gaga (you know she went to geek camp, right?). Music festivals are great for rocking out to your favorite musicians with your friends, but they aren't the best place in the world for tech. Since I couldn't bear the thought of Read more
I love this charger! The Cordless Wall Charger For iPhone ($30) is a white, one-piece charger that plugs into an outlet and charges your iPhone — no cord required! I, for one, not only struggle with cord management, but I'm also the victim of frequent frayed connector cords, probably from taking my corded charger with me everywhere I go. The charger pivots for easy access to the port and will Read more
You can count me as one of the 30 percent of people who don't get enough sleep every night, so when Lark sent me its silent alarm clock ($100) to test a couple months ago, I was all about it. Since then, I've been using it pretty regularly, here's what I think of the alarm clock. First, here's what it is: The Lark is part app (compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad only at the moment, but Read more
With Earth Day a few weeks away on April 22, we have all things green on our minds. In the tech world there's a lot to consider; our favorite gadgets and smartphones are notorious energy hogs, requiring frequent recharging. Ease the guilt this month by cutting electricity right at the source — the power outlet. The Mushroom GreenZero Wall Travel Charger for iPhones ($35) and micro USB devices Read more
Desk accessories can sometimes get in the way (I'm sure you don't need that collection of wacky USBs), but they're more than welcomed when they serve a purpose. Take, for example, these cool iPhone and iPad chargers. They keep your smartphone juiced and keep your cords under control. Read more
The new iPad with the fancy high definition Retina display goes on sale tomorrow, and if you didn't get your preorder in, you'll have to battle the crowds if you want a new tablet on day one. But standing outside for hours (or overnight, if you must) isn't an easy task. Should you go for it? Prepare and keep yourself entertained, hydrated, and safe with these iPad line camping tips. Do some Read more
Chargers can get kind of pricey, especially if you have a tendency to lose them when you're traveling. For example, the Apple Store sells iPhone chargers for $20 to $30. It can be quite tempting to stray from the Original Equipment Manufacturing version when you see the generic chargers for just $1 on Amazon. Do nonbrand-name chargers work just as well as their OEM counterparts? We talk to Read more
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