Geek is chic.
Yes, I'm afraid it's true, I am one of those iPod cord abusers who wraps her earphone cord entirely around her iPod when it's not in use. Okay, maybe I should seriously consider getting myself a pair of Sony's cute retractable headphones but for now i'll stick with my Apple buds. Detangling cords is not my idea of fun, but up until now I thought that this was my only cord storage option for my Read more
In the midst of Winter we're gravitating toward cozy knits aplenty, and that includes our go-to gadgets. Despite the iPod or smartphone's industrial aluminum coating, the devices also deserve a seasonal home which can be crafted in the earbuds cozy knitting kit ($25) from Uncommon Goods. Perfect for knitters trained in the basics, the kit provides circular bamboo knitting needles, 160 yards of Read more
Is working at a desk all day long leading you to pack on the pounds? Burn some calories while you type by turning your treadmill into a walking work station. If you have the money to spend, you can buy a desk that's specifically designed to work with a treadmill, but they can be pretty pricey. If you want to save some dough, all it takes is a little creativity to transform your treadmill into a Read more
A simple way to make a house organized is to clear the cord clutter. You could pick up the pricey iPhone charging on the floor, but there's any easier solution. The Bluelounge MiniDock ($20) plugs into the USB port of an iPhone or iPod power adapter for a wall-mounted docking station minus the cord tangle. Compatible with even the iPod Nano, so say "hello" to your tidier tech life. Read more
Almost as soon as the newest iPod Nano was announced, manufacturers scrambled to capitalize on both its shape and clock feature by creating a ton of watch band straps for the device. The newest of these products, the HEX Sport Watch Band, is made for working out — in addition to complete protection for your Nano, the band provides a port for your Nike Plus. Available in April (colors and Read more
Full disclosure: I am not a huge armband fan; I much prefer clipping a smaller iPod Nano or Shuffle to my shoulder during a run or other workout. But, after becoming addicted to music-streaming service Rdio, which requires a 3G or Internet connection to work, I decided to hit the treadmill with my new Nike+Armband for the iPhone ($34). The arm band itself is extremely lightweight and made from Read more
A recent study from Mashwork shows that women use Netflix more than Hulu Plus. According to the study, 48 percent of female respondents use Netflix, while only 24 percent use Hulu Plus. Though there are pros and cons of each (including catalogues, commercials, and quality) both services truly allow TV and movie fans to save a few bucks on a cable subscription since you can get your favorite shows Read more
Taiwanese Apple accessory company Bone wowed us at last year's Macworld with favorites like iPod armbands and adorable USB drives. But their newest release is like nothing I've seen before. The iPhone Horn Stand is part stand, part sound amplifier — no cords required. The shape of the silicone stand naturally amplifies the speaker sound, creating volume that's louder than your phone itself but Read more
I adore hearing about gadgets and gizmos you readers found out there in the real world, so I was pleased as punch when Cherryluv e-mailed me to share her love for Tetran. Tetran is a small, colorful cable winder for your iPod or MP3 player's earbud headphones that reminds me of a bathtub toy combined with PacMan character. You can wind your cable around Tetran's body and use its mouth as a holder Read more
