My home theater setup is pretty straightforward: my MacBook Pro (MBP) connected to a TV using a Hammerhead HDMI cable and a Dr. Bott Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter. This worked great for watching movies on DVD or streaming from Netflix or TV shows on Hulu. However, every time I wanted to pause the show […]
For those of you who don’t know, I am a gamer of the old-school variety. Every now and again I’ll hook up my Nintendo to remind me of how much simpler gaming used to be. I hadn’t found many games of that nature on the iTunes App Store, until I stumbled upon The Last Rocket […]
A great device deserves a great case, and lately I’ve been outfitting my first-generation iPad in the black Booq Taipan Spacesuit for iPad. The futuristic look of the slightly shimmery neoprene case blends well with the sleek aesthetic of the iPad. I love the snug but not overly tight fit of the case; my iPad […]
Apple’s iPad has reinvented the way we do many things. As a musician who grew up recording demos on a 4-track cassette recorder, the capabilities of recording and synthesis the iPad presents are simply staggering. One of the best, and most-used accessories, I have for my iPad is the IK Multimedia iRig. The iRig is […]
Since the release of iPad 2, iOS 4 has offered video mirroring support from iPad with either the Apple Digital AV adapter or the Apple VGA adapter. This was one of the most widely anticipated features of iOS 4.3, and naturally, I had to test it out. Instead of simply hooking my iPad to an […]
Hammerhead iPad 2 Back Cover The Hammerhead Back Cover for iPad 2 is a great accessory to complement Apple’s Smart Cover. The Back Cover has cut-outs on its side, allowing it to easily work alongside the Smart Cover without interfering with its magnetic attachment. Combining great protection with a seamless look and feel, the Back […]
A few months ago, alternative rock/hip hop band Gorillaz released their latest album entitled The Fall, which has gained notoriety for being one of the first commercially available albums composed, performed and produced almost entirely on an iPad while on tour. Even if you are not a fan on the band’s music, a quick cursory […]
Are you looking for a good set of Bluetooth speakers? Well, look no further. Listed below are three sets of speakers from Creative—all with features and pricing to accommodate a range of uses and budgets. All three of these high quality speakers utilize the latest in audio, and Bluetooth technology. D100 The Creative D100 Speaker […]
Do you find yourself frequently snapping pictures of documents with your iPhone? It could be a killer recipe from a friend’s cookbook, notes from a class or even a receipt from a big purchase. Regardless of the type of document being archived, chances are you’ve found the iPhone’s built-in macro focus a bit limiting. Photos […]
2D Boy—publisher of the wildly successful World of Goo—gave iOS gamers a surprise this morning with the release of its popular puzzle title for iPhone and iPod touch. World of Goo originated as a game for Mac/PC and eventually made its way to home consoles such as the Wii. The game was ported to iOS […]
