USBFever puts out a lot of stuff. I know that you’ve probably noticed that I show a tendency to gravitate towards some of the camera-oriented ones, due to my history as a serious shutterbug (back when shutters, ya know, actually existed). But in this case, I’m wanting to show you this item because it’s, well, [...]
Incipio Offers Several New Cases for the BlackBerry Q10
I don’t know if Blackberry is long for this world or not. Personally, I hope they are. For one thing, I always hate to see tech companies that were really innovative go belly-up, and BlackBerry was definitely in that category. (Heck, I still lament the passing of SiliconGraphics.) For another thing, as I have pointed [...]
Blackberry Z10 PowerSkin Battery Case Officially Launches
I’ve probably gone on about it before, but it does bear repeating in brief: Smartphones are awesome, and it’s absolutely amazing to me that you can have so much computing power and storage space available in a device you can hold in your hand. But the down side it, that much computing power requires, well, [...]
Ventev Chargesync Cables and USB Chargers Review
I found out about Ventev shortly before CES. The original plan was that their PR company would send some cables and chargers direct to our hotel, but that box got lost somewhere along the way. After returning home, a new shipment was arranged, and what was inside the box was quite impressive — not only because [...]
Blackberry Z10 Cases from Case-Mate First Look
BlackBerry’s Hail Mary pass – aka the Blackberry 10 Z10 smartphone – is close to release. I was impressed with the sample I was given at the official release event, and am looking forward to hearing what Judie, who currently has her hands on our Z10, thinks about the phone. The BB Z10 feels solid enough, but I [...]
Zagg ZR-SIX Earbuds Review – Promising Awesome Sound for Under $60
If they’re not the best sounding earbuds you’ve experienced… we’ll give you your money back. That’s what Zagg says on the product page for theIR ZR-SIX earbuds. It is a bold claim to make under any conditions, but considering the ZR-SIX earbuds are under $60 it is actually a remarkable claim; I am left wondering if [...]
PowerSkin PoP’n Battery Review – It Should Be in Your Gear Bag
We’ve said it over and over and over again – battery life is the Achilles Heel of today’s mobile devices. Speeds have improved, screen resolution and size have too; battery technology has, unfortunately, not kept pace. The result is that many of use have to either carry our wall adapter and charger cable or an external [...]
DRY-ALL Wet Smartphone Emergency Kit to the Rescue
“I just dropped my iPhone in the sink” Elana said. I jumped into action, went to the cabinet, pulled out the DRY-ALL Wet Smartphone Emergency Kit, pulled the SIM from the phone and sealed it inside. I then put Elana’s SIM into one of the review phones I had lying around and, within a few [...]
Getting a BlackBerry Z10? Case-Mate is Ready to Help You Protect It
I am shocked (SHOCKED!!) by how much I am liking the new BlackBerry Z10 tht I was given at the BlackBerry Experience this past Wednesday. It feels great in the hand, is fast and the BlackBerry Hub integrates all my messaging in a way that is surprisingly convenient. Honestly, except for the lack of a [...]
Vaja Cases Lucy XL Leather Clutch for iPhone, Samsung, and Blackberry Devices
I love Vaja products. I genuinely do. They’re beautiful, they’re functional, they feel nice in your hand, and they’re high-quality. Yup, they cost a bundle, no question, but I honestly believe they’re worth it. I have had several Vaja cases for my iPhones along with a beautiful wallet that still gets me compliments. Vaja is [...]
Apple iPad mini, Samsung GT-i9260 Galaxy Premier and Sony Xperia V Cases by Noreve Saint-Tropez
You know, I have a hard time bringing you all news about iPad mini gear. Not because I don’t like telling you about Cool New Stuff; no, it’s because I really want an iPad mini (a lot), and I’m determined to not get one until they come with Retina screens, so I’m holding off. Also, [...]
BlackBerry Music Gateway Lets You Go Wireless with Bluetooth and NFC
We’ve looked at a few different accessories that turn your wired speaker dock or home audio system into a wireless audio powerhouse, but none have been quite as powerful as BlackBerry’s upcoming $49 Music Gateway. What makes the Music Gateway stand out? NFC (Near Field Communication)! Let’s take a closer look. From BlackBerry: The BlackBerry [...]
iLuv DualJack; Now, Why Didn’t I Think of That?
Every now and then a product comes along that makes me say, “Why didn’t I think of that?” iLuv has new “Premium Audio Cables and Charging and Sync Solutions” available as part of their myLink collection, and one of them fits the bill quite well. Here’s what the company has to say about their new [...]
Turn Your Mobile Device into an Awesome Desk-Phone with Native Union’s Curve Twin
Thanks to services like Line2, my iPad makes for a great phone. Seriously, so long as I have a good data connection, the tablet offers a huge screen for dialing and an excellent noise-canceling microphone for making speakerphone calls. But what if I want to use my iPad, or my iPhone, or my iPod touch [...]
Kanex AirBlue Portable Bluetooth Music Receiver Review
Update: This contest is now closed, and the winner has been announced on Facebook. Thank you for playing, and keep an eye out for more Gear Diary giveaways! =) Whether it is via AirPlay or through my Sonos system, I’m into wireless music these days. I love not having to physically dock a device in [...]

















