Posted by Daniel Feeney on May 17, 2012
Today, Marshall Headphones released its “dark horse” of the company, the Pitch Black series. Among these new “black” products lies The Major and Minor.
The Major symbolizes much of what makes up the Marshall Legacy; It is a powerful set of headphones designed with non-stop all day listening in mind. It comes equipped with an in-line microphone and remote for cell phone usage. Price-wise, its affordably priced at $120. (Link)
The Minor is an advanced, strong in-ear model. Not only does The Minor offer stunning sound, but it also feature EarClick, “a patent that ingeniously secures the earphone into position in your ear.” The Minor too comes equipped with microphone and remote for cell-phone use. It costs just $65. (Link)
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Posted by Daniel Feeney on May 16, 2012
Artist and designer Anton Kudin has created what I believe to be the best looking concept for a replacement of Apple’s “Slide to Unlock” feature: Fold To Unlock. As noted by Cult of Mac, it brings a Smart Cover-esque fold to the iOS homescreen.
Kudin’s creation was inspired by Dribbble user, ididi’s Android concept which was based on Guillaume Gaubert’s.
Keep on reading for a full hi-res image… (more…)
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Posted by Daniel Feeney on May 16, 2012
For some, iPod nano wrist watches are just not good enough, or at least for Dave Hurban they aren’t. On his own, Hurban undertook implanting magnets into his wrist granting him the ability to wear Apple’s latest iPod nano on his wrist without a band.
In order to turn himself into a “human iPod dock,” Hurban made four incisions on his wrist to insert four magnets –one for each of the nano’s corners. A bit of healing, blood and time later, Hurban became the first human dock. As if there were more to come…
When Digital Trends asked why, Hurban simply said “I just thought it would be cool.”
Read on to check out the video… (more…)
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Posted by Daniel Feeney on May 16, 2012
Last summer, Jawbone’s JAMBOX blew me away with its fantastic sound, beautiful design, and uncanny functionality. Now, a year after the release of the original JAMBOX, Jawbone is releasing the BIG JAMBOX, a speaker which not only delivers more sound, but also more battery (15 hours).
Like its smaller twin, the BIG JAMBOX features LIVEAUDIO technology which delivers amazing 3D sound from a single audio set. In a sense, it is surround sound without multiple specially-placed speakers. In addition, the Bluetooth speaker offers MyTALK, Jawbone’s “industry-first online platform to download apps, software upgrades, and the latest features.”
Unfortunately the JAMBOX is not AirPlay-equipped.
The BIG JAMBOX will set you back $300 –$100 more than its smaller double– from Jawbone’s store. And if you are looking to bring JAMBOX’s audio to a Mac or PC, the company offers a USB Bluetooth device (The Nerd) for an additional $50. We will have a review of the new JAMBOX soon.
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Posted by Daniel Feeney on May 16, 2012
Today, writing on TheMacFeed is just one of many pins I juggle. Not only are there unwritten posts, unedited reviews, and unattended reports for various developers, I also have to tend to various other projects I am working ever-so-vigorously on. As a result, I do my fair share of writing. A lot of it.
Normally, I find myself in TextEdit or sometimes even Notes on the iPad. And honestly, these two editors never quite handle my day-to-day writing.
A few weeks back I came across Byword through a friend’s recommendation. Needless to say, this specific individual has since been given a lot of credit for the find. Byword impressed me in nearly every way imaginable, however not for its features, but for its lack of them. (more…)
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Posted by Daniel Feeney on May 1, 2012
GreenSmart is another company I had the pleasure to meet at CES and, although nothing can be said for its website, the company’s products are extremely sound. I am still one of the few Mac users to be in possession of a 17″ MacBook Pro. The truth of the matter is, companies don’t pay attention to this machine; hell, Incase appears to be staying away from it altogether. It just so happens GreenSmart is continuing to sell a 17″ protective sleeve, the Komodo.
It’s hard to make a sleeve sound interesting –it’s nothing more than fabric and a zipper. In GreenSmart’s case, there is actually a bit more to look at: the environment. (more…)
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Posted by Daniel Feeney on April 23, 2012
It’s been about four months now since I visited CES. Yes, that banner is still on the site. I also noticed the number of posts since the event, no need for anyone else to point it out.
One could compare the past few months with the title of a Jay-Z album. Nevertheless, I am getting back into it.
CES was a wake-up call to the number of Apple product-related cases there are in today’s market. Perhaps its just another reason for Apple to release new product designs. Hint, hint, Apple. Still, there are some new cases which actually still have appeal –yes, there are non-sliders out there too. One case in particular has been on my phone for the past four weeks, the Boostcase Hybrid.
The Boostcase Hybrid is a snap-on iPhone 4/S case with a battery for extending the life of the phone. New concept? Does Louis CK fly coach? New implementation? Yes, and its a sexy one too. (more…)
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Posted by Daniel Feeney on February 20, 2012
With today’s extremely wide offering of iPhone cases, it is a difficult, expensive task to find a great one. While I was at CES talking to the group at the BodyGuardz booth I was introduced to the Mykase, an iPhone 4/4S case with an interchangeable back plate. With its quality build and new design, the Mykase is a breath of fresh air.
The Mykase is made up of three parts: the bottom, the top, and the back-plate. This trio fit together to makeup the case. The top and bottom piece slide together very similar to the way Incase’s (among other cases) slider case does. The shell (everything but the backplate) comes in two finishes; the black case is a matte soft-touch while the white case is glossy. In regards to ports and buttons, the case has cutouts for everything (no rubber button covers unfortunately) with ample space for finger pushing and wire connections.
As is with other hard-shell cases, the Mykase offers ample protection from drops and dings. The screen is partially protected by a rim along the sides while the rear and sides are completely protected by the case. I still wouldn’t reccomend tossing it down a flight of stairs, though. (more…)
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Posted by Daniel Feeney on February 9, 2012
Today, MacPaw released the newest addition to its product line, Gemini. While it was announced a few weeks back, the only available information on the application was a vague teaser page. The company revealed what the application truly does after its release on the Mac App Store this afternoon. Gemini is a very attractive duplicate finder for the Mac.
“Everything started from an idea to create a simple one purpose application for removing duplicate files on a Mac. We made a research on what utility apps lack for and found that most of them might be more personal, usable and are not perfectly designed like day-to-day apps. So we created Gemini, the first application that brings perfection of a user interface and design to the utilities category. Gemini is a simple, fast and entertaining solution for finding duplicates, a task that once was considered boring and time- consuming”, said Oleksandr Kosovan, MacPaw’s CEO.
Check it out on MacPaw’s site here or download it from the Mac App Store for $5 here.
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Posted by Daniel Feeney on February 8, 2012
As computer peripherals move to being wireless, one begins to wonder the best means of charging all of said devices. Using batteries works, however it can be expensive and less than earth friendly. A while back Mobee came out with the Magic Charger, a means of recharging Apple’s Magic Mouse. Months later it released the Magic Bar, an appealing charging solution for Apple’s wireless keyboard.
Mobee’s Magic Bar is a dock for Apple’s wireless keyboard to rest on allowing it to charge while remaining fully functional. It does this with a battery replacement (included) for Apple’s keyboard which allows the wireless charging to work.
The Magic Bar is made mostly of aluminum matching Apple’s devices rather closely. However, it also features a lot of plastic which all feels cheap in regards to quality. Further, the bar’s power charging light is not pleasing in terms of aesthetics; in fact, it has more of a PC look to it. (more…)
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Posted by Daniel Feeney on February 4, 2012
MacPaw, the group behind applications like CleanMyMac has announced its newest project, Gemini. Not much has been released about it so far, but a lot more will come soon. Check out it’s pre-launch page here.
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Posted by Daniel Feeney on January 20, 2012
This year’s overall CES experience was great. All the exhibitors had a lot to offer both on and off the floor. The booths were more than impressive as was the selection of products throughout the convention. Now that the show has come and gone, let’s take a peak at some of the highlights.
Libratone is a Danish company known for creating premium AirPlay-ready speakers. After hearing how these speakers sound, I am already picking out which speaker to purchase. The price-tag, however might pose a problem for some. The company’s smaller speaker goes for $699.95 while the larger speaker is $1,299.95 (Apple Store link). If the price-tag isn’t a deal-breaker, I fully recommend checking these out! (more…)
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Posted by Daniel Feeney on January 15, 2012
CES this year was a blast. The products were amazing, booths were stunning, and crowds –for me at least– weren’t hard to handle. One booth, however, was the most memorable: Hub Innovations’. Not only were the people running it an amazing bunch, but so were the products. A prime example of this is from the closing day (Friday) of the convention at 4:30, a half hour past the show’s end. Many booths by that time had been taken down, Ferrari’s which had been being displayed were driving out and the carpet walkways were being torn up, however Hub Innovations’ booth was going strong and still gathering a crowd.
The most popular product appeared to be the company’s REV360, a soft iPad 2 case with a rotating hand strap on the rear. The cases cost $60 and are a great investment for those who frequently share an iPad’s screen (with colleagues, friends, ex-friends, etc). Check it out here. (more…)
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Posted by Daniel Feeney on January 14, 2012
At CES, a variety of products are announced from TVs to Cameras to cases. However, it seems child-related items are not nearly as frequent at the show. This year, Griffin went against the grain announcing a variety of new products including a large number aimed at children. Aside from its kid-friendly releases, Griffin also announced a few products aimed at audiophiles. I was given the chance to take a look at some of the company’s new products. A quick rundown follows… (more…)
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Posted by Daniel Feeney on January 14, 2012
I am not going to try and fool anyone by saying I am a car fanatic. To put it frankly, I know just as much about cars as I do Windows PCs. Nevertheless, I refuse to pass an opportunity to take pictures of things which are truly inspiring. A Mercedes-Benz photoshoot follows… (more…)
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Posted by Daniel Feeney on January 14, 2012
Moshi, a very simplistic and well known company in the Apple realm was in attendance at CES. At the show, the company announced a few new products including two new earphones, the Clarus and Vortex Pro, as well as Luna, a new wired keyboard.
With its steel alloy construction and DynaDuo two-way drivers, the Clarus is Moshi’s creme de la creme of its audio line. At $200, it has a price to fit. (more…)
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