Apple has just released an updated Apple Remote, the first time the remote has been redesigned since its initial release. As you can see, the remote gains an iPod-like click wheel, and the play/pause button is now on its own. The remote supports iPod and iPhone when docked in the iPod Universal Dock, and also supports any Mac that has a built-in IR receiver. Apple says nothing about the Apple TV, but since it has an IR, this should naturally work there as well. You can order one now for $19, and it’ll ship in 2-4 weeks.

Read More | Apple Remote ]]> 2009-10-20T17:59:29+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q409-apple-magic-mouse-multitouch-bluetooth-one-button/ Accessories, Apple

The Apple Magic Mouse is finally here, replacing the oft-despised Mighty Mouse. So, what’s makes this new mouse so magical? For starters, there are no moving parts, other than the actual button. Yeah, the whole mouse is a button, but you can do the right-, middle-, and left-click. You can also scroll with a swipe across the acrylic surface of the mouse, and it also supports a bunch of the multitouch gestures you are used to using on Apple notebooks, two-finger swipes and all. The Magic Mouse is wireless, supporting Bluetooth, and the battery lasts a whopping four months. You can pick one up today for $69.

Read More | Apple Magic Mouse ]]> 2009-10-20T17:12:57+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q409-imac-mac-mini-macbook-magic-mouse/ Accessories, Apple, PC / Laptop, Rumors

Well, between the Barnes & Noble Nook and this piece of news, tomorrow is shaping up to be pretty exciting. Our boy John Gruber is making it known that it’s his belief that Apple is going to be releasing a bunch of new hardware tomorrow. What’s on the a-frienda? Well, for starters, a much needed update to the plastic white MacBook line. You know, the one that get left all to its lonesome when the aluminum MacBooks went Pro? The Mac mini should also see a spec bump, including one version that runs OS X Server. Definitely interesting, I’d love to see how they position that one.

More interesting, though, are the claims of an “impressive” iMac redesign. We’ve been hearing so many rumors on where the iMac is going to go that we’ll have to wait and see what comes out of Cupertino tomorrow. At the very least, they’ll be thinner - but we’re not holding our breath for Blu-ray support.

Even more interesting are the mention of two currently unreleased products. The first being the Magic Mouse, a replacement for the Apple Mighty Mouse that would sport a multitouch surface. We can definitely see that happening, and being included with the new iMac line. The Mighty Mouse needs to be replaced, and a multitouch mouse would play nicely with Snow Leopard. There is also mention of a multitouch trackpad add-on for desktop Macs, like the iMac, Mac mini, and Mac Pro. It certainly sounds intriguing, and would give desktop Macs the full functionality set that are found on the notebooks.

Of course, we will have all the details for you tomorrow when things start popping off!

Read More | Daring Fireball ]]> 2009-10-20T02:51:38+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q309-vr1-bluetooth-headset-record-conversations/ Accessories, Cell Phones, Peripherals, Wireless / WiFi You may have never heard of the VR1 Bluetooth headset, but it’ll go down in history as the first headset to be able to record 8 minutes worth of conversations or voice memos. The VR1 also features noise and echo cancelling, 6 hours worth of talk time, support for BT V2.1 + EDR, as well as 150 hours of standby time.  You can purchase the VR1 Recordable Bluetooth headset now for $109. 

Read More | HoffcoBrands ]]> 2009-10-13T21:25:53+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q309-griffin-reveal-iphone-case-review/ Accessories, Apple, Cell Phones, Handhelds, Product Reviews

Griffin has recently released a minimalist case for the iPhone 3G and 3GS that they call Griffin Reveal. Right, we know what you’re thinking - with all the various iPhone cases out there, what’s so special about this one? Well, for starters, the Griffin Reveal is meant to stay out of the way. It isn’t bulky, and barely adds any thickness to your iPhone. In fact, it just adds 1.4 mm in thickness to the iPhone 3G or 3GS.

Read More | Griffin Reveal ]]> 2009-10-10T01:53:18+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q309-blue-microphones-eyeball-2.0/ Accessories, USB, PC / Laptop, Peripherals I’ve had a chance to try out the Blue Microphones Eyeball, and it’s a pretty good webcam.  Blue Microphones has just recently announced the Eyeball 2.0.  It has the same basic design as its predecessor with a retractable camera lens and big microphone, but includes a higher-quality lens and 2-megapixel camera.  It is available now for $79.99, but you can get it at $56 from Amazon.

Read More | Blue Microphones ]]> 2009-10-07T17:51:59+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q309-dell-latitude-z-wireless-induction-charging/ Accessories, PC / Laptop, Peripherals

Dell‘s new Latitude Z has a few very features, with the highlight being a wireless charging station. You just place the notebook on there, and it charges without you actually connecting any plugs or wires. 

In addition to this wireless charging, the user also has the option of wireless docking to an accompanying monitor.

Another nice touch is the “instant on” feature, a sliding touch control not visible in the photo.  These controls can be customized by the user. 

Of course, all this will cost you.  The Latitude Z retails for $1,999.  The wireless charging station and the docking station are $199 each. 

Read More | Dell via CNET

I’m sure most of you have at least one or two Bluetooth headsets by now, but here is one by i.Tech Dynamic that is perfect for a noisy environment.  The i.VoicePRO 901 has “advanced noise-filtering software and voice separation technology to provide clear phone conversation.”  If that isn’t enough to make your conversation clear, it also has wind resistance and echo cancellation. 

You should be able to purchase the i.Tech Dynamic i.VoicePRO 901 on Amazon for about $79.99.  Does anyone else think that it resembles a Jawbone?

Read More | i.VoicePRO 901 ]]> 2009-09-29T00:50:42+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q309-trendnets-wireless-n-usb-adapter/ Accessories, USB, PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi

We always get suspicious when we see the word’s “world’s smallest.”  In today’s technological world, that claim doesn’t typically last too long. 

It is TRENDnet who is making this claim on their “world’s smallest” Wireless N USB adapter, the TEW-648UB.  It features Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) QoS so that your video, audio, and gaming activity gets prioritized, one-touch WPS technology, and will retail for a price of $24.99. Not bad. 

Read More | TrendNET ]]> 2009-09-29T00:42:16+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q309-wacom-bamboos-pen-touch-multitouch/ Accessories, USB, Peripherals

Wacom has put out a lot of great Bamboo tablet interfaces in the past, and they have just recently unveiled a new series that support multitouch.  This means that the user can use his or her fingers for multitouch gestures, along with the stylus. 

This multitouch capacity has been put on five different products with varying prices.  The Bamboo Touch and Bamboo Pen are only $69, while the Bamboo fun has all the features for $199. 

Read More | Bamboo product page ]]> 2009-09-28T23:00:54+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q309-microsofts-bluetooth-mobile-keyboard-60001/ Accessories, Microsoft, PC / Laptop, Peripherals, Wireless / WiFi

Clearly, revealing the Courier tablet prototype was not enough for Microsoft, as they have topped themselves once again.  This time, the company produced their skinniest keyboard to date, and this Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 is totally wireless. 

There is no Bluetooth dongle included, so make sure your computer has Bluetooth built-in before making the purchase. The keyboard is powered by 3 AAA batteries, while the numeric keypad takes just one AAA. Both will be available in October, $90 for the combo, and $45 for just the number pad, if that’s all you want.

Read More | Microsoft ]]> 2009-09-24T19:15:14+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q309-sony-ericsson-mh907-headphones/ Accessories, Music, Peripherals, Portable Audio / Video

Sony Ericsson has been promising something new with their new MH907 earphones, but we suppose their claim of “the way you listen to music changes forever” is a tad too bragadocious. 

The SensMe technology is somewhat impressive, though.  You put the phones in your ear, and it plays.  Just take one of them out, and your audio automatically pauses.  Calls can be taken in the same manner. 

These earphones come in chrome and yellow/white for about $55.  Of course, you will need a Sony Ericsson phone with a “Fast port” connector to use “the first stereo headphones that sense you.”  There is a YouTube video below with freaky animation if you want to see how it works. 

Read More | Sony Ericsson ]]> 2009-09-22T20:13:07+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q309-amazonbasics-in-house-accessories/ Accessories, Hot Deals, Peripherals

Not being content at being the world’s biggest bookstore or having the lion’s share of the reader market, Amazon has just recently announced their line of audio/video and computer cables, launched under the AmazonBasics brand.  Right now, the Amazon cable line will include HDMI, USB, and FireWire cables, CD-Rs, DVR+R, DVD-R, networking cables and other various home theater cables. 

The prices here are similar to what you’d find on Monoprice, so you know they’re affordable.  If they are quality products, then Amazon could easily make a killing here. You can check out the full AmazonBasics line now.

Read More | AmazonBasics ]]> 2009-09-22T19:38:51+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q309-sony-drc-bt30p-bluetooth-headphones/ Accessories, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi

For those who want a little wireless action for their own pair of headphones, then you might want to get in on Sony‘s new DRC-BT30P.  It has volume controls, a playback feature, as well as a button that allows you to take your calls. The device will connect to your audio player over Bluetooth, and you can then plug in any pair of headphones you like, for a partial wireless effect.  As you can see, it is available in black, white, pink, and blue.  No price has been announced as yet. 

Read More | Akihabara News ]]> 2009-09-17T14:00:43+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q309-sandisk-extreme-pro/ Accessories, Storage SanDisk has just announced their Extreme Pro Compact Flash memory cards, which have lightning speeds of 90 MB/second.  This is double the performance from SanDisk’s predecessors, and the storage capacity ranges from 16 to 64 gigabytes.  The price of them is $300 for the 16GB and $800 for the 64GB. 

Read More | Sandisk Press Release ]]> 2009-09-16T22:35:19+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q309-beats-solo-beats-by-dr.-dre-line/ Accessories, Music, Portable Audio / Video

Hot on the heels of the Heartbeats by Lady Gaga headphone news, we now have word on another new line in the Beats by Dr. Dre line - the Beats Solo. As you can see from the image, the Beats Solo is a smaller, lighter, and sleeker take on the Beats by Dr. Dre Studio headphones. Monster Cable aimed to make these headphones a lot more portable, while maintaining the great sound that the Studio edition is known for. Since we haven’t gotten our hands on these, we can’t confirm that, but we do know that the price is a lot more palatable for the masses. The Beats Solo will be available in November in black and white, and will cost $219.95. That’s $80 less than the larger Studio model.

We’ve got an image of the black version for you after the jump.

We’ve known for a while now that a Lady Gaga edition of the Beats by Dr. Dre headphone line was on the way (heck, the Beats Studio Edition appears in every single one of her music videos,) but we must admit, we didn’t know it would be it’s own standalone product! However, that is exactly what Monster Cable is giving us with the Heartbeats by Lady Gaga in-ear headphones. I’ve confirmed with Monster Cable that they aren’t just a rebranded version of the Beats by Dr. Dre Tour Edition, and they they have a sound and style all their own. Apparently, Lady Gaga helped with the design, and we can believe it, just by looking at the product. Other features include multiple eartips to suit all sizes of ear canal, a travel case, and a flat cable design that eliminates wire tangling.

The Heartbeats by Lady Gaga will hit stores in October, with prices ranging from $99 to $149.

Read More | Heartbeats by Lady Gaga ]]> 2009-09-07T21:42:28+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q309-logitech-g27-racing-wheel/ Accessories, Peripherals, Video Games Logitech keeps doing a lot of cool things with its webcams and their Unifying Receiver and whatnot.  The latest trick up their sleeve is an upgrade to the G25 Racing Wheel, with the G27.  This one has a shift-indicator telling you when to go up or down a gear, and six programmable buttons (three on each side of the wheel.)  It is good for PS3, PS2, and Windows games. You can pick one up for $300, and they’re available for pre-order on Amazon.

Read More | Logitech ]]> 2009-09-02T13:00:38+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q309-iluv-iad117-three-usb-charger/ Accessories, USB If you’re like me, then you probably have a smattering of USB devices charging from your computer or desktop at any given time.  Clearly, you need the iLuv iAD117 USB charger, which comes three USB ports for efficient charging action. 

The iLuv iAD117 has folding prongs for portable action, and will be on sale in September for a price of $20, but if you act quick, Amazon is selling a 4-port USB charger for $18.85.

Read More | CNET ]]> 2009-08-31T13:30:35+00:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q309-super-usb-mobile-charger/ Accessories, USB, Cell Phones

This octopus of a USB cable is one of those devices that allows you charge multiple gadgets, because it comes with a boatload of connectors.  Here is a convenient bullet point list:

• Nokia 2.06mm (or 2mm)
• Nokia 3.5mm
• Sony PSP
• Motorola (V3 series) & HTC and other phones using USB Mini 5 pin as a charging port
• Micro USB (for Motorola V8…)
• LG
• Samsung (20P (s))
• Samsung (20P (M))
• Sony Ericsson Fast Port
• iPhone / iPod (for charging and data)

Those who are counting may notice that it can charge ten different devices, not eight, as its octopus moniker implies. But of course, the PowerSquid name is taken.

Read More | USB Fever ]]> 2009-08-28T13:45:54+00:00