iLuv iMM-747 Audio Cube: Review and video

iLuv has been making iPod and iPhone speaker docks for a while, and now the company has come to the table with a new product that extends docking to the newest member of the Apple family -- the iPad.
The iLuv iMM-747 Audio Cube features two cube-shaped speakers (hence the name) and a central dock that can be moved around to accommodate most iPods and iPhones. There's also enough space between the speakers to place ...
Grab Great Holiday Shots This Evening: 5 Tips For Shooting With Your New Camera

So you got that new camera eh? Congrats! Now the whole family will expect you to be the camera guy at all of the get-togethers. Not only that, you’re probably trying to take picture of the kids opening their gifts. Here’s a few helpful tips on how to do it: 1. Sometimes, it’s ok to use auto mode – You just got the camera. Unless you’re upgrading from one DSLR to another, leave manual mode alone today. Set it in Auto, put up the flash, and let ...
iPad 2 rumored to have flatter backside, smaller bezel, ‘wide-range’ speaker

According to Japanese Mac blog MacOtakara, the next-gen iPad will have a flatter backside and smaller bezel compared to the original iPad. The "iPad 2" will also have a larger "wide-ranged speaker" located behind a mesh speaker grille.
MacOtakara notes that their Chinese source has told them the next iPad will be three millimeters smaller than the original, but the display will stay the same size. That means the bezel surrounding the iPad's display should shrink substantially. The ...
AirPlay, Apple TV authentication and protected iTunes content

Erica continues her hacking explorations into the Apple TV and AirPlay.
Here's the thing. As far as I can tell, you can play back any content that plays back in your iPhone's iPod and video applications on any Apple TV. That includes DRM content, all that encrypted stuff that normally requires you to register your computer with your iTunes account.
Somehow the AirPlay protocol sends over enough information to the Apple ...
Apple posts free developer documentation for iBooks users

If your resolutions for 2011 include teaching yourself to be a Mac or iOS developer, then Apple just gave you a very nice Christmas present.
According to a tip from our old friend Nik Fletcher at Realmac Software, Apple has recently put a number of Apple Developer Publications books into the iBookstore for free. This makes it simple to grab these books, which range from "The Objective-C Programming Language" to "iOS Application Programming Guide," for reading on your iPhone, iPad, or ...
iTrip Universal from Griffin Technologies

Griffin Technologies, makers of a lot of terrific electronic products, have created the iTrip FM.
The iTrip is an FM transmitter that plays well with anything that has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. All that is required is 2 AAA batteries.
The iTrip Universal will be available soon on the Griffin Technologies site for $24.99 right here.
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Surc, another accessory to turn the iPhone into a universal remote

Yes, we have seen IR emitters for the iPhone before, like the A POWER, ThinkFlood’s RedEye, and the Kinetix. Mashed Pixel has come up with the Surc.
Surc just needs the case and an app, and it is then a universal remote. As you can see, it gets a private beta in early 2011, and you can follow it on Facebook or Twitter.
The Surc is compatible with ...
Finally, An iPod Watch Strap for the Rugged [Ipodwatch]
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Flimsy nylon! Neon plastic! Get outta here with your cheap-o iPod Nano watches! The strap for those who grab salmon out of a nearby river for lunch is here. Pure leather. Awesome. Sophisticated—but in a sorta punch-you-in-the-face way.
Elecom's retro-outdoorsman (or woman!) straps come in brown or black, and look a little more durable than their rubberized plastic offerings. ...
CNN releases official iPad app

CNN released its first app for the iPad today and the tablet version is an excellent companion to its iPhone counterpart, just as we predicted. The iPad version duplicates the media-rich experience of the website by including full-length articles, commenting, slideshow support, and on-demand audio and video. Ads will be present in the app and Lexus will be a featured advertiser, so prepare yourself to be distracted by slick images of luxury cars. ...
Engadget’s Holiday Gift Guide: Docks and Alarm Clocks

Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.
Portable media players: from grandma to ...