Author: Nick Guy

Defender Series Case for iPhone 5/5s is composed of a snap-together plastic case, rubber lining, and a belt holster, which was not included with our review unit. Once the device is encased in the plastic portion, with its padded back, the outer layer …

The first step to installing Candy Combo is wrapping the rubber bumper around the iPhone. It matches the handset’s curves, and fits securely enough that it doesn’t fall off, although it’s not snug enough to serve as a standalone bumper. The next…

SoftEdge is a simple rubber case sold in six translucent colors; four match the bright hues of the plastic casings, alongside black and clear versions. It easy fits around the iPhone’s body, rising above to form a protective lip, and coming in right…

Rapper 50 Cent has licensed his name to a number of SMS Audio-developed audio accessories. The latest is the Sync by 50 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker ($200). Competing in the Jambox space, the speaker houses 50mm drivers inside a tubular plastic…

Take Speck’s tried and true CandyShell, add on an adhesive screen protector with matching plastic bezel coverage, and you have CandyShell + Faceplate for iPhone 5/5s ($45). The only really new component is the reusable Faceplate, which includes a clea…

Quite possibly our favorite family of iPhone cases to date, Speck’s CandyShell ($35), CandyShell Grip ($35), and GemShell ($30) have been released for the iPhone 5c. At this point, the company has pretty much gotten the case down to a science, so ther…

Novelty cases often sacrifice overall protection in order to achieve something “different,” but LEGO Builder Case is better than most: it offers button protection, as well as a shallow lip around the screen. The one area that is left exposed more …

Many terms can be used to describe most Mac accessories—modern, clean, and shiny are just a few. But “hauntingly beautiful?” That’s a first. GhostStand for MacBook ($35) is a somewhat surprising design from Twelve South: instead of the metal a…

Tech 21’s case is a one-piece, semi-rigid soft plastic protector that easily fits around the tablet’s body. “Mesh” in the title comes from the dotted pattern on the back, which runs all the way from the top to the bottom, and from side to side…

Cooler Master’s JAS mini Portable Aluminum Stand for iPad mini + iPhone ($30) is the company’s smallest stand yet, but fits in quite well with the rest of its metal accessory lineup. Similar in looks to the Choiix Wave, it’s an attractive and aggressi…

Saidoka is one of the cooler-looking options among the small selection of iPhone 5 docks currently on the market. The plastic dock is a rounded rectangle, and almost entirely flat, with a gentle inner recline leading down to the Lightning connector at…

If you were to view Nüüd from the back or any of its edges, you’d have a hard time telling it from a color-swapped Frē. There are only two real differences: the first is that it’s clear, rather than black or white, and we actually really like t…

Unlike most battery cases, Power Spring 5 is only as tall as the iPhone 5 itself. The plastic has a very nice finish comparable to Juice Pack cases we’ve seen from Mophie; although it is available in black and white, our review unit came in a blue-t…

When it was released back at the end of 2011, Thins was SwitchEasy’s first case for Macs; it came in variations for the 11” and 13” Air. Now the company is back with a brand new version of Thins ($50-$60), which is notable for its extended lineu…

Soon after Apple debuted the completely redesigned iOS 7 on June 10, 2013, it became obvious that the iOS user experience has changed enough to merit a public re-introduction—a forward-looking discussion of the updated user interface and integrated …

Best known for its iPhone keyboard cases, Nuu has expanded its product lineup to include Splash ($99), a waterproof Bluetooth wireless speaker. Having earned an IP55 rating, it’s capable of withstanding splashes, dust, and more. It looks essentially t…