With Microsoft’s Surface tablet (and a flood of third party Windows 8 devices) just around the corner, it’s time to accessorise. With that in mind, Microsoft has just unleashed two official peripherals to help people maximise their time on the new platform – the Wedge keyboard and mouse. Question is: are they any good? Read more
Microsoft has just unveiled two new accessories that it hopes customers will want to tether to its upcoming Surface Windows 8 tablets to help make the machines more productive. Thing is, with such a focus on traditional computing, is Steve Ballmer’s Microsoft missing the point of what a tablet is built to do? Read more
If you’ve missed the story so far, I’m trying to figure out if my old, neglected BlackBerry PlayBook – with the benefit of new software, apps and accessories – can convince me I don’t need to rush out and buy the new iPad. I’ve worked my way through its various assets and now I’m at the final test before the big verdict: do the PlayBook’s various add-ons make it the best connected tab of all? Read more
Angry Birds Space is causing quite the stir online. The new gravity gaming mechanic makes the new mobile game the closest thing to a proper sequel we’ve yet had… Which is impressive considering the game’s basic concept stopped making any sense a long time ago. To tie in with the launch, Gear4’s launched a bunch of new merchandise. That’s cool, but the best is yet to come: new Angry Birds Space speakers. Read more
Bedroom music makers have more power today than The Beatles ever had at their disposal, but getting the sounds you want often involves a mountain of equipment. Thankfully, a new tool for Mac and PCs lets you through out some of the more obtrusive MIDI equipment by turning your desk into an instrument. Read more
Upcycling is like recycling, but even better for the environment. It involves making products from leftover materials, so in other words finding a new use for something that otherwise would’ve gone to waste. Unlike recycling, nothing is wasted at all.
And, though they may not be best known, there are a few gadget accessories out there that are upcycled. We’ve got the best right here, so if you really want to help the planet, check them out. And while you’re at it, you’ll see the most innovative use ever for your old plastic bags.
The Joby Yogi is a curious beast. It is essentially the iPad Gorillapod. The Joby Yogi is a polycarbonate case with a rubber bumper teamed with the now classic jointed Gorrilapod tripod. You can attach the tripod to either the long or short edge of the case and then position the iPad any way you want by adjusting the Joby Yogi’s legs. It looks ace and we’re sure the Electricpig CES 2011 team would have loved one of these to wrap around the seat in front during their epic trip to Las Vegas. The Joby Yogi is out now for €49.95. We’re very tempted to pick one up. It’s one of the best iPad accessories we’ve seen in a while.
Out now | €49.95 | Joby
