Braven Releases Their Most Talented Wireless Speakers

The era of plugging your iPhone into a dock just to listen to music is over. The simplicity that Bluetooth offers creates the hassle and effort-free experience that all of us look for. Just connect your device wirelessly to your Braven Six series to experience high fidelity audio through a sleek aluminum design that combines both amazing sound with modern aesthetics.

The Braven Six Series comes in three different models: the 600, the 625, and the 650. Each of these models is designed with a specific purpose that will cater to every individual’s needs. Ranging from the basic 600 model to the luxury 650 model, Braven’s custom extended-range drivers with 3 watt speakers will blast out loud and crisp stereo audio. The most distinct model would be the 625 as it is encased in shock-absorbent rubber designed for outdoor use.

On top of great design and craftsmanship, the Braven Six Series boasts a stunning 12-20 hour of continuous playback as well as the capability of charging your device at the same time. If you were to receive a call while you’re in the middle of enjoying your tunes, Braven’s internal microphone can be utilized as a hands-free device. One of the most distinct features is the ability to daisy-chain multiple Braven speakers together for an even more astonishing and surround sound experience.

The Braven Six Series are currently available for shipping through their website. The Braven 600 will cost you $149.99, the 625s for $179.99, and the luxury 650s for $189.99.

Griffin PowerBlock Reserve Wall Charger Packs Internal Battery, Charges Efficiently


Griffin has introduced its newly refreshed PowerBlock called the PowerBlock Reserve. Much like its predecessor, Griffin's PowerBlock Reserve is a wall charger that can be plugged into any AC wall outlet to start charging your device via a USB output. It can also deliver a charge even when it is not plugged into the wall, thanks to its built-in rechargeable 2,000mAh lithium-ion battery pack which charges its own internal battery pack at the same time its charging a connected device to save time leaving you with more juice for later. The PowerBlock Reserve features a row of LEDs for battery status indication, ruggedized coating and comes with a 30-pin Apple sync and charge USB cable. Expect the PowerBlock Reserve to be available this spring for $59.99.

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Griffin MultiDock, The Ultimate iPad Multi-Charging Station

Griffin's new MultiDock lets businesses and education institutions safely store and charge multiple iPads up to 10 at the same time in the most convenient way possible. Each charging bay can accommodate any iPad and iPad 2 with cases as bulky as Griffin's own Survivor case and are set up in a server-like fashion with charge and sync LED indicator lights. The MultiDock charging station can be daisy chained up to 3 MultiDocks via an included USB hub. Griffin's MultiDock is now available for $700 a pop.

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U-Socket USB Wallplug Adds X2 USB Outlets For Gadget Charging

With most gadgets charging over USB, you would be crazy not to permanently add a few USB socket in your walls. Forget about those pesky USB dongles that come bundled with your gadgets and take up socket space. ThinkGeek's U-Socket USB Wallplug replaces your ordinary wall outlets and adds two 2100mA (2.1 amps) USB outlets next to the 110v sockets. Changing your wall outlets can be very easy with the help of this video. The U-Socket USB Wallplug is available now at ThinkGeek for $24.99.

Nir Schneider

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Charge Your Wireless Keyboard & Magic Trackpad Wirelessly With Magic Bar

The folks who brought the world's first inductive charger for the Magic Mouse called the Magic Charger, have finally announced a similar inductive charger for Apple's Wireless Keyboard (2xAA battery model only) and Magic Trackpad called The Magic Bar, and it's a world's first too. Mobee's The Magic Bar works by replacing your batteries inside your Wireless Keyboard and Magic Trackpad with the rechargeable cylinder battery pack and away you go. You can wirelessly recharge your keyboard and trackpad by simply sliding into the docking bay that is made out of aluminum to perfectly match with your Apple input device. Shipping will only start at the end of June with a price tag of $60, and €60 for European consumers.

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2011 MacBook Pros Get High-Powered USB Ports

A little fun fact here, did you know your 2011 MacBook Pro are fitted with new high-powered USB ports? Yes. They output an extra 1100mA of current and charge devices like the iPad and iPhone just as fast as they would from a wall outlet. 

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Kenisgton Announces PowerBack Battery Case for iPad

I don't know about you but my iPad's battery can last forever, well maybe not forever but it does last for a very long time, and if you're not satisfied with your iPad's battery life, Kesington are coming out with the PowerBack battery case for the iPad which will provide you with up to 5 hours of extra fun with it's built-in 4400mAh battery. The PowerBack's built-in kickstand conveniently props up your iPad to comfortable viewing angles like landscape, portrait and even typing. You can sync and charge your iPad without having to remove it out of the case by a mini USB port. The PowerBack battery case has a soft-touch matte finish to it for better grip as well as LED battery indicators. You can pre-orders yours starting today on Amazon and on Kesington's website for $129.99.

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