http://www.ecoustics.com/latest/news Latest news, updated every five minutes http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/18113 iPhone 3G accessories are almost as commonplace as iPhones themselves, but that doesn't mean interesting new items don't appear on the scene from time to time. Two new iPhone cases do a good job summing up the diversity of the market: one's a tough, feature-laden leather item, while the other offers slim, barely-there protection.First up, the ezView Leather Case for iPhone 3G offers a substantial, high-grade black leather case for the iPhone, while still maintaining full access to the unit's touch screen and home button. The flip case also functions as a built-in stand (with non-skid feet!), handy for watching video, photos, or album art—or just taking in allRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/18090 Peripheral and accessories maker LaCie has rolled out its 5Big Network storage device, which features support for 5 hot-swappable hard disks, along with gigabit Ethernet and support for seven RAID modes. All told the device can offer up to 7.5 terabytes of network-accessible storage—which might be enough to get production studios and some small businesses drooling—although LaCie is also offering the 5big Network in 2.5 and 5 TB configurations."The LaCie 5big Network delivers the best storage RAID value for workgroups and medium-sized offices," said LaCie's product manager for SOHO NAS solutions Edin del MRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/18047 Giving home Wi-Fi users one less reason to buy expensive Wi-Fi-ready gadgets like printers and storage drives, D-Link rolled out its SharePort technology this week, which makes it possible to share ordinary USB accessories on a home network by simply plugging them into a router. A free firmware upgrade will enable the functionality in all of D-Link’s existing 802.11n routers, plus its new DIR-825 Xtreme N router.Using new USB over TCP/IP technology, a single USB port on the back of the router can be accessed from any computer on the network, making it possible to share devRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:50:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17959 The market for high-end gaming peripherals just got a little more crowded. On Thursday, the French outfit Nova GamingRazer and Saitek in the United States by introducing a gamer-centric line of mice, keyboards, LAN bags and other accessories this fall. Its first offerings for the U.S. market will include the brand new Slider X 600 mouse and Over mouse pad. announced that it would join the likes ofThe highly contoured X 600 sports a number of unusual features for a gaming mouse, including an incredibly tall profile and a mouse cord tRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:30:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17821 Never far behind the Apple iPod train with new accessories, Belkin on Wednesday announced a new line of cases for the iPod Nano 4G and iPod Touch 2G, devices that that were announced by Apple only a day earlier. The cases announced include many versions of Belkin’s existing designs that have been tweaked for the new, slightly modified devices. Belkin will offers its Sport Armband Plus, along with an array of two-tone silicone cases,&nRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:15:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17753 Peripheral and accessories maker LaCie has introduced a USB, bus-powered version of its Neil Poulton-designs external speakers for desktop and notebook PCs. Previously available as a FireWire device, the USB Speakers are designed to be portable, offer decent low-level sound quality, and they work with either Macs or PCs without any additional software."The new USB Speakers provide universal flexibility to all USB-enabled computers without the need for additional power cables, electrical sockets, or batteries," said LaCie accessories product manager AlRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/511911.html Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:21:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17736 Peripheral and accessories maker Logitech has taken the wraps off three new keyboards, incuding the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard, which features adjustable key backlighting for those late-night study or blogging sessions—plus the company claims is its thinnest design ever."Style—specifically the ability to choose the style that fits one's tastes—is increasingly driving purchase decisions," said Logitech's president of product marketing for keyboards and desktops Denis Pavillard, in a statement. "Our three newest keyboards address this trend, as wellRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17635 Rock and roll is often characterized as a boy's sport, but even from its earliest days (Wanda Jackson, anyone?) the girls have been showing they can keep up with the boys just fine, thank you very much. But the same can't be said of the still nascent music video game market, where both games and accessories have catered strongly to the predominantly-male video game crowd. So Performance Designed Products (PDP) teams up with teen pop star sisters Aly & AJ to create two new guitar controllers aimed especially at female gamers.One guitar features a traditional body style with a pink-and-brown look, Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:45:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17627 The credit crunch might be biting hard globally, but it hasn’t stopped British consumers spending online. Figures for Internet commerce for July, compiled by IMRG and Capgemini, show the Brits spent $9.5 during the month, up 11.3% over June.That breaks down of around $160 for every man, woman and child in the country, and shows a great contrast to spending in bricks-and-mortar stores, where sales fell 0.9% from June to July. Clothing, shoes and accessories were the most popular items.Mike Petevinos, head of consulting for retail at Capgemini UK, commented:"More categories are likely to follow as consumers feel more comfortable and retailers get t Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/149861 The TSA says that you can keep your laptop in a bag as long as it's designed to provide a clear top and bottom image of the computer. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:02:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17569 Computer folks might know the name Logitech for things like keyboards, mice, and Web cams, but the peripheral and accessories maker has apparently set it sights on the portable audio market, announcing today it has entered into a deal to acquire the privately-held Ultimate Ears for $34 million in cash. Ultimate Ears is mainly known for producing in-ear monitors used by audio engineers and performing musicians, but it has recently expanded its product lines to include consumer-oriented products as well as audiophile offerings."Ultimate Ears is a perfect fit for Logi Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:15:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17555 If you've ever gotten frustrated with the pointed devices built into typical notebook computers (and, really, who hasn't?), you may have given into the temptation to buy a separate cordless mouse. Sounds like a good idea, and it's usually rewarded with an hour or so of mousing bliss. But then you pick up your notebook and move to a new table, desk, or counter…and you're back to the built-in pointing device, with your cordless mouse nowhere to be found.Peripheral and accessories maker Logitech wants to solve that problem with its new V550 Nano cordless laser mouse for notebooks. The V5500 is a pr Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17522 Electronics retailer Best Buy has announced a partnership with Zoomsystems to introduce self-serve gadget kiosks in a handful of major U.S. airports. Described as a pilot program, the kiosks will operate under the name "Best Buy Express" and carry small electronics items like portable storage devices and memory cards, chargers, headphones, travel adapters, gaming devices, digital cameras, and cell phone and computer accessories."The launch of Best Buy Express is another way for Best Buy to provide consumers with the products they need from a brand they trust, even while they're on-the-go," said Best Buy VP of strategic planning Chris Stidman, i Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:30:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17472 Ask any photographer and they'll extol the virtues of an SLR (single-lens reflex) camera over a point-and-shoot consumer camera any day: depth of field, clarity, image quality, better control, and (of course) the ability to tap into all those nifty lenses and filters. But if you ask most consumers about the appeal of point-and-shoot digital cameras, one thing comes up over and over again: they want the cameras small and light so they're easy to use and carry around. And accessories like lenses and filters? Puh-lease.Today in Tokyo, Olympus and Matsushita (on the way to transitioning its corporate name to its Panasonic brand) announced a new format for digital cameras that promises smaller and lighter SLR cameras. Dubbed the Micr Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:30:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/2300-1041_3-6244766-1.html?part=ecoustics-cnet A roundup of gadgets and tech accessories to help any student get back to campus prepared and in style. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:58:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17462 Peripheral and accessories maker Belkin has announced that its TuneCast Auto FM transmitter has been certified to work with Apple's iPhone 3G, and now carries the "Works with iPhone" label…along with "Made for iPod."The Belkin TuneCast enables iPod and iPhone users to push music from their phones or media players to their in-car audio system using a short range FM transmitter: find an empty spot on your dial, set the TuneCast to that frequency, and violà! Music from the iPod or iPhone plays over the car stereo.The TuneCast Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:45:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17460 For some folks, Memorex might be a name associated with hazy memories of VHS, cassette decks, or even (gasp!) reel-to-reel decks, but the company has long since transitioned to the digital age, producing optical media, flash drives, CD and DVD drives, and a plethora of accessories for many years now. Today, the company announced a new line of portable hard drives, the Essential TravelDrive series, complementing its existing flash-based Mega TravelDrive and HDD-based Ultra TravelDrive offerings."Memorex once again provides the convenience of a powerful, yet essential porta Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17353 Peripheral and accessories maker Kinesis has been devoted to making keyboards, mice, footswitches, and other input devices for folks who have trouble with everyday keyboards and pointing devices. And let's face it: many of us know firsthand that the more we type, the more time we spend wondering if there's a better, less painful way to get things done.Kinesis' Frestyle Solo splittable keyboard (available for PC and Mac users) is a big step in that direction for many users, offering completely separate keyboard modules that can be placed any distance apart and a Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:30:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/498350.html Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:52:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17036 Even if you love the idea of Apple's MacBook Air super-thin notebook computers, you've probably noticed their built-in batteries aren't removable or swappable, which makes it nigh impossible to swap in another battery when you're on the road, out in the wild, or just need a little more juice.If you're the outdoorsy type—and don't live in cloud-shrouded Seattle—peripheral and accessories maker QuickerTek may have a solution for you in the form of the Apple Juicz MacBook Air Solar Charger. Available in three sizes—30-, 41.5, and 60-inches, outputting 19, 2 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:30:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-17912_3-9970284-72.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Mini solar panel kit from Apple accessories retailer can power and charge MacBook Air simultaneously. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:17:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/16790 Despite Microsoft’s continuing efforts to reinvigorate the Zune concept with lower prices, new accessories and new online services, retailers don’t seem to be taking the bait. On Thursday, major game retailer GameStop revealed that it has pared the Zune out of its offerings entirely, citing poor consumer demand for the decision. Fri, 23 May 2008 10:45:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/16657 Anyone who's ever tried lugging around a notebook computer knows it's not always easy. Sure, there are specially-designed bags designed to offer the pinnacle of protection for your computing investment, as well as quick access and ways to handle all those cables, peripherals, and add-ons you always seem to need. Now Built NY wants to streamline that problem with its new Laptop Backpacks, which offer a breathable, ultra-slim way to carry around your notebook computer and accessories without looking like you're a new Army recruit lugging a rucksack to basic training.Except that maybe you'll look like you're Fri, 09 May 2008 14:35:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-10784_3-9939525-7.html?part=ecoustics-cnet A new bundle combines the two accessories--previously only available separately--that are needed to make Skype phone calls on the PSP. Thu, 08 May 2008 17:17:00 -0400