Mauz
The ingenious Mauz, named Macworld 2013’s Best of Show, is an appcessory that transforms an iPhone into a motion- and visual gesture-controlled wireless optical mouse. Compatible with iPhone 4, 4s and 5, the device plugs into the phone and works with a free companion app and desktop software. Once set up, Mauz lets you control your computer or media player over WiFi using customizable touchscreen motion gestures, Z-axis/3D gestures (tilting the iPhone), visual gestures (hand and finger motions) and six shortcut keys. Designed as an alternative to the traditional wireless mouse, it is the first commercially available smartphone-enabled Human Interface Device and comes preconfigured for Chrome, Safari and Internet Explorer browsers as well as the Microsoft Office Suite. Available in June; price TBD.
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Native Union SWITCH © Native Union
Native Union SWITCH
The Native Union SWITCH is a compact, portable Bluetooth speaker and conference unit designed for travel and flexible use. Highlighted at CES 2013, the SWITCH features three high-performance drivers, including an active subwoofer, and was tuned by sound engineers to deliver natural, clear audio across the frequency range. An intuitive volume wheel makes it easy to switch between music and calls, and the built-in battery provides up to 14 hours of use. The battery can also charge USB mobile devices. Compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled gadgets, the SWITCH is available in rubberized or gloss finishes and comes in five color options. $149.99.
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Morphie Juice Pack Helium © Mophie
Mophie Juice Pack Helium
The Mophie Juice Pack Helium is the first certified battery case for the iPhone 5 and Mophie’s thinnest, lightest juice pack to date. With a 1500 mAh battery and an ultra-thin profile, it offers substantial extra runtime while keeping the phone protected with a soft interior cushion. The Helium supplies about six additional hours of talk time, up to 30 hours of audio playback, seven hours of video playback and roughly seven hours of WiFi browsing (about six hours on 3G or LTE). It arrives in a sleek gunmetal finish. $79.95.
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Seagate Wireless Plus
The Seagate Wireless Plus delivers portable storage without cables or an Internet connection, earning a Best of CES 2013 mention. With 1TB of capacity and up to 10 hours of battery life, it holds more than 500 movies or thousands of photos, songs and documents. It can stream up to three HD movies simultaneously to three devices, and support as many as eight connected devices for file transfers. Use the free Seagate Media app for iPad, iPhone, Kindle Fire and Android to stream and manage your library on the go. $199.99.
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