mac accessories Archives

New MPK Mini Play MK3: AKAI updates one of the best Mac MIDI keyboards with OLED display, more

Justin Kahn - Mar. 23rd 2022 7:26 am PT @justinkahnmusic

Comments

Update: Amazon is now offering the first decent discount on AKAI’s latest edition of its popular Professional MPK Mini Play MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller at $141.55 shipped. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon. While not the deepest discount, this is the best price we have tracked and essentially the first discount since its launch in March. The previous-generation version is currently sitting at $109.

AKAI – one of our favorite MIDI and music gadget makers – has now introduced the new MPK Mini Play MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller. An update to one of the more popular options on the market, the new MPK Mini Play MK3’s OLED display is joined by loads of built-in drum patches and sounds alongside an updated keybed, battery-powered wireless operation, and much more. Head below for a closer look at the now available AKAI MPK Mini Play MK3.

Tested: Podcasters need to check out the new PreSonus Dynamic USB mic with built-in FX

Justin Kahn - Mar. 21st 2022 10:34 am PT @justinkahnmusic

mac accessories Tested with gadgetnewsonline Reviews PreSonus

Comments

PreSonus unleashed its new Revelator Dynamic USB mic last month just after its entry-level AudioBox Go interface was unveiled. Looking to provide users with a high-quality dynamic solution for broadcasting, streaming, and music recording in one, we have had a chance to go hands-on with its latest in the Revelator lineup to see what it was made of. So head below for a closer look at our Revelator Dynamic USB mic review in the latest entry to the Tested with gadgetnewsonline series.

PreSonus debuts new podcast Revelator USB-C Mic and interface with stream mixing, more

Justin Kahn - Feb. 28th 2022 7:38 am PT @justinkahnmusic

mac accessories News PreSonus

Comments

After seeing its new AudioBox GO interface at the top of the month, PreSonus is back at it again with the announcement of a dynamic USB-C microphone. Alongside the now available PreSonus Revelator Dynamic USB-C Microphone, the brand is also debuting a new desktop audio interface known as the Revelator io44 with a built-in streaming mixer. The new Revelator content creator audio gera is now available for purchase, and you can get more details on both down below.

Incase unveils new Hardshell Dots and Woolenex cases for Apple’s latest MacBook Pro

Justin Kahn - Feb. 24th 2022 12:38 pm PT @justinkahnmusic

mac accessories News incase

Comments

We are taking a look at the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook cases from Incase. Today, the brand is announcing its latest all-new Hardshell Dots and Textured Hardshell with Woolenex cases for Apple’s latest notebooks with injection-molded construction to keep your precious new MacBook safe and scratch-free. Now available directly from Incase, you can get more details and a closer look down below.

PreSonus unveils mini AudioBox GO interface for Mac/iOS content creators at under $80

Justin Kahn - Feb. 10th 2022 9:31 am PT @justinkahnmusic

mac accessories News PreSonus

Comments

PreSonus has now unveiled one of the most affordable audio interfaces out there with its new AudioBox GO. You will find some less expensive options out there from lesser-known brands or older models like this Behringer model from years ago, but when it comes to reputable audio companies with a pair of inputs for microphones and instruments, the AudioBox GO is certainly one of the lowest prices of entry around. The bus-powered I/O box is ready for portable and home studio setups with a respectable feature set for an $80 solution. Head below for more details and a closer look.

BYD is offering free car insurance on select EVs in new end-of-year sales promo

The rate at which China has rebuilt its car industry is truly staggering

Kia’s new Syros SUV is going electric as a low-cost Hyundai Inster EV twin

Hyundai’s all-solid-state EV batteries are on the verge of a major milestone

BYD’s new EV plant in Brazil suddenly halted over ‘slavery’ worker conditions [Update]

Tesla is rumored to have signed battery cell supply agreement with EVE

6 ways to get the best range from your EV in winter

‘Like your Tesla rental? Want to keep it?’ Hertz is trying to unload its Tesla cars on renters

Hyundai IONIQ 5 set a new EV World Record after taking on the highest driveable road

NIO adds new Signature Edition trim of the ET9 after Limited Edition sells out in 12 hours

Tested: Positive Grid’s deeply creative connected RIFF guitar audio interface system for Mac/iOS

Justin Kahn - Feb. 7th 2022 10:59 am PT @justinkahnmusic

mac accessories Tested with gadgetnewsonline Reviews Positive Grid

Comments

Update: The new Positive Grid Spark mini Bluetooth speaker and guitar amp is now up for pre-order with a notable launch discount at $185. Regularly $229, Positive Grid says the discounts will be changing throughout the day, but it might not get any better than this.

Today we are diving into our review of the Positive Grid RIFF guitar audio interface. Positive Grid is best known for its intelligent smart guitar amp products that offer instrumentalists a wonderful practice and recording setup tightly integrated with the brand’s wealth of high-tech jam-along and tone emulation software. The new RIFF interface packs much of this integration into a small audio interface for Mac, Windows, and iOS musicians at an even more affordable price tag. We featured the newly unveiled guitar USB interface at launch alongside a nice introductory price drop offer, but now it’s time to take a closer hands-on look in our Positive Grid RIFF review as part of the latest entry in the Tested with gadgetnewsonline series.

Logitech’s slim Keys-to-Go Bluetooth Keyboard is ideal for your Apple EDC at $55 (Save 21%)

Rikka Altland - Feb. 2nd 2022 5:03 am PT @rikkaaltland

Amazon mac accessories Logitech

Reg. $70 $55

Comments

Amazon is now offering the Logitech Keys-to-Go Super-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard for $54.99 shipped in two styles. Normally fetching $70, you’re looking at a new all-time low of 21% off while marking the first notable price cut since launching last fall. Designed specifically for Apple devices, the Keys-to-Go arrives with a compact design reminiscent of the official Smart Keyboard with a super-light build and slim design. It pairs over Bluetooth to everything from your iPad and Mac to iPhone, Apple TV, and more, with a designated CMD button and up to 3-month battery life. Not to mention, there’s a full bar of media shortcuts and more at the top of adjusting volume, brightness, and more.

SanDisk ArmorATD Review: Is the protective hard drive’s lower price worth skipping faster SSDs?

Justin Kahn - Jan. 28th 2022 9:21 am PT @justinkahnmusic

mac accessories Reviews SanDisk

Comments

The latest model SanDisk Professional 2TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD protective hard drive is in the spotlight today. Solid-state portable solutions have become far more affordable than year’s past, but they still, for the most part, can’t quite compete with the per TB pricing on traditional hard drives. The G-DRIVE ArmorATD lineup offers up a rugged solution for content creators and more at a relatively affordable cost of entry, but are the far slower transfers speeds compared to that of its SSD brethren worth the savings? Are hard drives even still a worth while investment? Let’s see if the ArmorATD brings enough to the table in other aspects for it to be worth your time. Head below for our hands-on review of the latest-generation SanDisk Professional 2TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD protective hard drive

Positive Grid intros new Mac and iOS RIFF guitar USB interface with metal chassis at $99

Justin Kahn - Jan. 21st 2022 9:58 am PT @justinkahnmusic

mac accessories News Positive Grid

Comments

Positive Grid – maker of the Spark hybrid smart guitar amp – has now introduced a new guitar USB interface. Officially known as the RIFF, it is once again a combo device for musicians integrated with a broad range of software and emulation options that also works as a typical USB interface for Mac, PC, and iOS-based recording rigs. The sleek guitar pedal-looking interface is designed for use in the home studio and elsewhere with what appears to be a durable metal chassis. Head below for a closer look.

SanDisk’s latest 2TB Extreme PRO Portable Review: 2,000MB/s of best-in-class SSD

Justin Kahn - Jan. 18th 2022 10:50 am PT @justinkahnmusic

mac accessories Reviews SanDisk

Comments

The SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid-State Drive lineup has been considered to be the best portable SSD products out there by many for at least a few years now. The latest-generation V2 iterations come in a standard and PRO configurations with the main differences landing, for the most part, in the data transfer speeds and build material categories. Nonetheless, both models are easily among the best portable SSD solutions for just about anyone’s EDC, whether you’re a photographer, video-based content creator, or just someone looking for a high-quality solution for speedy backups and on-person storage – some folks even use them to store PS5 games and the like. But with a chance to go hands-on with the SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable Solid-State Drive V2 recently, I just had to get a closer look and finally put the seemingly best-in-class portable SSD lineup to the test for myself.

DJI Power 1000 hits all-time low price of $379

What to know about Amazon’s 60-minute drone delivery

Drone captures White House Christmas glow in stunning tour [Video]

Santa with drone sleigh delivers holiday thrills at French ski resort

DJI releases new firmware updates for Matrice drones

Falling drones at holiday show force boy into emergency surgery

Drone blood delivery trial succeeds in Japan’s remote islands

Texas Christmas drone show shatters world record [Video]

Jetson encourages world’s first eVTOL races with a pilot onboard [Video]

Drone maker DJI dodges US ban — is 2025 the real test?

Rode debuts new VideoMic Go II for smartphone content creators and filmmakers at $99

Justin Kahn - Jan. 14th 2022 8:07 am PT @justinkahnmusic

Smartphone Accessories mac accessories News Rode

Comments

Australian audio company and microphone maker Rode is introducing its new on-camera mic with the latest addition to its VideoMic line. The new VideoMic Go II is designed with universal compatibility for cameras, smartphones, tablets, and computers while being designed to support a broad range of users from filmmakers and live-streaming broadcasters to content creators on TikTok and elsewhere, all without spending a fortune. Head below the fold for a closer look.

Grovemade launches gorgeous new wood and cork Touch ID Apple keyboard trays

Justin Kahn - Jan. 7th 2022 12:53 pm PT @justinkahnmusic

mac accessories News Grovemade

Comments

It’s time to take a look at the new Grovemade wood Apple keyboard trays. The first Grovemade release to kick off the new year offers up a gorgeous home for your latest-generation Touch ID Apple keyboard with a handmade walnut and maple wood treatment with wrist rests to match. These “distinguished” solutions certainly aren’t the most affordable out there, but they are certainly some of the prettiest. Head below for a closer look.

gadgetnewsonline Gift Guide: Simon’s go-to gadgets for a streamlined tech setup

Simon Walsh - Dec. 13th 2021 1:06 pm PT @SimonWalshIM

Smartphone Accessories mac accessories Best PC Gaming Deals News

From $12

Comments

Now that Christmas is just under two weeks away, each day that goes by will make it increasingly difficult to secure the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Last-minute shopping becomes even more problematic when factoring in any potential shipping delays. Technology is arguably one of the hardest-hit sectors, making it even more difficult to shop for this type of gear. Fear not, however, because this tech gift guide provides six suggestions that will be a pleasant surprise for just about any gadget lover out there. Continue reading to find a list of gear priced as low as $12.

gadgetnewsonline Gift Guide: Justin’s picks for musicians, beat makers, and guitar geeks from $10

Justin Kahn - Dec. 10th 2021 1:19 pm PT @justinkahnmusic

mac accessories News

Comments

Let’s take look at the best gifts for musicians, beat makers, audiophiles, and guitar geeks. It’s time for my annual lineup of options you (most likely) won’t find on those played-out boring lists that litter the internet every year. Most musicians already have what they need, or just want something that’s far too pricey for most folks to purchase as gifts. While you will find some options that are a bit more expensive than most would like this year, I’ve tried to include some gear that’s lesser-known, incredibly useful, and not something every musician and home producer already has. Hit the fold for our picks of the best gifts for musicians, beat makers, audio nerds, and guitar geeks.

New HYPER flagship magnetic DUO USB-C MacBook hub launches today at 50% off

Justin Kahn - Dec. 6th 2021 8:00 am PT @justinkahnmusic

mac accessories News Hyper

50% off $50

Comments

Update: The campaign is now live!

The Silicon Valley-based accessory maker HYPER is launching an updated version of its flagship HyperDrive USB-C hub for MacBook Pro today (should be live any minute now) known as the HyperDrive DUO PRO. This form-fitting, milled aluminum hub – an update to what HYPER refers to as “the world’s most crowdfunded USB-C hub” ever – brings the brand’s detail-focused, feature-rich design to Apple’s latest 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros while retaining compatibility with every other MacBook released from 2016 on. The original raised over $3.1 million during its crowdfunding campaign, and HYPER is launching the HyperDrive DUO PRO on Indiegogo today with a solid 50% price drop for early backers. Alongside a flawless track record with crowdfunded product launches, the company is scheduled to begin shipping its new USB-C Hub for MacBook Pro starting next month. Head below for a closer look at the new HyperDrive DUO PRO.

Google Search gets a Squid Game easter egg

Galaxy S25 Ultra’s alleged ‘blue’ color makes Pixel’s past pastels look vibrant

Circle to Search expands to Nothing Phone (2) and Phone (2a) with Android 15 update

Report: Samsung to reveal Galaxy Ring 2, smart glasses, new AI features in January

Essential apps for hardcore Android users [Video]

One UI 7 will let users share photos from Galaxy phones to Galaxy Books in a snap

Deals: Inspiron 14 Plus Snapdragon Copilot+ PC $400 off, Anker Prime charging stations, Tab S10 $200 off, more

Samsung lets you turn off annoyingly bright HDR content in all apps with One UI 7

This is the best look yet at the Galaxy S25 series [Gallery]

Recap: Pixel updates, Feature Drops, and new apps in 2024

Pad & Quill launches luxurious new Valet Leather 14 and 16-inch MacBook Bags at 15% off

Justin Kahn - Dec. 1st 2021 12:53 pm PT @justinkahnmusic

mac accessories Pad & Quill

15% off $177.50+

Comments

After launching its biggest deals of the year for Cyber Monday (some of which are still live), Pad & Quill just dropped its brand new Valet Leather MacBook Bags for the 14 and 16-inch models. Now launching at $209 and $239 respectively, our special code (found below) will knock 15% off both size options so you can score a sweet deal and still have one under the tree in time for this year’s festivities. Free shipping is available on both and you’ll will want to jump below the fold to score the early launch deals.

Hyper unveils new HyperDrive double and triple 4K display MacBook docks, now 50% off!

Justin Kahn - Nov. 15th 2021 10:27 am PT @justinkahnmusic

mac accessories News Hyper

50% off From $124

Comments

Hyper is back again today with its new HyperDrive – a double or triple 4K display dock for MacBook. “Ditch the dongles and get your dock on” with the new all-in-one USB-C hub that supports MacBooks ranging from way back in 2016 right up to the brand new 14 and 16-inch models. Hyper is looking to consolidate the multi-display hub experience for MacBook users with its unique new HD134 and HD156 models, for the 13/14-inch and 15/16-inch models respectively. Head below for a closer look and some early pre-sale discounts.

Latest Sceptre Nebula QHD monitor has 34-inch UltraWide design with USB-C and 165Hz refresh rate

Simon Walsh - Nov. 11th 2021 1:31 pm PT @SimonWalshIM

Electrek

DroneDJ

9to5Google

9to5Mac

Electrek

9to5Mac

9to5Google

SpaceExplored

SpaceExplored