Griffin has announced updated versions of their TuneBuds Mobile and SmartTalk products for both versions of the iPhone, the iPod nano 4G, iPod touch 2G, and iPod classic (120 GB). TuneBuds are intended to be an alternative to Apple's upcoming premium in-ear headphones—both offer a built-in microphone and remote for answering calls and controlling playback, although Griffin's version costs considerably less at $40 (but that is without the dual drivers). Or, if you prefer, Griffin's updated SmartTalk accessory will give you the microphone and remote functionality with your current earbuds for only $20. Griffin Technology Announces TuneBuds Mobile and SmartTalk...
Griffin Technology's AirCurve bills itself as an "Acoustic Amplifier for [the] iPhone." In fact, it may be the intersection between technology and true magic.What looks like a stylish crystalline-and-steel stand is actually a coiled waveguide that collects the sound from your iPhone's speaker, amplifies it, and projects it into the room. No wires, no speakers, no electricity whatsoever. Suggested uses include giving some oomph to your alarm clock setting as well as an enhanced speakerphone.While the AirCurve itself requires no power for itself -- and uses none from your handset -- it does allow a docking cable to be...
Dave Delaney sent me a Simplifi from Griffin Technology to review. OK, Dave, here’s the review. First, this thing is small and cute. Nice design, feels solid. It’s a combo iPod dock and 2 port USB hub and flash card reader. That’s it in a nutshell, right? Not quite. Because this thing purports to be a hub of sorts for your desktop, I thought I’d beat the crap out of it, so to speak. So I loaded it up. Order my iPod to resync everything. Put a card with 900 images in it. Connected my USB external hard drive and...