This skin looks just like my old NES console, except smaller, with curved edges, and no place to stick any cartridges. It won’t make your Apple TV any more capable of playing Super Mario Bros., but it’ll still make it look cool. The skin is one of many cool and geeky vinyl skins available from Killer Duck Decals, and sells for just $10 (USD) over on Etsy.

I only wish it came with a skin that made the Apple remote control look like an NES controller. Though if you do use your iPhone as a remote, you could go with one of these:

Here’s a demo video in case you just can’t fathom how the cable works:

You can order the DualJack from iLuv for $30 (USD). It also has a second variant that pairs the iOS connector with Samsung’s proprietary connector.

[via Gear Diary]

If you’d like to make some Yapples for yourself, just head over to Yodalicious Apple Snack for Jill’s detailed directions. It’s perfect for kid’s birthdays. Adults too. Frankly, you are never too old for geeky treats.

[via Edible Crafts via Bitrebels]

The app is called Swÿp. I guess Swipr and Swipestagram were taken. It’s made for iOS devices and is as easy to use as most of Apple’s gestures. Simply swipe the icon of the file you want to transfer from the source to the target.

Both devices are not hacked or modified in any way save for the installation of the app. The trick is that the swipe is actually broken down to two parts: swiping out tells Swÿp that you want to send a file, and swiping in means that you want Swÿp to receive a file. What isn’t clear to me is if both devices already have to have Swÿp up and running or if Swÿp can autorun on the receiver’s end when it detects an incoming file transfer.

Linder and List have a guide and resources for developers here. If only it was this easy to transfer files to and from iOS devices to computers. For the love of convenience, please let this be the future of syncing.

[MIT Media Lab via Fast Co. Design]

You would expect it to come in apple flavor, but sadly it only comes in mango and pear flavored options. I have to admit, it looks delicious, despite the fact that it has a sort of fried egg look to it.

So if you happen to be in China, try to find this frozen treat, give it a try and let us know how it tastes. I’d really like to know. It’s probably either really great or terrible.

[via Weibo via Rocket News24 via Kotaku]

Slide has four modes, all of which involve sliding at least one slider, sometimes two, sometimes in two directions. Watch the video below by YouTuber FTWapps for a demo (skip to 0:25):

I’ve already tried it out and I still can’t believe that it’s a real game. I myself don’t know if that’s a compliment or an insult. Fortunately it’s free, so unlock your iDevice, go to the App Store and give Slide a try. Although if you unlocked your device you’ve already given Slide a try. I wonder if it has an Android counterpart.

[via The Next Web]

According to Ken Segall’s new book Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple’s Success, Jobs pitched a contest to other people at Apple that had to do with a special Willie Wonka style event for the one-millionth iMac sold. Jobs wanted to stuff a golden ticket inside the box with the actual one-millionth iMac. The person who found that millionth iMac would get the purchase price of the machine refunded and a trip to Cupertino to meet Jobs.

Steve was going to go the full Monty, dressing up in Willy Wonka clothes and all. I wonder if he would’ve passed out everlasting gobstoppers. Unfortunately, the legal eagles at Apple rained on Steve’s parade though noting that in California any sort of sweepstakes required the ability for people to enter without a purchase.

[via MacRumors]

The biggest selling point of the Brydge is that it just looks beautiful with the iPad, blending well with Apple’s laptops and desktops in both appearance and material. Sure, it also has built-in speakers, a full-sized keyboard and it holds the iPad firmly in place, but you can find those features in other keyboard cases too. Unless it turns out to have a major flaw the Brydge will sell based on its looks alone.

To prove my point, the Kickstarter fundraiser for Brydge met its goal of $90,000 (USD) within a day of its launch, despite not having a pledge option lower than $150(USD). $90,000 in one day, despite the fact that most – if any at all – of the backers have not tested the keyboard case yet and that inventor Brad Leong is a relative unknown.

I’m not saying Leong doesn’t deserve the success or that the Brydge is a scam – heck, I want one – just that he knows how to capture an Apple fan’s heart – through their eyeballs. You can pre-order the Brydge on Kickstarter with a pledge of at least $170.

[The Brydge via ZDNet]

The fragrance was made by Air Aroma not for Apple but for a group of Melbourne-based artists called Greatest Hits. The artists sent Air Aroma a brand new Macbook Pro with its box unopened so that the company’s perfume makers can replicate the scent. I imagine it smells like aluminum and silicon, with a hint of cheap labor. Unfortunately for Apple fans, the scent will be used at a Greatest Hits exhibition and will not be sold commercially. I guess we’ll have to keep buying new Apple products if we want to experience that scent again.

[Air Aroma via PSFK]

Simeon from Two Lives Left noticed that his tan leather Smart Cover was getting worn by his hand, so he decided to try and stain it with coffee. First, he tried to paint it with coffee, let it set and then towel off the excess. He painted it with a few coats, letting it set and wiping off the excess each time. Then, he decided to rub in some ground coffee for additional color.

The resulting cover looks pretty good with its nice warm brown leather look, though it must smell of coffee pretty strongly. If you don’t like that, then you probably shouldn’t try this hack, and might want to just go with food coloring or dye instead.

[via Ubergizmo]

Aside from the usual Bluetooth keyboard and protective case, the NoteBookCase also has a built-in 4,000 mAh battery, which you can then use to charge the attached iPad 2 as well as other gadgets, thanks to its USB port. While the NoteBookCase is designed for the iPad 2, there’s a chance it’ll fit the 3rd gen iPad as well, as many iPad 2 cases still fit the new model.

You can order the NoteBookCase from Fancy for $88 (USD). If iOS had integrated keyboard mapping support for games I’d buy something like this or the ZAGGmate.

[via Fancy]

Third Rail Mobility did cheat a bit though, because unlike other battery cases the company’s case is separate from the battery itself. The case has a slot in the back where you slide in its 1250 mAh Lithium-ion battery. As I mentioned above, the battery itself can be used to recharge other gadgets via USB, thanks to its integrated microUSB port.

This two-piece system has other advantages as well, not least of which is giving the user the option to have a slim protective case when the extra power from the battery is not needed. On the other hand, it also makes it easy to swap and use multiple batteries for more power. Also, even though the current case will only fit on the iPhone 4 & 4S, future updates to the iPhone won’t render the battery obsolete because Third Rail will make future cases compatible with new iPhones.

You can order the Third Rail Mobility battery case from the company’s website for $90 (USD). You can also order additional batteries for $60(USD) each. Or you know, Apple could just make their gadgets have swappable batteries.

[via Best Stuff]

Handcrafted with care by John William Dunn of Victorian Steam Austin, the iCog Hades is basically a wooden iPad stand with a matching keyboard. Use the two together, and you can transform your close-to-brand-new device into a vintage, steampunk laptop. You can also detach the top lid from the keyboard to use it as a standalone bumper case for your iPad, if you prefer. The keyboard has custom brass covers and hooks up to your device via Bluetooth.

Of course, you don’t expect something this spectacular-looking to come cheap. The iCog Hades is priced at $424(USD) and is available from Victorian Steam’s Etsy shop.

[via Chip Chick]

If you’ve used iOS, you already know how PopClip works. Highlight a text – either by click-dragging with your mouse or double-clicking a word – and several options pop up depending on what you selected. It can cut, copy and paste text, open the OS X dictionary, look up words or open links in your browser and more. Check out this short review by YouTuber XIMacManIX to see the app in action:

From my brief experience with the app, I still found it faster to move text around using my keyboard (⌘-X/C/V), but I do appreciate the quick access to the dictionary and online search functions. I also use a normal two-button mouse, so highlighting text is easier for me, but perhaps those who use the Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad – not to mention new OS X users – will find the quick access to the cut/copy/paste functions more useful.

PopClip works with both OS X Snow Leopard and Lion. You can buy it on the Mac App Store for $4.99 (USD), but I suggest you download the demo first – full functionality, good for 150 uses – from PilotMoon’s website. I almost wish that PopClip gets integrated into OS X, but I’d rather have PilotMoon rewarded for their clever idea.

[via Minimal Mac]

Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to shell out $499 for even the most basic version of the new iPad. But if they know some people who are current members of Ybuy, a new gadget trial service, then they might be in luck.

Ybuy will be offering the new iPad for rent, starting on April 1st. To take advantage of the offer, users need to sign up for a subscription, which is $24.95(USD) per month. You can then try it out for a maximum of 30 days before deciding if you want to keep it (therefore, buying it from Ybuy) or return it. Ybuy will be showcasing different gadgets every month, and if you’re interested, then you can place an order and expect your gadget to be shipped to you within days.

The not-so-good news is that Ybuy is currently invitation only, so you’d need an invite from a current user in order to get in on the site. If you’re interested, then you’d better scour your network for people who you can ask to invite you to the service.

[via Phone Arena]

At the core of the build is an old pump organ, with an iMac integrated into the top, and surrounded by an antiqued frame. The keyboard is placed neatly in the center alongside some brass vent registers which look perfectly at home on either side.

The analog voltage gauges have even been rigged up to display pertinent stats from the computer as well, though I’m not sure if that old phone or camera above the screen actually are functional or not. Though he does mention something about being able to use the phone as a gaming headset, and I’m betting that camera is a webcam.

The images you see here are of David’s own Difference Engine, but for $3,000(USD) he’s willing to build you one of your own – assuming you provide the PC or Mac, and are willing to come to Gloucester, Virginia to pick it up. It’s not exactly the kind of thing you can easily send through the mail, right?

If you’re interested in having your own custom steampunk Difference Engine built, drop over to Etsy and contact David. While you’re over there, be sure to check out his steampunk gatling gun and jetpack (aka “The Morgan Aeronautical Destroyer of Satans Arrogance.”)

I like the phones we have these days; punching the digits of the number you want to dial (or speed dialing from a directory) versus having to turning the rotary dial is faster and more convenient. Trust me, rotary dials aren’t your friend if you’re prone to make dialing mistakes or if you’re in a hurry to place a call. Still, if you long for the old rotary phone, you might want to check out the iRetroPhone. It’s basically a dock for your iPhone which can charge and sync while providing you with a physical handset to make your calls.

The iRetroPhone dock includes a wired handset which connects to your phone’s 3.5mm headphone jack, and lets you go old school when making calls. It can also charge your iPhone at the same time. Perhaps the highlight of the iRetroPhone is that it works with an app that lets you simulate rotary dialing on your touchscreen smartphone. Of course, you could just download the free iRetroPhone app and skip the dock.

If you ask me, it’s a bit of a hassle having to dial the old school way. But if you want to take a walk down memory lane, you can get one of these iRetroPhones  for $99.99(USD) from USB Fever.

[via Oh Gizmo!]

While they’ve previously taken a smaller 21.5-inch iMac and dipped it in rose gold plate, this monster is the mother of all computers for those with a taste for the finer things. This particular iMac has had its stock aluminum plated with polished 24 karat gold, and coated with a clear finish to ensure it remains shiny. It’s also got a matching gold keyboard, and Magic Trackpad – though I don’t see a golden magic mouse to go with.

If you’d like your iMac plated in gold, head over to Computer Choppers and drop them a line. You’re looking at anywhere from $7500 to $10000 (USD) depending on the system.

[via The Rich Times]

Made from brushed aluminum with white plastic accents, the Space Bar desk organizer will allow you to maximize the space that you’ve got available on your workstation. It’s simple yet elegant.

It’s got six extra USB ports, four in the front and two in the back. There’s also a mini-USB port. You can stow a keyboard up to 18″ long and 1.5″ high. The Space Bar can support up to 30.5 lbs in weight, which means that it will support a 27″ iMac or Cinema Display with no problem.

It comes in silver and sells for $79.99(USD) over at quirky. Unfortunately, it’s currently out of stock, so I’m not sure when they’ll have more.

As with the iPad 2, disassembling the new iPad is a task best left for the pros – iFixit gave it a repairability score of 2/10 because the front panel is glued to the rest of the device and the LCD is sticky-taped to the front panel, making it easy to break the glass panel or LCD when attempting to tear the tablet down.

By now all sentient beings in all the multiverses know that the tablet is powered by the A5X, a 1GHz dual-core processor with improved graphics processing. But if you were still unsure as to how much RAM it has, iFixit has confirmed that the new iPad does have 1GB of RAM inside, twice as much as the iPad 2.

Based on its part number, iFixit believes that the much-hyped Retina Display is manufactured by Samsung. I guess that gives a bit more weight to the rumor that a Samsung official was quoted as saying (yes, this is a rumor of a rumor) that Apple will eventually release a 7.85″ iPad. They’ll probably call it “the new, smaller iPad.” - or better yet, “iPad, Jr.”

Check out the step-by-step teardown – complete with high-resolution gadget porn – on iFixit. There’s also a video about the teardown for those who prefer a narrated summary of the findings.