Mobile Archive

It’s easy to kill cables. Lengthy ones, short ones, and even those made with sturdy materials. When you’re holding a device that’s also charging, the cable tends to become bent at an angle. It’s usually a gentle bending force, but it’s a bending force nonetheless. And it can wear the cable to death. Right angle connectors are a smart solution to a simple problem. They …

If you’re an iPhone owner, you want to enjoy a premium experience. You already get to take advantage of Apple’s walled garden and compatibility with other Apple products. You get premium customer support and a long battery life. You can enjoy a number of convenient features, such as Apple’s Airdrop functionality. But what about your phone’s appearance? Do you want it to look like any …

Electronics and water generally don’t mix. And while a variety of modern smartphones provide some modest level of waterproofing, others provide little to none. Even if your phone is one of the few which are splash-proof, that doesn’t mean it’s it would survive a dip in the pool. Depth is another matter altogether. Even if your phone has some water-resistance, you’d probably feel pretty uncomfortable …

Losing luggage can quickly ruin a trip. Even a modestly sized luggage usually carries hundreds of dollars in value. The inconvenience of losing your stuff needs no explanation, but those problems can be worse if you’re traveling abroad. And then there’s the possibility of losing irreplaceable items with sentimental value. Sometimes lost luggage reappears, and sometimes it seems to simply disappear into the ether. But …

When you’re repeatedly accessing the same set of equipment, you want it to be ready at hand. For the purposes of keys or similarly small gear, you certainly don’t want to have to dig through your pockets every time you need to use something. And there’s no doubt the most comprehensive solution is a retractable keychain gear tether. They’re used by hunters to carry pocket …