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Baseball Leather iPhone Case Is A Grand Slam

 

There's nothing quite like the feel of a genuine Rawlings Major League Baseball in your hand, except when it's the perfect iPhone case.

McMadley Leather Cases has really hit one out of the park with this authentic, slim fit, baseball leathered beauty, just in time for Spring training.

The raised red hand stitching will make you feel like it's baseball season all year long—because it's crafted from the same leather that's used to manufacture every single baseball in the major leagues.

This classic hall of famer is priced at just $33 dollars and it's Made in the USA. One reviewer described it as; "A well made case that feels exactly like a baseball."

Fits Most iPhone Sizes including 13 Pro Max

Your New Leather iPhone 5 Case Comes With A Real Sketchbook In It Too

 

Just because something is handcrafted in Portland, Oregon doesn't mean it's instantly cool.

Case in point is The GOOD Book 5 — equal parts hillbilly iPhone case and artist's little helper that comes with a regular old sketchbook tucked inside so you can git your fancy drawin' on at will.

One wildly popular Apple blog found love at first sight with just one look at this sexy leather-backed beauty.

“I’m quite taken by this simple case, especially as it has space for a paper notebook.” gushed a Cult of Mac reviewer.

The best news is that each case is "designed to consolidate the many items we carry in our pockets everyday," which means credit card slots are built in. Plus it ships with an extra sketchbook too. Jackpot!

It's extremely dificult to imagine a more fashionable or practical way to part with $60 dollars. Just kidding. I'm out on this one.

Welcome to Portlandia — now GO home!

via Cult of Mac

A 3D Printed iPhone 5 Case Handwoven By Robots

Don't be fooled by the ball of yarn and intricate stitching because this iPhone 5 hard case was created using state-of-the-art 3D printing technology — handwoven by robots with laser sintered nylon.

While it's made to resemble a sweater your Gramma churned out, the cross stitching acts like mini shock absorbers — all moving separately from each other to create some serious kick-ass protection stitched together by advanced science.

"Sweater" is just one of a few cool iPhone case designs imagined by ArtizanWork — with each one selling at a premium $75 a piece in black, red, white or grey and sealed with a clear protective coating.

It's winter. It's cold out there. Every iPhone needs a tough sweater made by robots.

via ArtizanWork

BYU Students Invent Smart-Sock To Fight Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

 

A team of innovative students at Brigham Young University, are working on developing a new kind of home baby monitor that could eventually offer parents a formidable weapon in the battle against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) — using an app and iPhone.

This high-tech "smart-sock" which wraps around an infant’s foot uses a built-in pulse oximetry that can wirelessly monitor a sleeping baby’s heart rate and blood-oxygen levels — allowing parents to sleep easier knowing that their little one is breathing normally.

Should an infant display any changes in heart rate or suddenly stop breathing — the baby monitor emits a signal that alert parents by sounding an alarm on their iPhone.

Jacob Colvin, along with his five colleagues working on this non-invasive monitoring device hope their work will someday reduce the number of SIDS-related deaths.

“Our hope is that we can give parents time to react and see that something’s wrong before it’s too late,” said Colvin, a father of two himself.

While the team are steeped in the process of finalizing patent applications, there is still much work to be done — refining prototypes and completing more testing with their Owlet Baby Monitor.

Colvin envisions the device selling for around $75 to $150, similarly priced to a high-end baby monitors current on the market.

“If we can hear just one mother say that we made a difference, it would all be worth it,” Jacob Colvin told BYU News. “That makes all the difference in the world.”

In addition to Colvin, the Owlet team includes mechanical engineering students Wyatt Felt and Jason Dearden — chemical engineering students Kurt Workman and Anna Hawes along with Tanor Hodges, a Health Care Assistant serving at the University of Utah.

"The overwhelming response we got from moms was, 'Yes, we would love something like this,' " Workman said.

via BYU News

Bikepod Turns Your Bike Into One Big-Ass iPhone Tripod On Wheels

 

I really hope you're not actually dumb enough to try and snap iPhone photos while riding your bike — but if you are, then you're ready for The Bikepod.

This nifty handlebar tripod mount converts your entire bike into a big-ass tripod on wheels — simply push down your kickstand, aim and snap away like an Instagramming biker babe on steroids.

It's crazy to think that one small iPhone accessory could help turn all of your mind-numbing, stationary YouTube videos into fast-moving art films overnight.

Just turn on iPhone's front facing camera and let the mobile singing party begin. Imagine the kind of lengthy Skype calls you can have on your way to work without having to be late. Finally dude!

Luckily, just like you — Bikepod has a quick-release, so you can grab it and go once you're parked.

Expect to pay $45 for Bikepod Mobile which comes with a Joby GripTight Mount to hold iPhone securely in place.

Delusional feelings of biking superiority come free upon delivery.

via PhotoJojo

Every iPhone Needs A Thumper Suitcase Boombox

 

I can't say that I've seen a more kick-ass retro boombox than the Thumper. The dangerous minds at Cool Provisions have been churning out these rechargeable vintage suitcase boombox creations for quite some time now.

Although they start at around $490 and work their up to $1,600 dollars a piece — these one-of-a-kind traveling speakers are constantly selling out. It must be because they're so damn cool.

Most Thumpers come equipped with volume, bass and treble controls mounted along the side and deliver around 8 hours of playtime after a recharge.

The bulk of these hand-crafted speakers created by David Preiss and Javier Santana — date back from the 1920s to the late 1960s which gives them that classic rock swagger. Imagine the stories they would tell if they could only talk.

While a cable is typically used to connect an iPhone 5 or iPod — but a bluetooth adapter can be used to wirelessly stream your music and any Thumper can be transformed into a guitar amp by using the iRig adapter which is sold separately for around $40 bucks.

For those about to THUMP — we salute you!

 

*Note: A battery charger is included

iPhone Crossbones Stir Up The Pirate In All of Us

 

Steve Jobs once said; “Why join the Navy if you can be a pirate?” — so that should give you a clue into the profound inspiration behind these iPhone Crossbones decals that pander to our inner pirate.

Now the good news is that a Crossbones decal for iPhone 5 will only cost you $2 dollars — the bad news is that even though the decals are removable, they're not repositionable.

So I suggest doubling down and buying a pair to cover any application gaffe you may experience. Crossbones are also available for iPad and MacBook too. Arrrrh!

via Decal For That

Will.i.am Plans to Turn Your iPhone Into a 14-Megapixel "Genius Phone"

 

Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am is making big plans to "turn your smartphone into a genius-phone" when he unveils his first hunk of iPhone hardware next week in London.

His global launch of i.am+ backed snap-on acessory is designed to transform iPhone's standard 8-megapixel camera into a 14-megapixel lens — dramatically enhancing the clarity and definition of your photographs. Speaking to the The Daily Telegraph, Will.i.am explained his master plan to make the smartphone even smarter.

“We have our own sensor and a better flash. You dock your phone into our device and it turns your smartphone into a genius-phone. We take over the camera...” says Will.i.am.

“I was just hanging out [after a photo shoot], and one of the models took an iPhone picture, which circulated the planet before the shoot was even over... I took one of the photographer's lenses and held it up on my [phone] and said "imagine this one day". Then I said: "I'm going to do this".”

Apple has already granted a development license to i.am+ to produce and sell the iPhone accessory and proprietary camera app for both iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 according to the report — but Will.i.am promises his company is developing a larger range of high-tech hardware soon to follow.

The new iPhone snap-on camera-booster is set to be officially unveiled at a hyped-up press conference on Wednesday, November 28 in London. An exclusive deal is already in place for Selfridges to sell the product starting in early December.

I wouldn't expect this little "rock star inspired" gadget to come cheap.

Newest iRetrofone Dock Makes Room for iPhone 5

 

 

After months of preparation, artist Scott Freeland has just unveiled his latest iRetrofone 2.0 design that makes room for iPhone 5.

The cool twist in his latest version is that he's carved out enough room in this ultra-retro dock to accommodate a thin iPhone case — that's an instant win. Each dock is hand-sculpted and cast one at a time out of quality resin.

Once you connect your iPhone into the iRetrofone dock — you'll be able to answer calls with the fully functional old school handset that lets you chat it up like it's 1972 all over again.

The hidden opening for your charging cable supports iPhone 3G, 3GS, iPhone 4G, 4S and now iPhone 5. Expect to dial up $200 for a incredibly unique retro iPhone dock in Black or White. It's the perfect way to introduce grandpa to the 21st century.

  
iRetrofone

This Vintage Book Is Your New iPhone 5 Case

It's a vintage book — it's an iPhone 5 case and wallet all wrapped up into a slick little package that doesn't smell like an old musty attic.

Twelve South has adopted a new family member into its collective with BookBook for iPhone 5 and man it's a true beauty.

I like that each case is hand-distressed so that there are no two that end up looking exactly alike — fitted with an ample opening in the rear to snap photos.

Although I'm not a huge fan of adding bulk to my iPhone, this genuine leather case is a well thought out work of art. If you haven't seen the sweet BookBook versions for iPad or MacBook yet — they're definitely worth a proper eyeballing.

Expect to pay $60 bucks for your iPhone 5 BookBook in Vintage Brown or Classic Black. I always bet on black.

via Twelve South

There's no debate — these politically correct iPhone 5 cases are hysterical

 

Bla, bla, bla doesn't sound quite so annoying when it's coming from edible politicians like Barackly Obama and Mint Romney. If you don't like what they're saying — then off their heads!

Illustrator Pattavina has imagined a green planet where veggie tale politicians and rock stars like "Robert Plantain" and "Jimmy Sage" rule the world.

Expect to fork over $35 each for the politically correct iPhone case of your choice for iPhone 5, 4S and 3GS models.

[via Society 6]