What’s next for Kindle hardware? Well, a credible source has told CNET that Amazon will unveil a second-generation Kindle Fire this summer and that it’s targeting July 31 for a launch event. While we can’t confirm the date, there’s been plenty of chatter about new Kindles coming soon. Most recently, DigiTimes, which has been pretty …

I just came across Crimson’s Pocket-eAzl, and while it isn’t brand-new to the market (it’s been out a few months), I thought I should give it a quick shout-out because it seems pretty nifty. There isn’t much to describe here because it’s just an adjustable stand for your tablet or e-reader that folds up into a compact form factor that’s …

The folks from Lifeproof stopped by our office in New York and gave us a peek at some upcoming products, including new colors for its fast-selling $80 waterproof iPhone 4/4S case, a flotation accessory, and its much-anticipated waterproof iPad case, which is due to arrive in August and will fit both the iPad 2 and third-generation iPad. The new iPhone …

A lot of companies have jumped on the case bandwagon for the freshly released Samsung Galaxy III (S3), and Speck, known for its wide assortment of iPhone cases, is out of the gate with three different styles. The PixelSkin HD ($29.95) and FabShell ($34.95), which has a fabric back and comes in multiple designs, are on sale already, while the …

I’m not sure I like the name, but Belkin has made a surprise entry into the place-shifting arena with @TV Plus, a $149.99 set-top box that allows your to stream video from your home TV to your tablet, smartphone, or laptop over Wi-Fi or a 3G/4G cellular connection. Belkin makes no bones about it: this is a direct competitor to …

A few weeks back, I wrote about how Mophie was coming out with the Juice Pack Pro, a rugged version of its extended-battery case for the iPhone 4/4S. Now iBattz has unveiled the Mojo Armor, its spin on a ultraprotective extended-battery case. Compared with theJuice Pack Pro’s integrated 2,500 mAh battery (that more than doubles the battery life of your …

Though it’s listed as out of stock on its own Web site, iLuv tells me that it’s begun shipping its Mo’Beats iSP245 portable stereo Bluetooth speaker stand. Since it uses Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming, you can use the Mo’Beats with any Bluetooth-enabled tablet, smartphone, or laptop, though it’s more ideally suited for tablets. It has a built-in rechargeable battery …

As the saying goes, there’s an app for that, and now there’s one that claims it can deter crime. The app, iWitness, is free to download for iPhone users (it’s coming to Android soon), but requires a subscription to use. Basically, it works like this: When you’re about to enter a “potentially threatening environment” you launch the app and “arm” …

If you’re in the market for an external battery pack for your various mobile devices, take a gander at Mophie‘s two new offerings in its universal line: the Powerstation Duo and Powerstation Mini. As far as brick chargers go, Mophie’s tend to have a touch of style, but these types of products are more about utility than anything else. Here …

As anyone who bought an iPad Smart Cover knows it doesn’t protect the back of your iPad. But now Apple is giving iPad owners an official Apple case that offers both front and back protection: the iPad Smart Case. The Smart Case retails for $49, comes in six colors, and is compatible with the iPad 2 and the new iPad. …