Griffin Technology

Android users rejoice! HELO TC for Android is finally rolling out of the hangar.  Get it now.  And make sure you use promocode DROIDCOPTER at check out to save 15%.

Then wipe the smug smiles of self-satisfaction from the faces of your iPhone-using “friends” who have been buzzing your cubicle all day with their HELO TCs. Dangerous missions of annoyance and intrigue are at your command.  Reassert your awesome with the remote-controlled helicopter that you control with your Android-powered smartphone.

Get it now. Then go back and whip yourself into an air-borne frenzy by watching the videos if you haven’t done so already. And make your plans. Your day is coming. (Cue monomanical laugh).

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There’s nothing worse than seeing that dreaded red battery icon on your iPhone or iPod. During CES we’ll be presenting our new and improved PowerBlock Reserve.

PowerBlock Reserve & PowerBlock Reserve Universal

PowerBlock Reserve is a wall charger that can be plugged into any AC wall outlet to provide a quick boost of power. It can also deliver a charge even when it is not plugged into the wall, thanks to its built-in rechargeable 2,000 mAh lithium-ion battery pack. A ruggedized coating for durability and an included 30-pin Apple sync-and charge cable makes PowerBlock Reserve the ideal travel companion for iPod and iPhone.

PowerBlock Reserve Universal is similar in power and form factor, but is designed to quickly charge any USB device. Both PowerBlock Reserve models charge their own batteries at the same time they’re charging connected devices. A row of LEDs serve as a fuel gauge, indicating how much charge is left.

PowerBlock & PowerBlock Dual Universal

Another newly-refreshed member of the PowerBlock series is the ultra compact PowerBlock, an easy-to-carry wall charger for all kinds of USB devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. PowerBlock puts out 10 watts of charging power for fast, safe charging on the go, and includes a detachable Apple dock cable. Other devices can plug their own cables into PowerBlock’s standard USB port.

PowerBlock Dual Universal is another new portable power option for charging two USB devices simultaneously. Two industry-standard Type-A USB ports each deliver up to 5 watts of power.

Going to CES?

Be sure to visit North Hall, Booth 5212 during CES to see our new products up close. Our full 2012 line-up will be on display during CES.

Whether it’s your first time at CES or you’re a veteran, be sure to check out our free 20 tips to make the most of the show.

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We’re happy to be continuing our long history of producing great travel accessories in 2012. Debuting at CES 2012, we have two smartphone accessories to streamline handsfree interaction in your car to help you DriveSafe.

WindowSeat 3 HandsFree

WindowSeat 3 HandsFree windshield/dashboard mount for smartphones. Designed for car stereos that have AUX-in jacks, this WindowSeat comes with an AUX cable and mic that can be used to make handsfree phone calls and stream music/navigation commands through your car speakers.

A 3-point adjustable mounting bracket securely grips all types of smartphones (even accommodating bulky cases), with rubber cushions that hold the phone in its cradle. A heavy-duty lever-action suction cup grips to the windshield or dash, and a friction-lock ball joint securely positions the device at eye level for safe, easy reference to street maps, directions and other content.

The included auxiliary audio cable connects to your car stereo’s AUX input, streaming music, turn-by-turn navigation, and even handsfree phone calls, all through your car speakers. WindowSeat 3 HandsFree is constructed of materials that withstand variations in temperature and complement the vehicle’s interior.

WindowSeat 3 HandsFree is available now.

AirCurve Window Mount

For cars without AUX-in-equipped stereos, the AirCurve Window Mount combines the best features of two of our most popular standalone devices: the AirCurve acoustic amplifier for iPhone, and our car Window Mount cradle.

The AirCurve Window Mount adheres to glass or dashboard using the included swivel mounting base. AirCurve works like an acoustic megaphone for iPhone 4/4S, amplifying its built-in speakers by as much as 25 decibels. You’ll be able to carry on conversations in handsfree speakerphone mode while you’re driving. AirCurve’s cleverly-engineered waveguide does it all without batteries or cables.

AirCurve Window Mount is available now.

Flying instead of driving?

Check out our new Tray Table Latch Mount. Using a patented two-part mounting system that clamps to a traveler’s airline tray table latch, the Tray Table Latch Mount holds your eReader, tablet or smartphone at eye level for comfortable hand-free viewing. Tray Table Latch Mount will be available in Q2 2012.

Going to CES?

Be sure to visit North Hall, Booth 5212 during CES to see our new products up close. Our full 2012 line-up will be on display during CES.

Whether it’s your first time at CES or you’re a veteran, be sure to check out our free 20 tips to make the most of the show.

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Woogie 2 keeps getting better, because now we’re adding googly eyes and more!

More than just a case, Woogie 2 is the original huggable case for iPhone and iPod touch. Woogie 2 features a newly interactive personality, thanks to the Woogie App for iPhone and iPod touch, debuting at CES.

The new app brings Woogie to life with 10 unique faces activated by a variety of actions, such as laughter when the Woogie is tickled, dizziness when the Woogie is shaken, the ability to repeat words and phrases spoken to it, and the tendency to fall asleep when left alone.

Parents will be glad to know they can even play the Quiet Game with the Woogie App, disabling the talk-back feature. Woogie’s funny, friendly eyes and activities help make the world’s favorite huggable case even more loveable. The Woogie App for iOS is a free download from the iTunes App Store that is estimated to be available during CES. available NOW!

Going to CES?

Be sure to visit North Hall, Booth 5212 during CES to see our new products up close. Our full 2012 line-up will be on display during CES.

Whether it’s your first time at CES or you’re a veteran, be sure to check out our free 20 tips to make the most of the show.

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You’ve seen the videos and laughed out loud playing with HELO TC, our popular remote-control helicopter. What if we added missiles?

We have.

Introducing HELO TC Assault, ideal for covert missions (like surprising your cubicle mates). It adds the excitement of six live-fire missiles, launched via a quick tap on your smartphone’s touchscreen. Just plug the included Flight Deck module into the headphone jack of any iOS or Android device, download the HELO TC Assault app, and users are ready to fly and attack from the sky. The app even provides features not available with other RC helicopters, such as Auto Land which brings the HELO TC Assault down for a safe landing with a tap of the touchscreen controls.

HELO TC for Android and iOS is similar in form factor to the original iOS model that launched in Fall 2011, now updated to work with both platforms. To get started, you’ll download the free HELO TC app, plug the Flight Deck into your smartphone’s headphone jack and fly the HELO TC in one of two ways: touch control (using a virtual joystick on the touchscreen display) or tilt to steer (tilting the smartphone to maneuver the chopper). Both new HELO TC models feature intuitive, easy-to-learn and easy-to-use controls, a stable twin-rotor design, and the ability to record up to three Flight Plans for easy repetition. HELO TC for Android and iOS, $49.99, will be available in late January and HELO TC Assault, $59.99, will be available this Spring. Sign up and we’ll let you know.

Going to CES?

Be sure to visit North Hall, Booth 5212 during CES to see our new products up close. Our full 2012 line-up will be on display during CES.

Whether it’s your first time at CES or you’re a veteran, be sure to check out our free 20 tips to make the most of the show.

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