How safe are you when you're isolated from the world while listening to your music? Have you ever wished that you could hear both your tunes and your surroundings at the same time? Airbudz won't replace your normal earbuds, but there are definitely times when these things will come in really handy.

Graphics and photo editors alike have agreed that Adobe Photoshop is the only true industry standard to the point that "Photoshop" has moved in our lexicon from being a proper noun to a verb (i.e. "That image looks Photoshopped"). With such a titanic momentum, great things are expected with each new release. Did Adobe deliver with Creative Suite 6? Read on for this reviewer's full impression.

The PowerA FUS1ON Tournament Controller comes in a MASSIVE box (larger than any actual video game I’ve ever purchased) and touts itself as a device that “fuses history’s best controller features into one cutting edge design.” Does the admittedly intimidating package contain a controller that will equally strike fear in the hearts of your competition, or does it come up short in its mission? Let’s find out!

Billed as “The Mobile Game Changer”, the MOGA Mobile Gaming System promises to deliver console-quality gaming for your Android phone or tablet (Android 2.3+). Does PowerA deliver on this idea of a more complete gaming experience, or did they create a candidate with too many flaws to elect to leadership? Let’s find out.

Softboxes are great lighting tools and spotlights with gels make ordinary scenes look fantastic. The problem with this kind of gear is that it is expensive and very difficult to lug around on location. Many photographers have to make due with what they can carry, and many locations won't yield to a professional setup. Thankfully, Expo Imaging has you covered with their new Rogue Portrait Lighting Kit.

The trouble with the success of some products is the Lemming factor. While our plethora of iDevices has us customizing our home screen, and our apps... our hardware generally looks similar to 90% of the rest of everyone out there. Luckily, companies like Gela Skins allow you to break the mold with some great artwork for your gear. Plus, if you don't like what they have you can make your own! Check it out after the break.

Your iPhone can control your Apple TV, but is that so great if you can't adjust the volume with it? Now you can, and so much more. The feeling of power in this synergy of gadgetry is nearly overwhelming. You have to check out VooMote for iPhone!

One thing that distinguishes an amateur from a professional is having the right tools for the job. The problem is that sometimes on location shooting making carrying around all that gear very cumbersome. The X-Drop photographic backdrop by FJ Westcott is a great light weight photo backdrop system which can save you money, and a lot of back pain!

One of the first things that cellphone carriers look for in checking a phone for damage (trust me, I used to do this) is that little pink liquid damage sticker. If the sticker is pink, then water has gotten into your phone, and you're out of luck on any kind of warranty claim. Don't be another victim of water damage, get a waterproof case!

  Perhaps you've been victim of the classic summer scenario… You're out having fun by the water and someone splashes you or pushes you in to the water. This is harmless fun unless you happen to be carrying your iPhone. Then, innocent summer fun can come at a price tag of literally hundreds of dollars. Don't be an idiot, use protection. Keep your iPhone secure from water damage with the Escape Capsule from Catalyst.

When it comes to taking a good photograph, there are three things you want to control: light, light & light. Some situations don't allow you to take a full light kit with you, but that doesn't mean you can't take a great photograph. Rogue Flashbenders give you control over your flash for fantastic photos even on location.

Photo post processing is a pain in the butt. Just figuring out which picture you want to use out of the hundreds (or even thousands) you take on a shoot can be a nightmare, not to mention all the color correction and post adjusting that you have to do. Adobe has you covered with a software title so handy, it might become the first thing you do to your pictures after you take them.

The absolute best way to shoot video and get good quality audio is with a dual system, but sometimes that's just not possible. Even if you have a sound recorder, it's nice to have good sound on camera to match up your audio later. Unfortunately, on board microphones leave much to be desired. Luckily, there are some high quality options to fill the gap, the Mk100 by Hahnel is one of those options.

One of the biggest arguments against digital photography when the industry first started to transition from film was the fact that certain formats or techniques had products which were iconic and lost to the perfect product that digital produced. Vintage looks weren't accurately reproduced with digital formats without a ton of work in post. Alien Skin has come to the rescue with it's Exposure plugin for Photoshop, and in version 4 we see some killer upgrades to make your Canon 5D shoot like an AE-1 with Kodachrome (and lots more!)

If you're like most people you can probably recall about 7 things just from memory. Yet... if you're like me you have trouble remembering where you left your car. There have been lots of apps which let you find it again, if you can remember to pinpoint your location before you exit. Therein is the problem... if I were good at remembering things, I wouldn't need those apps. We need something smarter to help us.