Apple’s newest iPad, (R) and its predecessor, the iPad 2, are pictured with a thermal camera in Berlin March 22, 2012. Consumer Reports effectively launched “heatgate” hysteria this week , when it reported test results showing that the new iPad reached temperatures of 116 degrees Fahrenheit (47 degrees Celsius) after 45 minutes of running an intense action game, or up to 13 degrees F (8 degrees C) hotter than the previous iPad under similar conditions. Consumer Reports, of course, was central to the iPhone 4 “antennagate” storm. But other reviewers have different findings on temperature/stress-tests with the 2012 iPad. Time disagrees that the issue is a problem. ZDNet has a contrary take on things also. And the Gruber . And Macworld , and The Loop , and CNET, too . Whatever. I can’t wait to get my hands on one. (REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz)

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Heatgate or Hype? Thermal imaging of new iPad vs. iPad 2 (photo)

Okay, we’re officially not going crazy. We and many new iPad owners found the tablet to get warm , especially when running GPU-intensive apps, but now consumer watch dog Consumer Reports have officially declared the iPad’s newest feature is indeed a built-in hand warmer.

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Heatgate: The new iPad’s major problem that Apple’s ignoring

This is the JuiceTank, an iPhone case with integrated A/C charger . Unfortunately, it is NOT compatible with plugs in foreign countries without using a fork to adjust the socket first. *snickers* We designed the case with a micro USB pass through so you can charge and sync your iPhone with a micro USB cord… if you have one handy. If not, you’ll always have your JuiceTank with you to recharge your iPhone. The case will be made out of a high grade polycarbonate to protect your phone from daily wear and tear. The inside of the case will feature a soft touch rubberized finish to keep your iPhone snug and secure. The JuiceTank is currently a Kickstarter project but $55 will get you one (eventual retail $70) if they meet their funding goal. If they don’t meet their funding goal you’ll be left with a dead iPhone at the bar with no ride home except the girl you blew off earlier because you thought you were too good for her. SPOILER: You weren’t. Now where is she? Exaaaactly, making out in the back of a cab with some guy with a Nokia. Kickstarter Project Page via iPhone Charging Case of the Day [geeks.thedailywh.at] Thanks to Mark, who tried to tell me he has a satellite phone that never needs charging despite it looking suspiciously like a soup can and long piece of string. Listen: I don’t care if it’s a satellite phone or not just call down to your mom and see if she’ll bring us a grilled cheese.

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Why Didn’t I Think Of That?: iPhone Case With Charger

The MacBook Pros are due for an update. The last spec bump was in October . The latest rumor making the rounds is that Apple’s mid-range MacBook Pros (read: 15-inch models) could end up with just underpowered Intel integrated graphics that come with the Ivy Bridge processors .

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Apple might cram crappy integrated graphics into new MacBook Pros

I’m a big fan of DODOcase’s handmade-in-SF iPad cases, and the classic, restrained minimalism of their basic black line and “Essentials” collection . They’ve just announced a Spring/Summer series for the new iPad with vibrant two-tone colors, and the option of adding foil or black personalized lettering. And, if you like, a little hole for the iPad camera to peek through.

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DODOcase’s new iPad covers: pretty sweet

What were the brains at Apple thinking by not giving the “new iPad” a name? Are we just supposed to call it ” the new iPad ” now? That’s how Apple’s Web site refers to it — with a lowercase “n” in “new,” so it’s not even a name name. It’s pretentious is what it is. But beyond pretension, calling it “the new iPad” is like referring to a new Canon camera as “the new Canon camera,” or a new Cadillac as “the new Cadillac” or a new pair of Christian Louboutin shoes as “the new FABULOUS Christian Louboutin shoes.” Can you be vaguer? You are aware there are more than one iPad model, right? Apparently not.

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Opinion: An iPad by any other name

Take a hike iPad 2, there’s a new king in town and he just made his big debut today . As with all Apple products, the rumors on the next models start nice and early — months and months ahead of the unveil day. For nearly a year, we’ve been following the rumor mill like bees flocking to their hives. Which ones ended up being spot-on and which ones were completely off? Read on for our full confirmed/denied scorecard inside.

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The ‘new iPad’ checklist: 35 rumors confirmed or denied

In an unsurprising announcement that shocked no one (I even dozed off for a little), Apple unveiled the next generation of iPad today and it has pretty much all the features that were expected and none of the ones I was hoping for (x-ray vision, 3.5″ floppy drive, penis-shaped ON/OFF switch, etc.). A quick rundown: 2048 x 1536 Retina Display with 44% more color saturation for clearer-looking porn New A5X processor and graphics module with 4x previous graphics performance 5MP digital camera (equivalent to iPhone 4S’s), can shoot 1080P video (because?) Dictation ability so you can talk to your iPad instead of typing and look like a crazy person 4G LTE compatable for faster cellular downloads on both Sprint and AT&T networks Available March 16th and priced at $499, $599 and $699 for 16, 32, and 64GB Wi-Fi only models and $629, $729, and $829 for 4G LTE compatibility. Well, there you have it. I’ve never owned an iPad but always kind of wanted one but then seen the price and been all, whoa bro — that…is a lot of beer. Do I need beer or do I need to be able to play Scramble with Friends on the shitter with a bigger screen than the one on my iPhone? “Neither — you need hard liquor.” HA — you saw through my ruse! God, you really get me , don’t you? Apple’s Official Site and New iPad HD: The Third Generation [gizmodo]

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Apple Unveils The New iPad, Is What Was Expected

The big tech news of the day might involve the new iPad , but Apple also made plenty of new announcements for its other products. Here’s the best of the rest of Apple’s media event.

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Round-up: Everything Apple announced today that wasn’t an iPad

Apple CEO Tim Cook fired up the company’s big unveiling today by talking mess about the personal computer. “Apple has its feet firmly planted in the post-PC future,” Cook declared. “The devices you use the most are more portable, more personal, and dramatically easier to use than any PC has ever been.” Cook identified the iPhone, iPad and iPod as accounting for a whopping 76% of Apple’s revenue. “We think the iPad is the poster-child of the post-PC world,” Cook said, adding, “the iPad had to be the best device for doing the things you do most often, like browsing the web and checking email.” With that, Tim Cook rolled right into unveiling the 3rd generation iPad, which the company has so far only referred to as “the new iPad.” (Take a page from the Nook , apparently.)

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Apple unveils ‘the new iPad’ with Retina Display and 4G, out March 16