8 Fun and Funky iPhone Cases You'll Love

Eric Larson2013-04-23 03:55:48 UTC

Apple reportedly has started planning production on a new iPhone this year, but there's still plenty of time to stock up on cool cases for your iPhone 4's and 5's.

We've found eight accessories — including an eye-popping 3D protector, a rechargeable battery case and a squeegee-like screen-cleaning contraption — that will keep you even more attached to your smartphone as you, and the rest of us, wait it out for the newest iPhone. Check out the gallery above.

Are there any cool new cases you've seen hit the market? Share them with us below.

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15 Funky Hybrid Animals That Deserve a Chance at Life

Eric Larson2013-04-15 10:24:43 -0400

The droll indie flick Napoleon Dynamite did more than show us how impressively Idahoans can dance — it introduced us to the liger.

Bred for its skills and magic, the majestic tiger-lion combo proved that anything is possible with a little imagination. And, maybe, a little Photoshop too.

Subreddit r/HybridAnimals is a digital zoo of nature's should-be creatures. Take a gander at some of our favorites below.

Which hybrids would you most like to see? Share the most bizarre animal combos you can think of in the comments.

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