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Strapsicle, the maker of my favorite e-reader grip accessory, unveiled a new iPad mini case at CES.
It features built-in silicone straps, a detachable cover, a removable stylus strap, and more.
The iPad mini case will be available for $70 starting in July. An iPad Air 11 case is also on the way.
Last year, I bought a Kindle accessory on a whim, and it changed how I read for good. This year, the same company that makes my favorite Kindle accessory just dropped a new gadget at CES 2026 -- and I've been wishing it into existence for a while.
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Strapsicle is the brand behind a set of silicone e-reader straps designed to pop over the corners of several popular devices, including Kindle and Kobo, creating a secure, ergonomic, and custom hold for reading at any angle.
I loved my Kindle Paperwhite straps so much that I acquired multiple sets, continue to use them every time I read, and I have even converted some of my coworkers, like Maria Diaz, into buying their own set. In April 2025, Strapsicle even earned a ZDNET Editors' Choice award for ingenuity and value.
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