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Apple accessories and HomeKit-compatible devices at CES | #CES2016
Apple may be missing from CES 2016, but that doesn’t mean accessories and devices compatible with its products are also nowhere to be found. This year, we’re seeing new wireless chargers for the Apple Watch, new HomeKit certified devices, a Type-C USB hub for Macs and more. Apple Watch ActionProof introduced BOZON, a new charging dock ...
New wearables to watch out for in 2016 include the HealthBox, smart belt and smart fitness bra| #CES2016
CES 2016 is now in full swing, but if you’re not one of the fortunate attendees, you don’t have to miss out on all of the new devices featured at the trade show. Continuing our coverage of CES 2016, we’ve now rounded up some of the new wearable devices that have debuted at the trade show. ...
Cool IoT gadgets at CES 2016 | #CES2016
The Consumer Electronics Show 2016 will officially kick off tomorrow, January 6, 2016, and will run through until January 9. We already have some idea of what to expect at one of the largest trade shows this year, including the launch of new wearable tech, a connected platform for automobiles, smartphones and tablets, smart home ...
Spacecraft could get a boost from new 3D printed heat-resistant ceramics
3D printing is providing an ever-increasing opportunity for industrial works to create their own parts on demand, but so far most of those parts had to be made out of polymers and some metals. Recently, however, researchers have discovered additive printing techniques that allow for ceramic as a material for custom partsaqs. This opens up ...
The Internet of Things gets its own Wi-Fi
A prediction from Gartner, Inc. states that this year there will be 6.4 billion devices that will connect to the Internet, and by 2020, that number will reach 20.8 billion. In a pre-CES conference, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced a new Wi-Fi solution that will support the growing Internet of Things (IoT). Called Wi-Fi HaLow (pronounced HAY-Low), ...
What you missed in the Smart World: The best IoT devices of 2015
2015 has come to an end, so it’s time to look back at some of the most interesting Internet of Things (IoT) devices from last year. From smart bulbs to smart locks to smart home security systems, the connected world has so much to offer that some are predicting 2016 could be the year of ...
2016 will usher in smarter Samsung TVs and new Bio-Processor for wearables
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that its entire 2016 Smart TV lineup will be Internet-of-Things (IoT) ready and connected with the SmartThings open platform. The South Korean giant also added that its 2016 SUHD TVs will apply IoT hub technology, a technology Samsung and SmartThings developed together. The IoT hub allows the TV itself to act ...
8 New Year’s resolutions for techies
Another year has gone by, and now it’s time to reflect the past 12 months, as well as set resolutions for the coming year. Tech enthusiasts, just like everyone else, can work on improving bad habits for a happy and healthier future. But if you haven’t thought of any New Year’s resolutions yet, here are ...
Worst data hacks of 2015
To say that 2015 is the year of the hackers is a bit of an understatement. There are a number of high-profile breaches that happened this year that included toys, hotels, vehicles and, of course, online accounts. Let’s look back at this year’s vulnerabilities and hope security measures have been taken to make 2016 more ...
Verizon tempts mobile users with $650 per line switchover offer
If you’ve been meaning to drop your network carrier but have yet to find a formidable replacement, Verizon Communications, Inc. may have just laid out the best mobile offer yet. To start 2016 right, Verizon is offering $650 per line to those who will switch to its network. The money can be used to “buy out your contract ...