CES 2016: Olloclip Debuts 'Studio' Mobile Photo System for Latest iPhones

Wednesday January 6, 2016 5:09 am PST by
Olloclip's line of Studio accessories designed to improve mobile photography on Apple's iPhones debuted in mid-2015 on Kickstarter, where the project was successfully funded. At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, Olloclip is ready to show off its completed Studio mobile photography system and has announced a January launch date for the product. Created to work alongside Olloclip's line of...

CES 2016: Misfit Announces New 'Ray' Activity Tracker and 'Specter' Smart In-Ear Headphones

Wednesday January 6, 2016 5:00 am PST by
Misfit today unveiled the new products that it is planning to show off at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, announcing both the Ray activity tracker and the Specter "Smart Hearable" in-ear wireless headphones. Like most of Misfit's products, both are designed to track activity and sleep. Misfit's Ray Fitness and Sleep Monitor is its latest wrist or neck-worn wearable device,...

CES 2016: LifeProof Announces 'FRĒ Power' Waterproof Battery Case for iPhone 6s Plus

Tuesday January 5, 2016 6:52 pm PST by
LifeProof today announced the expansion of its FRĒ Power case line to the iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6s Plus, marking the debut of the company's first waterproof battery case for Apple's larger-screened iPhones. The IP-68 rated FRĒ Power is a fully waterproof iPhone case that's submersible to 2 meters for up to an hour. In addition to being waterproof, it's able to keep the iPhone safe from...

CES 2016: Speck Announces Google Cardboard-Compatible Pocket VR Case for iPhone

Tuesday January 5, 2016 6:45 pm PST by
Speck has announced (via PhoneArena) a new accessory called the Pocket VR, which is a collapsible virtual reality headset that's compatible with the company's Candyshell Grip cases. The headset can be used to display content created for Google's Cardboard VR headsets, allowing iPhone users who use Speck cases another avenue to experience virtual reality on their devices. The Pocket VR...

CES 2016: Withings Announces 'Go' Activity Tracker With E Ink Display

Tuesday January 5, 2016 6:00 pm PST by
Withings today unveiled the Withings Go, an affordable, versatile activity tracker that's equipped with an always-on E Ink display. Available in five bright colors, the Withings Go is a clip-on or wrist-worn tracker that's able to monitor steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, and sleep quality, along with automatically tracking activities like running and swimming. The circle-shaped ...

CES 2016: SanDisk's Connect Wireless Flash Drive Gets Capacity Boost to 200GB

Tuesday January 5, 2016 4:39 pm PST by
SanDisk today announced that its Connect Wireless line of flash drives is getting a capacity boost to 200GB, giving users who want portable wireless storage even more space for their files. “With the explosion of content, people need more advanced storage solutions to keep up with the volume and quality of the photos, videos and files they’re creating on their mobile devices,” said...

CES 2016: Braven Unveils New Rugged Bluetooth Speakers and Portable Battery for iPhone and iPad

Tuesday January 5, 2016 12:00 pm PST by
Braven has announced a pair of new Bluetooth speakers and a portable backup battery for iPhone and iPad at CES 2016. The trio of rugged accessories are designed to withstand drops, sand, snow, dirt, dust and water, making them ideal for outdoor activities ranging from camping and hiking to rafting and rock climbing. The Braven BRV-BLADE LE is a rugged portable Bluetooth speaker that features...

CES 2016: Kwikset Debuts HomeKit-Compatible 'Premis' Smart Door Lock

Tuesday January 5, 2016 11:46 am PST by
Kwikset, the company behind the Kevo Smart Lock, today announced the launch of its first HomeKit-compatible product, the Kwikset Premis. Joining the Schlage Sense, the Premis is one of two smart locks available that work with Apple's HomeKit platform. With HomeKit compatibility, the Premis can be used in Scenes and Triggers alongside other HomeKit products, and it's able to respond to Siri...

Apple Watch Launches in Malaysia, Coming to Portugal, Hungary and Czech Republic on January 29

Tuesday January 5, 2016 11:13 am PST by
Starting today, Apple customers in Malaysia are now able to purchase the Apple Watch, which launched in the country this morning. All models of the Apple Watch, including the Apple Watch Sport, stainless Steel Apple Watch, and Apple Watch Edition are available. Pricing for the Apple Watch Sport starts at RM 1,599, while pricing for the stainless steel Apple Watch starts at RM 2,499. The Apple...

CES 2016: iHome Announces HomeKit-Compatible SmartPlug With Power Monitoring and Remote Control

Tuesday January 5, 2016 10:35 am PST by
iHome was one of the first companies to come out with a HomeKit-compatible product, debuting its iSP5 SmartPlug in the summer of 2015. At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, iHome is announcing the successor to the iSP5 SmartPlug, the iSP8 SmartPlug. While the Wi-Fi-connected iSP5 simply turned a dumb appliance into a smart appliance and allowed it to be turned on and off with Siri, the...

CES 2016: Grid Connect Announces HomeKit-Enabled Temperature and Water Detection Sensors

Tuesday January 5, 2016 10:15 am PST by
At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, Grid Connect is debuting two HomeKit-enabled products, the ConnectSense Temperature & Humidity Sensor and the ConnectSense Smart Water Sensor. The two new products join Grid Connect's existing ConnectSense Smart Outlet, which came out in late 2015. The ConnectSense Temperature & Humidity Sensor can be placed anywhere in the home to deliver accurate...

CES 2016: Incipio Announces New ClamCase Keyboard Cases for iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, and iPad Mini 4

Tuesday January 5, 2016 8:04 am PST by
Incipio today announced several new ClamCase keyboard cases designed for the iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, and iPad mini 4. All of the cases use ClamCase's signature clamshell design paired with a 360-degree hinge, turning an iPad into a MacBook-style device. First up is the ClamCase+, the first ClamCase keyboard available for the iPad Pro. The ClamCase+, which is also available for the iPad Air 2,...

Independent Test Confirms T-Mobile's Binge On Throttles All Video Content

Tuesday January 5, 2016 7:58 am PST by
A new test by the Electronic Frontier Foundation has found that T-Mobile's free video streaming program Binge On does in fact affect the streaming of all in-browser video content when the service is enabled. Although T-Mobile has stated Binge On works with just its 24 allied partners, some companies like YouTube have spoken out regarding the fact that the new program throttles all video and not...

CES 2016: iDevices Debuts Four New HomeKit Accessories

Tuesday January 5, 2016 7:07 am PST by
iDevices has announced four new connected home products at CES 2016 featuring Apple's HomeKit technology, including the iDevices Socket, Wall Switch, Dimmer Switch and Wall Outlet. The home automation accessories can be controlled with Siri and the free iDevices Connected app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. iDevices Socket – This socket allows homeowners to control their standard light...

CES 2016: Actionproof Announces 'Bozon' Rubberized Apple Watch Dock

Tuesday January 5, 2016 5:00 am PST by
Today at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, accessory manufacturer Actionproof announced the "Bozon" Apple Watch charging dock. The $39.99 cradle provides a secure resting place for the Apple Watch, with a premium silicone finish that continues Actionproof's tradition of highly protective third-party Apple accessories. "Actionproof is excited to continue expanding its product line and offer ...

Apple Pay Gains Nearly 60 New U.S. Banks and Credit Unions

Tuesday January 5, 2016 4:53 am PST by
Apple has updated its Apple Pay participating issuers list with 58 additional banks, credit unions and financial institutions supporting the contactless payment service in the United States. Apple Pay now has over 900 participating issuers nationwide, and several more plan to support the NFC-based mobile payment service in the future. The newly added Apple Pay participating issuers are...

LastPass for Mac and iOS Updated With New Design and Sharing Features

Tuesday January 5, 2016 4:00 am PST by
Password management app LastPass was today updated to version 4.0, introducing an entirely new design and a range of new features across the company's Mac/PC apps, mobile apps, and browser extensions. The new LastPass 4.0 update introduces a revamped user interface that focuses on a more intuitive layout and a streamlined look and feel across multiple platforms. There's a redesigned password ...

CES 2016: LifeFuel's iPhone-Connected Water Bottle Tracks Water and Supplement Intake

Monday January 4, 2016 7:16 pm PST by
Today at CES LifeFuel debuted its first product, an iPhone-connected water bottle that can dispense both supplements and flavors while tracking water and supplement intake. The bottle also contains a small display and buttons that allow users to dispense the supplements or flavors. The Smart Nutrition Bottle is similar to a protein shake shaker, but can instead load five separate 1-ounce...