LAS VEGAS – Moduware demonstrated at CES its Modpack, portable battery pack that lets you build your own electronic utility device with replaceable modules.
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App Store Revenue to Outpace Global Movie Industry in 2018
If the App Store keeps growing like this, by 2019 the total iOS economy will be worth US$500 billion dollars.
Apple Notes Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Web Home Page
Apple is honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day on its website with a photo of the Civil Rights Movement hero, along with a quote of his, “The time is always right to do what is right.”
Foxconn Getting More MacBook Pro Orders, No Redesign Coming This Year
Apple’s MacBook Pro has some good news and bad news in store for 2018: Foxconn gets the good news because Apple is sending it more laptop production, and the bad news is for users who were hoping for a major laptop redesign this year.
CES - The Lovebox Lets Lovers Send Messages in a Very Different Way
CES – The short version is that messages sent to your Lovebox from an app are available only in the Lovebox, which is a physical box.
CES - Valt Visual Password Manager Offers Visual Alternative to a Text Password
LAS VEGAS – Valt believes its visually-oriented approach provides better password security.
CES - Seek Thermal Debuts First High-Resolution Thermal Camera for Autos
John F. Braun checks out Seek Thermal’s thermal imaging system for automotive aftermarket, priced under US$999.
CES - Ovie Demonstrates Smarterware, World's First Smart Food Storage System
LAS VEGAS – John F. Braun learned about the world’s first smart food storage system, Ovie Smarterware.
Siri Sport Stats Now Include Tennis and Golf Tournaments
These answers come directly from Siri’s Knowledge database, rather than kicking you to Wikipedia or the web.
This Public Utility App Collects Spare Change to Bail People Out of Jail
Appolition, a sort of public utility app, collects spare change from people and donates it to National Bail Out.
CES - Xfinity Bringing Smart Home Automation to the Masses
LAS VEGAS – Xfinity wants to be at the center of your smart home and is using its xFi platform to that—along with voice control—simple for home automation newbies.
iPhone User's Health Data Being Used in Murder Investigation
Authorities searched through the Health app and were able to find activity data that correlate to the murder.
CES - Two New Kids Robots Offer Fun Coding Education
These fun robots will help teach your kids how to code.
CES - Elgato Releases Second Generation Eve Room Indoor Sensor
The Eve Room is US$99.95 and will be available in March at Elgato, Amazon, and Apple.
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Apple Begins Selling Linksys Mesh Routers Online and in Retail [Update]
An Apple spokesperson said that the mesh routers are a good choice for people with larger homes.
FBI Agent Whines About iOS Encryption, Calling Apple 'Evil Geniuses and Jerks'
By “evil genius stuff” he of course refers to mathematics. That’s what encryption is, just a bunch of fancy math.
CES - Fibaro's 'The Button' Controls HomeKit Scenes with One Touch
The device can be programmed for three separate actions: press once, press twice, and press-and-hold, each with a corresponding buzz to confirm a successful click.
CES - Use Your iPhone With a Bluetooth Metal Detector
It’s not a finished product, but a working prototype.
CES - Satechi Introduces USB-C Smart Charging Station
Satechi will start selling the charging station sometime this spring for US$64.99.
T-Mobile Offers New iPhone BOGO Deal With Five Models
The iPhone BOGO deal starts this Friday.
iPhone Slowdown Controversy Piles Up With Senator Asking for Answers
Senator Thune wants an answer to his letter by January 23. This article will be updated when Apple responds.
CES - Cocoon Cam Demonstrates Second Generation Cocoon Cam Clarity Baby Monitor
John F. Braun learns more about Cocoon Cam Clarity baby monitor which offers a non-invasive way to monitor your baby’s breathing and other activities.
CES – Promise adds Dropbox and Google Drive Syncing to Apollo Private Cloud, 4TB Unit Too
This is a device that you plug into your network at home and is then accessible anywhere for both syncing and remote access, creating a true, turnkey private cloud.
CES - myFC Debuts JAQ Hybrid Charger with Fuel Cell Technology
John F. Braun checks out the JAQ Hybrid Charger, a charger that uses both traditional lithium ion and fuel cell technology to help when you’re not near a power source.