After missing an initial Fall 2017 target release date, Belkin is finally releasing their Wemo Bridge to bring HomeKit support to their popular line of Wemo smart home products.
Belkin adds HomeKit support to Wemo with new bridge available now
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myCharge releases massive 20,000 mAh battery pack to charge just about anything
myCharge is releasing several new products at CES 2018. The most notable is the All Powerful battery pack that builds in a USB-A port, USB-C port, and an AC outlet. For those with an iPhone X or iPhone 8, there is even a Qi charger on top.
Elgato updates the Eve Room HomeKit sensor, their first HomeKit-enabled button
Elgato is adding a pair of new HomeKit accessories to their lineup at CES 2018. These Bluetooth-connected accessories include an updated version of their Eve Room sensor, as well as their first HomeKit button.
Speck and Scosche join forces for new lineup of magnetic cases that support wireless charging
Speck has announced a new partnership with Scosche to create a new iteration of their popular Presidio iPhone case that works with Schosche's MagicMount magnetic mounts.
Elgato announces new Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock
Elgato adds a new product to their Thunderbolt lineup with the Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock. This miniaturized dock gives you access to DisplayPort, HDMI, USB 3, and Gigabit ethernet ports in a compact size.
DJI announces updated OSMO Mobile 2 and new Ronin-S for for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras
DJI has released a pair of new gimbals at CES 2018. The updated Osmo Mobile 2 and Ronin-S are significantly improved over previous iterations.
Belkin goes all out with several new wireless charging accessories for 2018
No surprise, but Apple has really given the wireless charging industry a shot in the arm. Belkin is going all out this year with five new wireless chargers set to be released throughout 2018.
Hive releases View, a cube-shaped home security camera designed by Yves Béhar
The UK smart home company Hive has released their latest product, a stylish home security camera known as the Hive View.
OWC launches Thunderblade V4, the world’s fastest external drive
Every once in a while you stumble onto a piece of gear that is so crazy powerful you just lust after it, even if its capabilities far exceeds your needs. I myself do it often with cameras, TVs, and cars. However, this time it was a hard drive that caught my eye.
Nomad’s mini universal cable is my go-to travel accessory
I tend to be moving around quite a bit. Traveling for work, visiting family, or just exploring. This means I inevitably have a whole host of gear that constantly needs power. We've covered our fair share of cables, and batteries.
Samsung debuts curved Thunderbolt 3 monitor ahead of CES
Just ahead of CES, Samsung has announced a new Thunderbolt 3 monitor, perfect for the MacBook Pro. Unlike LG's TB3 monitors, these feature a curved display.
Review: Soma brings HomeKit support to your blinds and shades
HomeKit's ecosystem has been growing, and we are seeing more and more products launch. While the vast majority of accessories may be light bulbs and outlets, we are seeing other niche products starting to get support. Soma is one of the first to bring window blinds and shades to Apple's smart home platform.