Having conducted an online survey of 21,000 people across 19 countries in October and November 2017, tech consultancy Accenture and Harris Interactive discovered that people with smart home speakers like Amazon Echo or Google Home use their phones less often.
It is that time of year again. CES 2018 is upon us where thousands arrive in Las Vegas to gawk at the latest gadgets, gear, and tech that we will see throughout 2018.
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.
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 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 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 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 has released a pair of new gimbals at CES 2018. The updated Osmo Mobile 2 and Ronin-S are significantly improved over previous iterations.
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.
The UK smart home company Hive has released their latest product, a stylish home security camera known as the Hive View.
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.
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.