Qualcomm puts SafeSwitch kill switch in Snapdragon 810

qualcomm-safeswitch“Kill switch” is the buzz phrase of lawmakers and security enforcers these days, at least when it comes to the issues of smartphone security and theft. Even with some flaws and its fair share of detractors, manufacturers, platform developers, and app developers are scrambling to add some form of the feature into their products. Now even Qualcomm is getting into … Continue reading

Microsoft Spartan browser UI shows up in blurry leaks

spartan-1CES 2015 is starting to wind down, but before we warm up the engines for MWC next month, Microsoft might have a thing or two to say first. The consumer preview of Windows 10 is due later this month, and that latest version of the OS may also bring with it a slightly different web browsing experience. Leaked partial screenshots … Continue reading

Epson Runsense wearables aim at runners and active users

runsense-1Say the name Epson and most will think of printers and projectors, but the company has a lot of other stuff too. At CES 2015 Epson has rolled out a new product line called Runsense that are wearables aimed at runners and fitness enthusiasts. The top of the line Runsense product is the Runsense SF-810 and it acts as a … Continue reading

MSI unloads new gaming laptops at CES 2015

msi-gt80-titan-sliPC gaming most often than not involves beefy desktop rigs, insane cooling solutions, and eerie glowing lights, but there is a class of gamers who like their gaming computers on the small and on the go. Gaming laptops aren’t exactly new but, given the constraints of physics, they are hard to get right. At CES 2015, MSI is showing off … Continue reading

Zolt Laptop Charger Plus charges multiple devices at once

zolt-1A company called Zolt has rolled out a new laptop charger that it claims to be the world’s smallest and lightest laptop charger. The new laptop charger was unveiled at CES 2015 this week and is called the Zolt Laptop Charger Plus. The key feature of the Zolt charger is that in addition to charging your laptop it has USB … Continue reading

D-Link launches gigabit PowerLine networking kit with MIMO at CES 2015

powerlineav2-1D-Link has launched new home networking kits at CES 2015 that people with spotty WiFi coverage or concerns about wireless security will want to check out. The new home networking kit is the industry’s first gigabit PowerLine networking system with MIMO. D-Link is offering the system in two versions including the PowerLine AV2 2000 Gigabit Starter Kit DHP-701AV and an … Continue reading

Monster launches BackFloat Bluetooth speaker and iSport headphones at CES 2015

monster-ces-1Monster has rolled out a few new audio devices at CES 2015 with new headphones for athletes and active users, and a new floating Bluetooth speaker. The floating Bluetooth speaker is called the SuperStar BackFloat and the headphones are in the iSport family. The BackFloat will be perfect for pool parties later this summer. The BackFloat is waterproof and can … Continue reading

Smart health for kids: eSkin Thermometer, Smart Pacifier

thermometer_new_topWhy should grownups get all the smart toys? In the ever growing attempt to make everything smarter, a few companies are gearing up to address the youngest generation as well. But these two particular smart products don’t simply cater to kids. Unlike entertainment or even educational smart devices, this VivaLnk eSkin Termometer and BlueMaestro Pacif-i Smart Pacifier are specifically designed … Continue reading

Linksys rolls out new WRT1200AC Gigabit Router and WRT products

link-1Linksys is tossing some new networking gear for the home or small office onto the market with the official unveil for the new items at CES 2015. Among the new items are the WRT1200AC Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Router, WRT Network Storage Bay, and Linksys High-Gain Antennas. Linksys also has several other networking devices that it is adding to the … Continue reading

Elgato Eve Apple HomeKit enabled monitoring system for homes debuts

elgato-eveElgato has unveiled its latest product at CES 2015 and it is an Apple HomeKit enabled home monitoring system called Eve. Eve is designed to allow you to monitor your home from an iPhone or iPad from wherever you can get a web connection. There will be an entire range of Eve products that allow you to access all sorts … Continue reading