Linksys WRT 1900AC Router: The Blue and Black is Back

Today’s Linksys routers and networking devices are usually clad in black and silver. But the company’s most recognizable product wore blue and black: the WRT54G series router. First released in 2002, it was one of the first routers to be compatible with the 802.11g wireless standard and became Linksys’ bestselling product. It even appeared on South Park! Now Linksys has announced the WRT54G’s successor, the WRT 1900AC. Yep, it’s in mom’s colors.

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Not wanting to let down the seven people who were celebrating the WRT54G’s birthdays, Linksys seems to be going all out with the WRT 1900AC. First off, it complies with the new 802.11ac wireless standard, with theoretical maximum throughputs of 1.3Gbps on the 5GHz band and 600Mbps on the 2.4GHz. As you can see it also has four antennas for better coverage. The antennas are removable in case Linksys releases better versions in the future.

Linksys is also working with the members of the popular OpenWrt software to release an open source firmware for the router when it goes on sale. That means more flexibility for power users. The ports you’d expect out of a high-end router – 4 LAN, 1 USB 3.0 and 1 USB/eSATA – are all here as well.

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If you’re still not convinced that the WRT 1900AC is worthy of its predecessor, wait ’til you hear about its mobile app. That’s right – the router will have a companion app to help you manage your network and even access content if you have an external drive connected to the router. Watch the video while I bring out the party hats and cut the cake:

The WRT 1900AC router should be available this spring for $300 (USD). Celebrating a router’s 11th birthday. If that’s not what my job is then I don’t know what I’m doing.

[Linksys via Wired]

Thinium ReCharge Ultra-Thin Charger

Thinium ReCharge Ultra Thin Charger[CES 2014] CES 2014 has proven itself to be the showcase for Thinium Technologies to reveal their Thinium ReCharge ultra-slim multifunction charger. This extremely thin multifunction charger will be able to fold flat, where it can be transformed into a compact, durable, self-encased unit which is roughly the same size as that of a credit card. This would mean that it can easily fit into a wallet, pocket or purse. Apart from that, it will also be able to juice up smartphones as well as other mobile devices straight from an outlet or USB charging source, all without the need for any kind of cable whatsoever.

With the Thinium ReCharge, it would merge the convenience of a rechargeable battery pack alongside their trademark super thin wall charger, which delivers consumers a stylish new option when it comes to cordless on-the-go charging. Innovative technology in addition to an eye for great style have come together so that the thinnest, most portable wall chargers available for smartphones can be engineered. Smartphones might be getting larger and larger in size, but this does not mean that their chargers should come in a similar proportion. No sir, we want to see thinner and smaller chargers that do not compromise on their performance. The Thinium ReCharge sports a 2100mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery, sporting a dual micro USB charger and a 2.1-amp, Apple Lightning + micro USB charger, coming in black, white and gold finishes.

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    Incipio offGRID Backup Battery Case For iPhone 5c

    Incipio offGRID Backup Battery Case For iPhone 5c [CES 2014] The iPhone 5c can be said to be the less loved version of the iPhone range. After all, it has failed miserably (relatively speaking, of course) to the iPhone 5s in terms of sales and desirability, what with the gold iPhone 5s taking off in huge numbers regardless of the market in which it was released. Well, just in case you happen to be one of those who wanted a “budget iPhone” and got the iPhone 5c for yourself, here is an accessory that you might want to purchase to keep it company – the Incipio offGRID Backup Battery Case.

    The Incipio offGRID Backup Battery Case has been announced at CES this year, where it is said to be able to provide double the battery life of your iPhone 5c, thanks to the inclusion of a concealed battery that has been specially built in the case. To know more about it in greater depth, it has also been designed with a rechargeable battery that sports a powerful 1,700mAh battery capacity, which means you ought to be able to enjoy yet another 8 more hours of extended talk time. This is ideal for those who are often on the move, as the Incipio offGRID Backup Battery Case would not only deliver a greater degree of protection, in addition to extended battery life of course. Not only that, the Incipio offGRID Backup Battery Case even sports a camera ring which is dedicated to reducing glare. You will be able to pick one up in multiple colors for $69.99 apiece. [Press Release]

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    Vizio Portable Smart Audio Devices Run Android Apps

    Another day, another gazillion Bluetooth speakers. Vizio recognizes this lack of market differentiation, and has come up with a wireless speaker which truly ups the ante. Vizio’s upcoming series of portable speakers will fully support running Android apps on a built-in touchscreen.

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    Just revealed at CES 2014, Vizio’s Portable Smart Audio devices both run Android KitKat (4.4), and can install and run apps from the Google Play store. With these handy devices, you’ll be able to not only listen to music or watch video streamed from the Internet – they don’t require a Bluetooth connection to your smartphone or tablet. Though you’ll also be able to stream from Bluetooth or USB devices if you so choose.

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    You’ll be able to do everything from use the screen and apps for an alarm clock, to watch movies streamed from services like Netflix. The first two devices in the series will come in a bookshelf-happy size with a 4.7″ screen, or a boombox-like version with a 7″ screen and a built-in carrying handle. Plus, both models will offer integral lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for true portability.

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    Having played with the prototypes of both models, I was impressed with the room-filling sound of both, though I greatly preferred the larger model, thanks to its bigger touchscreen, and much more substantial sound output. The handle and industrial design of the larger model is more distinctive as well.

    Vizio has yet to announce pricing or a release date for the Portable Smart Audio series yet, but knowing how the company always has offered strong value for the money, I’m sure they’ll be priced well. Hopefully, we’ll be able to get our hands on a review unit down the road, and I can provide more in-depth impressions then.

    LinkStation 200 Is Buffalo’s New Network Attached Storage Series (NAS)

    LinkStation 200 Is Buffalos New Network Attached Storage Series (NAS)[CES 2014] Buffalo is a company known for its wired and wireless networking as well as network and direct attached storage solutions. The company has come with a number of new products at CES 2014, products like a 1TB portable HDD that doubles as a portable charger and Wi-Fi hotspot. The LinkStation 200 is Buffalo’s new series of network storage devices. Using these devices, customers can easily backup data, store, access, organize and stream media files using any computer or mobile devices. Users will also be able to set up a free personal cloud which can be accessed from anywhere in the world. (more…)

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    Buffalo MiniStation Air: More Than A Portable Drive

    Buffalo MiniStation Air: More Than A Portable Drive[CES 2014] Smartphone and tablets have changed the way we carry content. People no longer need to carry around discs full of content, they can simply load up their mobile devices. However, these devices offer a limited amount of storage which often isn’t enough. In that case, portable wireless HDDs come in handy. The new Buffalo MiniStation Air is a bonafide wireless HDD, but it does much more than allowing up to eight devices to access 1TB of storage and stream content to any computer, smart TV or mobile device.

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    Buffalo AirStation AC 1200 Dual Band Router Brings Support For 802.11AC

    Buffalo AirStation AC 1200 Dual Band Router Brings Support For 802.11AC[CES 2014] Buffalo came to the International Consumer Electronics Show with a variety of networking and storage products, its got one more up its sleeve. Apart from announcing a portable wireless HDD and network attached storage devices, Buffalo has also unveiled its new wireless networking devices that bring affordable support for the latest 802.11ac wireless standard. The AirStation AC 1200 Dual Band wireless router WHR-116D is one of those devices. The increased bandwidth offered by the router allows for faster access to online media content, much needed nowadays due to the influx of multiple Wi-Fi enabled devices in every household with demand for faster streaming of HD content to multiple devices on the rise. (more…)

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    The New JVC Everio Brings Rugged Water-Proofiness to an Old Friend

    The New JVC Everio Brings Rugged Water-Proofiness to an Old Friend

    Water-proof video cameras are nothing new. The explosion of the action-camera market is evidence that not only have they been around, but there’s a demand for them. But while action cameras are becoming popular for their versatility in mounting, there still something to be said for class form-factor: The camcorder.

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    LandingZone Docking Station Plays Nice With MacBook Pro With Retina Display

    LandingZone Docking Station Plays Nice With MacBook Pro With Retina Display[CES 2014] LandingZone knows that there is money to be made when it comes to accessories for hugely successful devices and computers, and you cannot get any more successful than with an Apple product, at least when we are talking about Apple products from the iPod onwards, as the years before that were actually rather lean. Having said that, LandingZone’s latest Docking Station is worth checking out if you happen to own a MacBook Pro with Retina Display. The 15” model is already available over at LandingZone.net, Amazon and in due time, via a select number of retailers. As for those who are in the market for a 13” model, you will be able to place a pre-order on LandingZone.net, and it is tipped to ship sometime in the first quarter of 2014.

    Expect these new models to be featured at Showstoppers at CES on January 7th, which is today, and the DOCK for MacBook Pro with Retina display will continue in the same LandingZone docking station design of the past which targeted the MacBook Air, all the while throwing into the mix another three USB 3.0 and a pair of USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, a headphone port, a MagSafe 2 holder, a native HDMI pass-through, and a Mini DisplayPort which can be used with Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices and monitors. [Press Release]

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    Toshiba 5MP Dual Camera Module Begins To Ship

    Toshiba 5MP Dual Camera Module Begins To Ship[CES 2014] Right before Christmas, we did come across news that Toshiba has already announced the introduction of a new 5MP dual camera module which is capable of delivering stereo 3D-like images. Well, slightly more than a couple of weeks later, here we are with word that Toshiba has made available sample quantities of the 5MP dual camera module, otherwise known as the TCM9518MD. The TCM9518MD happens to be the industry’s first dual camera module which is capable of simultaneously output recorded images and depth data for smartphones, tablets and mobile devices.

    Just how is this made possible? Well, the TCM9518MD’s twin camera modules alongside a dedicated companion LSI chip will get the job done, as they simultaneously deliver deep focus images where foreground and background, alongside the rest of the points in between, happen to be in focus with depth data provided for each object in the picture. For those who are attending CES this week, you will be able to check out this interesting dual camera module right there in Las Vegas, Nevada. The TCM9518MD should be able to give rise to new applications for smartphone, tablets and mobile devices, considering how easy it is to incorporate into existing devices. [Press Release]

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