Year: 2017

CES: Incipio’s ‘Kiddy Lock’ Case for iPhone 7 Keeps Kids From Accessing Home Button

Dan Uff January 6, 2017 1

During CES 2017, another company by the name of Incipio introduced an innovative case for the newest iPhone called "Kiddy Lock".

The case is designed to prevent children from accessing the Home button on the two devices with a sliding cover and a secure latch.

The Kiddy Lock Case fully covers the Home button and renders it inaccessible, preventing kids from opening apps, accessing Touch ID functionality, making phone calls, and more. It's ideal for parents who hand their phones over to kids to play games, but don't want them accessing other features on the device.

The Kiddy Lock Case will be available during the first quarter of 2017 for $39.99, and it will come in Black, Cyan, Purple, Magenta, and Pink. Customers considering the Kiddy Lock Case should be aware that Apple offers Guided Access, a built-in tool for preventing access to the Home button and other iPhone features. Guided Access is a free accessibility feature that can be turned on in the Settings app.

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CES: Speck introduces drop-resistant cases for the new MacBook Pro and iPhone

Dan Uff January 6, 2017 0

The company best known for its cases and accessories for Apple Hardware, Speck has introduced a new line of protective cases for the newest iPhones and MacBooks.

The Presidio Clear is made with a dynamic transparent material that Speck is calling "Impactium Clear," and according to the company, it is able to absorb and disperse shock, protecting the MacBook from drops as high as four feet.

It's made from the same material as Speck's Presidio smartphone cases and is entirely transparent, preserving the design of the MacBook. It is UV resistant so it won't yellow over time. The case snaps on to the front and the bottom of the MacBook, and a raised edge around the case offers a no-slip grip that makes it easier to hold on to one of Apple's thin notebooks.

For the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus (and the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus), Speck is debuting new clear Presidio Show cases that are designed to match the colors of Apple's latest devices. The Show was specifically made for the Jet Black iPhone, giving users a way to keep it safe while showing off its glossy finish.

The Show uses Speck's Impactium material, which the company says will protect the iPhone from drops up to 10 feet (this is Speck's only clear case with the superior drop protection). While a black version is available now, gold, rose gold, and silver versions will be available in the near future.

The Presidio Show for the iPhone 6, 6s, 7, 6 Plus, 6s Plus, and 7 Plus is available for $39.95 starting today from the Speck website.

The Presidio Clear, which will be priced at $99.95 and comes in Clear and Onyx Black, will be available for the 13-inch MacBook Pro in February of 2017. Presidio Clear cases for additional MacBook models will be available later in the year.

CES: D-Link introduces HomeKit-Enabled Security Camera with 180 Degree Field of View

Dan Uff January 6, 2017 0

D-Link is showing off its Apple HomeKit-Enabled security camera at this week's CES. The camera has the following features:

Omna 180 Cam HD (DSH-C310)

• Apple HomeKit Compatibility

• 180 Degree Field of View

• HD 1080p Resolution

• 128 GB Capacity microSD Card Slot

• 2-Way Audio

• Motion Detection

D-Link said the Omna 180 Cam HD will be available in the first quarter of 2017. Pricing was not disclosed.

Limited information is now available on D-Link's web site here.

CES: Dell shows off new 32-inch Ultra HD 8k Display

Dan Uff January 6, 2017 1

“Most TV manufacturers may be content with 4K resolutions for now, but that doesn’t mean our monitor’s have to stay stuck there as well,” Napier Lopez reports for Mashable. “Dell is upping the ante at CES with a stunning 8K display smoothly dubbed the ‘Ultrasharp 32 Ultra HD 8K Monitor,’ or ‘UP3218K’ for short.”

Lopez reports, “It’s one of the very first 8K displays out there, with four times the resolution of 4K, and 16 times that of Full HD.”

“I’ve been using this monitor’s measly 4K predecessor, the UP3216Q, for a couple of months now, and the improvements were immediately apparent,” Lopez reports. “Most immediately striking is the lack bezels for its size and resolution – Dell’s been leading the tiny bezel game for a while now, and it’s nice to see it bring the same aesthetic to its pro-oriented monitors too.”

Read more in the full article here.