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The OED named "selfie" as the word of the year for 2013 and since then it's been embedded in the zeitgeist. In turn, the selfie stick became one of Time's inventions of 2014 providing greater depth and spatial awareness for the inclusive snapper. In short, they're great fun and you get more in the picture. Marlo talks with Noah Rasheta from iStabilizer
Combo battery cases for the Apple iPhone are commonplace from no-name clones to well-known manufacturers whose brand is almost synonymous with the product. On the other hand, combined case, battery and Bluetooth headset packs with smart battery management are really quite rare. In fact, On3's PowerCliq is the only one I know of, so watch Don get a hands-on demo
Digital pictures and cameras on smartphones have changed the photography beyond recognition in the last twenty years and the quality of the imagery is such that innovative filmmakers are using iPhones to record footage. One restriction remains and that is the lens itself; there's only one and it's fixed in place. There's no swapping in a macro lens, though Schneider
It's best not to drink alcohol at all before driving as even small amounts of alcohol can impair your judgement. However, if you need to check your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), then the Floome smartphone breathalyser from 2045 Tech can help you determine if it's legal to drive. Fabio Penzo CEO shows Todd that he's sober. Floome is a small
When it comes to smartphones and tablets, there are few mobile devices that produce anything like a decent volume and as for stereo separation, forget it. Fortunately Peri can come to the aid of iPhone owners with the Peri Duo, a high-power wireless speaker and phone charger case. Todd and Jamie find out more from Cedric Sumimoto, co-founder of Peri.
Although there have been great improvements in battery technology, the bigger screens, thinner devices and faster processors mean that I still have to watch my smartphone's battery level. USB power packs go someway in alleviating battery anxiety and Marlo chats to Scott Franklin of Ventev to see what they can offer the charge concerned. Ventev offer a selection of mobile
The great thing about Ion Audio is that they concentrate on fun audio products: seriously, who else puts a speaker in plant pot? At CES, Ion has continued in the tradition of fun with two products for two very different environments. Todd listens in with Wendy Fortin, Ion Product Manager. First up is the Block Party Live, a 50W PA