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Security

SmartSafe Brings Data Security To Your Wrist At CES

Our personal data is valuable. With the endless stream of hacks and security breaches flooding the news these days, protecting our private information is more important than ever. Scott spoke with Stephane Blondeau of Ionosys about the Ionosys SmartSafe. SmartSafe is a wristband that securely stores your passwords, account numbers, and other personal data right on your wrist. The wristband uses a combination

The Plastc Card Replaces All Your Cards

Continuing the "bane of modern life" theme, the plastic rectangles otherwise known as credit, debit, bank, membership and loyalty cards are high up the agenda. My wallet bulges with cards that are infrequently used but I don't want to leave behind "just in case". Plastc looks to replace all those cards with just one. Todd finds out more about his

Sonavation’s IDKEY Secures Your Passwords

At last count, I had over 300 usernames and passwords in my password manager. It's a ridiculous state of affairs and not one that is likely to change soon either. Whatever technique or tool you choose to use, there's a balance to be struck between convenience and security. Sonavation's IDKEY might help increase both convenience and security, so Todd puts

IC Real Tech Allie Camera at CES

Web and IP cams are ten a penny these days, but the IC Real Tech Allie takes expectations to a whole new level with a near 720 degree field of view and the ability to stop time. Todd gets a demo from Matt on how the Allie Pro can see everything. The Allie Pro is an IP cam with two

StickyPassword Password Manager at CES

One of the plagues of modern life is the need to remember umpteen passwords and it's getting worse as hackers get more sophisticated and passwords need to get longer and more complex. The ex-AVG team at StickyPassword have put together a comprehensive cross-platform password management solution. Todd sits down with Thomas to learn more. StickyPassword Premium is available for Windows,

Face Recognition Comes To Simplicam

Back in 2014 when ArcSoft launched the simplicam home monitoring system based around a high-definition webcam, it borrowed face detection technology from digital cameras. With this tool, the monitoring system was able to differentiate between persons and pets, ensuring that only important alerts were sent through to the owner who would otherwise be swamped with notifications when their cat or dog took

Archos Smart Home Review

These days it's either i-this or smart-that with new gadgets measuring and changing our personal environment. From Fitbit to Philips Hue, the internet of things is steadily growing and into this increasingly connected world, French firm Archos have stepped in. Their Smart Home tablet wirelessly connects sensors to a central hub that monitors and initiates actions based on conditions. Archos