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Fall Asleep Effortlessly with 2breathe at CES

Getting enough sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle but for some people the problem isn't just about getting into bed early enough, it's about falling asleep. Israeli firm 2breathe has developed a smart sensor and complementary app to help those who have difficulty nodding off. Todd relaxes with Erez. 2breathe is a guided breathing system that uses

SolarGaps Solar Panel Smart Blinds at CES

The trouble with solar panels is that they take up a fair bit of space, typically on the roof of a property, which means that those living in apartments or condos often miss out on the opportunity to generate electricity from the sun. SolarGaps have a solution to this issue, with solar panels that also work as blinds, both generating

Shift from Qwertyfree Helps Visually Impaired at CES

For the visually impaired, typing on a smartphone or tablet keyboard can be tricky as the small keys can be hard to pick out. The team at Qwertyfree are developing a replacement keyboard with just five keys to help those with poor vision. Todd finds out more from Craig. The idea behind the new keyboard is that in English eight

Switchflip Switches Sockets at CES

You might think that a switch flip is a skateboard move but in this case Switchflip lets you control new power outlets from a wall switch with no extra wiring. Todd gets a demo from Ryan on maximising those hard-to-reach sockets. Currently seeking funding via Indiegogo, the Switchflip works like this....let's say you have a power socket that is controlled

Olloclip Pivot Grips Smartphones at CES

Olloclip is well-known for its clip-on lens system for the Apple iPhone, though new at CES is the Olloclip Pivot, a grip for smartphones, cameras and GoPros. Todd finds out more from Patrick. The Olloclip Pivot grip is a bit different from an ordinary handheld smartphone holder as it incorporates an articulating hub which provides 225° of rotation so that

Kanex Wins with the GoPower Watch at CES

Kicking off GNC's video production for CES, Todd's at award-winners Kanex with Tracy, who shows off some of their latest accessories for the Apple Watch. Kanex won a "Innovation Honoree" at CES 2017 for their GoPower Watch, a portable battery charge for the Apple Watch. Priced at US$99 and shipping now, the GoPower Watch will wirelessly recharge a Watch around six times

Fresh Squeeze by Robert McIntosh, Drone Pilot

A friend pointed me in the direction of this video and Robert McIntosh, who clearly has some skillz when it comes to both flying drones and producing compelling footage. There's a trick to this sequence which you'll spot fairly easily but it's still very impressive fun. California Dreamin'. https://vimeo.com/192520734