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SkyLink Brings the Garage into the Smart Home at CES 2018

Remote controlled garage doors haven't been particularly secure in the past and many people have disabled the feature because of the risk of break-ins to their homes through the garage. Todd and Frank discuss the problem and look at SkyLink Nova, a retrofit WiFi door opener. The SkyLink Nova is wired into an existing garage door opener using the standard

Autoaid Put a Camera in Car Headlight for CES 2018

At CES 2018, autoaid will be showing off the new Automotive Bulb Camera, combining a high resolution camera and car headlight into standard H7 and H4 lamp fittings. Consequently the camera system can be retrofitted to the vast majority of cars on the road, avoiding expensive specialist redesigns or clunky dashboard attachments. The Berlin-based startup expects the cameras to record traffic

Wireless Charging

I've always been a bit on the fence when it comes to wireless charging. The wireless charger itself still needs to be plugged in with a wire. Back in October I ended up buying a Samsung wireless charger when I upgraded phones. I ended up using it a bit, but generally found that it was more desirable to physically plug

Thinkware F800 Dash Cam Wins CES Innovation Award

Dash cams are a big growth market at present and there's plenty of innovation in the space from both established automotive brands to new tech startups. The team at Thinkware have innovated with the new F800 Air connected dash cam, borrowing ideas from the Internet of Things to make a "smart" dash cam. To start with, the F800 Air can text emergency

Choetech 33W USB-C Car Charger Review

Generally USB car chargers fall into the dull but essential class of gadgets and with today's power-hungry smartphones, they're more essential than ever.  The market's in a state of transition too, with new USB-C and various fast charging technologies vying for supremacy. On review here is Choetech's 33W USB-C Car Charger (TC0002), which is a little misleading as the charger

Ferrari Arrives On Instagram

When it comes to objects of desire, a Ferrari is close to the top of many a wish list. The gorgeous shapes, the fabulous sound and rich racing history are all part of the aura surrounding the Italian company and the famous prancing horse. It's perhaps a little surprising then that it's taken this long for Ferrari to join Instagram and show

iOttie Qi Smartphone Wireless Charging Solutions at 2016 CES

Daniele Mendez interviews Andrew Moughalian about iOttie wireless charging and automotive mounting solutions. The iOttie iON Wireless Qi Charging Receiver Case Charger Cover is a sleek case for the iPhone 6s/6 that adds Qi wireless charging. It is available now and sells for $49. iOttie also sells the iOttie Easy One Touch Wireless Qi Standard Car Mount Charger that will