January 2017


Never Lose Your Pet Again with the Scollar

We are in full swing here at CES 2017, and one surprise tech product that has been making waves here in Las Vegas is Scollar, a smart collar for small cats and dogs. Designed to make caring for your pet as easy as it is to love them, the Scollar is an easy to use, fairly good looking collar for your pet that hosts not only an interactive display screen, but also GPS so your pet never strays, as well as a reminder for flea and tick medications, something that I still manage to forget until the day of. With…


Compatible with Amazon’s Alexa, Bixi 2.0 Adds More Functions

If you haven’t had enough of Amazon’s Echo, or hearing about products that might feature Alexa, that’s good because there’s you need to check out Bixi 2.0, the world’s first digital home assistant powered by gestures and commands. Seems like CES 2017 is full of smart home tech and digital home essentials. The Bixi 2.0, is a gestured fueled device made by Bluemint Labs that now will receive Alexa integration. Popular at last year’s CES, the Bixi 2.0 adds more dimensions to its already interesting gadget, as now you get an E Ink display that will not only show you…


August Home Has Two Announcements for Home Owners & Apartment Dwellers Who Want Smarter Locks

August Home is known for their awesome smart lock that is already in many homes. So it’s no surprise they follow up such a successful smart home accessory by expanding with two MAJOR announcements here at CES 2017. The leading provider of smart locks and smart home products, August Home Inc. made two HUGE announcements, one being their August Smart Lock Mortise Kit. The first smart lock solution in North America to do this, the Mortise Kit by August Home will convert mortise style locks, which will not only combine the functionality of a physical bolt and door in the…


Engage in Flossing Again with Flosstime

Yes, Apple might be doing their best impression of dental floss with their AirPods, but there’s nothing like the real thing. Flosstime is another idea brought to you by a Stanford Biodesign class that is designed to improve oral health.


Netgear’s Arlo Baby Camera Gets You a View of Your Baby Even from the Crib

NETGEAR took to CES 2017 in Las Vegas with one goal in mind: to re-imagine how connectivity can change the world, and they did so in surprising fashion with announced in smart security, smart homes, storage, gaming and even cable networking. The highlight of NETGEAR’S announcements had to be the Arlo Baby. A Full HD monitoring camera, the Arlo baby Camera is a CES 2017 Innovation Awards Honoree for its unique and innovative product design. Pre-loaded with smart baby monitoring features, NETGEAR added a nursery-friendly design to make the Arlo baby look more presentable. With smart analytics, the Arlo Baby…



808 Audio Announced New Products For Music Lovers at CES 2017

One of the fastest growing audio brands out today, 808 Audio unveiled their newest wireless collection that are sure to set off 2017 in a major way. “We continue to improve and expand our collection of Bluetooth speakers and other audio solutions so we can cater to every listener’s needs, no matter the occasion,” says President of 808 Audio, Ian Geise. “We offer consumers an affordable product that features top-shelf audio that can compete with brands that are two and three times the price.”   First up is the CANZ GLO ($39.99). Made of metal, the CANZ GLO features an…



Sleep Number 360 Is a Smart Bed for Smarter Sleep

Sleep Number just introduced the new Sleep Number 360 smart bed. Judie spent some time with the Sleep Number 360 curing CES 2017. What did she think? “I laid on it, and it felt like magic; it made me hate my current mattress.” That’s no small deal considering Judie and Kevin’s current mattress was ridiculously expensive! Here’s why it’s special.



Fitbit Hardens Their Position with New Fitness Software

Fitbit hardware has only gained in popularity in recent years. The company is on a roll and is now making their wearables even more powerful through new software tools. These tools deliver personalized insights, smarter guidance and more motivation to people rocking a Fitbit.


So What Exactly Didn’t Samsung Announce at CES 2017?

Ushering in a new year in Vegas here at the Consumer Electronics Show for Samsung, spirits were high going into their live announcements that were live blogged, live-tweeted and even now are being described as a Christmas come early for techies. At every twist and turn, Samsung wowed, and with such a big event, there’s so much to cover. Let’s start.  



Dog & Bone Debuts Earmade Custom Moldable Bluetooth Earbuds at CES 2017

Today at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, Dog & Bone announced their new custom-molded Bluetooth earbuds, simply named Earmade.  Earmade is a first-of-its-kind Bluetooth earbud that gives the user a customized fit for maximum comfort by using a heated dock to soften the moldable earbuds before inserting them into the user’s ear.  Earmade will be available in 2017 for $159.99.


XYZprinting Introduces a Wide Range of 3D Printing Solutions at CES 2017

XYZprinting has announced an abundance of low-cost and adaptable 3D printers at their booth at CES 2017 in Las Vegas.  Starting at $229.95, XYZprinting’s new offerings include the da Vinci Nano, da Vinci Junior 2.0 Mix, the Nobel 1.0A, and the Nobel Superfine.  These new 3D printers run the gamut from beginner-friendly to professional-grade will be available starting January, 2017.






ConnectSense Continues to Make Your Home Smarter with Their Latest Products

ConnectSense came out blazing with new products in Las Vegas for CES 2017 and after we recently reviewed their Smart Outlet, the connected home brand announces three products that are worth checking out. A leader in smart home products, ConnectSense unveiled a new Bluetooth extender in addition to new Bluetooth sensors that are fully compatible with Apple’s HomeKit.