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Bixby is Coming to Samsung’s Family Hub Fridges

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Bixby is Coming to Samsung’s Family Hub Fridges

2018 is the year that you’ll be to talk to your Samsung Fridge. Samsung’s innovative Family Hub is getting an upgrade for 2018, and we can’t say that we didn’t see this one coming! To that effect, starting this year the Family Hub 3.0 fridges will be integrated into Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem, as well as Bixby. For those who aren’t familiar with SmartThings, SmartThing’s is essentially Samsung’s own smart home control system that allows users to do everything from controlling the lights remotely to monitoring and controlling just about all of your connected smart home connected devices – including those…

HP Delivers Two New Chromebooks at CES 2018

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HP Delivers Two New Chromebooks at CES 2018

From the start of the Chromebook phenomena, HP has been a major player. With the arrival of CES 2018, the company has announced two new Chromebooks. One is hitting the consumer market but is also targeted for enterprise, while the second is specifically targeted for board education; both will be available this February.

Be Completely Untangled While Blow Drying Thanks to VOLO Go

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Be Completely Untangled While Blow Drying Thanks to VOLO Go

VOLO Beauty, a beauty startup that’s sole focus is to create innovative hair technology for its users took to CES in Vegas to announce the VOLO Go, a completely wireless hair dryer that promises to untangle your hair — and you — from the wall. Set to be available in Summer 2018, the VOLO Go is a cordless, battery-powered solution to hair management that is the first engineered product according to Ryan Goldman, CEO of the company. “Most hairdryers are the same thing in a different package. Hair appliances are a $20 billion a year market, and yet they still require…

Como Audio Combines Classic Style with Cutting Edge Features

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Como Audio Combines Classic Style with Cutting Edge Features

Como Audio is one of those brands where as soon as you hear the name, you know what’s to follow is some good news. Back at CES 2017, they stunned everyone with their Wi-FI Streaming and Internet device, and a year later the company has more to show us. The first of the two announcements by Como Audio is the Amico, which is a lighter speaker by the brand, that also allows users to listen from room to room anything they want, from podcasts, internet radio, media streams and even FM radio. See that’s what makes Como Audio special because…

Wireless Charging on the Go, Courtesy of Avido

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Wireless Charging on the Go, Courtesy of Avido

If you have a device that charges wirelessly, one thing that you’ve grown fond of is the ability to maneuver without cables. It’s a luxury for sure, but a great luxury nonetheless. However, most wireless charges still are only meant for in-home use. That changes today thanks to Avido.

Wicked Audio Has Six New Audio Options

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Wicked Audio Has Six New Audio Options

Wicked Audio is a favorite here at Gear Diary, but a well-known brand across the board. The lifestyle audio brand makes everything from headphones to Bluetooth speakers, so it should be no surprise that the company is taking to CES 2018 to unveil six new products that are sure to catch your eye.

Dell XPS 13 Goes on a Diet, and Gets Haute New White Color

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Dell XPS 13 Goes on a Diet, and Gets Haute New White Color

Dell has reimagined their popular XPS 13 laptop and it’s more svelte than ever before. To that effect, Dell claims that it’s now the world’s smallest 13-inch laptop. It manages to do this by fitting a 13-inch InfinityEdge display inside an 11 inch frame. Weighing in at just 2.68 lbs, the new XPS 13 for 2018 is indeed smaller, 30% thinner, and lighter than its predecessor. For additional reference, its predecessor weighed about 2.93 lbs with a Quad HD touch display, so it’s shaved off nearly a quarter of a pound.

ConnectSense Is Gearing up for CES 2018 with a New HomeKit-Enabled Product

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ConnectSense Is Gearing up for CES 2018 with a New HomeKit-Enabled Product

With CES 2018 literally days away, companies are already letting it be known that their products will shine bright in Las Vegas. One of those brands is ConnectSense, who is unveiling a product that should be in all homes this year. ConnectSense is attempting to take smart home technology to the next level at the Consumer Electronics Show this week by announcing their connected In-Wall Outlet, which is sure to be one of the bigger hits of the convention. After the success of their Smart Outlet at the 2017 show, ConnectSense is following up with a hard-wired version for your…

Invi Bracelet Means Well, but There Are Better Ways to Protect Yourself

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Invi Bracelet Means Well, but There Are Better Ways to Protect Yourself

It is a sad commentary on our society that so many companies are working to find ways to incorporate self-defense products into everyday life. We’ve seen tasers built into phone cases, discreet pepper sprays, and all sorts of apps that alert your loved ones if you aren’t home/at your destination by a set time. Most of the time the pitches make complete sense. Then there’s the Invi bracelet, which allows you to skunk your attacker.

Incipio iPhone X Case Roundup

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Incipio iPhone X Case Roundup

If you are looking for a fantastic range of stylish, protective, and affordable cases for your iPhone X, check out Incipio’s offerings. Whether you go for the simple Dual-Pro Sport, the light Octane, the refined Esquire, or the wallet-ready Esquire Folio, there’s something for everyone. Let’s take a quick look at each.

Botched Hair Dye Jobs Are About to Become a Thing of the Past

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Botched Hair Dye Jobs Are About to Become a Thing of the Past

Say goodbye to botched dye jobs, because those are about to become a thing of the past. Designed to work within the confines of a professional salon, Henkel’s Schwarzkopf Professional SalonLab ecosystem scans your hair, analyzes it, and then its Customizer machine pops out the perfect bottle of shampoo or color — customized for your specific hair type and condition.