If you’re the type who travels frequently and frets over an empty looking household appealing to thieves, then this luminous contribution to the “internet of things” may be of interest. Bulbs in the Philips Hue Wireless Lighting set can be switched on and off manually or at preset times throughout the day using the downloadable Hue app, which […]
April
18
Cloak
posted by DSW
Ambrose Bierce once quipped that the telephone “abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance.” In a similar manner, social networks are a great way to keep in touch and have fun, but also have the drawback of allowing that special category of “non-friend friends” (ex-partners, irritating co-workers, stalkers etc) […]
April
13
Safeplug
posted by DSW
Words like “privacy”, “anonymity” and “internet” are frequently found bundled together in the same sentence these days – and they’re often underscored by an emotive tone. With details as basic as an IP address able to reveal physical location with surprising accuracy, privacy has become a hot topic, concerning everyone from security gurus to complete […]
April
06
SUPCASE Beetle Defense Case
posted by DSW
With more and more of us habitually carrying a tablet around during our daily lives, there’s always the risk of one falling out of a bag and bouncing across a sidewalk, or slipping out of our hands whilst perusing the internet. This point clearly wasn’t lost on the team at SUPCASE, who designed the Beetle […]
March
20
Samsonite Aluminum Attache Computer Bag
posted by DSW
Style and security can quite literally go hand in hand with this Samsonite Attache Computer Bag. This rather smart piece of luggage comes wrapped in a sleek gunmetal grey aluminum exterior; a material renowned for its lightweight yet strong properties. Once opened, the bag offers up a nicely contrasted black padded interior complete with restraint straps […]
March
17
SurfEasy VPN
posted by DSW
In an age where many of us now routinely hop from one Wi-Fi or cellular network to another to stay online, any thoughts of smartphone or tablet security can never be complete without considering protection of these connections amongst the streams of airborne data around us. Unfortunately, it’s quite possible for hackers or thieves with […]
March
08
BARSKA Biometric Safe
posted by DSW
Lets face it. If you need to keep valuables secured in a safe but access them quickly, having to fumble with a conventional rotary combination lock or a set of keys could be embarrassing, inconvenient or downright dangerous depending on the situation. The BARSKA Biometric Safe provides an effortless solution to this problem through use of […]
February
22
Nest Protect
posted by DSW
Smoke alarms are undoubtedly one of the most important appliances you can buy for a safe household, but for a long time they’ve remained somewhat dull grey boxes rarely given a second thought except when its time to change the battery. The Nest Protect Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm challenges this status quo by introducing a […]
February
12
Panasonic Toughbook 31
posted by DSW
There’s no shortage of high spec, stylishly designed laptops on the market, but for individuals engaged in a particularly rough or outdoor lifestyle a laptop bred for more extreme physical conditions may be required. Enter the Panasonic Toughbook 31 which has durability written into its DNA. This hardy beast comes encased in magnesium alloy – a […]
February
02
Revolv Smart Home Automation Solution
posted by DSW
The rapidly-expanding “internet of things” is ushering in an exciting era of hi-tech households that are coming alive with wirelessly controllable devices such as lights, thermostats, speakers, smoke detectors and locks. However, one possible snag with developing a collection of such domestic gadgets is having to control them all separately using a variety of software […]
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