Powered Life PowerOn portable jump start kit
21 January, 2015The PowerOn portable jump start kit from Powered Life is suitable for charging car, boat and bike batteries up to 20 times from a full charge.
Nexcom VTC 7230 and VTC 7240 in-vehicle computers
08 January, 2015Nexcom has introduced in-vehicle computers VTC 7230 and VTC 7240 to foster the growth of connected vehicles in the IoT (Internet of Things), which aims to offer safer and more efficient driving experience.
iOS and Android OS attack threats
22 December, 2014Akamai Technologies, provider of cloud services for delivering, optimising and securing online content and business applications, has released a new cybersecurity threat advisory through the company's Prolexic Security & Research Team (PLXsert).
Sales of smartphones grew 20% in Q3 2014
19 December, 2014Worldwide sales of mobile phones to end users were flat in the third quarter of 2014, according to IT researchers Gartner, Inc. However, sales of smartphones to end users grew 20.3% to reach 301 million units.
Is your mobile phone signal booster legal?
17 December, 2014Powertec, Australian distributor of the Nextivity Cel-Fi 'smart repeater', has warned consumers about purchasing signal boosters online, claiming that they are most likely not approved for use on local networks.
LifeProof four-proof protection for iPhone 6
15 December, 2014LifeProof has introduced four-proof (water, dirt, snow and shock) protection for iPhone 6.
Urban Armor Gear mobile device cases
12 December, 2014Urban Armor Gear (UAG) is bringing a sleek Mil-Spec drop-tested case for the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 to Australia and New Zealand. The lightweight case has an integrated kickstand and a rubber core with bumpers that deflect impact from daily wear and tear, as well as occasional hard falls.
1-11 TOUGH Lokaway high-security storage
11 December, 20141-11 has released the Australian-designed TOUGH Lokaway range of high-security storage. TOUGH Lokaway includes anti-pry bar technology, known as Lokaway Swing 'n' Slide doors, which allows the door to interlock against the body of the storage box, providing extra security.
What next for the mobile phone?
11 December, 2014AIMIA, the Digitial Industry Association for Australia, has released the independent findings of the Australian Mobile Phone Lifestyle Index (AMPLI). While the report focuses on consumer, rather than business, users, it provides valuable insight into trends regarding overall preferences. The survey is in its 10th iteration and the 2014 'special topic' is mobile phone use compared to tablet and PCs.
Aaeon AEC-VS01 Box PC in-vehicle video surveillance camera controller
03 December, 2014Aaeon has released the entry-level fanless AEC-VS01 Box PC specially designed for IP camera interfacing and control applications. Controlling cameras via the product ensures security by continuously monitoring and marking events that occur throughout a transport route, making it suitable for schools, public transport and shipping companies.
Epson Moverio BT-200 Smart Glasses
02 December, 2014Epson's Moverio BT-200 Smart Glasses are now available in Australia. The binocular, transparent smart glasses feature a display on each lens, right in the field of vision, projected into the user's surroundings.
Olympus IPLEX RX and IPLEX RT remote visual inspection instruments
21 November, 2014Olympus videoscopes allow an engineer or technician to view components of a machine in situ or to see inside confined spaces. Consisting of a small camera mounted on a length of cable, the devices incorporate light sources into the tip of the probe, as well as motors to move the LED and lens assembly.
Gartner predicts 25 billion 'things' by 2020
19 November, 2014Gartner Inc, a leading information technology research and advisory company, has released a report forecasting that 4.9 billion connected things will be in use by 2015, climbing swiftly to 25 billion only five years later.
Snap-On Tools CDRA8850H 1/2″ 18V Lithium Cordless Hammer Drill
13 November, 2014The CDRA8850H 1/2″ 18 V Lithium Cordless Hammer Drill from Snap-on Tools has been designed to maximise performance, with the 4.0 Ah lithium battery lasting 33% longer than previous models.
Neousys Technology NUVO-3100VTC fanless in-vehicle PoE controller
31 October, 2014The NUVO-3100VTC is an Intel 3rd Generation Core i7/i5 fanless in-vehicle controller from Neousys Technology. The product supports standard voltage, PGA-type i7/i5/i3 processors for flexible CPU installation.
