Author: dsellers

Kool Kools: Concrete cases

Kool Kools: Concrete cases

Posted by | Dec 29, 2017 | , |

The ONOTONE (www.onetone.com) concrete series for iPhone and MacBook is here, and it’s handmade with real cement.

The Concrete series is available for all models of iPhone and MacBook family. Each item is hand-crafted with real cement and the texture remains completely unique from each other.

The Concrete iPhone case is made with a thin handmade layer of cement and PC material without adding any bulk. It provides easy access to all controls of iPhone. Concrete MacBook skin is less than 1.5mm in thickness and handmade with pure cement.

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Amazon, Google dominate the smart speaker market

Posted by | Dec 28, 2017 | , |

The rate of adoption of smart speakers continues to defy expectations and there are clear signs that the market is starting to move from the early adopter phase to hitting the mass market, according to Strategy Analytics (www.strategyanalytics.com). What’s more, the Chinese market for smart speakers will receive a kick-start in quarter fourth thanks to aggressive pricing and promotions around Chinese Singles’ Day of devices from Alibaba, Xiaomi and JD.com as well as the much anticipated launch of Baidu’s first Duer OS speaker, the research group adds.

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Kool Tools: IDT wireless power transmitter

Kool Tools: IDT wireless power transmitter

Posted by | Dec 28, 2017 | , |

Integrated Device Technology has announced what it says is the world’s first transmitter reference design for wireless charging of iPhone 8 and iPhone X models with up to 7.5W of power, in addition to supporting WPC EPP and other Android-based fast charging modes.

This new reference design is a solution for designers and manufacturers of wireless charging pads, enabling them to create transmitters for Apple, Android and other devices that use the Qi wireless charging standard.  

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