Snap, Inc. just released its IPO and there’s a lot to take away, but from a hardware perspective there’s not much present – which is actually telling in itself. The S-1 filing contains a few references to Spectacles, but they don’t suggest Snap’s view of itself as a camera company leans very heavily on its hardware products or pipeline. But that could still change, as it says it plans to expand distribution of Spectacles over the course of 2017. In an introductory note breaking down aspects
This futuristic wallet handles your plastic
Traditional folding wallets are designed for paper bills-but these days, carrying cash is rarely a necessity. More often than not, I don’t carry cash at all. This Bogui Clik Wallet is the best answer I’ve found for avoiding the hassle of those tight-fitting credit card pockets. This attractive, minimalist wallet features a protective lip, so my cards don’t fall out of my pocket. Everything is held in place with a simple metal clip that also doubles as a bottle opener, so you can still fit

And the winner of Hardware Battlefield 2017 is… Siren Care
These companies had a very special CES experience as they all pitched in front of multiple groups of judges on stage at the Sands Expo. The startups were competing for $50,000 and being named the winner of the Hardware Battlefield. After many deliberations, our judges narrowed the list down to four finalists: wearable device for pregnant mothers Bloomlife, smart sensors for construction… Read More

Forget watches or Fitbits – you can track your workout with a ring
Not a fan of the chunky Fitbits that obviously show you are trying to get in shape? Â Try this. Â A new ring that does the same thing in a more inconspicuous way. http://mashable.com/2017/01/07/ring-fitness-tracker/ Read more… Â Â

How Amazon and Nvidia won CES this year
This year’s CES displayed a pretty broad mix in terms of production areas, with plenty of representation for categories ranging from wearables, to health, to VR and beyond – but the clear winners were two companies, and both succeeded primarily through partnerships than by direct demonstration of their own consumer products. How Nvidia won Of the two, Nvidia had a much more… Read More

This bed makes itself
Smartduvet uses an inflatable sheet to reset bedding in place on its own giving you one less thing to worry about before your morning coffee. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Duvet, Real Time Video, Sleep Products, and Smart Home
