Dennis Sellers

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kanex.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kanex </a>is launching its new Thunderbolt 3 line of products at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The line includes: the Thunderbolt 3 Travel Dock for MacBook Pro, a Thunderbolt 3.0 to eSATA 3 + USB 3.0 Adapter, and 1.6-foot and 6.6-foot Thunderbolt 3/USB-C cables. </p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://ampedwireless.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amped Wireless</a> announced its first high power tri-band range extender and router series, the HELIOS and HELIOS-EX, at this week’s CES 2017 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.pyleusa.com/">Pyle USA</a> has introduced the US$119.99 <a href="http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/SLBSP12/Portable-Bluetooth-Stereo---Boombox-Radio-System,-Built-in-Rechargeable-Battery,-Flashing-DJ-Lights,-MP3USBMicro-SDFM-Radio">MusicMover</a>, a full range stereo speaker system that also provides a “light show.” It boasts LED lights with five color changing modes, that blink and pulse to the music. </p>

<p>For the first time this century shipments of Apple devices powered by its operating systems outnumber those running Windows, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gartner.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gartner</a> said today.</p>

<p>A tech support scam is targeting Mac users with malware that tries to crash the system, then encourages the victim to call a phony Apple support number in order to get the system restored to normal. Victims are infected with the malware via a malicious email or by visiting a specially registered scam website. </p>

<p>Pyle USA has introduced the US$65.99 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.pyleusa.com/full-hd-1080p-wifi-pocket-cam-2-in-1-camera-camcorder-control-via-smartphone-black.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wi-Fi HD Pocket Cam</a>. The palm-size camera, which weighs three ounces and measures 2x2 inches, features a built-in playback screen. </p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.koogeek.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Koogeek</a> unveiled a range of new Apple HomeKit compatible products at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. HomeKit is a framework that allows control of compatible home automation devices through iOS and Siri.</p>

<p>Want to know what Apple execs are making for a living? Here are some 2016 salaries as listed in a new SEC document by the company:</p>

<p>SpriTec Software has introduced <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ziptite.pro" rel="noopener noreferrer">ZipTite</a>, a utility app for creating and sharing zip archives on the Mac. Users can create password-protected Zip Archives. </p>

<p>Apple plans to <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-southkorea-idUSKBN14Q05X?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews">open</a> its first retail store in South Korea. The Cupertino, California-based company has listed hiring notices for 15 positions on its website, including a store leader and business manager.</p>

<p>There have been rumors of an iMac with Retina 8K display. I’ve predicted that we wouldn’t see one before 2020, but I may be wrong. At this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Dell introduced the UP3218K, world’s first 32-inch, 8K monitor.</p>

<p>Doctors and nurses are drawn to Apple’s iPad to assist in treating patients at UPMC Susquehanna. Surgery Center and Extended Care Unit Patient Care Manager Deanna Shamsie, RN, BSN, says the installation of Apple technology has streamlined communication among the UPMC Susquehanna perioperative team. </p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hengedocks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Henge Docks</a> debuted a suite of new products at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, including Horizontal and Vertical Docks for the new MacBook Pro, as well as the introduction of an all-new product line with the first-ever Tethered Dock. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.viewsonic.com/">ViewSonic</a> Corp. has introduced three new monitors that should be of interest to owners of 2016 UBS-C only MacBook Pros. The new VP3881, VP3268-4K and VX2781-UC come with ultra-high resolutions ranging from Quad HD to 4K UHD, frameless ID designs, an array of advanced digital connectivity options and functional ergonomic stands.</p>

<p>Apple’s lauded MagSafe connector on past Mac laptops disengaged with the slightest amount of pressure. This saved many a MacBook Air and MacBook Pro from a disastrous plummet when someone accidentally snagged the power cable. However, Apple abandoned the tech on recent laptops, going all in for USB-C ports and no others.</p>