Dennis Sellers

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.speckproducts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Speck</a> is launching two new protective solutions: Presidio CLEAR for MacBook, the company’s first drop-protective laptop case, and Presidio SHOW, the newest addition to the Presidio smartphone line.</p>

<p>As noted by <a target="_blank" href="http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/01/nvidia-geforce-now-streaming-pc-mac-price-release-date/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ars Technica</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nvidia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nvidia</a> has launched a new version of its GeForce Now game streaming software that allows users to play any game they own from the likes of Steam, Origin, and Uplay on any Mac or PC. </p>

<p>CalDigit has announced the <a href="http://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-3-dock/thunderbolt-station-3-lite/">Thunderbolt Station 3 Lite</a>. It’s designed to maximize the potential of Thunderbolt 3’s 40G/s throughout to add a plethora of devices to any Mac or PC Thunderbolt 3 enabled computer. </p>

<p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px"><a href="http://www.clarion.com/us/en/top.html">Clarion Corporation of America</a> has introduced the NX807, the company's first full-featured premium double DIN in-dash infotainment source unit featuring Apple CarPlay support. </p>

<p>A plethora of HomeKit-compatible products have been announced at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Apple's HomeKit is a framework that allows control of compatible home automation devices through iOS and Siri.</p>

<p><a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatech.com&esheet=51488580&newsitemid=20170105005552&lan=en-US&anchor=USA+Technologies%2C+Inc&index=1&md5=5446b14558c938d8ed96be9b8f3b37c7">USA Technologies, Inc</a>., a payment technology provider of cashless and mobile transactions in self-serve retail, plans to integrate its MORE. loyalty and payroll deduct platform with Apple Pay, for use at up to 300,000 machines nationwide. </p>

<p>Apple says its App Store welcomed 2017 with its busiest single day ever on New Year’s Day, capping a record-breaking holiday season. There were nearly US$240 million in purchases.</p>

<p>Apple has been granted a patent (number 2017001428) for the “marking of a fabric carrying case for a portable electronic device.” The marking is a funky looking twist on the Apple logo and is apparently designed for an iPhone carrying case.</p>

<p>Time for Apple to take Siri, its personal digital assistant, to the next level. Why? Your kids may not always listen to you but soon your smart home will. A new survey from <a href="http://www.coldwellbanker.com/?utm_source=smarthomesurvey&utm_medium=public_relations&utm_campaign=smarthome">Coldwell Banker Real Estate</a> and <a href="http://www.vivint.com/">Vivint Smart Home</a> found Americans are ready to embrace using voice control, with an increasing number already using the feature.</p>

<p>Mohu has launched Mohu AirWave, a wireless, over-the-air (OTA) and over-the-top (OTT) device that integrates live, local broadcast TV with free streaming channels across streaming devices, including Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Android, iOS and more. </p>

<p>Worldwide combined shipments of personal computers (PCs), tablets, ultramobiles and mobile phones are projected to remain flat in 2017, according to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gartner.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gartner, Inc</a>. Worldwide shipments for these devices are projected to total 2.3 billion in 2017, the same as 2016 estimates, adds the research group.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.robo3d.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Robo</a> is introducing an iOS app for 3D printing with its new smart Wi-Fi enabled 3D printers. The app lets you connect and print right from your iPhone or iPad, monitor the progress of every print in real time, manage multiple prints and printers at once, connect to cloud libraries and access thousands of 3D models, make in-app purchases (filaments, accessories, print kits and more) and get access to 24/7 support and helpful tutorials.</p>

<p>Apple has confirmed its US$1 billion investment in SoftBank's $100 billion SoftBank Vision Fund. Through the investment, the company likely hopes to gain insight on emerging technologies.</p>

<p>On a regular basis, <em>Apple World Today</em> posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they're popular and deserve mention. Here are today's picks.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kanex.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kanex </a>announced its GoPlay Series of portable wireless game controllers for iOS at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. GoPlay SideKick, the first in the series, is a pocket-sized wireless game controller for the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. </p>