Dennis Sellers

<p>IFI CLAIMS Patent Services, a producer of global patent databases and innovative web services, has announced the <a href="http://www.ificlaims.com/index.php?page=misc_top_50_2016">2016 IFI CLAIMS U.S. Top 50</a>, an annual ranking of top patent recipients. Apple increased the number of patents it received, but remains at #11 on the list.</p>

<p>Today (Jan.9) marks the tenth anniversary of the iPhone’s debut. At the 2007 Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco, then-CEO Steve Jobs introduced the world to Apple’s smartphone as three products in one — “a widescreen iPod with touch controls, a revolutionary mobile phone and a breakthrough internet communications device.” In the 10 years since, Apple has sold over a billion iPhones. </p>

<p>The Apple Pencil is a fantastic accessory, but can’t be easily attached to the body of an iPad Pro. Plus, its plastic body is easily scratched and can be slippery. The folks at Appostasy are working on a solution: the “PenSe.” </p>

<p>Apple will introduce In a note to clients — as noted by <a target="_blank" href="http://www.macrumors.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumors</a> — KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Quo says Apple will introduce three iPads in 2017: a 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2 and a "low-cost" 9.7-inch iPad, along with a new bezel-free, mid-size model in the range of between 10 and 10.5 inches.</p>

<p>Smartphone users in Russia can no longer download the LinkedIn app on iPhone or Android devices, following a similar move in China to block The New York Times app on iPhones, reports the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/06/technology/linkedin-blocked-in-russia.html?_r=0" rel="noopener noreferrer">New York Times</a>.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.wacom.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wacom</a> has announced their new Intuos Pro and Intuos Pro Paper Edition of pen and touch tablets.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.exolens.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">ExoLens</a> will debut the ExoLens Case at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The dual layer case allows photographers and cinematographers to use the ExoLens PRO with Optics by ZEISS mobile photography lenses.</p>

<p>Qardio, Inc.'s US$449 QardioCore — a wearable ECG monitor showcased at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas — is now available for pre-order at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.getqardio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.getqardio.com</a>. It’s iOS compatible.</p>

<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>