Month: August 2016

WatchGuard Technologies Named a Visionary in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for the Unified Threat Management (UTM) Market

As the only company positioned in the Visionary quadrant, WatchGuard believes this placement validates its approach to meeting the ever-changing needs of SMB and distributed enterprise customers with a comprehensive set of network security solutions.

As the only company positioned in the Visionary quadrant, WatchGuard believes this placement validates its approach to meeting the ever-changing needs of SMB and distributed enterprise customers with a comprehensive set of network security solutions. WatchGuard’s security appliances run on the Fireware® platform, which is designed to operate leading security engines in every category. Addressing the latest threat vectors can be achieved without long development lead times by simply integrating new security services. In addition to being able to seamlessly deliver new services, WatchGuard also has an industry-leading support organization, as well as dedicated and highly-trained partners, that quickly and effectively respond to customers’ needs.

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Pioneer And Onkyo Join DTS Play-Fi® Wireless Audio Ecosystem In Wide-Reaching Agreement

“We are proud to announce that Pioneer and Onkyo are the latest brands to join DTS Play-Fi, the world’s largest ecosystem of premium wireless audio products,” said Brian Towne, executive vice president, DTS, and president DTS Asia Pacific.

“We are proud to announce that Pioneer and Onkyo are the latest brands to join DTS Play-Fi, the world’s largest ecosystem of premium wireless audio products,” said Brian Towne, executive vice president, DTS, and president DTS Asia Pacific. “DTS is committed to providing listeners with the most flexibility and choice of products when it comes to their wireless home audio system, and this expansion further increases the Play-Fi ecosystem’s industry-leading selection of audio products.”

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IFA Day 2: Smart home appliances, VR headsets, and gadgets galore – CNET

Gadgets and home appliances alike made a big splash here on the second day of IFA 2016. Haier announced it will begin selling ovens and cooktops starting in 2017, and companies like Samsung, Sharp, Tado and LG all introduced new connected smart home products of their own, replete with touchscreen control panels and apps designed to make domestic life easier.

Gadgets and home appliances alike made a big splash here on the second day of IFA 2016. Haier announced it will begin selling ovens and cooktops starting in 2017, and companies like Samsung, Sharp, Tado and LG all introduced new connected smart home products of their own, replete with touchscreen control panels and apps designed to make domestic life easier.

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Hands-on review: Dell Precision 5510

Dell’s XPS 15 has been one of the true highlights in the 15-inch laptop space during 2016. It features the company’s space-saving InfinityEdge tech, which slims down the chassis size by shrinking the display’s bezels to mere millimeters.

Dell’s XPS 15 has been one of the true highlights in the 15-inch laptop space during 2016. It features the company’s space-saving InfinityEdge tech, which slims down the chassis size by shrinking the display’s bezels to mere millimeters.

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Promotions Announced for TOURtech’s Bunky Dunn and Chad Tyson

Additionally, recent hire, Chad Tyson, now serves as Operations Manager. Tyson joined TOURtech in February as Production Coordinator and quickly proved to be an integral part of the team. As an Army Veteran leveraging his strong leadership skills, Tyson contributes to the efficiency and growth of the company by overseeing Warehouse and IT Management in his new role.

Additionally, recent hire, Chad Tyson, now serves as Operations Manager. Tyson joined TOURtech in February as Production Coordinator and quickly proved to be an integral part of the team. As an Army Veteran leveraging his strong leadership skills, Tyson contributes to the efficiency and growth of the company by overseeing Warehouse and IT Management in his new role.

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Qualcomm Announces Connectivity and Reference Platform Solutions for Next Generation Home Entertainment Experiences

The chip also features the newest Wi-Fi 802.11ac standard with receive support for Multi-User MIMO, allowing fast and seamless access to bandwidth-intensive online content such as 4K Ultra HD video.

The chip also features the newest Wi-Fi 802.11ac standard with receive support for Multi-User MIMO, allowing fast and seamless access to bandwidth-intensive online content such as 4K Ultra HD video. A new higher transmit power mode improves performance and wireless range versus prior solutions, facilitating robust connectivity across the home even through walls, floors, or in remote areas. The product’s dual-stream capabilities improve Wi-Fi performance in scenarios requiring concurrent connectivity, for example, receiving online video in a media box and simultaneously casting it to an external display or projector.

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Sharp 4LifeHub Release Date, Price and Specs – CNET

Sharp is the third company at this year’s IFA trade show here in Berlin to debut its own take on the smart refrigerator. First, Samsung announced a smaller, European version of its Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator.

Sharp is the third company at this year’s IFA trade show here in Berlin to debut its own take on the smart refrigerator. First, Samsung announced a smaller, European version of its Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator. Then LG debuted its LG Smart Instaview Door-in-Door Refrigerator. Sharp joined the fray Thursday with the 4LifeHub smart refrigerator.

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IFA 2016: JBL Reflect Contour Bluetooth headphones make a play for your gym bag

JBL has launched its new Reflect Contour Bluetooth sport headphones at IFA 2016 in Berlin, as the firm looks to amp up your workout.

While these buds may be called “wireless”, a reflective wire still features as it joins the two earbuds together to form a necklace behind your head, complete with an inline, 3-button remote.

JBL has launched its new Reflect Contour Bluetooth sport headphones at IFA 2016 in Berlin, as the firm looks to amp up your workout.

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Hands-on review: IFA 2016: Lenovo Miix 510

Lenovo’s IdeaPad Miix 700 was one of the more promising contenders for the Surface Pro 4‘s hybrid tablet crown. Few 2-in-1s came close to matching Microsoft’s device for style, but the Miix managed it thanks to its classy watchband-style hinges that are now synonymous with the company’s laptops and tablets.

Lenovo’s IdeaPad Miix 700 was one of the more promising contenders for the Surface Pro 4‘s hybrid tablet crown. Few 2-in-1s came close to matching Microsoft’s device for style, but the Miix managed it thanks to its classy watchband-style hinges that are now synonymous with the company’s laptops and tablets.

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Cyber Security Awareness Report from Wombat Security Reveals Knowledge Gaps that Pose Major Enterprise End-User Security Risks

Key findings from the report that show room for improvement include:

  • The No. 1 problem area for end users, with 31% of questions missed, is safe social media use; yet only 55% of security professionals assess employee knowledge on this topic.

Key findings from the report that show room for improvement include:

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