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Pocket-sized conference
speaker
Rayz Rally from Pioneer
is a Lightning-powered
portable speaker that
turns an iPhone into
a conference speaker.
When connected,
calls are automatically
transferred to the
speaker. Unlike other
portable conference
speakers, Rally has no
battery and is powered
by the iPhone. A single,
smart button will mute/
unmute calls or play/
pause music.
More possibilities
The new Kensington SD5000T Thunderbolt
3 Docking Station for macOS maximises
user productivity by bringing more
bandwidth, greater access to computing
accessories and more power to the desk.
It supports fast data transfer speeds of up
to 40 Gps; 4K for Dual Monitors; and 85W
Power Delivery to charge the host device.
Other features include DisplayPort ++, a
Gigabit Ethernet Port, 1 USB-C port, two
USB 3.0 ports, headphone and microphone
jacks, and a Kensington Security Slot.
Colour control bulb
TP-Link’s Smart Wifi LED Bulb with Colour-Changeable Light (LB130) has
an array of colours for any mood and activity. It’s installed like a standard
bulb and can be activated from anywhere with a smartphone via the free
TP-Link Kasa app. The app lets you create schedules for the bulb to turn on,
off or dim; monitor energy usage; activate Circadian Mode to match the light
appearance to the time of day; and use voice controls via Amazon Alexa.
Incident recorder
Edesix has launched a new series of
VideoTag body worn cameras designed to
capture secure evidential quality footage.
The company’s smallest, lightest and most
discreet incident recorders to date, the
VT-50 is mainly for indoor use by retail,
transport and education customers, while
the robust, weatherproof VT-100 is ideal
for lone workers, debt collectors and the
emergency services. The VT-50 can record
up to one hour of footage, and the VT-100
up to 2 hours.
Laser staging projector
Due for launch in early November, the
Panasonic PT-RZ21K laser projector
is designed specifically for rental,
live entertainment, staging and any
permanent fixed large venue. Featuring
a dual-laser 3-chip DLP light source,
it is the world’s first filter-free ultra-
high brightness projector and has
the smallest footprint of any 20,000
lumens model on the market.
Share your desktop
Airtame is a small wireless
dongle and app that plugs
into the HDMI port of a TV
or projector and wirelessly
streams the desktop from your
laptop or mobile device. The
company behind the device
says it supports a number of
features other wireless streaming
solutions do not, such as WPA2 Enterprise,
Ethernet connections for noisy Wi-Fi
environments (separate adapter required),
Access Point mode and Connect with IP.
Keep cables correct
Sergeant Clip is a clever cable tidy that
reduces the risk of an unplugged cable
being put back into the wrong port.
Tablet to laptop
Sandberg’s Bluetooth Keyboard Case transforms a
tablet into a laptop. Suitable for 9 to 10.1in tablets,
the case provides a protective cover for your device
as well as a keyboard with a rechargeable battery.
The keyboard can be removed from the cover and
used with other devices such as a smartphone,
computer or smart TV.
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WHAT’S NEW
High-capacity
external data storage
The Dual-Bay 3.5in Drive Enclosure from
StarTech.com enables users to access,
back up and manage files through a USB-C
or USB-A equipped laptop. It supports
up to two 3.5in hard disk drives (HDDs),
dissipates heat with a built-in fan and
has plug-and-play functionality with no
driver or software installation required. It
is distributed by Enta, Ingram Micro and
Exertis.
