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Fingerprint first
Following a brand
licensing agreement,
TCL Communication has
launched a new BlackBerry
smartphone. The BlackBerry
KEYone combines a touch
display with a physical
keyboard and is claimed to
be the first smartphone to
have a fingerprint sensor
built directly into the keyboard spacebar.
Pre-loaded DTEK by BlackBerry provides
extra security by constantly monitoring and
protecting the operating system and apps.
The Panasonic Toughbook CF-33 is the world’s first 3:2 aspect ratio, fully rugged 2-in-1 detachable
laptop; its larger 12in display making it a good choice for viewing business applications. Designed
for outdoor use, the touchscreen works in the rain, when the user’s wearing gloves and in bright
sunlight, thanks to a brightness of 1200cd/m2. There are two models to choose from, a tablet and
a 2-in-1 detachable laptop (tablet with keyboard dock). Useful options include twin hot swappable
batteries for extended operation when away from a power source and a vehicle docking adapter
that enables the CF-33 to be used with existing CF-31 vehicle docks.
Welle handy
Welle turns any surface into a smart
interface, giving users the ability to control
their favourite devices, appliances and apps
through hand gestures. Placed on a flat
surface or mounted on a wall, the Bluetooth-
enabled device works as a universal remote
for all kinds of IoT devices including lights,
TVs, speakers, doors, thermostats, cameras,
curtain/blinds, fans and more. As well as
recognising standardised gestures,Welle lets
you assign your own gestures or handwriting
short-cuts.
Skype for Business certified
Yealink’s T46G SFB and T48G SFB phones have
been certified by Microsoft for use on the
Skype for Business Online Service platform.
Offered as part of the Office 365 productivity
suite, this platform provides cloud PBX and
PSTN conferencing functionality via add-on
licences. Both phones come with dual-port
Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, colour screens
and advanced features such as Outlook calendar
synchronisation and meeting join functionality.
Logging on
Bodet has launched a time and attendance
monitoring system for organisations with up to
100 employees.Workers can clock in and out
at the Timebox using a proximity badge, keyfob
or fingerprint. Timings are stored on a database,
from where they can be downloaded to a
portable USB drive or sent across the network to
the central server. Attendance reports generated
by Bodet’s software can be exported as Excel
files.
All huddle around
Mezzanine Teamwork, the latest addition
to Oblong Industries’ Mezzanine family,
is a collaboration solution for huddle
spaces and compact meeting rooms. Its
dual-screen configuration makes efficient
use of wall space and enables teams to
create and share from any application
and any location.
Have seat, will travel
More commuting stick than shooting stick,
Sitpack is a foldable 13-inch seat with a height-
adjustable telescopic leg that can support
weights of up to 286lbs. The whole thing weighs
less than 13 ounces and when not in use folds
down into a small cylinder the size of a beer can.
Great when commuting, Sitpack can also be used
as a perch for standing desks. It is available in five
colours and costs £45.
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