Customers curious about the possibilities of virtual reality yet cannot afford a headset? Homido might have a solution at CES 2016-- the Homido Mini, a small accessory for the viewing of smartphone-powered VR experiences.
The Homido Mini consists of a plastic frame and a pair of lenses. It allows users to enjoy any VR app compatible with Google Cardboard by simply attaching the frame to an iOS/Android device, without need to actually wear a cumbersome (if not outright uncomfortable) headset.
Clip-on smartphone lens maker Olloclip goes all out at CES 2016 with the Studio, a rail-mounting camera accessory case transforming the iPhone 6/6s/Plus into a full mobile photography studio.
The Studio package includes a ruggedised case and 6 accessories-- a 2-finger grip (aids stability and eases switching from portrait to landscape orientation), x2 tripod/grip clips, x2 cold shoe adapters (for LED lamps or microphones) and a kickstand. Built-in 1/4-20 mounts make the case compatible with both Olloclip and 3rd party accessories.
Huawei claims to have a no-compromise means to quickly charge smartphone batteries-- one promising to charge a 3000mAh battery to half capacity in just 5 minutes without damaging the battery in question.
An even faster (if much smaller, capacity-wise) 600mAh prototype battery reaches 68% after all of 2 minutes of charging.
Current fast charging solutions actually damage battery capacity or long-term longevity. Huawei says the prototypes avoid such issues through the use of graphite-coated anodes alongside the lithium ion chemistry used in current mobile device batteries.
Mobile battery case maker Mophie announces the next generation of Powerstation universal external batteries, with offerings handling all kinds of devices, including the Apple iPhone and iPad.
The latest Powerstation battery packs are the thinnest and lightest from the company. They are available in 5 capacities-- 1X (2000mAh), 2X (4000mAh), 3X (6000mAh), 5X (10000mAh) and 8X (15000mAh). The smallest 1X model is 6.9mm thick and 95.5mm long, while the largest 8X is 12.1mm thick and 183.9mm long, with the other sizes being somewhere in between.
Chinese developer Beaver Electronics makes use of a previously Apple-exclusive connector with the Quarter Super PowerBank-- a battery pack featuring a built-in MagSafe 2 port.
According to the company the Quarter is built for use with MacBook wall chargers. It also sips power through USB and a companion Car Adapter. The built-in battery clocks at 5000mAh, with full recharging at up to 3Amp speeds in 45 minutes, and Beaver claims just 15 minutes of MagSafe recharging provides enough power to refuel an iPhone 5s.
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