New Linksys RE6700 wireless range extender features integrated power outlet

Linksys launched the new AC1200 Amplify Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE6700). This new range extender was developed to provide customers a Wi-Fi signal boost (up to 10,000 SQ FT†) into rooms throughout the house with a simple, elegant and easy-to-install solution that would blend in with the home décor. The built in power outlet maintains use of an existing wall outlet with pass-through functionality - a new and unique offering for Linksys Wireless-AC range extenders.

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First official US Government application comes to Apple Watch

NIC Inc. , the dominant provider of eGovernment services, announces its teams have launched the first official government application for Apple Watch. The Apple Watch app, Gov2Go, was launched by the company’s Arkansas subsidiary, Arkansas Information Consortium, LLC.

“Since the founding of our company our single mission has been to harness the power of the latest technology to make government more accessible for everyone” said Robert Knapp, NIC’s Chief Operating Officer. “We developed an election results application when Palm Pilot devices were the latest technology around 2000, then we followed a few years later with the first official government apps for the iPhone and iPad, and now we are innovating to see how new wearable technology can provide efficiencies in government interactions.”

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Apple: HomeKit compatible appliances coming in June

We can expect Apple HomeKit smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) devices to begin shipping in June. HomeKit in a framework that allows iOS 8 devices to manage and control various home automation devices securely from a single app interface.

"HomeKit has been available for just a few months and we already have dozens of partners who have committed to bringing HomeKit accessories to market and we’re looking forward to the first ones coming next month,”  said Trudy Muller, a spokeswoman for Apple.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 gets ‘Avengers’-themed accessories

We’re not getting an Iron Man version of the Galaxy S6 Edge, there are now Avengers-branded cases for the Galaxy S6 from Mobile Fun. You can choose from the four iconic heroes: Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, and Captain America. Aside from that, there is also a wireless charger that comes in the shape of Captain America’s vibranium-steel shield. How cool is that?

The accessories are reportedly coming to the site within the next three to five days. The cases will cost US$54.99, while the wireless charger will retail for $69.99.

Source: Sammy Hub