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C o n s u m e r E l e c t ro n i c s D a i l y N e ws Th u r s d a y, J a n u a r y 8 , 2 0 1 5 4 2 LIMITLESS INNOVATIONS' CHARGEHUB NOW RETAIL-READY Limitless Innovations' new ChargeHub™ is a seven-port USB charg- ing stationthat plugs right into the wall through its own cord and can power up to seven devices. The hub itself sits on a desk or table, and then the devices plug into it with their own USB cords. The ChargeHub's patent-pending SmartSpeed™ Technology allows any port to charge the connected device at its maximum charging speed, regardless of whether it is an Apple iOS or Android device. For users who don't have the original USB cords that came with their devices, CableLinx™ from Limitless Innovations are 3-1/2-inch charge and sync cables that are sold as an accessory to the ChargeHub. They're available in the four most common types on the market today, including Lightning™, 30-Pin, Micro and Mini to USB, so they'll accommo- date the widest possible variety of devices. Limitless Innovations is a licensed Apple MFi Developer, which ensures that their CableLinx USB cables are fully compatible with Apple devices. ChargeHub is a descendant of Limitless Innovations' CableHub®, which organizes up to seven cables, cords or wires at once while keep- ing them stabilized, pro- tected and tangle-free! CableHub reduces exposed cords for safety and conven- ience – up to 10 feet of cables wrap around the weighted disc, which then snaps shut. Both CableHub and ChargeHub are easy to personalize. Either Limitless Innovations can print a name or logo to be added to the top of the product, or the user can print whatever they like on paper and insert it into the top of the device. The ChargeHub sells for $59.95 and is available for immediate shipment and its CableLinx accessories start at $7.95. The CableHub retails for $14.95. For more information, visit Limitless Innovations in booth #71765, Tech West, Sands Expo, Level 2 during the 2015 International CES. After the show, check them out at www.limitlessinnovations.com, www.thechargehub.com, www.thecable hub.com or call 855-843-4828. PROTECT AND ENHANCE YOUR SMARTPHONE WITH GRAPHIQUE By Brett Cailler, Graphique At our core, Graphique has always been a design firm first and foremost. We've managed to create thousands of beautiful products loved and shared by people all over the world. Coming from our design perspective, we couldn't help but notice there was a giant issue whenever we would pull out our smartphones. In their protective cases, our smart- phones were clunky and big, and the cases didn't even add any extra function- ality to make up for that. That's a terrible thing to do with a smartphone that was beautiful before it went into the case. That's how our cases came to exist. First off, we wanted them to be thin. Cases usually tend to make these beauti- ful products bigger, so we wanted some- thing that almost made it seem like the case was a natural extension of the device itself. After extensive research and devel- opment, we came up with a case that enclosed the phone without adding sig- nificantly to its thickness. A goal from the beginning was always to ensure that the device would be protected as well. We accomplished that by using the high- est quality materials. Second, a Graphique product has to be fashionable. We set out to fill that void in the industry by creating a case that would provide the perfect accent to the device. Instead of using gimmicks or cheap materials, we gave our cases a beautiful leather-like feel. This in turn also provides a strong, excellent texture that feels good to the touch, so the phone doesn't slide out of your fingers. Finally, we decided to use exuberant colors in a range that would fit anybody's personali- ty and project an image that's both fash- ionable and professional. This brings us to functionality. We've realized many payment systems have gone completely digital (Google Wallet, Apple Pay) and thus, people are tending to carry a wallet not as frequent- ly. All of our Graphique smartphone cases have a wallet slot on the rear that will carry two cards securely, yet easily accessible. You could put your ID and credit card in the back of your phone, leave your wallet behind, and not have to worry about one more thing getting lost or stolen throughout your day. We also realized that people like to view media and video conference on their phones, but it's always fairly awk- ward to hold the phone up for that length of time. Graphique's TheCover Window Wallet provides a front covering that can be flipped backwards to provide a stand in either direction. There is also a win- dow which allows you to view the clock and notifications while closed. Both models also feature easy access to all of the device's ports. For more information, call 800-444-1464, e- mail customersupport@graphiquedefranc e.com, visit www.graphiquetech.com or stop by booth #6636. RECORD 8-TRACK SONGS WITH YOUR IPHONE Vienna-based startup Mikme has launched a game-changing audio record- ing app for Apple iPhone©. If you under- stand how to take and browse photos with your iPhone you have everything it takes to create an eight-track-song. The secret of this recording app lies within its sleek design and uncompro- mising simple interface. "We made a streamlined utility for creatives of all lev- els," says Philipp Sonnleitner, the com- pany's founder. "Too many apps take away from the moment of inspiration. Mikme is designed to enhance it." The Mikme app gives users the capability of recording audio notes, inter- views and songs with up to eight tracks with the iPhone's internal microphone- panning and volume control are built in with other features such as effects, export and sharing on the way. The app is designed to enable users to save songs by snapping a photo, so that they can recall their latest recording using an image rather than a redundant file name, date or endless lists of unnamed recordings. It's by far the best file system on an iOS device. The app is the first part of the Mikme concept to simplify audio record- ing. OnKickstarter Mikme asks for your support to back its beautifully designed wireless recording microphone, which works with the app via Bluetooth to record studio-grade sound wirelessly. Mikme was created by entrepreneur Philipp Sonnleitner, former Product Manager at AKG, the world's renowned audio company fromVienna. The Mikme team consists of designers and leading AKG engineers who together hold 80+ patents and 50+ design awards.