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C o n s u m e r E l e c t r o n i c s D a i l y N e w s E v e n i n g E x t r a 2 1 T h u r s d a y, J a n u a r y 7 , 2 0 1 6 iShieldz glass screen protector and I would be remiss not to listen." That said, iShieldz set out to part- ner with a true glass manufacturer, which for the category of screen protec- tion, there are only a handful of rep- utable companies on the planet. Testing glass from the world's best known glass companies became an evangelical and necessary mission for iShieldz, as it is not willing to put its name on a product that does not meet its exacting manu- facturing and quality standards. After several months and testing of dozens of glass samples, iShieldz finally inked a deal for what it believes to be the iShieldz (Cont'd. from p. 4) strongest, best fitting tempered glass available. In January, iShieldz is announcing and will begin showing off its iShieldz TGXtreme tempered glass screen pro- tector. "Though we are not a foundry and we do not make glass, we are still confident enough in the iShieldz TGXtreme product that we will stand behind it with our industry leading, no hassles 'Lifetime Replacement Warranty,'" says Martinez. The iShieldz TGXtreme will initially be available for Apple and Samsung flag- ship devices, and be on the lookout for a form-fitting 3D curved version as well. Visit booth #36261 at CES to learn more. on the window and press start. Pathfinder Technology automatically scans and calculates the size of the win- dow, then programs a cleaning path for maximum efficiency. Its advanced tech- nology and multiple sensors help it intelligently avoid edges and obstacles while leaving windows shining. The recently released Winbot 830 is full of innovative features to clean quick- ly and easily. Its smart suction fan, light- weight and redesigned cleaning pad sys- tem allow Winbot 830 to clean more sur- faces including vertical glass, framed or frameless glass, frosted or filmed glass, horizontally mounted glass and more. Winbot 830 is still simple to use with one-touch operation and now automati- cally chooses an "N" or "Z" cleaning paths based on window shape. Its smart sensors stop it from crossing window frames and intelligently clean up to frameless glass edges, and around door handles and locks. ECOVACS Robotics (Cont'd. from p. 4) Another Ecovacs product creating new demand is the advanced Winbot 930 with its proprietary SmartMove System of navigation and cleaning. SmartMove separates robot navigation from robot cleaning. These independent systems enable Winbot 930 to provide a four- sided, four-stage cleaning process in any direction the robot travels. SmartMove also increases cleaning speed and ensures complete coverage even in hard-to-reach corners, while the sophisticated on-board operating system and multiple sensors help avoid edges and obstacles during cleaning. The next generation of Winbot has arrived, and you can preview the very quiet Winbot 850 before its release to the market. Updated ergonomic design, added sensors, and improved bumpers with the same time-saving, effective cleaning. For more information, visit booth #72545, call 844.326.8227 or visit ecovacsrobotics.com. end users can easily install anywhere, and the batteries will last up to one year. It also comes with an option to put your motion-recorded files onto the cloud for free (or you may opt for only local recording as well). Whenever the camera detects an event, it will auto- matically record for five seconds, and notify you via your smartphone. The user has the option to check out the live view right then, or check out the recording on your local SD card or even cloud. Another product we have coming up is the second generation of our best-sell- ing Observer system – a truly plug-n-play monitoring kit with high definition dis- play. For users who want an easy system to setup that offers piece of mind, this is the perfect system. To install the system, just mount your cameras and plug in the power plugs – that's it. Not only does this system give you a dedicated touch screen so you always can keep an eye on the Atoms Labs (Cont'd. from p. 1) entry points to your house, but you may also view these cameras from your smart- phones or tablets when you're out and about. CEDN: How is ALC going to manage giving out monitoring and cloud services for free? JW: It is a natural progression of con- sumer electronics; the devices become more and more powerful, the customers expecting more and more, and costs become less and less. These services are free because nobody really wants to pay for a monthly fee, and I consider these services to be basic and essential to users. Using that as the goal, we worked back- ward to explore our options. Though it may not generate us extra revenue, I do believe we will have happier customer – and that's a big part of ALC's company policy. For more information, stop by The Westgate Suite #430. different part of the country. The Postal Service has created a cus- tomized ship-from-store solution that we are implementing with customers across the United States. Our team of experts takes customers through the process of integrating USPS shipping into their existing warehouse management system and collaborates with local operations and the customer to develop a pickup plan that works around the stores' opera- tional schedules. Since Priority Mail and other USPS shipping solutions have no surcharges for fuel, residential or rural deliveries, many retailers are making the switch. Add Saturday delivery to the mix and you can see why our Ship-From-Store solution is a big hit with retailers serving a demand- ing consumer market. Sunday Delivery With Sunday Delivery, the USPS is help- ing retailers surprise and delight cus- tomers by adding another weekend day of delivery. This allows consumers to enjoy their orders when they are home on the weekends or to receive shipments needed for Monday's business day. That improved customer experience helps USPS (Cont'd. from p. 1) retailers build the kind of loyalty that lasts with their customer base. Metro Post Another pilot project in New York City, with the potential to expand to other major metropolitan areas, offers same day delivery for a variety of household and office products. Through the Metro Post market test, participating eCommerce companies can offer their customers same-day delivery. Eligible customers within a specified area of designated ZIP codes in the market test area may partici- pate. Deliveries are made into the evening by uniformed Postal Service carriers. What's Next? Developing exciting, value-add solutions is vital to the USPS goals of expanding customer access and achieving financial sustainability. We already have the infra- structure in place to deliver this premium service. Finally, as we speed the pace of innovation, we are also designing and implementing pilot projects centered around better serving our customers' needs. For more information, visit booth #31026 and talk with a USPS subject matter expert. equipment used by high tech companies. SecuRam Systems is the first security company to successfully incorporate this very secure biometric authentication sys- tem into access control products for everyday use. Simply touch the Genesis Scanner and then the science goes to work to determine if you are an enrolled user. A positive match sends a signal to the Genesis Touch SmartLock to open imme- diately, allowing fast and secure access to Securam Systems (Cont'd. from p. 1) your home or office. With optional home automation con- nectivity, you can manage and monitor your Genesis Touch SmartLock from your smartphone. Genesis Touch: highly secure, easy- to-use biometric technology to protect those most precious to you. Genesis SmartLocks come in a vari- ety of finishes and options. Stop by booth #71353 to experience the Genesis Touch SmartLock, utilizing fin- ger vein technology. KENWOOD INTRODUCES 15 NEW MULTIMEDIA RECEIVERS FOR 2016 Kenwood USA, manufacturer of advanced-technology driver entertain- ment systems, will debut its 2016 product lineup at International CES 2016. The collection includes 15 new double-DIN multimedia receivers – 12 of which sup- plant the previous year's models – across the Kenwood and Kenwood eXcelon lines. Key improvements address con- sumers' desires to seamlessly and safely access smartphone-centric apps through an intuitive interface, as well as perform- ance enhancements to support on-board navigation and source selection. The 2016 multimedia platform received a processor upgrade resulting in improved stability and faster startup. The additional power also supports a com- pletely new graphic user interface that delivers album art, navigation instruc- tions and source selection in vibrant color and clarity. To personalize the interface, users can add shortcuts to their most-used sources on the home screen, select from a variety of backgrounds and switch between information sources by swiping across the display. For models with built-in Guidance by Garmin ® , nav- igation maps and icons are more informative, and routing and recal- culating are faster, thanks to new solid-state memory and a doubling of data transfer speeds. The number of models embedded with Apple CarPlay™ has increased from four to eight, encompassing the four new topline models across Kenwood and Kenwood eXcelon. When a compatible iPhone is connected to the receiver via USB, the Apple CarPlay interface lets the user access select entertainment and information smartphone apps on the receiver's display, as well as use Siri ® to make selections, provide navigation directions and deliver search results by voice. As well, the number of units equipped with Android Auto™ has dou- bled to four models in 2016. Created to extend the Android experience into the vehicle environment, Android Auto pro- vides useful information at the right time, in addition to turn-by-turn navigation, music selection and more. A combination of voice and simplified touch menus lets the driver access Android Auto's features with minimal distraction. For more information, visit booth #1702, call 310.761.8802 or visit www .kenwood.com.