CES announcements

Shunned by Apple, Vegas’ CES is still a mine of Mac and iOS tech

Highlighting the best tech despite Apple's absence.

DJI Osmo Mobile Handheld video gets even smoother with the second edition of drone maker DJI’s lightweight three–axis gimbal, much cheaper at only $139 and with tripled 15– hour battery life. Works with any iPhone, landscape or portrait. HyperDrive Wireless Charger Hub Launching on Kickstarter for March–April delivery, this will retail later for $159. Designed for MacBooks, it can charge compatible iPhones and adds in 4K HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader, and USB–A ports alongside standard USB–C. Speck Case–E iPads are great for kids, until they fumble them onto a tile floor. For $40, Case–E not only provides six–foot drop protection but easy–to–grip gooseneck arms. A tie is supplied for car seat headrests. Fits recent mid–sized models. Otter + Pop PopSockets attach your iPhone to many accessories. OtterBox cases protect it from drops. Put the two together and you have an oddly practical and customizable cover, from $60. The swappable PopSocket sits flush when not in use. Lockly Secure Pro We’re wary of smart door locks, but this $250 unit (available in deadbolt or latch) has some sensible innovations. Not least of them is a touchscreen that arranges digits randomly, so button wear won’t give away your passcode. Brydge Pro This aluminum keyboard case for iPad Pro ($150 for 11–inch, $170 for 12.9–inch) has a stiff hinge that folds all the way around, turning your tablet into a 2–in–1 laptop. An optional magnetic rear cover is also included for extra protection.