Take control of your vehicle's infotainment system and go beyond simple stock Apple CarPlay with products from Ottocast, which add wireless CarPlay and new features like HDMI input.


Ottocast is a company that specializes in enhancing vehicle infotainment systems. All three accessories featured here bring new functionality to your factory CarPlay unit, while enabling wireless CarPlay.

There's the CarPlayClip, Car TV Mate Pro, and Play2Video Pro. Whichever model you choose, you'll find they are compatible with most CarPlay-enabled cars on the market.


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Remote work is great for flexibility, but it can open up an avenue for bad actors, privacy invasions and more, unless you use a great VPN for iPhone like Surfshark.


You might think a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is only useful for protection during travel or staying private while using public Wi-Fi, but there are many more uses beyond those. If you work from home or away at an office, a VPN client can provide a new layer of protection via a secure connection you didn't even realize you need.

Whether you're working from a company-issued computer or your personal device, there are a lot of reasons to use a VPN for remote work. It can prevent oversharing with your boss or a potential bad actor that's snooping on your traffic.


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Torras has an innovative duo of iPhone 16 cases with an embedded ring stand that's MagSafe compatible while staying sleek and flat when closed.


New iPhones mean new cases, and Torras is out of the gate with updates to its handy Ostand 360 Spin Case lineup. The iPhone 15 series version of Ostand 360 Spin proved to be a durable and versatile option, and now there are two models.

The Torras 360 Spin Case for the iPhone 16 lineup brings back the signature kickstand with rounder curves and two-tone layered designs. Customers can choose between the classic transparent cases and the new flagship Ostand Spin cases for the entire iPhone 16 lineup.


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Aqara has three Apple Home smart locks with Home Key support, but they address different needs depending on required security and protocols. Here's how they compare.


Smart home product manufacturers are a dime a dozen, but they are not all equal in their execution. Aqara's 13 years of experience has led to over 1,000 smart home devices in more than 30 categories, and they are a leader in Apple Home products.

Internet-connected smart locks are some of the most critical smart home products you can buy — so trust is paramount. The U50, U100, and U200 smart locks from Aqara offer a range of features at affordable prices.


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