Todd Bernhard

I had the opportunity to try iWear Video Headphones ($299.99) from Vuzix and it gave me a glimpse into the future. First, you need to understand that there are two types of VR viewers trying to take over your reality. Google's Cardboard model lets you slip your smartphone into a contraption with a pair of lenses and often a head strap, so you can view 3D content tailored for each eye. This approach is low cost, typically $20 to $40.

Usually when you pick out an iPhone case, you have to choose between a thin, attractive case or a bulky, protective case. So I was surprised to see the Hitcase Shield ($89.99). The Hitcase Shield is quite thin, and machined from aluminum. It really doesn't add much thickness to the iPhone; and yet, not only is it quite protective, but it's also waterproof. The company even managed to make the Touch ID feature work despite the waterproof protection.

The iHome iPLWBT5 Docking Clock Radio ($129.99) could really eliminate some of the clutter on your nightstand. It's a clock radio, which iHome has been making for years, but it also doubles as a dual charging dock for your iPhone 7 and Apple Watch. There's a Lightning dock on the top, which should accommodate most cases except really protective ones. For iPhones in protective cases or an iPad, there's a USB port so you can charge a device via your own Lightning cable. Finally, sitting on the side is an Apple Watch magnetic charging base. 

Apple has updated the operating system for Apple TV to tvOS 9.2. The latest enhancements, for the U.S. at least, include a TV app that makes it easier to find TV shows and movies. You can find your favorites as well as Apple's suggestions. To make it even easier, the company has adopted Single Sign-On which lets you specify your official source for television (cable or satellite) and log in once to get access to all of your subscribed channels. Previously, you might have had to log in to the MSNBC app, the Disney app, etc. Additionally, the iOS Apple TV Remote app makes entering your login credentials easier by leveraging a virtual keyboard instead of having to use the Siri Remote to navigate the alphabet.