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Keep it secret. Keep it safe. Photo: Dog & Bone

Cult of Mac CES 2016 full coverage We can officially add luggage locks to the list of things we kind of never expected to get smart versions.

Case and lock maker Dog & Bone is bringing out a keyless, TSA-approved, Bluetooth travel padlock that’s designed to keep unwanted people from getting their dirty hands on your underwear and hoard of duty-free booze. The company is showing off their new device at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week.

HTC's One A9 is pretty in pink. Photo: HTC

HTC’s One A9 is pretty in pink. Photo: HTC

HTC’s iPhone clone was missing one thing when it made its debut last October: a pink paint job. Now it’s gone one, giving Android fans a near-identical alternative to the rose gold iPhone 6s.

Not exactly a smartwatch, although it's definitely rugged. Photo: Nabu

Not exactly a smartwatch, although it’s definitely rugged. Photo: Nabu

Razer may be best known for its gaming accessories, but the company just launched its latest creation: an activity-tracking, notification-giving Nabu Watch, which works with both Android and iPhone.

Just don’t call it a smartwatch!

Remix OS has a dedicated desktop UI. Photo: Jide

Remix OS has a dedicated desktop UI. Photo: Jide Technology

Android has long been available on desktops in some form, but it has never been done right. That’s going to change later this month with Remix OS, a platform that brings Android to almost any Mac and PC — and makes it usable by adding a familiar desktop interface.

Gear S2 will play in Apple's back yard. Photo: Samsung

Gear S2 will play in Apple’s back yard. Photo: Samsung

Samsung is making its Gear S2 smartwatch compatible with iPhone to give it an even great chance at competing with Apple Watch and Android Wear. Its latest wearable will get an update later this year that will make it iPhone-friendly.

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