A thumb-sized device for a fully isolated digital space across multiple platforms
In an age where digital life and work are closely intertwined, have you ever been bothered by the blurring boundaries between work and personal accounts on your phone? Worried about private notifications appearing during a presentation? Or are you hesitant to handle sensitive files on personal devices due to cloud and system security concerns? Yet a thumb-sized device from TrustKernel-PlugMate aims to change that.
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, TrustKernel, a company focused on cybersecurity and hardware-based privacy solutions, launched its product PlugMate. This thumb-sized portable device, equipped with the proprietary PlugOS secure operating system, instantly transforms smartphones, tablets or computers into a completely hardware-isolated private computing room.
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Unlike regular software encryption solutions, PlugMate integrates a secure processor, encrypted storage and pre-boot authentication into its compact hardware. All data and computing processes are confined to the device and completely isolated from the host system. Even if the host is hacked or monitored, files, applications and communications within PlugMate remain protected. It has also obtained international security and privacy certifications such as ISO 27001, ISO 27701 and CC EAL.
PlugMate supports iOS, Android, Windows and macOS. For iPhone users in particular, it allows an entire Android system and apps to run in an isolated environment, providing a true “dual-system” experience at the hardware level. The device operates on a plug-and-play basis and leaves no trace on the host after disconnection, making it ideal for scenarios that require a high level of privacy and data control.
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PlugMate is designed to address common pain points in modern digital life:
For multi-account and multi-identity management, such as social media managers or cross-border professionals who need to maintain multiple accounts, PlugMate creates isolated environments to prevent errors and data overlap.
It helps separate work and personal space by blocking private notifications during screen sharing and limiting entertainment apps on study devices, enabling clear digital boundaries. It also improves privacy and travel security by storing sensitive data locally without uploading or tracking, complying with global regulations such as GDPR, PIPL and CCPA, and reducing the risks of device loss, cloud leaks or host monitoring.
PlugMate combines enterprise-level security with personal convenience. Its lightweight and portable design makes it suitable for remote work, cross-border activities and business BYOD. As the product philosophy emphasizes: “Privacy is no longer an option; it is built into the design.”
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About TrustKernel
Founded in 2015, TrustKernel specializes in advanced cybersecurity and hardware-enabled privacy solutions. It is known for its groundbreaking isolated computing technologies for mobile and desktop platforms.
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