Tech Tuesday on Sirius/XM PGA Tour Radio for 5/14/13 - Purgatory and Crowdfunding

 Rick puts Brian to the test today as he quizzes him about some golf Kickstarter and Indiegogo projects and whether they got funded. Rick also talks about a wonderful new golf course photo app/ebook showcasing the Purgatory Golf Club in Indiana.

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* TOPICS -   The Purgatory e-book and current golf Kickstarter and Indiegogo products (Crowdfunding projects)

We look at a beautiful new e-book showcasing the beautiful "Purgatory" golf course in Indiana - and we get Brian's opinion on some Golf "Kickstarter" and Indieagogo projects and we test him to see if they got funded or not

1.   Purgatory e-book ("More Heaven than Hell")  by Tenna Merchent  available on iBooks   - free version of $4.99

This is a coffee table style iBook, that does not include any video, so it can be more widely read. It is heavy on images, and light on text. There’s a short introductory chapter that gives an overview of the golf course. The next 18 chapters are each dedicated to one hole, with a short description of the challenges a golfer will face, a video flyover, yardage book illustration, and several high quality images. There are also chapters on the clubhouse and areas around the course with accompanying images. Tenna's favorite chapter is one of the last where she included images that she either hand painted, or rendered in a painterly fashion to create stunning artwork.
What better way to promote this fantastic looking golf course

 

We test Brian to see if can guess what got funded and what didn't
** A little about Kickstarter and Indieagogo

2.  Show Me app and device- You have to pledge $149 to get one of the first units
Partner with the AJGA

ShowMe began with a dream of a father who wanted to follow his sons playing competitive golf across the globe. That dream is now becoming a reality.

It’s super simple: grab a device and head out on the course. Put it in your pocket, on your belt, or in your bag, and whenever you get to your ball, simply press a button to record the position of your shots. Your round is now broadcast live to parents, coaches and college recruiters – on the course, in the clubhouse, back home, or across the globe.

This is the ShowMe device – the shot by shot GPS scorecard that will help you improve your game and make it more engaging.
This has been done before, but this produces stats in a nice format


3.   The Omen  - golf ball   - Minimum $25 contribution

Hey Kickstarters, thanks for checking out our project! OnCore Golf is a start up company on the verge of launching a revolutionary hollow metal core golf ball- The Omen. Just to be clear, there is no other golf ball designed like ours in the world! The Omen, by shifting the weight to the outside of the ball, reduces one's hooks and slices. It is geared for amateur golfers looking to play golf from the fairway and not the woods!

Is it USGA approved???  Our concept was approved in the past but balls must be resubmitted every single year. We have made sure that when designing  the ball, it would conform to all the metrics the USGA has laid out. We have no interest in making a "cheater ball." We just want to make a better ball.  I beleive that is what we have done!

 

4.   Club Catcher: Never lose another golf club. - $120

Finally! The solution to a problem as old as golf itself: lost golf clubs. Club Catcher keeps track of your clubs so you don't have to.
Club Catcher is a base unit that clips onto your golf bag, and club units that screw into your existing club grips. It won't interfere with normal play, but will quickly alert you with an audible alarm when you leave a club behind. Using a combination of motion sensing and radio frequency (RF) communication, Club Catcher keeps track of your clubs so you don’t have to.
 
 

5.  M-Tees - Acculong Golf Tees  $10 for a strip of tees

Patent Pending ACULONG Golf Tees give you longer golf drives - Guaranteed. Our tees have been proven using robotic testing to give you longer drives and better accuracy when driving the golf ball and conform to USGA rules.  Now that’s a hole-in-one!
They are made of Teslin, a non-toxic, non-cellulose, recyclable material that is 65% by weight inorganic filler (silica, derived from sand).
Teslin is basically synthetic paper like greeting cards are made out of
 

6.  Gravity Centered Golf's zero torque golf clubs  $129

The next revolution in golf club design from GCG! Our golf clubs are designed to produce zero torque, meaning you will hit the ball straighter!
Our design moves the shaft attachment point so that zero torque is produced, resulting in more shots in the fairway, and makes it far easier to hit straight from difficult lies. 

Tech Tuesday on Sirius/XM PGA Tour Radio for 5/8/13 - Tech Terms

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Show notes for today - TOPICS -   Rick explains some tech terms we should all be familiar with

Rick to go over some tech terminology and what it all means

1.   RAM  -  Random Access Memory

RAM (pronounced ramm) is an acronym for random access memory, a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly; that is, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computers and other devices, such as printers.
Most computers now are comng with at least 4GB of RAM.  Some with a lot more. If your system is running slow, adding RAM can many times, speed it up.  There are different types of RAM, make sure you are buying the right kind.

 
2.  "The Cloud"

Data is stored in virtualized pools of storage which are generally hosted by third parties. Hosting companies operate large data centers, and people who require their data to be hosted buy or lease storage capacity from them.  Many people now use cloud storage to back up their data.



3.   Creative Commons

You can use other people's pictures and content on your own site if they are labeled as "creative commons" you should still give them credit for their work
Copyright licenses that allow content creators to specify which rights they reserve and which they waive regarding their work that is supposed to codify collaborative spirit of the Internet. There are six main Creative Commons licenses based on four conditions that creators can choose to apply: Attribution, Share Alike, Non-Commercial, and No Derivative Works. The least restrictive of the licenses is Attribution, which grants anyone, from an individual to a large company, the right to distribute, display, or otherwise make use of the work so long as the creator is credited. The most restrictive is Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives, which grants only redistribution. First released in December 2002 by the nonprofit Creative Commons organization, which was inspired by the open source GNU GPL license, the licenses are now used on an estimated 130 million works worldwide

 

4.   Geotag

geotag — A piece of information that goes with content and contains geographically based information. Commonly used on photo sites such as Flickr or in conjunction with user-generated content, to show where a photo, video or article came from. There has been some discussion of its increasing relevance with geographically connected social networking sites, such as Foursquare. Twitter has implemented geotagging, and Facebook has, as well.


5.  SSD  - Solid State Drive

Contains no actual "disk" of any kind) is a data storage device using integrated circuit assemblies as memory to store data persistently. SSD technology uses electronic interfaces compatible with traditional block input/output (I/O) hard disk drives.

SSDs have no moving mechanical components, which distinguish them from traditional electromechanical magnetic disks such as hard disk drives


6.  Two Factor Authentication

2-step verification adds an extra layer of security to your Google Account

In addition to your username and password, you'll enter a code that Google will send you via text, voice call, or our mobile app.
 
How it works
1 Enter your password
Whenever you sign in to Google you'll enter your username and password as usual. 2 Enter a code from your phone
Then, you'll be asked for a code that will be sent to you via text, voice call, or our mobile app.

App of the Month:

Escort Live -  An app to help you avaoid getting speeding tickets

Escort has announced that its multi-award winning Escort Live™ ticket protection app can be paired with the industry leading Passport 9500ix radar detector in what is caleld the 'Connect & Protect' combo.  So far, it's saved 5 million drivers from getting that irritating speeding ticket.

Once the 9500ix is mounted to your windshield and the app is on the driver's smartphone (Apple or Android) you get real-time alerts on everything going on ahead of you.  These alerts really make a difference.
So far, the Escort Live app has directly helped drivers know in advance more than 4 million times of upcoming traps and speed guns.

"With ESCORT Live™ drivers are made aware of potential targets ahead of time allowing them to drive smarter and avoid being surprised or react unexpectedly," said the company. "ESCORT Live™ helps drivers to drive safer."
 

Tech Tuesday on Sirius/XM PGA Tour Radio for 5/1/13

I do the segment on Wednesday this week and Brian and I talk Mother's Day gift items and the HTC One.

Have a listen and below is a detailed list of what we discussed.

Segment notes:

Bridgestone e6 golf balls for Mother's Day 2013

The Bridgestone e6 Pink Golf Ball, the softest multi-layer golf ball on the market, designed to reduce your spin for straighter distance. The new larger Dual Dimple provides reduced drag for higher speeds and increased lift, while the softer surlyn cover and low-compression core make for the softest e6 yet.

Isabelle Grace Jewelry - High tech jewelry that looks great

www.isabellegracejewelry.com

One of a kind pieces you design right on the internet  and they look good on the golf course
Treat your mom like the celebrity she is this Mother’s Day with an Isabelle Grace necklace, personalized with her children’s names, birthdates, and more.  Hollywood moms like Alyson Hannigan, Tori Spelling and Lindsay Price lovingly wear their Isabelle Grace necklaces inscribed with their children’s names or initials and birthdates.  Each piece is truly one-of-a-kind!  Isabelle Grace Jewelry is a classic and unique jewelry collection inspired by the most important things in life; family, children and love.  

Isabelle Grace Jewelry is all about accessories that are effortless, elegant and timeless. And because we believe in quality as much as looking good, each earring, necklace and bracelet is made by hand, right here in the USA. There’s no assembly line, no mass production. Instead, our designs are made of the best materials and expertly crafted by people who love making beautiful things.

A Girl's On Course Survival Guide to Golf - Book and DVD set

For the beginning and intermediate female golfer.
Techniques, fundumentals all in print and DVD form.
Rules, the mental aspects and how to enjoy golf.

http://golfsurvivalguideshop.com/

Scheyden Sun Glasses  $200-300

All Scheyden Precision Eyewear temples are designed for comfort under a headset, hat, or helmet. Gently adjust temples if needed to create a custom comfort fit. Designed for smaller or more narrow faces.
Scratch Resistant, clear and oil and water resistant
Revelry and Albatross frames are well suited for ladies.

And we also talked the HTC One - AT&T new Android phone

Tech Tuesday on Sirius/XM PGA Tour Radio for 4/23/13

Talking inexpensive laptops this week

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Tech Tuesday on Sirius/XM PGA Tour Radio for 4/16/13

We talk technology for junior golfers this week.

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