Limpert Tech on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 1/19/19 - CES Sports Tech Picks

Rick's specialty is sports tech and he saw plenty of it at CES.

Here's what he saw and liked

CES is the world's gathering place for all those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for 50 years — the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the world!

1.   Lucyd

https://www.lucyd.co/

Here's Lucyd Loud, a line of both prescription and non-prescription glasses and sunglasses that let you talk on the phone, listen to music and use a voice assistant!

Speakers near the ears make these glasses convenient for listening while on the go. Talk hands-free and wirelessly while wearing sophisticated/stylish shades or opt for clear lenses to protect against blue light and/or for your every day prescription glasses.

Lucyd Loud are innovative Bluetooth enabled eyewear that features:

Bone conduction speakers that deliver hi-fi audio!

Great for talking on the phone, listening to music and using a voice assistant such as Suri!

Option for prescription, clear, polarized, blue light blocking and more!

Ability to “try on a pair” virtually via web cam!

Charging cable, manual and case included!

Recommended for iPhone 7 and newer and Samsung Galaxy S8 and newer

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2. Flexit  - Flexible gym membership... pay as you use

www.flexit.fit

 

Flexit is the ultimate in flexibility when it comes to your gym membership

If there is something more frustrating than getting a gym membership, using it and eventually wanting to cancel it, please let me know.

FlexIt–themobile-based solution that allows users to only pay for the gym time they use–announces the launch of its app, which is available in seven markets. FlexIt gives consumers the freedom to choose where and when they work out, providing them with a personalized fitness experience in which there is no upfront cost and the users only pay for the time they spend in the facility. 

The app and platform is live in New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Phoenix, with more than a dozen additional markets coming soon. FlexIt’s line-up of partner fitness locations currently includes large national players, such as Retro Fitness and Youfit Health Clubs, as well as large regional players, such as Charter Fitness, among many others.

3. Tennispot - large tennis simulator

From Golfzon, the makers of the best golf simulators... we now have Tennispot.

Tennispot, which is owned by Newdin Contents along with Strikezon, features an HD screen that absorbs volleys from players and sends new balls back.

 

4.  Phiaton Curve  - noise canceling earbuds

www.phiaton.com

$79

Great sound for those on a budget

What you get: Around-the-neck earphones may not be fully wireless, but given that they are aimed at an active lifestyle, that might not be such a bad thing. With an IPX4 rating, they’re fully sweat-proof and can probably stand up to a rainy day without suffering any damage.

Premium active noise cancelling earphones with fast charge and excellent sound quality. Get 1 hour of use from 5 minutes of charging. Featuring a sleek and portable neckband design that is ready to go wherever life takes you. Next Generation Bluetooth 4.2 is backwards compatible and blocks out distraction with up to 95% of ambient noise cancellation.

 

5.   TV Jockstrap  - BLOCK THE SPORTS SCORE TICKER!

www.tvjockstrap.com

$12.99

TV Jockstrap is about as simple a product as it gets. It’s a two-inch elastic strap that wraps around the top or bottom of a TV screen to hide tickers that show other scores and results during a game. So if someone likes to record games and watch them later, TV spoilers are a thing of the past.

The TV Jockstrap

Made of soft woven elastic, and easily adjusts to different size television screens. No hard surfaces or adhesives means you won't risk damaging your television. Adjustable elastic stretches to fit up to 75-inch screens!

 

6. Square Off Chess  - not exactly sports, but still cool

SQUARE OFF, “WORLD’S SMARTEST CHESS BOARD"

https://squareoffnow.com

Square Off is one of the hottest new game products in recent years. The world's smartest automated chess board combines the experience of playing real chess with fascinating technological innovation and the excitement of seeing the opponent’s pieces move across the board as if guided by an invisible hand.  

Enabled by AI, robotics and sensors, Square Off evolved from a prototype originally designed to assist those with disabilities play chess. The mobile app allows you to connect with millions of players around the globe as well as with friends and family, whether across the country or across town. An integration with Chess.com (25 million users worldwide) means there is always an opponent available, or you can play against the board’s AI, selecting from 20 different skill levels. Square Off can even stream live championship matches on your board.  

Amazon Exclusives began featuring the product for sale in the fall of 2018. Anticipation has been building for the next product release which will debut at CES. Square Off will introduce a Limited Editionversion in a striking black wood finish with a black-and-white playing surface. The Kingdom and Grand Kingdom sets retail for $369 and $449, respectively.