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

Refer a friend and get 7% commission via  lucyd.leaddyno.com

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.

 

Limpert Tech on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 1/12/19 - Rick's Picks CES 2019

Rick is back from The Consumer Electronics Show

 

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 

What caught Rick's eye as new and innovative?

He and Sully discuss:

1.   CES is bigger than ever

Rick has attended many a CES, but this year it was so big.

Rick seems to think he saw less of what was there than ever before...

Number of startups keeps growing 1,200 companies exhibiting at the show’s Eureka Park, vie for funding and new partnerships.

More than 4,500 companies will operate booths at the convention, about 18 times the number of exhibitors in New York during the first CES in 1967.

Millions and millions of square feet of convention space

2. The Rocking Bed - based in Georgia

https://rockingbed.com/

Have you ever wondered why so many children fall asleep while riding in a vehicle? Perhaps you have experienced the relaxation that often comes from traveling by car also. For generations, new mothers from all walks of life have understood how the gentle motion of rocking can promote relaxation and provide better quality sleep. Rocking chairs, bassinets, swings, and other popular baby items all attest to the power of the gentle sway associated with rocking.

This gentle rocking motion works wonders for infants and babies, but what about adults? As it turns out, this same rocking motion is also beneficial for adults of all ages. Our specially designed rocking beds were designed to simulate the same motion obtained in infant cribs to enhance sleep and promote a deeper level of relaxation.

What is a Rocking Bed?

The patent-pending rocking beds for adults were designed to be fitted with your existing bed to provide the ability to create a gentle rocking motion while you sleep. We believe in keeping things simple, and our rocking bed is no exception to this rule. It doesn't have an excessive amount of unnecessary bells and whistles but rather focuses on the necessary components needed to provide a gentle and relaxing motion that has been scientifically proven to enhance sleep quality.

It's about $3500 to have your bed turned into a Rocking Bed

 

3. Hey Touch and Hey Bracelet

www.heybracelet.com

Pre-order now - get a pair of bracelets for $115

Everyone wants to be close to their loved ones. But sometimes there’s just too much distance. It becomes impossible to hold that one special person. Until now. HEY bracelet lets you feel your loved one, no matter the distance.

HEY offers you more than words. It’s an innovative bracelet that really makes you feel connected to a loved one. HEY uses a unique technology to send your touch as far as needed. It’s the first bracelet that mimics a real human touch. Not a mechanical vibration or buzzing sensation, but an actual gentle squeeze.

The HEY app

This app makes sure all your little squeezes reach the other bracelet directly and it keeps track of your love stats. The HEY app will be available for Android and iOS.

 

4. LumiCharge 2.0  - Saving space and not seeing all those cables and cords

www.thelumicharge.com

The LumiCharge charges any phone or device, with a rotating selector for the type of charging connector which can be Lightning, micro USB or USB-C.  There are also two USB-A ports for charging other devices. 

The second generation also includes a 10 W Qi charger.

The LED lighting portion of the system is flexible, in that you can choose from three different color temperature settings.  The LED can enter be turned on manually, or can be activated by an infrared motion sensor, and new in the second generation, a light sensor so you can turn on the lamp when it gets dark.

 

5. Food Marble

www.foodmarble.com

Digestive difficulties can be very frustrating, and we want to help. FoodMarble AIRE is a portable breath test device and connected app. While doctors have used this type of breath analysis for years, this is the first personal device of its kind. We designed it to help the millions of people who experience digestive difficulties.

 

6. Mobile Edge bags

www.mobileedge.com

Founded in 2002, Anaheim-based Mobile Edge provides durable and protective laptop cases, messenger bags, backpacks, and more for busy travelers, students, professionals, and gamers. Mobile Edge is known for its innovative and stylish designs, superior-quality, lifetime warranty, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Many leading computer manufacturers rely on Mobile Edge to design and build custom cases for their products.

Rick received a  CORE Gaming Backpack

Designed by gamers for gamers, Mobile Edge’s award-winning CORE Gaming Backpack provides easy-access storage, power on-the-go, and transportation for most popular models of gaming laptops (17″ – 18″), plus dedicated compartments for gaming accessories, such as keyboards, controllers, headphones, and even snacks and drinks! It’s also TSA checkpoint-friendly, features a trolley strap for stacking on top of other luggage, and is constructed of rugged ballistic nylon that delivers style, comfort, and reliability for a lifetime of quality, guaranteed by Mobile Edge.