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Each week, Rick joins his buddy Sully to talk tech on the Limpert Tech "SullyCast on ALT 105.7, formerly TalkRadio 640 WGST

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Sunday
Sep192021

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio - 9/18/21 - Mark Frissora, Former Chief Executive Officer and President of Caesars Entertainment

Rick is joined by Mark Frissora this week.

Have a listen:

 A great talk this week with Mark Frissora, former CEO and President of Caesars Entertainment.

Mark P. Frissora was previously the Chief Executive Officer and President of Caesars Entertainment. He also has served as the chair and CEO of two Fortune 500 companies, Hertz Global Holdings, and Tenneco, Inc. With over 42 years of business experience, Mr. Frissora’s expertise spans across all levels of managerial and functional roles. He is known especially for consistently generating stakeholder/shareholder value at highly leveraged companies in both private equity and public markets, and successfully leading companies out of bankruptcy. Mr. Frissora credits his success to a strong work culture that focuses on customer-centricity, diversity, and employee engagement.

Saturday
Jan122019

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
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
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
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
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
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.
 

Saturday
Apr072018

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

While attending Adobe Summit in Las Vegas last week, Rick has the opportunity to stay at the high tech and centrally located... THE COSMOPOLITAN of LAS VEGAS

See more at: https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/

From gambling to eating to relaxing and the best rooms in Las Vegas, it's The Cosmopolitan that now sets the standards in so many ways, in Las Vegas.

The resort opened on December 15, 2010, and is located just south of the Bellagio on the west side of Las Vegas Boulevard.

It consists of two highrise towers, the Boulevard Tower and the Chelsea Tower, both of which are 184 meters (603 ft) tall. The $3.9 billion project features 3,027 rooms, a 110,000 sq ft (10,000 m2) casino, 300,000 sq ft (28,000 m2) of retail and restaurant space, a 40,000 sq ft (3,700 m2) spa and fitness facility, a 3,200-seat theater, and 150,000 sq ft (14,000 m2) of meeting and convention space.

In 2013, the hotel was rated "The Best Hotel in the World" by Gogobot. In 2015, the resort was named to the Condé Nast Traveller Gold List as one of the "Top Hotels in the World".

You can explore the one-of-a-kind restaurant collection featuring the Las Vegas debuts of world-class chefs. Let our stylish art and design exhilarate your cultural sensibilities and our vibrant nightlife capture your imagination. The eclectic mix of hand-selected boutiques, an unrivaled Pool District, 100,000 square-foot casino, and serene Sahra Spa & Hammam complete an unforgettable luxury experience.
 

Here's what Rick found when it comes to technology at The Cosmo


1.  Tech upgrades to the rooms


Rooms are outfitted with top-of-the-line technology that millennials will likely find very appealing. An iPad “virtual concierge” will enable guests to make restaurant and spa reservations, buy tickets, order room service, schedule wake-up calls, and control lighting and temperature. This will also be a great tool for meeting professionals to utilize. They’ll be able to communicate with attendees to send updates and alerts about the itinerary.

Additional include 65-inch Samsung TVs to stay entertained with Hulu, YouTube, Pandora, Crackle and NetFlix, and personal Bluetooth connectivity.


2.   Rose - The Cosmopolitan's resident Chatbox


Rose was unveiled in January of 2017. She is a chatbot unlike other chatbots in the hospitality space as she is playful, savvy, quick-witted and inspiring—reflecting the distinct mystique of the resort and its guests. Rose is an expression of The Cosmopolitan’s luxury-with-a-wink take on hospitality. Rose uses her wit, charm and bold personality to help guests have a better time. She is uniquely designed to move guests around the resort and surprise them along the way. Upon check in, guests are given a mysterious card in a room key packet with a phone number on it. Once guests begin texting the number, they will be introduced to Rose, who does more than any one person could do alone. Through interactive technology using real-time text messaging conversations, Rose guides guests through art tours as well as a variety of tours, has the ability to arrange for amenity delivery (towels, pillows, etc.) to guest rooms, suggests the perfect restaurant, recommends indulgent cocktails and even plays games. More complex questions or requests are handled by CoStars behind the scenes.
-  Important to note: Rose will be the first and only chatbot to communicate and serve guests that are players at the casino.



3.  Three types of pools to enjoy

The Pools at the Cosmopolitan features three different types: a relaxing pool, day club pool and nightclub pool.

4. Underground Parking

The Cosmopolitan was the second Las Vegas hotel, after The Palazzo, to feature an underground parking garage underneath the hotel. As a result, the parking garage was built first. In December 2007, work finished on the 70-foot hole for the parking structure, while other foundation work remained in progress.

5.  LED displays in Lobby


There are 408 LED high-definition screens, which play an inspired mix of videos created in partnership with artists from all over the world.

Powered by some 90 computers and 25 miles of cable, this stunning display of art and tech gets a complete refresh every 30 minutes — When you enter the hotel you will be greeted by a whole new presentation of sight.

Saturday
Oct072017

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 and iHeartRadio - Las Vegas and Sleep Tech

***We've all been thinking about the city of Las Vegas this week, but Rick happened to be there the last few days working on some sports tech and travel stories.

What was the vibe?

 

We are also talking sleep this week and for many Las Vegas and sleep don't mix, but Rick ties them together this week in this segment..

New sleep technology:



1.  BedJet

The world’s first rapid cooling, warming and climate control system made just for your bed. BedJet helps you sleep cooler, dryer and better, and solves the age-old problem of couples disagreeing on comfortable sleep temperature. The BedJet is a solution for:
Naturally hot sleepers or anyone who needs relief from night sweats or hot flashes

Partners who have different sleep temperature preferences - the BedJet Dual Zone configuration creates two independent zones for cooling/heating on either side of the bed

Athletes who need deeper, better sleep for recovery after intensive training

Powered ventilation cooling instantly wicks body heat and moisture out of the bed for awesome cooling relief, great solution for hot sleepers, hot-flashes. Special night sweat management mode is proven to remove body moisture from the bed to keep you dry and comfortable.
Heating mode gives an enveloping dry sauna like warmth in just seconds, great therapy for cold feet and cold legs, safer alternative to electric blankets and warms bed 15x faster with air

See more here:
https://goo.gl/yoYtsM
 
 

2. Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc.: Sound+Sleep Suite

http://www.asticorp.com/

Sleep therapy sound machines automatically adjust to the environment’s ambient noise to ensure restful sleep

   Uses naturally recorded sounds that constantly evolve and never loop - a feature unique to the industry
    Patented Adaptive Sound® technology responds to the environment and automatically raises the volume to mask unwanted and disruptive ambient noise
    Sleep timer can be set for gentle turn off in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes, or left on all night
    Upward-facing speaker for full-room sound
    Line-out for listening to sounds with your own headphones or other speaker systems
    Line-in for connecting devices to play audio through the speakers
    Special Edition (SE) / $149.95
        64 distinct sound profiles scientifically engineered to promote deeper sleep, relaxation and renewal
        Features 2 USB ports for charging devices
        Available in white-silver
    Sound+Sleep / $99.95
        30 distinct sound profiles scientifically engineered to promote deeper sleep and relaxation
        Available in black and white-silver
    Sound+Sleep MINI / $79.95
        48 distinct sound profiles scientifically engineered to promote deeper sleep and relaxation
        Powered by AC, USB or batteries for easy travel use
        Features 2 USB ports for charging devices
        Available in black and white-silver
 

3.  Dreampad Smart Pillow

Music being played right out of your pillow.
Can’t sleep? You’re not alone! While we all know how crucial a lack of shuteye can be, it’s definitely easier said than done. Luckily, Dreampad – the clinically proven, technology-based smart pillow – is here to help you combat sleep problems big and small! Designed to reduce stress and improve your sleep, this therapeutic pillow will make sure you hit the hay feeling well rested and ready to take on the next morning.

More than just a pillow, each unique Dreampad serves as a cue for your body to relax, converting specially-treated music into serene vibrations only you can hear. Helping to regulate anxiety and stress, this healthy headrest brings you down to a tranquil state of rest and relaxation!
Discover the different features of Dreampad:

    Eight different soundscape options, or you can program your own music
    Dreampad FREE music app includes timer, alarm, and range of settings for listening
    Dreampad’s Intrasound Technology™ helps body and mind relax
    Supported by peer-reviewed research
    Safely demonstrated by 4+ years in hundreds of clinics, including pediatric hospitals of Duke, Stanford, and Harvard
    30-day money back guarantee
    Prices ranging from $149-$179
    Available in Bluetooth, iOS/Android, or MP3 Player
 

4.  Snow Cooling Pillow with Shredded Memory Foam Fill ($89.99)

From Protect-A-Bed
https://www.protectabed.com

Premium support and temperature regulation, for unsurpassed nighttime comfort
 

5. Allergen-Free, Dust Mite & Waterproof 10-Inch Memory Foam Mattress ($399.99)
Again, from Protect-A-Bed
https://www.protectabed.com

The ultimate in support and comfort, plus dependable protection from spills, allergens, bed bugs and dust mites
 

6.  Rick is looking forward to trying the new... The Floating Comfort Pillow by Mediflow
www.mediflow.com

Starts at $35.99
The Floating Comfort Pillow is the only pillow clinically proven to improve the quality of sleep. This high-tech gift is sure to bring home the gold every night of the year.
The Floating Comfort Pillow features an exclusive waterbase technology that provides responsive support by adapting to the shape of your head and neck as you move during sleep. No matter which way you lay, your head and neck remain in proper alignment, creating a totally different kind of sleeping experience.
Here’s why The Floating Comfort Pillow is a must-give holiday gift for athletes:
> It’s the only pillow clinically proven to improve the quality of sleep, as noted by a peer-reviewed study conducted at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
> Benefits include deeper sleep (no more waking up to fluff your pillow!) and a reduction in neck pain
> It’s customizable. Choose your preferred filling (fiber, foam and feather) and level of comfort – just fill the pillow with tap water until you reach your desired amount of firmness
> Ranked #1 selling pillow in six countries (USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France and China)
> Over 5 million sold – reaching #1 on global e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Shopify, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Alibaba with consistent 4+ Star reviews
> Reached #1 Bestseller in Amazon Home & Kitchen during July 2017 among 24,163,959 items
We are supposed to spend about 1/3 of our lives sleeping
 

Have a great night sleep!