Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 - New iPhone 7

The new iPhone 7 hits shelves this week. Big changes and advances for this new edition of the iPhone.  Should you spend the $649 and get one?

Rick and Sully take a look!  Have a listen:

Though the product's new features are usually the highlight of iPhone arrivals, it's what's absent that is making waves: the removal of the headphone jack. Observers of Apple say the company is banking on the expanding use of wireless technology, with the hopes of making the iPhone lighter and waterproof.

1.    Improved Battery Life

While still lacking compared to its android rivals, the iPhone 7 does have improved battery life, giving you more juice when you're on the road. Expect 10-15% better battery life.

2.  Dual-camera system

Capture even more special moments and from different angles as the new iPhone offers more photography and video-recording options. The major additions are dual 12-megapixel lenses, able to snap SLR-quality photos and create special effects.

3. Siri enhancements

Siri will go deeper with commands, searching within apps on your phone to find the answer to your question or request. The intricacy sounds impressive, especially if Siri can help settle those bar arguments.

4.  No Headphone Jack

Are we all ready to go wireless all the time?

5.  Waterproof

Maybe you're caught in a storm, spill your beer or that trip to the swimming pool went horribly wrong. One of the reasons the headphone jack went away is to allow for waterproof technology, one that's a blessing for those that like to spend a lot of time outdoors.

6.  Storage

Many of us tape our swings; unfortunately, videos take a major bite out of a phone's storage, making the saving process an endeavor. However, the iPhone 7 has 32GB instead of 16GB, and it looks like the next two tiers will be 128GB and 256GB, meaning you won't have any storage worries.

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 - New High Tech Food

Rick and Sully talk a little food this week for you and your dog.

Have a listen:

1.  Fresh Pet Dog Food

According to The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, over 50% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese, but by incorporating fresher, less processed foods into your pet’s diet, along with proper exercise, Freshpet and Dr. Katy Nelson believe we can overcome this life-threatening disease.

"Nothing is more important than exercise and a proper diet for you and your pet,” says vet, Dr. Katy Nelson.

“The more we can do to help motivate pet parents to spend quality time exercising with their pets benefits all of us. We hope everyone will join us in walking our way towards better health.”

Freshpet has a single-minded mission – to improve the lives of dogs and cats everywhere through the power of fresh, natural food.  Packed with vitamins and proteins, Freshpet foods offer fresh meats, poultry, and vegetables farmed locally. The Freshpet Kitchens then thoughtfully prepare these natural ingredients and everyday essentials, cooking them in small batches at lower temperatures to preserve key nutrients. That way, your pet gets the best. Freshpet refrigerated foods and treats are kept cool from the moment they are made until they arrive at Freshpet refrigerators in your local market.

Freshpet foods are available in select mass, grocery, natural food, club, and pet specialty retailers across the United States and Canada. From the care Freshpet takes to source their ingredients and make their food, to the moment it reaches your home, Freshpet’s integrity, transparency and social responsibility are the way they like to run their business.  To learn more, visit www.freshpet.com.
 

2.  BFree Foods’ delicious, NEW gluten-free wraps are now available at Publix stores throughout the SE. Here’s what makes BFree stand out from the competition:
·         High-quality, non-GMO ingredients
·         Allergen-friendly and vegan
·         Low-cal, high-fiber, low-fat
·         Excellent nutrition and taste
·         No wheat, dairy, eggs, nuts or soy
·         Won’t disintegrate, crack or crumble!
 

3.  Cool Foods - Vegi Bacon Bits and Dips

September 3 was International Bacon Day. Do you know there is a plant-based food company Cool Foods (www.coolfoods.net) – makers of the new Vegi Bacon Bits & Dips line made from protein-rich pinto bean pulses.

Based in Santa Monica, California, Cool Foods, a division of Cool Cups LLC, strives to produce the healthiest possible meat-free alternative products on the market today. The new brand  made its debut at Expo West with  their irresistibly tasty and nutritious Vegi Bacon Bits & Dips™. Please visit www.coolfoods.net for more information.
 

4.  Wholly Guacamole

Guac on Demand

Thru September 11, Atlanta residents will have the chance to enjoy guacamole on demand – that’s right, anytime, anywhere. You want guac, you got it!
HOW:              Just tweet @eatwholly using the hashtags #guacyourlunch and #livewhollytour for an opportunity to enjoy guacamole on demand, compliments of the makers of WHOLLY GUACAMOLE® products.
 
Benefits of avacado:
    Avocado is Incredibly Nutritious. ...
    They Contain More Potassium Than Bananas. ...
    Avocado is Loaded With Heart-Healthy Monounsaturated Fatty Acids. ...
    Avocados Are Loaded With Fiber. ...
    Eating Avocados Can Lower Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels.

5.  Vegan Whole Turkey, Vegan Turkey Roll or Vegan Ham Roll from Vegetarian Plus

Vegetarian Plus, a division of longtime health food innovator Vege USA.

Vege USA’s Vegetarian Plus brand (www.vegetarian-plus.com) is committed to helping usher in a new era of artisanal vegan cuisine defined by delectable flavor, authentic texture, internationally-sourced ingredients and chef-created recipes. In addition to its delicious holiday-themed products, Vege USA manufactures a diverse array of gourmet vegan entrees running the gamut from Black Pepper Steak to Citrus Sparerib Cutlets to Vegan Orange Chicken. All Vegetarian Plus products are vegan, non GMO, and free of artificial ingredients and cholesterol.

Vegetarian Plus’ 4-lb Vegan Whole Turkey, plus a pound each of Vegan Gravy and Vegan Stuffing side dish, is an ideal centerpiece for any festive meal with flavor and texture that will tempt even the most ardent real turkey lovers. Made with natural ingredients and non-GMO soy, Vegan Whole Turkey only takes an hour to heat and – once ready – is amazingly moist, firm and easily-sliced.

Vegetarian Plus also serves up a mouth-watering 29.1 ounce Vegan Turkey Roll with vegan cranberry sauce that’s perfect for meals or sandwiches – another way to celebrate the holiday season in the healthiest, tastiest and most environmentally-friendly way possible.

Vegetarian Plus’ 43.2 ounce Vegan Ham Roll is another brand classic that’s authentic and flavorful enough to win over vegans, vegetarians and health-conscious mainstream consumers alike. Topped by a spiced plum and apricot glaze, this family-friendly entrée bakes in just an hour and is guaranteed to keep everyone at the table warm inside.

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 - BB&T, Wintergreen and Recycling

Don't forget about Rick's own tech/gadget website...  WirelessWednesday.live

Rick gives a wrap up on the BB&T Atlanta Open and was at Wintergreen Resort in Virginia this week..  A "Mountaintop Resort"
 

Talking about recylcling and repurposing this week, with a tech spin on things...

Recyling has been a hot topic since the 1970s, but only recently have we used modern technology to make recycling and repurposing actually work.

Rick shows how these products are using tech to be eco-friendly in recyling and repurposing.

Have a listen to both parts:

 

1.  Re-Play Dishware
www.re-play.com

Sack lunches become a real meal with Re-Play dishware. Made in the USA from recycled milk jugs, Re-Play products are BPA and BPS free and also FDA approved. : Re-Play makes plates, bowls, utensils and cups from recycled HDPE plastic. Choose from a wide variety of colors and sets. From snack stacks and no spill sippy cups, to divided and flat plates, each product is designed with the five tenets of responsibility in mind: sustainability, affordability, functionality, durability and safety. The drinking cups are the perfect size for kids, and each item is dishwasher safe. Great for planning out those lunches, and Re-Play makes eating at school fun. Collections start at $22.00, items sold individually as well.
 
 
2. LostGolfBalls.com  -  re-using found golf balls.


Founded by former PGA Tour player, Gary Krueger, LostGolfBalls.com retrieves previously owned golf balls from nearly every state in the U.S. and cleans and sorts them by quality at their Houston, TX, headquarters. In 2015, they sold more than 43 million recycled golf balls and continue to grow in popularity. They sell both wholesale and direct to consumer options with brands such as ReLoad, OneSize Fits All Gloves, SoftCore Range Balls, Knetgolf.com and LostGolfBalls.com.

When you order balls from LostGolfBalls.com, you received perfectly packaged balls you will be proud to take to the course.
 

3.  QUBE  -  Know and sort what to recycle - Kickstarter campaign

Smart Qube has designed the first smart trash can connected to you wherever you go; the Qube trash can has been developed to include Internet of Things technology, enabling you to manage your household waste and helping to protect the environment. Its perfect combination of technology, design, functionality and sustainability makes Qube an innovative product that is the only one of its kind in the world.

Qube allows the user to find out in real time, via the screen and the mobile app, the state of the garbage and the quality of recycling. What's more, its system of incentives through gamification shows you how to continually improve your recycling habits. Modern and distinguished design.
The two models of Qube, black and steel, fit perfectly into any environment, thanks to their distinguished and rounded lines, which allude to a high-end electrodomestic product. The trash can is manufactured using robust materials, for example the stainless steel lid with non-marking system, ensuring maximum durability.

The trash can developed by Smart Qube not only offers elegance and modernity, but it is also set apart by an innovative multi-compartment system that allows garbage to be stored in the same space. Qube offers two such models, one with two internal compartments and one with three, which between them have 21 gallons of capacity, optimizing minimum space. The options for two or three internal compartments are available in both the black and steel models.

With this elegant, functional and practical design, Qube makes daily recycling easy.
 

4. Bedol What’s Next Water Clock

Comes in multiple styles and colors and will be the conversation piece in your home or office. Each Water Clock model has the ability to keep time without the use of batteries or electricity! Simply fill the Bedol clock with water and it does the rest of the work! The Bedol Water Clock creates it’s own electricity and can run on it’s first fill up for more than a year! After the first year, continue to change the water and your clock will last you a lifetime! This impressive invention is more than just a digital clock run solely by water; it’s also an alarm clock! Hollywood stars including Star Trek’s Chris Pine (featured below, right) with inventor Chris Bedol (left) love the Bedol Water Clock, and we know you will to!

Available in numerous sizes and styles, the Bedol Water Clocks start at $16.00 and are available to purchase online at www.BedolWhatsNext.com.
 

5.   WaterWipes

WaterWipes is bringing something new to the flushable wipes market
WaterWipes is an innovative, hypoallergenic wipe that uses only natural ingredients - 99.9% purified water and 0.1% grapefruit seed extract.
WaterWipes have been carefully designed to be gentle on babies’ sensitive skin. They are the only wipes that contain absolutely no chemicals, just 99.9% water and 0.1% grapefruit seed extract – a natural skin conditioner.

They don’t irritate the skin; instead, they may help avoid nappy rash and other skin conditions. WaterWipes are the only baby wipe to ever be approved by Allergy UK.
 

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 - The Home Office

Taking about products for your home office this week.

 

The digital world has created a new age that is taking over the traditional business model the world has grown with, known as the Age of the Telecommuter.  A “telecommuter” or “teleworker” is an employee who does not commute to an office or place of business but rather works from home.  One in five Americans work from home and the number continues to grow.  People are no longer driving through morning traffic to work at their cubicles from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.  Technology has allowed one to use their mobile phones, tablets, laptops and more devices to video stream for communication and cloud drives to instantly share information beyond the office network.  The benefits found by those who choose to work from include less overhead as no office or supplies make for fewer expenses and great for startups and other looking to save money on rent.

Show notes:

1.  Epson Expression XP-430 printer

Combined with.... Epson’s recently enhanced Creative Print app. The free app encourages mobile printing and is compatible with the XP-430 (along with additional Epson printers). The new features allow users to create and print collages using their Instagram photos and photos saved on their wireless device. Collages and images can be printed wirelessly directly from the smartphone or tablet.

Quote:
“Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms among Millennials, and Epson now allows users to directly create and print their Instagram masterpieces with the enhanced Creative Print app,” said Nils Madden, senior marketing director, Epson America Inc., “A seamless and useful tool for creativity and self-expression, the photo collage printing function caters to today’s visual lifestyles, allowing mobile customers to easily print and display their favorite memories at home, or share with family and friends to proudly display on the refrigerator or bedroom photo board.”

 2. eero

www.eero.com

Faster Wi-Fi in the home office.

According to a report published by mobile broadband company Ericsson, even a two-second delay in loading a YouTube video will raise a person's stress level by 3%. And six seconds? A 19% leap in stress levels.

Help relieve  stress and enjoy streaming video, sports, and music again, from any room in his home.
eero is a home WiFi system that replaces your current router and adds additional WiFi access points throughout the home. It eliminates the pain points many of us encounter with internet at home - from dead zones, to poor connections, to buffering.

3.  Star Tech's Stackable Monitor Mount

Mount multiple monitors safely and securely.
.  The ARMDUAL30 dual-monitor arm is an ideal piece to run two monitors for your computer to run multiple applications at once to increase the amount of tasks one can do.   
https://www.startech.com/display-mounting-ergonomic/monitor-mounts/articulating-dual-monitor-mount~ARMDUAL30
 


4. Grovemade Products  assorted products to organize and create space on your desk

 


The Grovemade Desk Collection declutters the work area and brings in array of beautiful wood products to the desk.  The Grovemade Company was created in 2009 by Joe Mansfield and Ken Tomita with a DIY spirit and that drive continues on today, all their work for marketing, photography, writing, and customer service are done mere feet away from their woodshop where all their products are handmade.  The crafted products for the desk collection come with 13 items in either a choice of black walnut or maple wood.  The first item is the Grovemade Monitor Stand which brings your monitor to eye level and supports up to 200 lbs., while providing ample space below for desktop accessories and comes out to be $119.00.  The next item is the Grovemade MacBook Dock cradled by precision cut resin and soft wool felt, keeping the device scratch-free and transforming the laptop into a desktop for $79.00.  The next item is the Grovemade Laptop Stand which has an angled platform lined with premium vegetable tanned leather for improved ergonomics and space for laptop accessories underneath, coming out to be $139.00.  The next item is the Grovemade Keyboard Tray that holds an Apple wired or wireless keyboard with natural cork to protect the desk and secure holding of the keyboard coming out to be $99.00.  The next item is the Grovemade Trackpad Tray providing a sleek seat for Apple’s Magic Trackpad of wood which is hand sanded and oiled with a vegetable-based oil for a rich lustrous finish meant to rest in and work alongside the keyboard tray at $59.00.  The next item on the list is the Grovemade Keyboard Wrist Pad which features a panel of supple vegetable-tanned leather seated on a bed of sanded wood with rubber to provide extra cushion and support to elevate the wrists as you type, with a price of $49.00.  The next item is the Grovemade Mouse Pad made of vegetable-tanned leather to provide a smooth surface for your mouse to move across and an additional hand sanded and oiled basin for a pen, pencil, or stylus to rest in coming out to be $99.00.  The next item is the Grovemade Pen Cup that holds your writing utensils in on spot, crafted solid walnut or maple and lined with durable aluminum and cork then finished with a clear vegetable-based oil to highlight the natural warmth and beauty of the wood for only $39.00.  The next item on the list is the Grovemade Walnut/Maple Dish for the perfect catchall to hold paperclips, push pins, loose change, and an array of other loose workplace miscellanea to tame the desktop clutter for a price of $29.00.


5.  Libratone One Click speakers

360 degree sound. Billed as an outdoor speaker, but the sound is good enough to put in your office.
https://www.libratone.com/uk/products/one-click-speakers/

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 - Xfinity Home and Sprint 5G

Rick ans Sully's segment this week as Rick is launching his very own tech/gadget website...  WirelessWednesday.live

Much of the tech content you would see Rick write for the likes of Examiner.com will now be on WirelessWednesday.live along with videos, contests, guest posts, etc.

Have a listen to Rick and Sully (Both Parts) and the notes are below

** Rick today was at the Comcast’s Xfinity Home for the Atlanta Home Tour.

·Gartner estimates 6.4 billion connected devices will be in use in 2016, growing to 20.8 billion by 2020. In 2016, 5.5 million new things will get connected every day.

·According to new research we just released with August Home, the market for home security and automation is expected to double in the next 12 months to 30 million households.

This is the first time that Comcast has shown all existing home security and automation devices across one easy-to-use platform.

·We’re debuting the new Xfinity Home xCam, which features improved Wi-Fi functionality, indoor/outdoor usage and a 24/7 motion detection monitoring service to keep tabs on your family’s safety.

·During the home tour, you’ll see that Xfinity Home users can control all smart home functions from a single app.

·This includes the ability to receive a notification for situations including, but not limited to: when the door is unlocked to track if the dog walker showed up, check via video if your child returned home from school, turning the lights on because it’s starting to get darker earlier, etc.

***  A couple weeks ago, Rick was in Philadelphia for the Copa America Centanario soccer match between Chile and Panama. But it was also the unveiling of Sprint's 5G wireless demo and Rick was there to give his impressions...  Sprint was a partner with Copa 2016

1.  Sprint 5G is FAST!

Dozens times faster than what we are currently using. Spring is one of the first U.S. carriers to demonstrate 5G at a large scale public event such as Copa America Centenario in Philly this week.
Faster speeds, no latency, fewer dropped calls.  Use in "Internet of Things" Virtual and augmented reality applications.
 
2. Sprint's innovative CEO, Marcelo Claure is a big fan of soccer, helping lead to the partnership

“This is the first time the tournament is being held in the United States,” said Marcelo Claure, Sprint president and CEO. “We’re celebrating by giving our customers free access to watch every match of 2016 Copa América Centenario. With fuboTV, customers can use their Sprint smartphone anytime, anywhere on our fastest and most reliable network ever to watch the tournament. Everyone wins with the opportunity to save 50 percent off most AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon standard rate plans when they switch to Sprint. In addition to a world-class network, we are also creating unique experiences for fans to win prizes like a trip to the final match.”
 
3. Live Copa America Games for free with no data charges for Sprint customers

fuboTV, a streaming service that bundles live sports and entertainment channels, will streamed the Spanish-language broadcasts via Univision for all of the Copa América Centenario matches. For a limited time Sprint, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA customers will have exclusive free access to a fuboTV subscription on their smartphones to watch Copa América Centenario this June1.

Wrap up....  
Sprint is pointing toward a 5G future even as it looks to reduce spending and lowers prices to get customers to switch.  Sprint admits is all about better service quality to earn additional customers.