Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 and iHeartRadio - Tech to Make Your Life Easier

Life is tough.

Rick is here this week to look at some tech that makes various aspects of your life a little easier.

Have a listen to Rick and Sully:

1. PaMu  -Waterproof and Wireless Earbuds

An Indiegogo campaign for earbuds that solve a pet peeve of many.
PaMu is the closest thing to what people have always wanted in a sports earphone – a pair of lightweight and compact earbuds that stay connected, stay in, and sound amazing. You can call it a technology-packed solution!

Hi-Fi Sound/Auto-connects/Touch Control/In-Ear Mic/Waterproof/Portable Charging Pod/Never falls out
Just $29 right now at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pamu-waterproof-wireless-earbuds-never-fall-out#/

2. FooBot
www.foobot.io

$199

 SET UP IN SECONDS: Smart and well made, it will take you just 2-5 minutes from the moment you open the box to start receiving data on your phone. No need to read thick manuals nor become an engineer. Just plug it in, download the app, sync your Foobot, and receive the data.
USER FRIENDLY APP: Completely re-designed at the beginning of 2017. This new version of Android and iOS app is very smooth, easy to use, and reliable. Get real-time data on your phone every 5 minutes, no matter where you are, hassle and glitch free.

30 DAYS MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: Our new model 21 has a 1-year warranty and it comes backed with a fully renewed Customer Satisfaction department that will go the extra mile and beyond to sort any issue you may have, by email, Monday to Saturday. In addition, you are covered by our 30-days money back guarantee. No questions asked.

AIR QUALITY AT A GLANCE: If worried about the air conditions around you or your children, just take a look at the Foobot. Coloured LEDS will show you instantly what your air quality is like. LED lights can be dimmed from the app and sleep time is also available.

HANDS-OFF CONTROL: Connect your Foobot to your home automation devices via IFTTT, Stringify, and/or Artick Cloud, wirelessly. Set it up once and forget. Foobot will take care of keeping the air quality of your home within safe levels automatically (requires additional devices to work).
 


3.  Package Concierge - a cutting-edge digital locker system
www.packageconcierge.com

Package deliveries have increased 48% in the last two years as a result of the increase in online shopping - and this is expected to continue increasing up to 17-28 percent each year, posing a major logistical problems for e-tailers and their customers.

Package Concierge® is the innovator of the digital locker system for apartments, retail, universities, and office/corporate settings. Made in America, with cutting-edge technology at its core, Package Concierge® is the highest-quality solution in the industry and is the only secure and seamlessly integrated system for 24/7 package management that also meets all fire and safety standards. From its intuitive mobile app, shipping and returns, to its Peer-to-Peer transactions, Package Concierge® makes package management hassle-free for every user.

The Package Concierge system lockers are constructed from corrosion resistant steel, and the kiosk is powered by a Windows 8 operating system. This innovative combination of hardware and software comprise the Package Concierge system.
 

4. myCharge Amp Prong+  - a dual threat when it comes to power
www.mycharge.com

$50

Charges your devices when plugged into the wall or as a stand along power bank
The myCharge Amp Prong+ 6000mAh portable charger is the one powerbank you need for charging two devices simultaneously. Sure it charges your devices during the day or night when plugged into a wall outlet. The hidden secret here is it also carries power to charge multiple devices when not plugged into the wall. Tech's answer to, "what is the best dual threat in tech?"

 


5. Tapplock
https://tapplock.com/

$99
Tapplock has created a smart fingerprint padlock so you never need a key or combination again.
The state-of-the-art capacitive fingerprint sensor allows unlocking in under 0.8 seconds. Stores up to 500 fingerprints for multiple users. Adaptive algorithm means the lock becomes faster and more accurate with each access.

 

6. Royal Velvet® Signature Soft Solid Bath Towel by Trident // $9.99-$16 at JCPenney.com

Wrap yourself in plush comfort with these Royal Velvet towels. An ultra-soft design pairs with fade-resistant color and reinforced hems for luxury that lasts.

Washable and durable. Purchase individually or as a set.

These are products from Trident
www.tridentindia.com

Trident is one of the world’s largest fully integrated home textiles manufacturers and biggest terry towel manufacturing facility. As innovators of the softest towels, bath robes and bed sheets, Trident’s products will help any home feel like a luxurious resort, and make every day feel like vacation.
 
Rick and Sully wrap up with talking a little Art Bell, the radio legend that passed away last Friday.

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 - New Golf Tech

A wrap up of St. Patrick's and St. Baldrick's

Then on to some new golf tech  and a bunch to get through this week...

 

Rick will be hitting the links this spring. Here's some of what new he'll be using.

Have a listen to Rick and Sully:

1. A New Fitted Driver from Club Champion

www.clubchampiongolf.com

Custom fit golf clubs from the experts...
Rick recently got fitted for a new driver at Club Champion.
When it comes to getting fit for golf clubs, in order to do it absolutely to the best of your ability, you need to look for four key things:

Demo Equipment:  How many brands of heads and shafts can you hit during your fitting session and even better, can you mix and match them.  At the end of the day, the more choices you have, the better.  If you’re only getting fit with one or two fitting carts and/or demo bags, you are not getting even close to the breadth of equipment combinations available today.

Technology:  A launch monitor is a MUST, but which one is important as well.  Many are good, but Trackman is still the de facto launch monitor the pros trust and so should you.  For putting analysis, the Science and Motion PuttLab is still second to none in terms of the data it delivers to help you decide which type of putter is best for you.

Your Fitter:  If you think reading a launch monitor and saying “You’re spin is too high, try this” is all there is to club fitting, think again.  There is an art to the science behind all of this, and if your fitter hasn’t been fitting for long or hasn’t seen a couple hundred people, you’re taking your chances that your fitter truly knows what he’s doing.

Club Building:  At the end of all of this, if you have a perfect 3 for 3 score from above but your clubs are built in the ‘custom shop’ of a manufacturer (ie assembly line) your odds of getting the clubs built exactly to your specifications decrease considerably.  No two sets should be alike, and you need someone to get those lofts, lies, lengths and swing weights dead-on to take full advantage of any club fitting process.
According to Golf Digest, 8 out of 9 Club Champion customers who upgraded to custom-fit clubs added an average of 21 yards off the tee and lowered their scores by as much as 6 strokes per round. In fact, nearly 100% of Club Champion Customers report they were satisfied.
 

2. Cobra Irons - Smart Golf Clubs
www.cobragolf.com

Used by Rickie Fowler
Golf club manufacturers are expecting a big year in 2018, and one company, Cobra Golf, introduced the first ’smart’ set of clubs – the KING F8 AND F8+ line up featuring Cobra Connect Powered by Arccos. This is golf club engineering with next-level performance tracking. Your Cobra Connect clubs come standard with an Arccos sensor embedded in the grip end. This allows users to automatically track and analyze their performance with each club and across all game aspects. This is Cobra quality with Arccos technology collecting and disbursing that data golfers need and want at www.cobragolf.com.
 


3. Ecco Shoes
www.eccousa.com

The ECCO BIOM® HYBRID 3 features the ECCO TRI-FI-GRIP™ outsole with a multi-purpose zonal performance structure for optimal traction and stability. Specifically engineered to move with the foot through the swing, the multi-purpose zonal performance structure is focused on achieving maximum rotation, stability and durability.
Specifically engineered to move with the foot through the swing, the multi-purpose zonal performance structure is focused on three key segments:\
    Zone 1 centers on delivering outstanding lateral stability throughout the swing.
    Zone 2 forms the middle of the outsole and is designed to enhance walking comfort through the round and beyond. It also features a durability region in the heel where shoes can be prone to wearing.
    Zone 3 is a specially engineered rotational section designed to optimize the movement in the forefoot through slim, rounded lugs which promote fast and easy rotation through the swing.
Available in bold options for men and women, additional features of ECCO BIOM HYBRID 3 include:
    An ECCO Racer Yak leather upper with supreme breathability and durability
    100% GORE-TEX® waterproof protection, guaranteed for three years
    The option of a BOA® closure system for optimum fit
    ECCO Freedom Fit mixing a snug heel setting with a roomier forefoot area that allows toes to move naturally
    BIOM® NATURAL MOTION® technology brings the player closer to the ground while offering an anatomical last shape with superb cushioning and advanced support
    Removable Ortholite® inlay soles, offering long-term cushioning, enhanced breathability, moisture management and the option of extra width
 

4. Shot Scope V2 - Performance Tracking Watch
www.shotscope.com

Combining front/middle/back GPS with Shot Scope’s industry-leading Performance Tracking. V2 fills a significant gap in the market. V2 is now available.

Golfers have long sought a device that combined GPS yardages and fully automatic performance tracking; Shot Scope’s in-house engineers have developed a product that meets the needs of the modern golfer while retaining the company’s trademark automatic club recognition technology and detailed performance statistics.
V2 has three modes to suit the golfer’s playing requirements, GPS, PRO and GPS+TRACK, each mode has been designed for ultimate flexibility. In both GPS and GPS+TRACK modes, the LCD screen displays distances to the front, middle and back of the green from the golfer’s real-time position using SMART GPS. Distances to hazards will be released in a software update later in the year.
Performance Tracking is activated in both PRO and GPS+TRACK modes. The watch works in the background to collect over 100 Tour-level statistics, broken down into five areas: clubs, tee shots, approaches, short game and putting. Performance statistics of this calibre have previously only been available to Tour players. No manual input or phone-use is required.
V2 uses Shot Scope’s proprietary course mapping data which is compiled and quality checked by a team of elite golfers.


5. Club Car is celebrating 60 years in the industry in 2018.
http://www.clubcar.com/us/en/home.html

As far as golf carts go, Club Car is hard to beat...

Club Car was founded in the early to mid 1950s in Dallas, Texas.   Bill Stevens bought the rights to the golf car and moved the manufacturing facility to Augusta, Georgia, where he lived.  
Stevens eventually sold out to Johns Manville Company and then in 1978 Club Car was sold again to a group of investors that included Billy Dolan and seven other top managers from E-Z-GO.  They redesigned the golf car and in 1982 introduced the DS model which is still familiar today. They took a small company from back in the pack to become a world class manufacturer of golf and utility vehicles.

They are also launching Tempo ConnectTM, a stylish new golf car with enhanced technology including Visage Fleet Management.
Tempo Connect’s enhanced ride is designed with automotive styling and connected technology. Club Car’s proven engineering, industry-leading durability and reliable comfort are evident with a new sleek front cowl, rust-proof aluminum frame, new alloy wheels, premium comfort seats and a spacious dashboard.
 

6. Golf Pride Grips
www.golfpride.com

The No. 1 Grips on Tour
A new golf season and that means you need some new grips
ALIGN Technology Features a Raised Ridge to Assist Hand Placement and Improve Swing Consistency.
For over six decades, Golf Pride has been the global leader in golf grip innovation and technology, from the invention of the slip-on grip to groundbreaking advancements in cord with our new Brushed Cotton Technology (BCT®) to the introduction of the hybrid category of grips.
Today, Golf Pride® has laid claim to more major wins than any other grip company. More than 80% of Tour professionals choose to play our grips and not one is paid to do so. And in this age of multi-million dollar endorsement deals, that’s the strongest endorsement of all. So, whether you’re a Tour pro playing a major, a rising amateur, or an everyday golfer, you can rest assured knowing you’re playing the #1 Grip in Golf.

 

 7.  80BREAKR app
www.80Breakr.com

80BREAKR™ is the only app that looks and works like a scorecard, but incorporates everything the latest mobile devices can do for you. It's ease-of-use lets golfers focus on their game, instead of the app. Without any annoying screen changes, it features two-tap score entry and an at-a-glance screen, including score, competition, betting and GPS distance to the center of the green. We're also excited to roll out our live leaderboard for multi-foursome competition this spring.
For the start of 2018, and for a limited time, 80BREAKR is offering savings for golfers:
GPS at-a-glance on your scorecard: $4.99 (normally $29.99)
Betting Modes: $0.99 (normally $4.99)
Handicap

Service $9.99: posts your score automatically for a USGA™ handicap (normally $29.99)

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 - New Baseball Tech

Play Ball!

Baseball season is right around the corner.. college baseball is in full swing.

Rick has been in California and Arizona this week covering some Spring Training action. He and Sully talk about what is new on the baseball tech front.
Have a listen:

1. Ball Coach Radar by Pocket Radar - first up is something for us...
www.pocketradar.com

Pocket Radar is a compact radar gun for sports like baseball, volleyball and softball.
Designed to measure the fastest speed of a ball in flight. Works great for baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse, hockey, and cricket. Easy trigger capabilities eliminate any timing requirements: Simply hold the button down well before the ball is in flight, and release once the speed is displayed. Enter Constant-On Mode to provide automatic triggering without the press of a button. Ball Coach measures from 25 mph to 130 mph and is accurate to within +/- 1 mph (+/- 2 kph), has 120 feet of range on a baseball and 25 deep memory. Includes soft-shell belt holster case, wrist strap, 2 AAA alkaline batteries, illustrated quick start guide and 2 year warranty. Visit PocketRadar.com/BallCoach for more information.
 

2. HitTrax
www.hittraxbaseball.com

HitTrax is a hitting service that helps track how and where hitters are putting the ball on the field.
It’ll tell players if the ball they whacked was a hit or an out, and it also measures exit velocity, launch angle, spray charts and the players’ line drive, fly ball and ground ball percentages.

For pitchers, it tracks pitch velocity, spin rate break measurements, percentage of strikes and a strike zone analysis.
 

3. MLB partners with Mitel to improve communications technology on and off the field

Major League Baseball has announced details of a new partnership with Mitel, a global leader in business communications, to power the league's communications tools and connections across the 30 MLB ballparks.
The new partnership will transform the existing 30 independent platforms for dugout, bullpen, video review rooms and press box communications into a common, unified system featuring enhanced security and call recording capabilities. This new system will provide the capability to record and monitor all communications conducted on the phone lines to ensure compliance with all Major League Baseball rules and regulations.
Mitel has already begun working with MLB and Club technology departments to begin installations at all 30 ballparks. The new systems and procedures are scheduled to be in place by Opening Day -- March 29, 2018 -- the first time since 1968 that every team across the Majors will open on the same date.
 


4. New Stats to look at

No sport is more statistically driven than baseball.
There are some new stats to keep track of:
a. Exit Velocity - the speed of the ball off the bat
b. Hitting with Infield Shifts - pretty self-expanatory
c. Launch Angle - Angle of ball coming off the bat

 

5. Diamond Kinetics
www.diamondkinetics.com

The Pittsburgh-based startup launched in 2013, initially using technology to properly fit amateur baseball players with the correct bat. That idea evolved over the past five years as Diamond Kinetics developed bat sensors to help analyze a batter’s swing. The product is used by more than 15 MLB teams and 52 NCAA programs, in addition to thousands of younger players.

6. Protective Netting to all MLB Ballparks

Major League Baseball announced that all 30 ballparks will have expanded protective netting installed by Opening Day on March 29.

MLB said in a statement that netting will extend to at least the ends of both dugouts. Most teams have gone further than that to try to prevent a repeat of disturbing incidents in which fans have been hit by foul balls.
 

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 - New Tech for the Home

If you are upgrading things around your home this Spring. Here is some new tech you might want to add into the mix.

Have a listen to Rick and Sully:

Segment notes:

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1. iKeyp Bolt
www.ikeyp.com

$149

The intended use of the iKeyp is for securing personal items inside a home, dorm room, apartment, etc. It can fit in your medicine cabinet to be used for safely storing prescription medications, or in a kitchen, bedroom, office, etc. for securely storing spare keys, important documents, valuables + more. There is much more info about the possible uses on the website too: https://ikeyp.com/ikeyp-in-action/

The iKeyp can be opened use the backup key, the keypad or the iKeyp app. The free iKeyp app allows for 24/7 monitoring and real-time activity alerts sent straight to your smart phone if the safe is tampered with, or for medication reminders.
 

2. Belle AI Smart Doorbell
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/netvue/belle-from-doorbell-to-doorman?utm_source=Netvue

Belle, the world's 1st intelligent Wi-Fi doorbell that greets your visitors on your behalf and notifies you when you’re needed. Protecting your packages, waving off potential solicitors, and greeting your friends are only a few of Belle’s many talents. It’s like having a personal doorman for your family, except Belle stays on duty 24/7. Log on any time day or night to see what Belle sees and hear what Belle hears.

Belle is like a magic window from where you can see everything taking place around your home. Its HD live streaming and infrared night vision show you the real-time views in front of your doors with clear and smooth videos days and nights.

Belle is a crowdfunding campaign, you can be a part of.
 

3. Sengled Lightbulb and Hub
$40
https://us.sengled.com/products/element-classic-kit

The Element Classic A19 LED Smart Lighting Starter Kit is the easy, affordable way to get whole-home smart lighting. Use included hub to schedule, dim, and turn bulbs On/Off, and run preset routines for Wake Up, Energy Saving, and more.
The Hub allows you to control more than one lightbubl at a time and make them do whatever you want.
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4. Amplifi Teleport
https://www.amplifi.com/teleport/

Extend Your Home Wi-Fi Signal to Anywhere in the World with Teleport

AmpliFi Teleport provides a secure and convenient way to access resources at home, even when you are not. Utilizing any Wi-Fi hotspot or wired Ethernet connection, Teleport is able to create an encrypted connection to your home network, expanding it wherever you go.

It’s simple: connect your AmpliFi Router at your home and take the AmpliFi Teleport device with you wherever you go. AmpliFi Teleport works with Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet setup.
 

5. Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST Portable Wi‑Fi Bluetooth Speaker
https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/megablast.html

Not just your everday Bluetooth Speaker.

Ultimate Sound: Our most powerful speaker with 360° intensely rich sound, stunning clarity, and heart-pounding bass. With up to 12 hours of battery, it brings your music to life wherever you take it

With Amazon Alexa hands-free voice control: Just ask Alexa to blast tunes from Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or TuneIn, change tracks, check the weather - or try any of Alexa's skills

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled: Use the Alexa Voice Service at home or on the go whenever connected to Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot or stream music via Bluetooth from your phone

Waterproof and virtually indestructible: Never worry about going easy on it, your music will always be on point.

The speaker is IP67 rated and can be immersed in water up to 1 m for 30 minutes

Smarter over time: Update your speaker with the Ultimate Ears app as new features become available



 

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 - Spring Cleaning Tech

As February gets ready to turn into March, it's time to start thinking of Spring and that means "Spring Cleaning"

Yes, cleaning can be fun, with some new tech.

Rick and Sully discuss this week:

1. Rocketbooks - reusable notebooks to keep you organized
www.getrocketbook.com

- Connect your symbols to Google Drive, Evernote, Dropbox, OneDrive, OneNote, Slack, Box, iCloud, iMessage, or Email.
    Tap Destinations, Change Destination, and sign in with your account.
    Mark the symbol on the Rocketbook pages you’d like to send.

- Scan your pages

    Open the Rocketbook App on your mobile device.
    Scan the pages you’d like to capture and send.

- When your pages have reached their destination.
    Share, print, archive.
 

2.   KODAK SCANZA Digital Film Scanner converts film to JPEG files
https://www.amazon.com/KODAK-SCANZA-Digital-Slide-Scanner/dp/B00O2BU8PK/

A familiar name in the photography world brings film into the digital age while preserving precious memories with the KODAK SCANZA Scanner; digitize and optimize 35mm, 126, 110, Super 8 and 8mm film negatives and slides

The KODAK SCANZA digital film and slide scanner is available from its North American brand licensee, C+A Global. The versatile film-to-JPEG converter digitizes a variety of formats including 35mm, 126, 110, super 8 and 8mm negatives and slides into optimized 14-megapixel or interpolated 22-megapixel digital files. Images can then be transferred to any Mac or PC via an SD card for saving, sharing, printing and editing. The all-in-one package comes ready to go with everything needed to start scanning slides and negatives: various film adapters and inserts, a built-in LCD color display, an exceptionally easy-to-use operational interface, plus multiple cables for device hookup.

The KODAK SCANZA Scanner features an intuitive user interface that allows users to enhance the image quality of their film, including the ability to adjust RGB levels and brightness for ideal image coloring. With the scanner's gallery mode, users can display images in a slideshow, then rotate, flip and delete images as they see fit.

KODAK SCANZA Scanner Highlights and Benefits:
    Convert Film to JPEG in Seconds - The SCANZA scanner's powerful 14-megapixel sensor captures images from 35mm, 126, 110, Super 8 and 8mm negatives and slides in stunning HD clarity, while its optional integrated interpolation setting enhances images up to 22-megapixels.
    Large 3.5" LCD Screen - The high-definition built-in LCD color display features adjustable brightness and convenient tilt for easy operation and image viewing, allowing users to easily edit images using the scanner's various settings.
    An Adapter for Everything - The KODAK SCANZA scanner ships with multiple film inserts and adapters for converting various negatives and slides for fast and flexible operation; it's large one-touch buttons allow for one-step scan and save.
    Intuitive User Interface - Displayed on the scanner's clear, bright LCD screen, the user interface includes a helpful tray and insert directory, as well as simple-to-navigate image editing capabilities and a gallery for browsing through saved images.
    HDMI/Video Cables and More Included - The KODAK SCANZA scanner comes with everything needed to start scanning images, including HDMI/video cables for viewing images on a television, an AC adapter, USB power cable and a film cleaning brush.

Pricing and Availability
The KODAK SCANZA scanner is available now for $169.99 USD on Amazon and comes with a 1-year limited warranty. More information is available at https://www.amazon.com/KODAK-SCANZA-Digital-Slide-Scanner/dp/B00O2BU8PK/.

 


3.  G-Technology 2TB G-Drive R-Series for backing up your valuable data
www.g-technology.com

G-Technology has debuted their new 2TB G-DRIVE R-Series USB 3.1 Type-C mobile SSD. Designed for on-the-go users who need rugged hard drive storage that can withstand tough conditions while in the field, this SSD features IP67 water and dust resistance, shock and vibration resistance, drop protection up to 9.8′ on a carpeted concrete floor, and a crush-proof rating of 1,000 pounds.

When combined with its 2TB storage capacity and 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Type-C interface, this SSD provides data-transfer speeds of up to 560 MB/s, allowing users to edit, save, and archive large files quickly, including videos and photos.
 

4.  ModularClosets.com

Modular Closets are high quality and easy to design custom closet systems that you can order, assemble and install, in no time at all. Visit the website at  https://www.modularclosets.com
 

5. Purequosa Organic Spray
www.purequosa.com

Now in bigger sizes.
Purequosa organic spray is not just for you, but all of your athletic gear and shoes, including golf shoes and equipment. Keep everything clean and fresh at home or bring with you when you travel. Purequosa is an energy boost for your skin. You can spray from temple to toes and everything in between. A bargain for $5 and up, on Amazon.com or www.purequosa.com.