Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio - 4/13/19 - Earth Day Tech

It's the week leading up to Earth Day

Earth Day Network works year round to solve climate change, to end plastic pollution, to protect endangered species, and to broaden, educate, and activate the environmental movement across the globe.

Have a listen:

1. Earth Day 2019  - Theme is "Protect our Species"

The unprecedented global destruction and rapid reduction of plant and wildlife populations are directly linked to causes driven by human activity: climate change, deforestation, habitat loss, trafficking and poaching, unsustainable agriculture, pollution and pesticides to name a few. The impacts are far reaching.
If we do not act now, extinction may be humanity’s most enduring legacy. Here are some quick facts on the current wave of extinction and additional information about this problem here.

All living things have an intrinsic value, and each plays a unique role in the complex web of life. We must work together to protect endangered and threatened species: bees, coral reefs, elephants, giraffes, insects, whales and more.

The good news is that the rate of extinctions can still be slowed, and many of our declining, threatened and endangered species can still recover if we work together now to build a united global movement of consumers, voters, educators, faith leaders, and scientists to demand immediate action.
Earth Day Network is asking people to join our Protect our Species campaign.

2. Nomadik Earth Day Subscription Box
www.thenomadik.com

You need to act now to get one of the coveted Nomadik Earth Day boxes.

If you didn't already know, Nomadik is the No. 1 subscription box for outdoors enthusiasts and they cut through the clutter to give you just what you need.
 

3.  SatPaq
www.satpaq.com

SatPaq®, a lightweight, clip-on, smartphone accessory that enables inexpensive (pay-as-you-go) messaging by satellite.  For the 144 million outdoor enthusiasts in the U.S., the SatPaq directly solves two problems -- the anxiety of not ‘being connected’ and the frustration of having to pay monthly fees even if you do not use the service.

SatPaq has the been named a 2019 CES Innovation Award Honoree in the Wireless Devices, Accessories and Services Category.  

The SatPaq is the first satellite-messaging product to communicate directly to Geostationary [GEO] satellites for consumer communication.  Other products use Low Earth Orbit [LEO] satellites, which have a number of disadvantages such as:
·         There can often be a 2 to10 minute delay before a LEO satellite is in the right part of the sky and ready to accept a message.  GEO satellites are in a stationary orbit around the Earth and are always in view.
·         Messaging over LEOs is SIGNIFICANTLY more expensive than using our GEO satellites thus requiring an annoying monthly fee.  By communicating with the big GEOs, the SatPaq can provide inexpensive, on-demand messaging service that you only pay for when you need it.

Prior to the SatPaq, no company had ever built a credit-card-sized module to communicate to these distant [23,000 mile away] GEO satellites.  This required both a) new technology [26 US patents granted and in process] and b) a new spectrum-sharing concept, first approved by the FCC for Higher Ground and the SatPaq.  
The SatPaq provides a number of useful features for owners in addition to two-way text messaging.  With the SatPaq users can access: location-based precision weather services; on-demand, artificial-intelligence-guided first aid advice with Dr. Dex; roadside assistance [January 2019]; tracking; posting to social media; and 24/7 emergency assistance from anywhere.

The SatPaq has been extensively tested by National Park rangers, county search and rescue, Homeland Security agents, US Army Special Operations Forces and power hikers since December 2017.  Now this same technology can be used by consumers when hiking, fishing, camping or during natural disasters when no other means of communication is available.

George Durkee, author, instructor and a consultant to many National Park Service search and rescue [SAR] teams, says, “SAR teams like Yosemite Search and Rescue (YOSAR) are called in to run some two hundred SAR events every year; many of these lead to injuries and deaths.   For the entire country, there are about 100,000 search and rescues every year.   These require hundreds of man-hours per event – much of it volunteer time.   This is expensive in time, health and money.   We simply need to do better.”
 



4.  Green Toys
www.greentoys.com

Green Toys - For more than a decade, Green Toys Inc. has been dedicated to the development of environmentally friendly and socially responsible children’s products using mainly recycled milk containers right here in the USA. Now, Green Toys is taking their sustainable efforts to the next level with the use of OceanBound plastic for their new OceanBound Tide Pool Set.

OceanBound Plastic is a sustainable product, made from plastic at-risk of entering our oceans along coastlines in global communities that lack recycling infrastructure. By using OceanBound Plastic, you are encouraging the development of formal collection programs around the world. Plus, OceanBound Plastic can be recycled again and again, just like traditional plastic.

The 7-piece Green Toys™ OceanBound Plastic Tide Pool Set includes a starfish, scallop, abalone, snail, squid, and jellyfish, as well as a seaweed-patterned storage bag. The palm-sized shells are the perfect size for scooping and pouring water to wash little ones in infant tubs, while the whole set is also great for the beach and backyard. Plus, the pieces are made in the USA from 100% recycled OceanBound Plastic, a sustainable product made from plastic at risk of entering our oceans along coastlines in global communities.
 

5. PARA’KITO Refillable Bands & Clips
Keep Mosquitos at bay

With a unique blend of essential oils, patented slow-release technology and super-smart product design, PARA’KITO™ products offer the ultimate protection in a stylish way. PARA’KITO™ is sold in more than 35 markets all over the world. All products work in any climate, including temperate and tropical zones, for buzz-free bliss in any activity. Each pellet provides up to 15 days of constant protection. Bands and clips are waterproof, easily adjustable and can be worn around the wrist or ankle or hung on a backpack, belt or stroller. Kids’ bands come with a special ID label for name and contact details! Sports Bands are offered in a Lycra material and feature reflective material and an ID tag. The new Party Edition bands come in Lycra material and feature fun, flirty designs for stylish protection. Products are available at mass and specialty retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Target and Whole Foods, as well as www.ParaKito.com. All Ages. MSRP $19.50 | Neoprene $19.98
 

Limpert Tech on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 1/5/19 - CES 2019 Preview

The Consumer Electronics Show, CES is the largest tradeshow and convention in the world.

It all happens this coming week in Las Vegas.

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 marketplace.

Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), it attracts the world's business leaders and pioneering thinkers.

 

Rick is here to give a preview of what may be hot at CES 2019, so have a listen:

1.  CES by the numbers... the numbers are staggering

 

2.  Tech for the Aging Population

Health gadgets aren’t just for the young. The elderly population is a growing business opportunity, and the category of “aging tech” now includes everything from smart hearing aids to connected toolkits for relatives with dementia. It’s an important area with plenty of problems to solve, but some of the biggest problems with caretaking are social, and the highest-tech gadget won’t do a thing if your grandmother refuses to use it.

Everyone grows old, but Americans are growing older more quickly. The number of Americans over 65 will double by 2060, according to a 2016 report by the Population Research Bureau, and the elderly are living longer, too. According to the Society of Actuaries, if a woman on a pension plan lives past 65, she will, on average, live to be 87.6 years; for men, that number is 85.6 years. “There are already risk managers and insurance people telling people out there to plan to live to 95,” says Laurie Orlov, the founder of Aging in Place Technology Watch. There is a place for technology here, though perhaps some of these companies haven’t thought through their concepts quite enough.

There will alert products at CES. Products also to prevent falls, medical issues, taking medication and more.

3. 8K TVs

4K and HDR tech are pretty much standard. Smart TVs, always a hot topic at CES, are still a mess of irrelevance since the TV is always secondary to the sticks, dongles, and boxes we connect to them, and creating smarts where it counts. One thing that consumers will always understand, though, is more pixels.

And that's why we're going to hear a lot about 8K at CES 2019. Let's be real: A TV with 7,680 x 4,320 resolution is a visual absurdity — there's no way you'd come close to seeing individual pixels at anything resembling a normal viewing distance.

4. Tech for Improving your Health 

This may be the CES to attend to stay healthy.

Sleep technology, for example, encompasses everything from mattresses to white noise devices to dedicated sleep wearables. Air purifiers are embracing smart tech and new form factors to convince more people to make them part of their lives. Technology for improving your health is changing from specialized medical devices for specific conditions to consumer lifestyle products everyone can benefit from, one category at a time.

5.  5G

5G is already here (Verizon and AT&T both have — extremely limited — active networks), but we're still weeks if not months away from smartphones that can take advantage of them. And even when those phones arrive, the transition isn't as simple as turning on a 5G modem.

Nonetheless, 2019 is poised to become the Year of 5G, and they hype train begins at CES, at least as far as consumers are concerned. If all goes well, CES 2019 will show the world what 5G will do for us besides just giving us faster smartphones. More secure smart-home devices, battery-operated remote sensors, and reliable tele-health apps.

6. Non traditional companies at CES

Insurance companies like Allstate

The Girl Scouts

Robots

Automotive companies

Apparel companies

Adult oriented companies

Limpert Tech on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio for 12/15/18 - Holiday Home Tech and Gadgets

Some of the great holiday gifts are gifts for your home.

Sometimes overlooked, these are great for the "hard to buy for" person on your list.

 

Rick and Sully discuss:

1.  WORX Jawhorse Portable Clamping Work Station   $99

www.worx.com 

Also available at Home Depot, Lowe's etc

Perfect for your garage or workshop as this durable WORX Jawhorse is a multi-purpose, heavy duty workstation with powerful clamping up to 2200 lbs. 

 

2. Temperature-regulating sheets from Goodful, priced at $75-130 and available at Macy's stores and online.

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/goodful-solid-sheet-sets-300-thread-count-hygro-cotton-created-for-macys?ID=6906248&CategoryID=207151#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D56%26ruleId%3D78%7CBOOST%20ATTRIBUTE%26searchPass%3DmatchNone%26slotId%3D1

If you, your sleeping partner or your kid's keep repeating the refrain, "it's too hot, it's too cold and I can't sleep," this might be the one sleep aid they need for that restful night.

Meet the breathable and moisture-wicking sheets and pillow covers that actually regulate temperature as it touches your body. Now you can get that cooler feel in the summer and a little more comfortable in the winter, so you can sleep comfortable all year long. This isn't just lip service as you won't want to get out of bed while wrapped in a blanket and spread out on these sheets. Forget those pesky silk sheets and in the winter, those thick flannel sheets.

Fabric: 100% Hygro Cotton Thread Count: 300

Sets include: flat sheet, fitted sheet and one or two pillowcases

Fits mattresses up to 16"

Temperature Regulating Hygrocotton ® , keep cool in summer and warm in winter, Moisture wicking

Select specific item for details

MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® M1NMNPUW4 Hohenstein

 

3. Kenu Airframe & Airbase Wireless  - Actually for your car...

www.kenu.com

Qi-enabled wireless charging car vent mount

Comes in Black

Equipped with a Universal Push-Button Vent Clip and expandable grip with stainless steel rods

Compatible with Qi-enabled devices including Apple, Samsung, Google, Huawei, LG, Nokia, Motorola, Blackberry and Sony

Includes fan-less ventilation and overheat protection

360 degree Pivot Joint movement allows for seamless change from Portrait to Landscape

Fast charging up to 10W

Includes QC3.0 dual USB car charger and Type C cable

Charge your Qi-enabled phone using this compact, easy air vent attachment

Available at: Amazon and Kenu.com

Price: $59.95

 

4.  Animo Activity Tracker for Dogs

www.surepetcare.com

Worn on a dog’s collar, the $79.99 Animo tracker comes with three different sized attachment bands, making it suitable for dogs of all sizes. Weighing just 22g, Animo is lightweight, comfortable and waterproof. It sits flat against the collar and its “twist and lock” fitting not only makes it easy to attach and detach, but also holds the unit firmly in place. It operates using a standard coin cell battery which lasts for six months, preventing the need for regular charging.

Animo connects to the Sure Petcare – Animo app via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), where owners can set and monitor daily activity goals for their pet, as well as view their pet’s activity and behavior reports by day, week, month or year. The app also provides an hour-by-hour sleep report.

 

5. Korbel Champagne and Mini Bottles

https://store.korbel.com/korbel-favors-and-mini-bottles-c8.aspx

Bubbly is a holiday celebration essential. From gifting to sipping, the season is not complete without a little sparkle. 

- Korbel Tiny Bubbles

Korbel 187ml mini bottles make the perfect stocking stuffer or party favor. Korbel offers a range of small-size varietals to please any taste preference, including Brut, Brut Rosé and Sweet Cuvée. Korbel mini bottles can be purchased in a four-pack in select markets for a suggested retail price of $12.99, or consumers can visit Korbel’s online shop to customize shipments of small-size sparklers.

- Korbel Natural

For an extra special gift, reach for Korbel Natural, a dry and delicate California champagne – and a true representation of Korbel’s fruit-forward “house” style. Made from the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes grown in the Russian River Valley, Korbel Natural features notes of apple, orange, lime and raspberry. Korbel Natural can be purchased in select markets for a suggested retail price of $15.99, or consumers can visit Korbel’s online shop to customize bottle shipments.

 

6. The Northwest

www.thenorthwest.com

Northwest continuously produces new, innovative and exciting products for the majority of the worlds’ most recognized and loved brands in sports, Entertainment and lifestyle. Take your fandom to a new level as Northwest offers pillows, throws, duffels, lunchboxes, ponchos and more with official logos of all your favorite college and professional teams. Great price points, too! Order as they have free and fast shipping.

 

Some of the great holiday gifts are gifts for you home.Sometimes overlooked, these are great for the "hard to buy for" person on your list.
 

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio - Top Tech Trends

This week, Rick and Sully take a look at a list of the top strategic technology trends that organizations need to explore in 2019.

You need to be familiar with these terms...
 
Have a listen to Rick and Sully:


1.  Immersive experience

Look beyond virtual reality and augmented reality to a future model of immersive user experience, where we connect with the digital world across hundreds of surrounding edge devices. These include traditional computing devices, wearables, cars, environmental sensors and consumer appliances.


2.  Autonomous things

This includes robots, drones and autonomous vehicles that use AI to automate functions previously performed by humans. The next shift is likely to be from standalone intelligent things to swarms of collaborative devices working either independently or with human input. For example, a drone could decide that a field is ready for harvesting, and dispatch a robot harvester. Or in the delivery market, the most effective solution may be to use an autonomous vehicle to move packages to the target area. Robots and drones on board the vehicle could then ensure final delivery of the package."

Some interesting possibilities to watch.
 

3. Augmented analytics

Augmented analytics focuses on the use of machine learning to improve how analytics content is developed and used. Gartner said augmented analytics capabilities will quickly go mainstream as part of data preparation, data management, modern analytics, business process management, process mining and data science platforms. As it automates the process of data preparation, insight generation and insight visualisation, it could eliminate the need for professional data scientists in many scenarios.
 


4.  Data Mining

Data mining is the practice of examining large amounts of data in user databases and websites to find consumer patterns, behaviors, and relationships that can be useful in marketing goods and services online.

 

5. Quantum computing

It's still very early days for quantum computing, which promises to help find answers to problems too complex for traditional computers to solve. Industries including automotive, financial, insurance, pharmaceuticals and the military have the most to gain from advancements in quantum computing, and Gartner said that CIOs should start planning for it by understanding how it can apply to real-world business problems with the aim of using it by 2023 or 2025.

6.  mHealth

An abbreviation for mobile health, the term for all mobile devices and apps that allow patients and providers to monitor health information. It is a rapidly growing sector for both patients and providers.
 

Limpert Tech for ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 9/29/18 New Tech for the Home Office

If you are like Rick and Sully, you spend a lot of time in your home office.

And Rick is in Delray Beach, FL this weekend checking out all that's new at one of the best resorts in the country - The Seagate Hotel and Beach Sap
https://www.theseagatehotel.com/

1 out of every 2 Americans say they spend some time in a home office.
There's a ton of new tech out there, but what stands out to Rick that would not only look good, but function in his home office.
Take notes!


Have a listen to Rick and Sully talking about the "home office"

1.   What's New in "Amazon Alexa"

Alexa has found its way to be a staple of the home office.

Amazon is doubling down on its Alexa-powered devices, with plans to release at least 8 new voice-controlled hardware devices before the end of the year.
Control an amplifier or even your microwave.

The amplifier, for example, can be used as the central audio panel to control multiple speakers that are set up across the home. The microwave can make Alexa a key part of the kitchen.
 

2. Understands Customizable Computer Stands
https://understands.com/collections/welcome-to-your-new-desk-2

These desk stands are customizable - so if you have two monitors, or a computer setup that isn't standard, the Bolt can be made just for you.

 As a part of their Artistic Plywood Collection, the Bolt is made with premium baltic plywood. What makes this computer stand unique is the option to customize the size of the stand. So if you have two monitors, or a computer setup that isn't standard, the Bolt can be made just for you.

All stands are 9" deep. Width options: 9", 30", 36" and 42". Height options: 3", 4" and 5". Inquire about custom sizes.
 


3.  Viotek NB24C Gaming Monitor Review: Curved
https://viotek.com/viotek-nb24c-24-ultra-thin-75hz-1920x1080p-curved-monitor-w-speakers/

Enjoy pixel perfection at a price that can’t be beat with the NB24C 24-inch curved monitor, bridging the gap between office displays and gaming screens.

    ULTRA-THIN, BEZEL-LESS – Immerse yourself in a frameless 1800R curved 16:9 widescreen display that delivers pixel-perfect HD clarity with a 75Hz refresh rate.
    AMD FREESYNC-READY – Dramatically reduce input lag and image ghosting, tearing and stutter during gaming.
    GAMEPLUS, FPS/RTS – Calibrated for gaming precision and accuracy with integrated crosshair functionality.
    MULTIPLE CONNECTIONS – VGA and HDMI 1.4 ports give the freedom and flexibility of high-speed connectivity whenever you need it. (HDMI cable included.)
    VESA MOUNTABLE – Set up the perfect home or office station exactly how you need it. Use the included 75×75 VESA adapter and build the perfect rig.

 
4. AZIO Retro Compact Keyboard
On Indigogo $130

AZIO Corporation, (www.aziocorp.com), a purveyor of premium tech gear since 2009, announced the release of their latest design, the Retro Compact Keyboard (RCK). This innovation from AZIO is being released through a flex Indiegogo campaign today so backers can receive the best pricing and early availability of this mechanical keyboard. The compact design is made of the finest materials and combines usability with two interface options for users to choose from, USB or Bluetooth. The RCK is compatible with Windows, Macs, tablets and is available in four styles – Gunmetal Black, Artisan Copper, Posh White, and Walnut Elwood.
Interested backers of this campaign can purchase the RCK early for $130 USD plus shipping—40 percent off of the retail price of $219. With a flex goal of $10,000, AZIO plans to use the campaign funds to customize international layouts for overseas distribution and secure the finest raw materials to meet the highest quality standards. Characterized as one of the most robust and solid keyboards, the RCK is made of premium alloy and opulent leather/wood, creating a timeless piece that adds a level of luxurious distinction to any work space. AZIO’s Indiegogo campaign for their previous design of the Retro Classic Keyboard raised 1,833 percent of their goal.

“Our aim is to create a timeless design that blurs the line between modern and retro, form and function. Striking a harmonious balance between these elements, the Retro Compact keyboard was designed to inspire and deliver joy with every press of a key. Its compact form and versatility lets you conveniently take it from your home to a café, office or anywhere in the world,” said Sam Li, VP design at AZIO Corp.    

As most keyboards are created with fragile plastic material, AZIO released this version to stand out among the more traditional offerings on the market today. Aesthetically, users will be delighted to find that behind every key is a backlit mechanical switch that not only delivers a subtle click but also illuminates the entire keyboard. Powering it all is a massive built-in 5,000-mAh rechargeable battery which enables months of use on a single charge. In addition, a matching palm rest and two sets of pillar-style feet are included to conform to the ideal ergonomics of the user’s wrist position. Lastly, the RCK is available with a full line of accessories, including an ambidextrous leather mouse and matching mouse pad, with the same distinct look as the vintage, but modern, compact boards. Both are available in a variety of color combinations to adapt to many different styles and environments.
 

5. Sidewinder
https://fusereel.com/
$29.99

The Side Winder, a MacBook charger winder that winds up & protects your charger in seconds! Last year it raised $300,000 on Kickstarter & are now shipping live on website and Amazon.
The Side Winder keeps the cables organized from 12 inches to 12 feet.
 

6. Wood Blinds

Wood blinds in a home office can increase productivity.
“People spend a lot of time at work and their environment definitely affects them,” says Chanuki IllushkaSeresinhe, of the Warwick Business School Data Science Lab. “So if pleasant scenery makes people feel better, there’s a good case that the scenicness of their working environment will have a similar effect.”

It just makes sense. A visually pleasing office puts you at ease and allows you to focus on your work – boosting both morale and productivity. “Just make your space reflect who you are,” advises Mark Montgomery, founder of FLOthinkery.

Recommendation: Wood Blinds remain one of the most popular choices for any room – especially a home office. Wood blinds “add a feeling of warmth and coziness to the atmosphere in the room."