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 - 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.

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 - Milwaukee and Father's Day Gifts

Rick was in Milwaukee all week with @VisitMKE, seeing what is new.

The 2017 U.S. Open golf championships will be in Wisconsin next year at Erin Hills, in Erin, WI, right outside of Milwaukee. Rick played Erin Hills, a couple other golf courses, took in the Harley Davidson Museum and their new drag racing exhibit and more...

It's also about a week until Father's Day and Rick is here to talk about some gift possibilities for Dad.

Have a listen:

1.  Logitech Harmony Companion  - perfect for Dad's man cave

www.logitech.com

If dad is "king of castle" let him control it with one remote. Logitech, the leading authority when it comes to remote controls has hit a home run with their Harmony Companion. Control home entertainment and automation devices using an easy-to-use Harmony remote or the handy Harmony App. Dad will be able to control all his home automation devices individually or in groups with dedicated home control buttons. It's easy to customize the dedicated media playback, cable/satellite, and DVR controls to your preferences. The Harmony Companion is perfect for the living room, man cave or office.  A bargain at $129.99

2. REKS™ Sunglasses - Chances are Dad Needs a New Pair of Sunglasses

www.reksoptics.com

REKS™  is a revolutionary sunglass brand combining the highest quality shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses with stylish, unbreakable frames all at affordable prices.  With a retail price point of $60 and under, the REKS™ lenses are the same quality of lenses found in glasses costing $150-$250.  Add in the fact that the frames are unbreakable and you have yourself a great product that will surely disrupt the marketplace.

REKS™ sunglasses are available in six iconic frame styles with three lens options offered in a multitude of stylish colors including classic, Revo and mirror finishes. The six iconic frame styles come in a broad array of colors and finishes including matte, gloss and Soft Touch™. REKS™ provides a range of stylish options that go from slopes to fairways to city streets with ease.
 

3. Arccos Golf - now available on Android as well as iOS

www.arccosgolf.com

Using the weightless sensors attached to the end of each club, Arccos Golf delivers critical data to free apps that tracks distances hit, club averages, driving accuracy, greens in regulation, sand saves, putts and more
Turn your iPhone into a GPS rangefinder that measures precise distances on nearly 25,000 courses in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Live Shot Tracking
Automatically track every shot you hit and see it brought to life by bird's-eye visuals overlaid on GPS hole imagery.
Find out how Shot Tracking works
Tour Analytics

Make informed choices while you play and access your Golf DNA with an analytics platform that's more powerful than anything on Tour.

 
4. Umbra Pongo Portable Table Tennis

$40 - Available at Amazon and other places

Table tennis is an Olympic sport, but don’t let the regulations hold you back. Umbra’s Pongo portable table tennis set is about to revolutionize the way you play. This kit has everything you need to start a game anytime, anywhere. All you have to provide is a reasonably flat surface. So clear the kitchen table real quick! Or take a door of its hinges! Or play across the hood of your car! Any way you play, it’s gonna be a whole new game.

    Set includes: two paddles with retractable handles, portable net, two balls, and drawstring pouch
    No mounting required
    Weighted net can be set up on any smooth surface up to 72” wide

 


****   Also check out apps for Zoos, museums, etc this summer.
Last week we talked about the National Parks and how there is now an app for each of the National parks.
Another tip is to check ahead of time to see if Zoos, museums and other attractions you may be visiting this summer have a native app you can download ahead of time.

Rick and his wife Lindsay visited the Milwaukee Public Museum this week and they not only have an app for the Museum, they have an app for one of their exhibits, "The Streets of Old Milwaukee"
- Lots of great features with this app
 

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 - National Parks App and Unlocked Phones

**2016 happens to be the 100th year of our National Park System

Coming off the Memorial Day weekend, many of us and vacationers all over the country will be taking in out National Park System this summer.   Now, there are 59 apps for that...

Have a listen:

Chimani, Inc., in partnership with Subaru of America, has announced the launch of 59 mobile app travel guides – one for each of the 59 iconic national parks – in celebration of the 2016 National Park Service Centennial.

The national park apps by Chimani not only serve as a powerful park navigation tool to help visitors explore some of the country’s most beautiful areas, but also eliminate wasteful paper guides that end up in waste landfills. Subaru has partnered with Chimani to support the development of these new apps and to help educate visitors on the importance of reducing waste in national parks.

“We began developing the national park apps in 2010 to address the need for better access to park information, while also understanding the cellular connectivity issue most parks face,” said Kerry Gallivan, CEO and Co-Founder of Chimani, Inc. “Each of our national park apps includes curated, original content covering hiking trails and unique points of interest, park facilities, and more; along with GPS-enabled maps that work without a cell or Wi-Fi connection.”
 
What is Sully's fvorite National Park?

Rick and Sully also take a look at "unlocked smartphones" and some of Rick's favorites

* Unlocked smartphones give flexibility. You aren't locked into a carrier, data plan or time frame. Basically you call the shots and can look for the best deals.

Here are four great unlocked smartphnones...

1. InfoSonics verykool Maverick LTE  

InfoSonics Corporation (NASDAQ: IFON) has released their latest 4G LTE model, the verykool® Maverick LTE (SL5550), which will be available starting December 11th. Equipped with a 5.5” HD screen, Gorilla glass and both front and rear cameras with auto focus and LED flash, the SL5550  is designed as a world phone to promote seamless connectivity for travelers including 7 LTE bands, 5 3G bands and 2 2G bands.

The verykool® Maverick LTE, which comes in both single and dual SIM versions for operator and open market customers respectively, is expected to be available for purchase by Friday, December 11th at a suggested retail price of $189.90(U.S.).   And I've seen for as low as $129.
See at; http://www.verykool.net/Products/SL5550.
 


2. Nexus SP

This is a "large and in charge" powerful phone
$450

The Nexus 6P is Google’s latest cream of the crop. It is made for phablet-sized phone lovers who also appreciate a premium build, with a 5.7″ screen (AMOLED, QHD) and a Huawei-manufactured all-metal casing. Despite a mid-range price of $450, the 6P is equipped through-and-through to stand up with the big boys. We have a high-end octa-core Snapdragon 820 chipset with 3GB of RAM, 12.3MP large pixel (1.55µm) camera with laser auto-focus, hefty 3,450mAh battery, dual front-facing speakers, quick fingerprint scanner, and the very latest Android operating system.

The Nexus 6P is available with either, 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB storage capacities (no microSD expansion) and in the following colors: Matte Gold, Aluminum (silver), Graphite (grey), or Frost (white).
 

3. Honor 5X

From Huawei at $199 a great bargain for an unlocked phone
Huawei is probably the most recognized amongst the Chinese phone makers. This is because the company seizes opportunities. While renowned manufacturers continue to keep their top-end at wallet-busting prices, Huawei sought to match them at a fraction of the cost. Today, this means that you can get a premium built, metal uni-body smartphone for just under $200!

You may expect that the Honor 5X’s specs aren’t “top-end”, and you’d be right, but they’re nothing to scoff at. We have a “sweet-spot” 5.5″ 1080P IPS LCD panel, quad-core Snapdragon 616 chipset, 2GB/3GB of RAM, 16GB storage with microSD expansion, 13MP (f/2.0) rear and 5MP front cameras, 3,000 mAh battery, and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) is running the show (with the promise for Android 6.0 Marshmallow), with Huawei’s custom user interface on top.

You can find the Honor 5x in either gold, silver, or grey.
 

4.  FIGO Atrium 5.5 - Dual Micro SIM Unlocked 16GB Smartphone - US & International GSM 4G LTE (Black)

On Amazon right now for $119.99
    Unlocked No Contract GSM Dual Micro SIM US compatible smartphone with Android 5.1 Lollipop Upgradeable to 6.0
    5.5" HD display and Sharp Full Lamination with a 720x1280 resolution.
    MediaTek 6735 Quad Core 1.3 GHz Processor with arm with MALI-T720 GPU. 16GB Internal memory and 1GB RAM. 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, MP3 Player, MP4 Player Micro SD Slot up to 64GB.
    13MP Main Camera with LED flash and 8MP Camera with LED flash. Supports Wi-FI, and GPS.
    4G LTE, (2/4/5/7/12/17), 4G HSPA+ (850/1900/2100/1700/AWS). GSM Quad band: US compatibility Nationwide on all GSM Networks including AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, Straight Talk, Pure Talk USA, and others GSM Networks.
What is an international version?: An international version item is a product not originally intended for sale in the U.S. Depending on the country of origin, international versions of a product may differ from domestic versions in their default settings, packaging, AC adapters, accessories.