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 - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


1.  Tech upgrades to the rooms

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

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


2.   Rose - The Cosmopolitan's resident Chatbox

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

3.  Three types of pools to enjoy

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

4. Underground Parking

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

5.  LED displays in Lobby

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

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

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 - Adobe Summit

Rick is at another "summit" this week.  The annual Adobe Summit in Las Vegas.

A gathering of over 13,000 digital marketers, tech entrepreeurs, media and partners of Adobe

Adobe Systems Incorporated, commonly known as Adobe, is an American multinational computer software company. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, United States. Adobe has historically focused upon the creation of multimedia and creativity software products, with a more recent foray towards rich Internet application software development. It is best known for Photoshop, an image editing software, Acrobat Reader, the Portable Document Format (PDF) and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as its successor Adobe Creative Cloud.
www.adobe.com

Rick and Sully talk about what went on at Adobe Summit:

1. Adobe and Microsoft bridge a gap to China

Adobe and Microsoft’s extend a partnership into China to help local brands deliver personalized customer experiences. Also new today, Adobe and Microsoft unveiled:
    New native integrations between Adobe Experience Manager and Microsoft Azure, Adobe Campaign and Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Adobe Analytics and Microsoft Power BI
    A new standard model that aligns data across an organization with ease, with the integration of Adobe XDM and Microsoft CDM

More than 60 global brands leverage Adobe and Microsoft joint solutions, including 24 Hour Fitness, Foot Locker, Tourism Australia and W.B. Mason.

This will also help at serving more than 60 global brands today, as Adobe and Microsoft’s new native technology integrations include Adobe Experience Manager Sites Managed Service, running on Microsoft Azure to help companies deliver personalized web experiences.

2. Innovations in Adobe Analytics Cloud, such as a new integration with Advertising Cloud to give marketers more visibility into how paid search drives engagement, as well as deeper insights into publisher reporting metrics.

3. Keynotes by NFLer JJ Watt and Sir Richard Branson

Power of positivity - JJ Watt
Entrepreneurship for Sir Richard Branson essentially means finding ways to make people’s lives better.  Speaking at the 2018 Adobe Digital Marketing Summit, he was of the view that understanding people’s experiences – the good and the bad – should take center stage in guiding all business decision making and processes.

 

4. Advertising Cloud Creative empowers marketers to make basic design changes to ads in real-time rather than wait days or weeks for redesigns.
 

5. Facebook on Stage at Adobe Summit

"We're going to get better and are going to listen to the community", says Facebook VP of marketing partnerships Gene Alston.


6. Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola Presenting at Adobe Summit

Among the companies that showed off how they were benefitting from Adobe software was 130-year-old Coca-Cola, whose CDO Dabid Godsman walked the audience through the soft drink icon’s 12-month-old digital transformation. Among the initiatives resulting from its efforts: User-generated content such as the “Can Man.” “We see a future as a company that runs a co-creation environment with our consumers,” Godsman said. “We don’t see a world where we will continue as a traditional advertiser.”

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 and iHeartRadio - TAG Summit

This week was the annual Georgia Technology Summit at the Cobb Galleria, put on by TAG - Technology Assoc of Georgia, it's now being called the TAG Summit.

Rick attended and it was a who's who of technology in the State of Georgia and beyond.. have a listen and Rick and Sully discuss:

Georgia Technology Summit
 
It's a new world for tech, and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has emerged as a world-class membership organization and an engine for economic development for the state of Georgia. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances Georgia's tech-based economy.

www.tagonline.com

TAG TODAY:
    35,000+ Members
    2,000+ Member Companies
    200+ Events per year
    27 Societies

1.  THE SUMMIT 2018

Fueling the Innovation Economy with

"What’s Now and Next"

Georgia has now been dubber the "Silicon Peach" as a play on words vs. "Silicon Valley"


2. Gov. Nathan Deal was On Hand

Say what you will about the Governor of Georgia, but he has encouraged tech start ups to come to Georgia and many of his policies have encouraged business and commerce to move to the state of Georgia.
 



3.  The Summit featured the Top 40 and Top 10 Innovative Companies in Georgia

Companies selected as the "Top 10” and “Top 40" Innovative companies will be showcased at The Summit, including the opportunity of the “Top 10” to address the Summit’s attendees.

“Top 40” recognition will be awarded based on specific criteria focused on innovation, including:
    degree of innovation
    scope and financial impact of innovation
    likelihood of success
    promotion of Georgia's innovative efforts nationally and internationally

Eligible companies must be Georgia-based and focused on the creation, development and dissemination of technology.

4. MONETIZR won "Most Innovative Tech Company in Georgia"
www.monetizr.io

Banking on the growth of the gaming industry by...
Improving the experience of Gamers, engagement for Game Developers, and reach for Brands
 

5. Georgia Tech President Bud Peterson inducted into the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia

Yes, there is a Hall of Fame for technology in Georgia!

Previous inductees of the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia include: Georgia Gov. Zell Miller, technology industry icon Tom Noonan, inventor of the modem Dennis Hayes and CNN founder Ted Turner, among others.
A top-10 public research university in the U.S. with more than 29,000 students and 157,000 living alumni, Georgia Tech has become internationally recognized for the quality of its educational and research programs.
“President Bud Peterson’s leadership at Georgia Tech has created an exponential effect for technology and economic development throughout our city, the state and beyond,” said John Nee, Assurance Partner in PwC’s Technology Practice in Atlanta. “Bud leads by example at Georgia Tech, helping to develop hundreds of innovative and entrepreneurial thinkers who ultimately contribute to the state’s technology industry. Bud exemplifies every ideal of the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia and it's our privilege to have him join the group this year."

“Georgia Tech sets the highest bars for research, discovery and innovation as it builds and prepares tomorrow’s technology leaders,” said Larry K. Williams, President and CEO of TAG. “It is under Bud Peterson’s leadership that Georgia Tech sets the stage for technology industry transformation and continues to be a world class leader in education.”

6. Electric Car Tax Credit in Georgia

It might come back!

Several years ago, Georgia offered a generous state-tax credit for purchase of a zero-emission vehicle, and its sales of electric cars boomed.

When state politics interceded to kill that credit in 2015—and add a new tax specifically on those same vehicles—the state became a case study on what happens when such incentives are suddenly withdrawn.

Now, state politicians are taking a second crack at an incentive.

Earlier this year, state representatives Spencer Frye, Todd Jones, and Allen Peake announced the introduction of House Bill 98 for the 2018-2019 legislative session.

While the text of the bill apparently hasn't been posted to the Georgia Legislature's website, the bill would create a $2,500 credit for buyers of electric cars within the state, presumably starting sometime in 2019.

The state's previous income-tax credit for purchase of a battery-electric vehicle has been $5,000; the new figure corresponds to that offered in California, where roughly half the country's electric cars are sold today.

While that previous credit was in effect, Nissan frequently cited the greater Atlanta area as one of the top regions for sales of its Leaf electric car.
 

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)