Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 - Back to School Tech for the College Student

Rick and Sully look at some tech to take back to college

Have a listen:

 
1.  Lenovo ThinkPad 13
$499.99

A great keyboard, sharp screen and long battery life. For a price most freshmen can afford, the ThinkPad 13 offers a full HD display, an SSD, 9 hours of battery life and the best notebook typing experience money can buy. Even better, Lenovo's lightweight laptop passes several durability tests and offers a USB Type-C port for next-gen peripherals and chargers.
 

2.  Kensington MicroSaver 2.0 Keyed Laptop Lock
MSRP of $49.99
 
This week, we get the launch of the MicroSaver® 2.0 Keyed Laptop Lock. The MicroSaver 2.0 - which was engineered under strict specifications by Kensington to work with the thinnest laptops without compromising strength - represents the next generation of laptop security.
 
The latest in Kensington's long legacy of providing IT professionals with maximum anti-theft protection for laptops and other devices, the MicroSaver2.0 Keyed Laptop Lock is only 10 millimeters in diameter and provides the same strength as the world renowned MicroSaver Keyed Laptop Lock that has been the industry leader for more than 20 years.

3.  KingsBottle Mini Fridge
www.kingsbottle.com

Forget everything you know about dorm room-sized refrigerators and take a look at what KingsBottle has to offer. For $299, buyers get an actual refirgerator with a compressor that keeps precise temperatures and is specifically designed to be one of the quietest on the market. Different sized KingsBottle "mini" units keep from 21 to 66 cans, bottles and whatever else you need. You also get chromed metal shelves, a lock to keep your roommates out and blue LED lighting on inside as a nice touch. Comes with a two-year warranty.
 

4. 3D knitted JS Shoes
$49

No-nonsense shoes perfect for the college student to wear... anywhere
Technology has played a large role in shoes for decades, but JS Shoes has a new tech twist when it comes to shoes and it works for them and their customers.

JS Shoes are the first non-athletic 3D knitted shoe. Does that have your attention?  JS Shoes brings comfort, style and technology to your next pair of casual shoes. Perfect for the active or laid back lifestyle to be won inside or outdoors, JS Shoes has hit the pavement running with their first product that makes an excellent shoe for driving, walking through the outdoor mall or even wearing around the home office.

 
5.  WHOOSH! Screen Shine

This is the ideal product for getting rid of germs on electronic devices, or on services in general. Research has shown that the screen of a phone can be up to 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat! Many of us may think using our shirt to wipe the smudges off the screen is sufficient, but that doesn’t take care of the bacteria that still linger on the screen and often just pushes the dirt and grime around the screen. WHOOSH! Screen Shine is an entirely new way to not only rid your phone or tablet screen of bacteria, smudges and dirt but it also leaves behind a nano-film that resists dust and fingerprints. Using the antimicrobial microfiber cloth and non-toxic solution together keeps your screen looking the same as when it came out of the box!
    Antimicrobial microfiber cloth and liquid solution work in tandem to remove bacteria, oils and smudges
    Unique formula leaves a nano-coating that repels dust, smudges and fingerprints to keep the screen looking new
    Formula is non-toxic and does not contain alcohol or ammonia making it odorless and eco-friendly
    Safe for all screens
    Available in .3 oz, 1oz and 3.7 oz   $7, $10 and $20

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have a listen to both parts:

 

1.  Re-Play Dishware
www.re-play.com

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. Bedol What’s Next Water Clock

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

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

5.   WaterWipes

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

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

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

Taking about products for your home office this week.

 

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

Show notes:

1.  Epson Expression XP-430 printer

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

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

 2. eero

www.eero.com

Faster Wi-Fi in the home office.

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

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

3.  Star Tech's Stackable Monitor Mount

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


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

 


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


5.  Libratone One Click speakers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.  Sprint 5G is FAST!

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

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

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

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

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