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.
 

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 - Omni Bedford Springs and Grilling Gadgets

Rick is Pennsylvania this week... kind of Western Pennsylvania as he was in Pittsburgh and then Bedford, PA at the historic, Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa. A great resort that has been around for over 2 centuries. 12 Presidents have visited the resort and President James Buchanan came here for 40 years and made it his Summer White House.  Great golf, relaxing and hot springs in the Allegheny Mountains.
 
See more: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/bedford-springs

With Memorial Day weekend here, Rick and Sully look at some grilling and BBQ tech.

 
Have a listen and see the show notes below:

1.  Flexible Skewers

From a company called Fire-Wire

Flexible Skewers ($10): These extra long skewers fit twice the amount of food as normal skewers. They also bend, which allows you to marinate your kebabs after they’ve been skewered.

 


2.  Outset Chicken Drumstick Roaster

Barbecue season will soon be in full swing. And if drumsticks are on your must-grill list, try Outset’s chicken drumstick roaster ($25) that will take away the hassle of constantly flipping your meat. The nonstick contraption can roast up to 16 drumsticks at once. Use it in the oven once the weather cools down. Find it at Chapters Indigo stores or various spots online.

 
3.  Thermacell Mosquito lantern

It doesn't matter where yoyu live in this country, be it the Pacific Northwest, the South  or even Midatlantic or Midwest regions, there is one problem just about every faces each spring and summer. That problem would be mosquitos and other insects that bite.

So an introduction to Thermacell and their all encompassing line of mosquito repelling lanterns, torches and repellers is necessary. Thermacell does something no one else does and that is use their technology to put a repellant that is a copy of the insecticide produced by chrysanthemums in their products. It proves to be 90% effective and welcome relief to those looking to spend an afternoon or evening outdoors with family, friends or a good book.

Thermacell says a latern will cover a 225-square feet area at up to four hours per mat or 12 hours for a refill kit. A Thermacell latern is not only more effective, but it is safer than using citronella candles.
Prices for lanterns start around $30.

 

4. 2016 Fuego Element F21C Carbon Steel Propane

A grill founded by a former Apple employee...

    Designed in California by former Apple Chief Designer Robert Brunner and winner of Vesta’s Best Gas BBQ & Spark Design Award
    Reaching temps of 500F in just 5 mins with overall range of 250F-650F
    15lb porcelain-enamel cast iron grate providing massive heat sink producing amazing sear marks
    Compact 21″ x 21″ footprint, perfect for small patio/balcony
    346 sq. in. cooking surface with ability to grill 12 quarter-pound (4 1/2″ Dia.) burgers, enough space for a family of four
    Featuring hinged tank storage access door, easy roll mobility, built-in lid thermometer & easy clean residue tray
    New and improved push button ignition system
    Assembly time of less than 30 mins with the use of only 14 screws
    21,000 BTU/hr. burner system good for over 50 (20 minute) cooking cycles from a standard 20lb propane tank
$299 at www.fuegoliving.com

Great talking about Memorial Day with Sully.
 

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 - OKC and RiverSport Rapids

Rick is in Oklahoma City for the opening of the new RiverSport Rapids...  Oklahoma City’s new $45.2 million whitewater rafting and kayaking center. Geared for both family fun and elite athlete training, the 11-acre RIVERSPORT Rapids whitewater center was completed as part of MAPS 3, the one-cent sales tax initiative dedicated to metro area projects.

Recirculating channels pumping treated water create class II-IV rapids and offer a range of experiences for whitewater rafting, tubing, kayaking and canoeing.

The lower flow channel offers great family rafting and tubing experiences – no previous experience necessary.
High-octane Class IV rapids on the Olympic style course will challenge elite athletes from around the world for both training and competition.

The course is being used to qualify for the U.S. Olympic canoe/kayak slalom team.
And follow @VisitOKC on Twitter and have a listen:

http://boathousedistrict.org/adventures/
 


Rick and Sully also talk about some other new Olympic technology to be on the lookout before and during the Rio 2016 Games.

1.  The High Tech Suits the US Track and Field Team will be Wearing from Nike

Nike has consulted with its athletes and designers and tested its products in labs to provide the best performance results possible with the hopes of its athletes bringing home medals at the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.

From Nike: "The uniforms are not smooth. It has texture, too. It’s kind of the same approach where we create mini turbulences and air channels to propel the athlete forward. At the fastest moving parts of the body—the forearms and legs—you’ll see the highest concentration of those aeroblades.”

 

2. NBC to Stream more than 6000 hours of content from the Games

The cable and media giant will relay 1,500 hours of content on 11 of NBCUniversal's television networks such as Bravo and NBC, in addition to 4,500 hours online on its NBC Sports Live Extra mobile app and website, which will also be made available on in its X1 video service.

Due to the short time zone difference between Brazil and the United States, the Rio games will feature more live events such as track and field and swimming than the games in London, over 17 consecutive nights in August.
 

3. Snapchat and the Olympics

The Olympics are coming to Snapchat. The app scored a deal with Comcast Corp.’s NBC to show highlights from the 2016 Summer Games, the first time the U.S. network has agreed to share video of the sporting contest.

Snapchat Inc. will set up a dedicated channel on the mobile app for the games in Rio De Janeiro. Media company BuzzFeed will curate short clips and behind-the-scenes content into a Discover channel on the app for two weeks, while Snapchat creates daily “live stories” using content from NBC, athletes and sports fans at the scene.

4. Google to Offer Enhanced Maps of Olympic Venues

Besides plenty of local visitors, the International Olympic Committee predicts at least half a million people from overseas will descend on Rio de Janeiro for the Games in August.

No doubt lots of them will be carrying smartphones, probably loaded with Google Maps, an app certain to be indispensable in the new and busy surroundings.

Google is keen to make its maps offering as useful as possible for those heading to the Olympics, this week rolling out updated maps for 25 official indoor venues as well as enhanced maps for 12 official outdoor venues for the Games. The new content comes just a few weeks after the app introduced real-time transit information for the Brazilian host city.

To access the new content, open Google Maps on your computer or mobile device, search for an Olympic venue, zoom into it and then click or tap on it.
 

- Rick continues his excursion to Oklahoma City, he will be going down the rapids, and ie heading to Micky Mantle's Steakhouse and a Oklahoma City Dodgers minor leage baseball game tonight.

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 - Memphis and Crazy Summer Gadgets

Rick is in Memphis at the unreal Big Cypress Lodge. A luxury hotel in a Bass Pro Shops. Over 500,000 square feet, 105 rooms and the largest free-standing elevator in the country that takes you to the top for a great view of Memphis.

Crazy Summer Gadgets -  Rick and Sully take a look at some new summer gadgets and tech

Have a listen:

1.  Watermelon Corer & Server by iGenietti

- Just $5.99

 Easily slices into your Watermelon allowing you to scoop and cut out pieces
Get the most out of your watermelon with this handy little utensil
Useful for parties in the Summer!
Stainless Steel - Dishwasher safe
18/10 Stainless Steel Imported from Italy
 
 

2. Magic Water Ballons Filler  Fills up to 110 water balloons in 60 Seconds

Cost: Less than $10

1. Makes 110 Water balloons in 1 minute!
2. Secure pre-packaged attachment to hose and fill!
3. Water balloons have never been this easy!
4. Balloons are made with biodegradable Material. Environmentally friendly
5. Soft and Elastic, Play it with Safe and funny



3. Cool Mist Umbrella

$139.00

The Cool Mist Umbrella provides a constant cooling mist generated from nozzles built into three of its support ribs, providing heat relief in addition to the 95' sq. of shade of its 11' canopy. A built-in flexible conduit runs from each nozzle down the length of the umbrella's powder-coated, rust-resistant 9' aluminum pole and terminates in a threaded universal hose connector at the umbrella's base, allowing you to simply connect the nearest garden hose to generate flow for the mist nozzles.

 
4. Guardian Gear Cooling Pet Coat

Keep your pup from overheating this summer with this coat that stores cold water inside to keep pets comfortable. Made of a heat-releasing, SPF fabric, the vest stays cool for up to six hours. Just $19.99.

 

5.  Trump Nike Cool/Dry Nike Sphere Cap

Show your support for The Donald with a cool and funny Nike baseball hat. If you love how blunt he is and all of his ideas/views and you're a supporter. This is a good quality cap for the summer that will keep your head cool.
$20 at funnyshirts.com

 

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 - Mother's Day Gadgets

If you haven't started or completed your Mother's Day shopping, Rick is here to help with some tech and gadgets for the "Mobile Mom"

Have a listen as Rick and Sully have moved across the dial to Radio 105.7. 

1.  Acer Iconia 10 tablet- a high performance, full featured Android tablet for $149

Enjoy superb videos, browsing and games on a great 10.1" screen. Everything happens quickly and smoothly thanks to a powerful octa-core1 processor. Plus, this tablet's enhanced touchscreen sensitivity lets you tap, sketch and write with awesome precision.

Preloaded Iconia Suite apps make everything easier. For example, the EZ Tasking app makes the most of the 10.1" screen by letting you view and use two apps at the same time. Write an email while watching a video, or update your calendar while using Google Maps.

All for a price that is a fraction of an iPad!
www.acer.com
 

2. LG G5 smartphone from Sprint  - the latest LG Android smartphone and a great deal from Sprint

$0 down $24 a month for the phone. Sprint is also offering a trade-in credit when bringing in your old phone.
The LG G5 is more than just a smartphone, it's your new best friend. Select Auto Shot on the front-facing 8MP camera, strike a pose and let your phone take the selfie for you. Thanks to the slide-out removable battery, you can swap batteries and power up in virtually no time. Choose one of the LG Friends to connect to your LG G5, like the LG 360 VR and experience virtual reality like never before.
 

3. Beats By Dr Dre Solo2 Luxe Collection

A luxury line of over-the-ear headphones that sounds great and is under $200
Available in 4 sleek color options: Blue, Red, Black and Silver

Has a more dynamic, wider range of sound with a clarity that brings you closer to what the artist intended you to hear

Framed for a custom-fit feeling with earcups ergonomically angled for a natural fit and optimal comfort + sound delivery
 

4. Brrr.  Coolwrap and clutch - from an Atlanta-based company (A cool combo)

With hot weather on tap, Mom will love the cool wrap from Brrr and the accompanying clutch.
It's a permantly cool wrap, not as cold as ice, but like a cool breeze. Put clutch in your freezer overnight and it will keep your wrap icy and fresh cool.  $69 on QVC for this exclusive.
 

5. Davek Alert - the world's first smart umbrella

The world's first smart umbrella offers quality and technology
The Davel Alert and it's sister, the Davek Alert Mini are well made umbrellas that sync to your smartphone and will never be lost or misplaced. Once your umbrella is connected ot your phone, it can send an alert when you leave it behind.

The whole process of syncing your phone and umbrella is simple. Once you have your Davek Alert, download the free iOS or Android app and place your umbrella near your phone for about 60 seconds. Your two gadgets will pair and you are set. Users have the option to turn the "alert mode" on or off for the day. The app comes with a sleek weather module that gives your weather forecast.

You will be alerted when you are separated from your Davek umbrella.