WGST's "The Sully Show" for 10/16/15 - "Back to the Future" Tech

As we talked about last week... Rick was in Jacksonville, FL for  4 days getting the low down on the upcoming Georgia/Florida weekend and then come January, the TaxSlayer Bowl... Jacksonville offers more than The Landing... . it's a cultural, business and entertainment center of North Florida and of course all the sports...  

*More than 130,000 people head to Jacksonville each year for the Georgia/Florida game and it's at least a $33 million shot in the arm for the local community..  more on Jacksonville next week...

With the Cubs still alive in the MLB Playoffs and maybe heading to the World Series... it's Back to the Future.

 Have a listen:

October 21, 2015. That’s the date Doc Brown punches into his time-travelling DeLorean in Back to The Future II, the 1989 sequel that promised viewers a near-future of flying cars, hoverboards and self-lacing shoes. And with the famous date fast approaching, a surprising amount of director Robert Zemeckis’s vision is becoming a reality.

Heck even the Cubs are in the playoffs....   Here s what has come true from the "Back to the Future" movies...
Universal intends to re-release the entire trilogy in selected cinemas on 21 October. Amazon Prime is streaming the films.
 
1.  PepsiCo announced that it would launch a limited edition line of “Pepsi Perfect” bottles

On 21 October, just like the one Marty McFly buys on the same day at the diner in Back to the Future II. The firm intends to make just 6,500 of the collectible bottles, to be sold online while stocks last. “Perfect” label aside, the 16.9oz of sugary drink inside the bottle will be plain old regular Pepsi, and the price will be a less-than-perfect $20.15.
 

2.  Multi-Screen TV's

First we had "Picture in a Picture" TV's now we have big screen HDTVs that can be broken down to watch smaller screens and multi channels.  This was a pipe dream back in 1985.

3.  Hoverboards

We've talked hoverboards before
Tech startup Arx Pax intends to ship the first of its real-life hoverboards later this month. Development of the Hendo Hoverboard was funded on Kickstarter last year, to the tune of $510,590, and the first 11 people to receive their boards will be those who pledged $10,000 or more to the campaign. The device reportedly works using magnetic-levitation, with four disc-like “hover engines” on its underside.
 


4.  Phone Glasses  -  Similar to our Google Glass

 
5. Auto Drying Clothes

New Dri-Fit technology from companies like Nike, Adidas and Under Armour produce apparel that not only keeps athletes cool in the hot weather but almost absorbs sweat instantaneous and stays dry even in rain and when it gets wel.  We don't even have to talk to it and tell it to dry like McFly did.

 
6. Thumb Recognition Technology

We use it everyday on our iPhones

WGST's "The Sully Show" for 10/9/15 - Gadgets Going Pink For October

October is "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and everyone and everything is going "pink" to call attention to Breast Cancer Awarenes and survivors.... that includes some gadgets, clothes and sports equipment...  Also, a lot of companies are donating some proceeds to the cause.

Have a listen to Rick and Sully:

1.  WWE and Susan G. Komen

Join the fight alongside the WWE and Susan G. Komen when you shop their collaborative line of T-shirts and hoodies for both men and women. As part of their “Rise Above Cancer” campaign, the WWE will donate 20 percent of the retail sales of all co-branded merchandise sold on their website and at WWE live events. You’ll also have the option to donate to Susan G. Komen upon checkout.

2.  Kitchen Aid products in Pink

#cookforacure

Show you care while you’re in the kitchen with Kitchen Aid’s expanded pink Cook for the Cure collection of gadgets available only through October 31. In 2015, KitchenAid will donate $450,000 or more to Susan G. Komen through the Cook for the Cure program.

 


3.  Sartori Cheese - Artisan cheese maker from Plymouth, WI

www.sartoricheese.com

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sartori Cheese is releasing its Limited Edition Peppermint. Hand-rubbed with crush peppermint candy, the cheese dons a vibrant pink packaging. It will be available for purchase at specialty retailers across the country as well as online.

4.  Apollo Pink Tools

Pink tool kits starting as low as $17.95 at www.apollotools.com

Every guy loves his tools. Purchase any one of Apollo’s pink tools or tool kits and a portion of the sales will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, which the company supports all-year round.

 
 
5. Tecnifibre's T-Rebound Racquets go Pink

The Tecnifibre T-Rebound Pro Lite 275 2015 is Tecnifibre’s first competition tennis racquet designed just for ladies. This frame offers 18% additional shock absorption for more comfort. You’ll love the soft, feminine colors paired with this powerful racquet.

The Tecnifibre T-Rebound Feel 265 2015 is Tecnifibre’s first competition tennis racquet designed just for ladies. This frame is the most comfortable and tolerant in the T-Rebound line. You’ll love the soft, feminine colors paired with this powerful racquet.
 

WGST's "The Sully Show" for 10/2/15 - Fire Prevention Week and Month

October is "Fire Prevention Month" and the coming week is "Fire Prevention Week"

The theme for 2015 is: Hear The Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!
Home fires facts:

- Half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep. Only one in five home fires were reported during these hours.
- One quarter of home fire deaths were caused by fires that started in the bedroom. Another quarter resulted from fires in the living room, family room or den.
 - Three out of five home fire deaths happen from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
- 156,600 cooking-related fires between 2007-2011, resulting in 400 civilian deaths, 5,080 civilian injuries and $853 million in direct damage.

 

Rick and Sully look at some Fire Prevention Week gadgets, have a listen:

1. FIRST ALERT LCDI Safety Extension Cord, Protected with Fire Shield

Many fires start with cords and outlets

3-Outlet, 6-Feet,  Cord Fire Protection Senses damage caused by overload, overheating, pinching or aging and shuts off the power

Disconnects power in 25/1000 of a second if a dangerous condition is detected

UL listed and CSA Certified

Built-in Fire protection Specifically shielded Conductors

6' 16 Gauge 2 wire Avg 3 0utlet Cord.. all for $14.99

 
2. Childproof Lighters

Kids love fire. Having lighters around can be dangerous, especially with young children who haven’t had enough time to absorb your fire prevention talks. Invest in a few childproof lighters, which require extra coordination to light. Always keep fire-starters far out of children’s reach. A great buy for about $5.

 

3.  MAX 1 by MAX SmartHome
www.maxsmarthome.com

It is the only product of its kind that listens for existing smoke and fire alarms and supplements those alerts with the additional lower frequency sounds and lights.

Simply put, the MAX 1 is an all in one safety and security gadget that plugs into any outlet in your home and listens for your existing smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm.

If it hears your existing alarm go off, it sounds its own alarm - both the high frequency and low frequency alarm - to ensure that everyone wakes up. This could even mean a dog starts barking to wake the family up.

 


4.  Flame-Resistant Oven Mitts - OrkaPlus A82301 Silicone Oven Mitt with Cotton Lining

A great deal for $12.99.

100-Percent pure silicone oven mitt with removable cotton lining
Triple heat resistant, yet more flexible than the original Orka Oven Mitt
Waterproof even in boiling water; non-slip surface for a safe grip on hot handles and dishes out of the oven
Heat resistant to 480 degrees Fahrenheit; for oven use or handling of stovetop items; not for use on open flame
Super soft cotton lining is removable and machine washable

5. Fire Escape Ladder

Don't laugh. If you have second- or third-floor bedrooms in your home, fire escape ladders are a must. These lightweight, handy ladders fold up when not in use, but are easy to attach to any window for a safe, fall-free climb out a window if fire were to strike during sleeping hours. Be sure to purchase one for every bedroom.
The X-IT 2 Story (13') Emergency Fire Escape Ladder may be about $80, but it could be a lifesaver.

 
Other products to consider..
- of course a new smoke detector  -  Among the most common and unexpected dangers are electric blankets, faulty wiring, overloaded extension cords, and dryer vents. Would you be interested in more fire safety tips from an expert at Sooner Alarms, the company that is revolutionizing home fire safety with brand new products that detect fires at their source?
- fireproof safe
- and new fire extinguisers

WGST's "The Sully Show" for 9/25/15 - Blue Week and the New iPhones

Have a listen as Rick and "Sully" talk "Blue Week" and the new iPhones:

It's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and high school football in Georgia is going "Blue" for the week.
Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition (GPCC) is involved in “Blue Week” because it builds Prostate Cancer Awareness. This is what all 421 high school football teams will be doing the week of September 21st thru September 25th. All presented by Northside Hospital.
 

All football players will have blue ribbon decals on their helmets

All coaches will have blue wristbands

All referees will have blue penalty flags

Blue ribbons will be stenciled on the fields

Public Service  Announcements will be mentioned during half time
and...

-  Does Rick have the new iPhone 6s?

Yes!

Like every other "S" year, the new 6S and 6S Plus look the same as 2014's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models -- until you start touching them. But the changes underneath are plentiful: new front and rear cameras, upgraded processors and RAM, always-on Siri, and -- most importantly -- a pressure-sensitive "3D Touch" screen similar to the Force Touch screen on Apple Watch, giving you contextual options depending how hard you press the display.

Things to consider:

1. There is a new color now, called rose gold (it basically looks like a blush pink, same as the new Apple Watch color option that the company announced). But as far as looks go, this extra shade is the extent of the changes you'll be able to visually detect between this year's and last year's phones.

2. A new form of pressure-sensitive navigation called 3D Touch, and a faster processor all combine to keep the next-generation phone looking competitive enough to counter other top-tier handsets as we approach the year-end holiday rush.

3. The  iPhone 6S duo has achieved more inner strength. This time it uses a different grade of aluminum for its chassis, one that also has applications in the aerospace industry. They call it Series 7,000, and it's the same aluminum alloy Apple puts into its Apple Watch Sport. The company clearly hopes this reinforced material will help deflect against future "Bendgate" backlashes, where some customers complained that their 5.5-inch iPhone 6S phones "bent" after being sat on.

4. Improved thumb-print reader

5.   A 12-megapixel camera is a huge jump for Apple, which has been holding onto its 8-megapixel sensors in its iPhone for years. Autofocus will pick up the pace, according to Apple, and color accuracy is a point of pride.

The 5-megapixel front-facing camera now brings the iPhone 6S on par with a lot of today's competing handsets. Of course, it includes the company's proprietary voice chat feature, FaceTime video. Here's something wildly different, though. Instead of including a dedicated flash for the front-facing camera, which only a few phones do, Apple is using the home screen to light up instead. This is meant to increase the brightness of those selfies even in low-light situations.

WGST's "The Sully Show" for 9/18/15 - Omni Homestead and Tech News of the Week

Rick was at the Onmi Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, VA this week. This is where Sam Snead grew up and got his start in golf. It's also the oldest continuous first tee in the US, dating back to 1892.   Resort will be 250 years old next year.

- 23 sitting or ex-presidents have stayed and played golf at The Homestead, no other place can lay claim to that

- Check out www.omnihotels.com  or http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/homestead-virginia
 
The Omni Homestead Resort
Rick and Sully look at the some of the Tech News of the Week.

Have a listen:

1.   Apple iPhones available Sept 25 (Next Friday)

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s launch on September 25 at Apple Stores and authorized resellers in the United States, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the United Kingdom.

    A9 processor
    12-megapixel rear camera
    Same design as iPhone 6
    Less bendable 7000 Series aluminum shell
    3D Touch - can also recognize "finger pressure"  "Peek and Pop"
    Improved Touch ID  - Says it's twice as fast
    Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, and Space Gray colors
 

2. The Air Traffic Control Tower of the Future Doesn't Include Humans

Sweden is testing the future of air traffic control at Ornskoldsvik Airport. An 80 foot tall unmanned tower at the airport houses 14 high-definition cameras to help controllers survey the site with better-than-human vision. Video from the cameras is transmitted to Sunvsal Airport, where a controller guides the planes. Potential future plans include grouping every airport controller together at distant facilities in order to save costs of running multiple air traffic control towers.
 

3.  AT&T Partners with Best Buy

Rick had an article on this on Examiner - http://www.examiner.com/article/at-t-to-partner-with-best-buy-to-educate-customers  

That means AT&T will soon have dedicated space in some 250 Best Buy stores where they will be offering everything from smartphones to tablets to accessories and products for your home. Not only can customers purchase everything from wearables to connected car plug-ins, but this is a place where they can also ask questions. Find out how you can manage your home from your smartphone with AT&T Digital Life. Also, there will soon be 4K HDTVs on site to demonstrate the great TV options available nationwide through it's DIRECTV service.

For Best Buy, this is a natural fit as we head into the holiday season and for AT&T, it's a way of introducing their new products to customers and explaining how they fit into our lives.

4.  Porsche Unveils Its First Electric Car

Even Porsche gets in the electric car business.

German automaker Porsche has made its first foray into electric vehicles. On Monday at the Frankfurt Auto Show, it unveiled a concept car called the Porsche Mission E. Its 800-volt drive system can take the car from 0 to 100km/h in 3.5 seconds. The high-voltage charging system lets it gain 80% of its battery capacity back within 15 minutes. They claim a driving range of 500km on a single battery charge. Porsche said the car was not a response to the Tesla Model S, but the two will likely be direct competitors when the Mission E goes into full production. That will happen "within the next five years."
 

  Just for Sully
5.  Spurs Connect app turns football matches into a live social game


The club has launched a new app to get them playing along with live matches.

Spurs Connect, which is currently available for Apple's iPhone and iPad devices, is the result of a partnership between Spurs and mobile developer OneUp Games.

Released this month, it's a cross between Bingo and Connect 4, with fans competing with their Facebook friends to correctly predict events during matches, and get four in a row on the in-game board. The game is based on live statistics from Spurs' Premier League matches.

"Spurs Connect takes the best elements of watching the match with your friends and enhances it with direct head-to-head competition," claims the App Store listing for the free app, which makes its money from in-app purchases of virtual tokens, which are used to buy power-ups to boost people's chances or impede other players.

The game represents Spurs' first step into the "free-to-play" games market that has become increasingly dominant on smartphones and tablets. At the time of writing, 46 of the 50 top grossing iPhone games in the UK are free-to-play.