Wireless Wednesday for 1/20/16 - NASCAR Media Days and Audio Products

Rick was at NASCAR Media Day in Charlotte today checking out any new technologies that NASCAR is debuting for 2016. NASCAR has always been on the cutting edge of technology in sports especially when it comes to safety. That is safety for drivers, crew, fans, officials, etc.

What did Rick find out in Charlotte?

Have a listen to Rick and Mitch:

*** Next, as the year begins there is always a ton of new audio devices that debut. Many of them are seen for the first time at CES in Las Vegas.

Rick takes a look at some new products for audiophiles.

1.    United Sciences (Based in Atlanta) and their 3D Scanner which allows an easy turn around to make custom-fit ear pieces.

United Sciences sums it up pretty good on its website, when it comes to what they do. They say, "imaging ear cavity in real-time (is) replacing traditional silicone ear-mold impressions to create custom-fit earn-worn devices in the ear capable of providing activity tracking and biometric sensing data." What they don't say, is they do it at an unbelievable price point that just about everyone can afford.

Using their handheld eFit 3-D scanner, United Sciences was taking in-ear measurements and scans for the media at CES to show how easy and painless this process now is, compared to the past. Professional in-ear headphones are no longer for professional broadcasters and rock stars, thanks to United Sciences technologies. This is a game changing technology that will hopefully soon be coming to a retail location in your neighborhood. It's really that simple and it was amazing lookers on at CES.
www.UnitedSciences.com
 

 

2.  Maroo Audio

Maroo is a globally-inspired new line of products born to address the desires of the burgeoning mobile culture. With a sharp understanding of product features, and customer needs and wants, Maroo sheds all preconceived ideas of manufacturing and design.

What is new is Maroo Audio and Maroo Pro Audio...
ACS Custom Earphone Performance

Now you can own this same level of audio perfection whether you’re on stage, in a recording booth, or at home.

Experience the difference with the new ACS Universal In Ear Monitors by Maroo Pro Audio.
Coming Q2 of 2016
 

 
And more for the typical audiophile...
 

3. Edwin the Bluetooth Ducky  

He’s a learning toy with personality designed to be a child’s best friend. Utilizing a companion app, children control Edwin on the screen with a tap of the rubber duck toy.

Edwin interacts with accompanying mobile apps, streams music and squawks with 180 different sounds. The duck, intended for newborns to 9-year-olds, is meant to go everywhere kids go and recharges with an included Nest and USB wall plug. It serves as a nice Bluetooth speaker that floats.

The duck responds to taps, twists and turns. It's designed to inspire learning through read-along books and interactive games, provide comfort at bedtime as a nightlight and entertain with sing-along adventures.
New is Edwin’s Sleepy Time app, which allows users to enjoy exclusive lullabies and white noise, along with an adjustable night light. Additionally, the team will be showcasing a preview of the temperature gauge, which measures skin surface and water temperature.

$99 for www.edwintheduck.com
 

4.  ElectroBlade AV Soundbar

Soundbars are becoming increasingly more popular for home and home theaters
IN2UIT's ElectroBlade is truly holistic, with a minimal and architectural design form factor. It uses our proprietary Electrostatz Technology, The product is wireless and is both an AV TV sound bar and a digital music player for any wireless devices.

This is the first compact Electrostatic speaker for excellent spatial and natural atmosphere with superior acoustic qualities. The product is completely wireless and is both an AV TV sound bar and a digital music player for any wireless device.
No price given yet...
 


App of the Week:

Australian Open app

Yes the tennis season is underway and in Australia
Australian Open Tennis Championships 2016

What's New for this year

The app has been prepared for the Australian Open Tennis Championships, from 18 – 31 January 2016.
Improved user experience on the app home page and navigation.
New Match Centre: Follow each match before, during and after it takes place with live scores, blogs, previews, stats and video.