Wireless Wednesday for 7/23/14: With Mitch Evans - BB&T Atlanta Open and Tennis Tech

Rick and Mitch are back with "Wireless Wednesday" and some tennis talk

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It's BB&T Atlanta Open tennis week and that means Rick is living down at Atlantic Station all week.  We will also talk some of the latest in tennis technology.

Have a listen:

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BB&T Atanta Open

Running all week at Atlantic Station. A men's ATP World Tour 250 event that kicks off the lead up to the U.S. Open. It's the first even in the Emirates Airline US Open Series. With players like defending champ, John Isner, it's one of the strongest draws, ever for this event.

 

The new Wilson Roger Federer 97 Autograph racquet

Wilson and Roger Federer team up for a new racquet

For months Roger Federer's stealthy, matte black racket has been the source of conjecture and debate amongst tennis fans.  Wins in Dubai and Halle, along with several finals appearances amplified the buzz surrounding his new secret weapon.   After three years of development and dozens of prototypes, Roger Federer and Wilson officially announced the new Wilson Pro Staff line of rackets, which they collaborated in developing.

The new Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph* delivers the precise feel Federer demands with a larger sweet spot and more power in comparison to the Wilson rackets he has used throughout his storied career.  The Wilson Pro Staff line will feature rackets suited for a variety of attack-style players: from avid players to youth striving to improve their game. The Wilson Pro Staff rackets provide more power without compromising the classic feel long associated with the Pro Staff line. The final graphics package will be unveiled closer to the projected October 1, 2014 in-store date.
 

Chase Review AKA "Hawk-Eye"

Hawk-eye is the name of a line-calling system which traces a ball's trajectory and sends it to a virtual-reality machine.  It's used at all top level professional tournaments.

Hawk-Eye uses six or more computer-linked television cameras situated around the court. The computer reads in the video in real time, and tracks the path of the tennis ball on each camera. These six separate views are then combined together to produce an accurate 3D representation of the path of the ball.
If the player is correct with a challenge, then the player retains the same number of challenges. Effectively they have an unlimited number of correct challenges to make.
If the player is incorrect with a challenge, then one of the challenges is lost.

During a tie-break, each player will receive an additional challenge.

Challenges may not be carried over from one set to another.
 

Tennis Tournament Websites and SlamTracker

Last year nearly 20 million unique users visited wimbledon.com during the Wimbledon championships. Fans are able to access the site from their smartphones, tablets and other devices. This will allow them to create personalised feeds with the latest live scores and videos, stats, and match analysis, giving that extra layer of analysis to enhance the fan experience and engagement.

BM SlamTracker tool provides a "second screen" experience for fans on wimbledon.com. At its simplest SlamTracker provides a real-time dashboard for all the matches around the 19 courts. It also uses predictive analytics to identify performance indicators for any particular head-to-head match – the three key things each player needs to focus on to be more likely to win. These update in real time during the match to give fans a sense of being part of the action. SlamTracker works by examining 41 million data points from eight grand slam tournaments.

Smart Racquets and sensors

Babolat, Head and others are coming out with smart racquets. Actual racquets that have a chip embedded in them and then the information from an entire match or practice session can be downloaded to be analyzed.
 


 App of the Week

ATP/ WTA Tour App

 
Free for both iOS and Android

TP/WTA Live is the official Live Scoring App from the ATP World Tour and WTA.

Follow your favourite professional tennis players and tournaments in real-time throughout the season, including ATP Challenger Tour events.

Key Features:
• Live Scores
• Live Match Statistics
• Completed Matches
• Order of Play
• Draws
• Rankings
• Tournament Calendar
• Player Bios & Head to Head Records
• 15+ Languages
• Share with Friends

Wireless Wednesday for 7/9/14: With Mitch Evans - Free Apps That Can Help You Decorate

Rick and Mitch are back with "Wireless Wednesday" after an extended break.

**Topics**  

Rick has come up with a list of apps that will help you decorate your space, with the help of CityPrintsMapArt.com .And the best part - they are all FREE!

Have a listen:

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Houzz

Why this is awesome: Houzz is the best source for interior design inspiration that I've seen and it was a big help when we moved into our new place. You can search great looking images by keyword, room or style. Save the images to folders for your reference.


Pinterest

Why this is great for decorators: I'm sure you all have heard of Pinterest by now and the app makes finding inspiration on the go super easy. While you're there, make sure to share a killer picture of your City Print and make your followers jealous! Repin away, and get the word out.

 

Color Snap

Why this is awesome: Color Snap allows you to sample colors from any image and find matching paint colors. Color Snap matches to Sherwin-Williams paints, but there also a version for Behr and Benjamin Moore paints (but I don't think the apps are as good). We use this app when pulling color schemes out of photos to match customer's interiors.

 

 
Photo Measures Light

This app let's you take a picture of your interiors and draw the measurements. You'll always have your room dimensions in your pocket.

 
SnapShop

Why this is awesome: This app helps people like me who have difficulty envisioning how furniture will look in your room. Drag and drop furniture from popular stores into camera captures of you room. Scroll through furniture options and colors to make buying decisions without the worry of what it will actually look like in your space.  

 
App of the Week

DinnerTime

This app is geared toward managing smartphone-obsessed kids' online time, letting parents remotely set limitations or impose blackouts on their kids' phones and tablets from their own devices or send them reminders to do their homework, go to bed or come to the table for dinner. Will kids hate it? Almost definitely. But this one's pretty much guaranteed to be a hit with anyone who finds themselves saying "Will you please put that down?" about a thousand times a day. (Free on iTunes or Google Play)

 

Wireless Wednesday for 6/12/14: With Mitch Evans - As Seen on TV Gadgets

* TOPICS - Rick is back home from vacation and this week it's time to look at some of those popular and "wild and wacky" As Seen on TV gadgets.  How do they market the products and do they work?

Rick and Mitch give their opinions

For more info go to  www.asseenontv.com
 
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1.   Rocky Mountain Knife   $14.95

The Rocky Mountain Knife As Seen On TV is the single most important tool you will have while camping, hunting, fishing or in a disaster. This durable knife is a versatile tool that can be used to cut meat, light a fire, as a prying tool and much more. It has a super sharp survival blade with a serrated back, and you can unlock the handle to access the emergency preparedness kit.
It cuts cords, it cleans fish, it is a survival knife

 


2.  Blaster Brush   $24.95

Blast away dirt and grime with the Blaster Brush, the unique 2-in1cleaning brush and high pressure sprayer. The Blaster Brush, as seen on TV, combines the power of a pressure washer with a super soft scrubbing head, all in one. Much more powerful than a traditional flow through wash brush.

The secret is the patented Blaster Brush instead of water flowing through the brush it blasts from powerful spray nozzle above the brush head allowing you to blast away the heavy dirt in seconds before scrubbing. Features on/off switch, telescoping pole (extends from 34.5” to 54”), safe non-scratch bristles and a powerful blast of water that can reach up two stores. Connect to any standard garden hose.

The Blaster Brush is great for cleaning cars, boats, vans, caravans, motor-homes, wheels, patios, house windows, refuse bins and much, much more! No more bending, reaching or soapy hands, just blast dirt and grim away.

 

3.  Grill Daddy Heat Shield BBQ Tool Kit   $19.95

BBQ and Grilling tools

Stainless Steel tools with a shield are to put your hands so they don't burn. The heat of a grill can be intense. This protects from burns, splatters, etc.
 

 
4.  Flex Seal Clear - Stops Leaks Fast   $14.95

Flex Seal Clear stops leaks fast! Flex Seal Clear is a rubberized leak sealer that seeps into cracks and holes to seal out air and moisture. When dry, Flex Seal Clear, as seen on TV, is a long-lasting, watertight, paintable, flexible rubber coating that won’t sag, drip, crack or peel. It seals out water and lasts for years. One can treats 2 – 12 square feet. Flex Seal Clear the easy way to coat, seal and protect. No need for prepping, works wet or dry.

Use Flex Seal Clear the liquid rubber sealant coating on roof leaks, gutters, skylights, hoses, windowsills, PVC pipes, flashings, duct work, foundations, basements, chimneys, downspouts, Vent pipes, A/C drip pans, RV’s and Campers, Trailers and so much more!
 

5.  Pocket Hose

25 foot hose  - $12.99
50 foot hose  - $19.99
75 foot hose   - $32.99
Pocket Hose Ultra is the portable, compact hose that expands to a full-sized hose but weighs less than a pound! It's gentle enough to water your garden and strong enough to hose down your patio, porch, and driveway or pool area.

And when you’re done, just turn the water off and Pocket Hose Ultra shrinks back to its original size. It’s the perfect replacement for traditional, bulky hoses that tangle and kink!



6.  Veggetti   $14.95

Veggetti turns veggies into healthy spaghetti! Veggetti as seen on TV is the fast, easy way to turn veggies into delicious spaghetti in seconds! Zucchini and squash are healthier than traditional pasta and have a delicious taste and perfect texture when sliced in the Veggetti! The Veggetti as allows you to cut thin spaghetti size or thick fettuccini size zucchini noodles. The secret is the 12 ultra-sharp stainless steel blades that effortlessly slice through vegetables for endless pasta strips. Veggetti works on any food that is two and a half inches or smaller in diameter. The most popular foods are zucchini, squash, carrots, and potatoes. Veggetti is dishwasher safe, does not require batteries, it is manually operated and the Veggetti is reusable. The ergonomic grip makes it easy to hold and it is dishwasher safe.
Make perfect delicious pasta without the carbs with Veggetti.
 

App of the week:

Topps Bunt  -  Free   (Like in the trading cards)

Featured by Apple as a "Best New App." Topps BUNT, the exclusive digital trading card app of Major League Baseball, is the only real-time, real-world MLB digital trading card game where the cards you own and collect earn points based on how your players perform on the field each day.

This is your chance to collect and trade cards and meet the best baseball card collecting community in the world. If you love baseball, BUNT is your game. Sign UP NOW!

What’s new for 2014?
•Our enhanced user interface mixes a sleek, new design with a more user-friendly experience to maximize fun.
•Tired of one base card per player? How about five! In 2014, all players will have five base cards, each one scoring differently based on rarity with our newly-designed cards.
•All-new expanded trading now allows for up to 18 cards to be swapped in a single deal! And with our new Trader Score you'll be able to rate your fellow fan on every offer proposed.
•Limited-print cards will finally offer a better idea to BUNT Nation about exactly how many of a certain card there will be. But you'd better hurry, once a certain number of them are pulled, that card will automatically be sold out!

Topps BUNT 2014 Features
•Authentic and Official Collecting: Collect singles or multiples of 300+ of today’s hottest Major League Baseball stars on the exclusive digital trading cards from Topps. New players added every week.
•Real-time Valuation: Is your favorite player in a slump? Cards change in value based on actual on-the-field performance, all in real-time. Use all-new interactive charts, player rankings, and heat indexes to scope out players on the rise or down in the dumps.
•Real People Matter: Card conventions weren’t run by robots. Chat and trade with your actual friends and neighbors, not with bots or simulators, using deep Facebook and Twitter integration. Will you earn Fan of the Week honors?


 

Wireless Wednesday for 5/21/14: With Mitch Evans - Rick's Favorite Sports Gadgets of 2014

 Have a listen to Rick and Mitch

* TOPICS - Rick's top sports gadgets and sports tech items of 2014 so far...

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1.  BlueAnt: PUMP HD Sportbuds

Train, play, live, unleashed – with the ultimate multi-sport headphone. PUMP delivers Energize HD Audio unmatched by wireless rivals in an ultra-rugged design. Let the beat set the pace.

·         Energize HD Audio: thundering bass, smooth mids, crisp treble, & sharp, yet subtle highs, together comprise Energize HD Audio – an audiophile-grade music experience unmatched by wireless rivals
·         Rugged Design: encased in Kevlar shielding used in bullet-proof vests; coated with Teflon that repels liquids on commercial cooking equipment; & the only sportsbuds to earn an IP67 rating; PUMP protects the premium audio components from rain, dust, debris, sweat, & even a quick rinse under the tap at the end of your workout (*not designed for swimming)
·         Best-In-Class Wireless Range: delivers crystal clear audio from up to 100 feet away from any Bluetooth-compatible device, also featuring a built-in mic for handsfree calls
·         Secure Comfort: easy to wear during long periods of intense activity with wrap-around form factor ensuring a secure fit that never slips off & ComfortSeal tips with a soft rubberized texture
·         Battery Life: don’t let the beat die even on the longest of runs; the rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides 8 hours of continuous play time
·         PUMP HD Sportsbuds Video

Available at: Apple Store® (www.Apple.com), Verizon Wireless stores & on www.BlueAntWireless.com
Price: $129.95
Website: www.BlueAntWireless.com

 

2.  Tom Tom Cardio Watch

Comes in both Runner and Multi-Sport variants, offers a lot of flexibility if you dig deep enough, but also manages to put most of its most generally useful features near enough the top of the experience that novices don’t have to futz about to get started. There’s interval training, sure, but it’s also very easy just to start running and have the watch provide both visual and vibration feedback about when you hit your ideal target heart rate.
    8 hrs battery with GPS and heart rate tracking
    63 grams
    Silicon strap
    Waterproof to 5ATM
    Bluetooth Smart
    Optical heart rate monitor from Mio
    MSRP: $269.99
    Product info page

Pros
Watch virtually disappears when you need it to
Accurate heart rate tracking

 

3.  Zepp:  Zepp 3D Multi-Sport Motion Sensor

With new 3D serve analysis for tennis

The new app measures important serve metrics such as racket speed, ball speed potential, spin, backswing time and impact time, which gives players and coaches a new more scientific way to evaluate performance on the court. Additionally, the new sweet spot feature shows you where you make contact with the ball on the racket strings—a key element in gauging your contact quality and consistency.
World’s First sensor that allows users to review and replay their swing in 360º, plus providing detailed analysis and trend reports sent straight to any iOS® or Android device

    3D motion sensor easily attaches to any bat, club, or racket using innovative sport-specific mounts
·         Sensor wirelessly transmits data to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth after every swing

    Users can review and replay their swing in 360 degrees
    Baseball: track bat speed, path, timing, angles at impact, trends and more
    Golf: track speed, tempo, club plane, hand path, backswing position, hip rotation and more
    Tennis: track shot type mix (serve, forehand, backhand, smash), power and spin (topspin, slice, flat) and more
    Able to compare swings to pros and friends and share your swing data with others
    Zepp application records critical data and provides analysis, personalized tips, drills and coaching
    Sensor has an 8 hour battery life, weighs 6.3 grams and measures 1.1” x 1.1” x .39”
Available at: Apple and Verizon and Best Buy
Price: $ 149.99
Website:  http://www.zepp.com

 

4.  Misfit Wearable Shine  $99.99

Other fitness trackers like the FitBit and the Jawbone Up get a lot of press, but the Misfit Shine is a stylishly designed gadget that can be worn in a variety of ways. It’s great for daily use, as it is small and unintrusive -- so much so that some reviewers have said it is almost too easy to forget about! It relies on iOS systems to sync stats with a user’s phone, which compensates for the gadget’s minimalistic interface. Oh, and it has a four month battery life, compared to the Fitbit Force’s 7 to 10 day life.
 It uses a three-axis accelerometer to track movement and act as a pedometer. It has Bluetooth for syncing data with iOS devices. As a wrist-worn device, you could compare this to the Fitbit Flex, Jawbone Up, Basis Watch, or Nike FuelBand. In clip-on mode, which the Shine can also be out of the box, it's more like a Fitbit or a Withings Pulse.

It has some advantages over other trackers: it's waterproof to 5 atm for swimming, showering, or other activities; the Withings Pulse and certain Fitbit models aren't. And, yes, it has an "activity tracking" mode that can be set for swimming, cycling, or sleep at the current moment, besides the Shine's baseline walking/running tracking. It can be worn on your wrist or as a clip-on device with included accessories, or even worn as a pendant.

 

5.  TaylorMade SLDR  Mini Driver  $279.99

SLDR Mini Driver: Finally, a 3-wood Designed for the Tee

TaylorMade noticed that TOUR pros and better amateurs hit their 3-wood off the tee a lot more frequently than from the fairway, so we embraced that insight and created a new golf club that incorporates our cutting edge metalwood technology, including the distance-enhancing Speed Pocket, and sized it between a 3-wood and 460cc driver. We call it the SLDR Mini Driver, it’s incredibly accurate and longer off the tee than a 3-wood.
At 260cc, the SLDR Mini Driver’s footprint is larger, and face deeper, than a 160cc 3-wood. That gives you more stability and forgiveness on mis-hits and allows you to tee the ball higher, which makes the it easier to launch off the tee than a 3-wood. The SLDR Mini Driver has a low-forward CG like the rest of TaylorMade’s SLDR metalwoods, and a Speed Pocket too, which promotes more ball speed and less spin to give you more distance when you loft up.


App of the week:
Reverse Dictionary  99 cents

Ever have a word on the tip of your tongue that you just couldn’t remember no matter hard you try? Well of course you have, but now Reverse Dictionary is here to help you out. All you have to do is type a description of the word that you want to use and the app will bring up a bunch of different suggestions for what word you could be looking for. So for instance, if you type in “small business owner,” Reverse Dictionary will give you suggestions such as “entrepreneur” and “proprietor.”

 

Wireless Wednesday for 5/14/14: With Mitch Evans - 'Fix It' Websites

Rick and Mitch talk websites where you can go to learn how to fix things.  And the app of the week!

Have a listen:

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* TOPICS - The NCAA Tennis Championships are going on in Athens at the Dan MaGill Tennis Center for the next 11 Days, Rick is attending that and he attended the Google Roadshow earlier this week

And when you break something, these websites will tell you how to fix it  

Fixing things is a great way to be more self-sufficient and save some money. You never know what’s going to break next, but if you have the resources to fix some of the most common issues with your computer, electronics, home, car, and bike, you’ll be prepared to deal with most of the problems that come up. If you have a toolbox with the basic tools and these four websites bookmarked, you’ll be a handyman in no time!

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1.  iFixit  - for electronics

With almost 2,000 Mac repair guides, 2,000 phone repair guides, and 1,000 PC repair guides, iFixit has you covered for just about any electronic repair you could want to undertake. There are camera, automotive, appliance, household, and computer guides, as well.

The guide on how to replace the headphone and speaker jack assembly on a Samsung Galaxy SIII has no less than eleven steps to take off the back cover and remove the battery, SIM card, and microSD card. Nothing is left to chance in these guides, which is great for inexperienced tinkerers.
The pictures included in each guide are of high quality, making it very easy to see what needs to be done to make the repair, and some guides also include videos. Each guide includes a list of tools and parts that are needed, many of which you can purchase directly from the iFixit store, which offers useful things like the iOpener, a heated pack that will help you open your iPad, and this cool magnetic project mat. Between the supplies for sale and the thousands of repair guides, you’ll always have what you need to fix your laptop, phone, tablet, or game console.

 


2. The Family Handyman - for stuff around the house

Though The Family Handyman is a subscription magazine, their website offers a wealth of repair tips for various parts of your home. There are sections for heating and cooling, electrical, floors, automotive, painting, pest control, plumbing, and a wide range of other things. It’s not always easy to find what you’re looking for in the category pages, but running a search will help you get to the guide you need.
Although the images aren’t quite as detailed as the ones you’ll find on iFixit, you should be able to use The Family Handyman to get through almost any repair without too much trouble, especially if you have some mechanical or construction experience. For example, in an article about installing a tile floor in your bathroom, you’re instructed to remove the toilet, but left to figure out how to do that on your own.

3.  DIY Auto School - for fixing your car

Fixing your own car can be a bit scary, but DIY Auto School make the process a lot easier. From restoring a rusted-out car to fixing a dent, the guys from the school will give you tips to get you through the process, even if you’re a total newbie to car repair (though you might want to leave some of the more complicated repairs to a professional).

DIY Autoschool is a YouTube Channel

Because DIY Auto School is a YouTube channel, there’s not much organization to speak of, so your best bet is to go to their page and then search for what you’re looking for and see if they have a video on it. There are many videos on how to restore old cars and fix dents and collision damage. You’ll also find a number of videos on how to prep and paint your car and some more common tasks like replacing brake pads.


4.  Park Tool  - fix your bike   www.parktool.com

If you’ve done any work on your bike in the past, you might’ve used tools made by Park — they’re one of the leading manufacturers of bike repair tools (you might recognize their signature blue color on the website). On the homepage of their repair section, there’s an image of a bike, and all you have to do is click on the part of the bike that you need to fix. If you’re having brake problems, click on the brake section; if you need help with your bottom bracket, just click on the bottom bracket shell. The miscellaneous topics section also contains some very useful articles.
 


5.  Swingfix  -  Fix your golf swing - www.swingfix.golfchannel.com

Golf Channel teachers like Michael Breed give tips and use videos to help you improve your golf game.

 


App of the week:

Weber's On the Grill app-  for the summer grilling season
For iOS and Android $4.99

Specifically for Apple® and Android users, Weber’s On the Grill™ for iPhone, iPad, and Android features 280 classic Weber recipes plus 40 recipes for rubs, marinades, and sauces that are sure to get you fired up. You can tag your favorite recipes, create and share a master grocery list, and even email your favorite recipes to friends and family.