Wireless Wednesday for 1/29/14: With Mitch Evans - Winter Tech Tips and Super Bowl

Rick is back in town from Orlando and the PGA Merchandise Show- He gives some tech tips for a Winter Storm and  take a look at Super Bowl tech.

Have a listen to all three parts

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 1/29/14 on 92.9 The Game Part 1’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 1/29/14 on 92.9 The Game Part 2’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 1/29/14 on 92.9 The Game Part 3’ on Audioboo

1.   DEEP SOUTH WINTER STORM TIPS

-    Keep your wireless phone batteries charged at all times. Have an alternative plan to recharge your battery in case of a power outage, such as using your car charger to charge your device or having extra mobile phone batteries on hand.

 -   Program all of your emergency contact numbers and e-mail addresses into your mobile phone. Numbers should include the police department, fire station and hospital, as well as your family members.
-    Track the storm and access weather information on your wireless device. Many homes lose power during severe weather. If you have a wireless device that provides access to the Internet, you can watch weather reports on your phone.**
-  Camera phones provide assistance. If you have a camera phone, take, store and send photos — even video clips — of damaged property to your insurance company from your device.
- Try text messaging. During an emergency situation, text messages may go through more quickly than voice calls because they require fewer network resources
-  If you know for some reason that you just have to expose your device to the cold for an extended period of time, turn it off and don’t turn it back on until it has warmed up (this helps to keep condensation from forming.)

* Finally, for protecting yourself, if you’re going to use your device outside or in cold temps, get yourself a pair of touchscreen gloves that you can leave on while using your device.   


2. Super Bowl Technology

-  SAP is providing fans with an in depth look at the conversations around one of the biggest sporting events of the year. And there’s no more engaging time than during the days leading up to Super Bowl XLVIII.

Beginning Wednesday, January 29, the NFL.com Stats Zone with Insights from SAP will bring SAP’s technology to Super Bowl Boulevard in Times Square, with dynamic data visualizations that allows fans to monitor online discussions around key Super Bowl topics and provide a better understanding of how plays on the field effect conversations online.
 
The Super Bowl will again be streamed live online.

Fox said that it would offer free access to all users on computers and tablets through its app

App of the Week  - Super Bowl Ad Meter

For those who say the real show lies in legendary Super Bowl commercials, well, USA Today is requesting your opinion on which ones are the best. The Super Bowl Ad Meter is a yearly gauge that the newspaper uses to help determine which spots were hits and which were misses, and in order to get that gauge this year, it's asking anyone and everyone to sign up to be a critic.

Signing up means that on game day, from kickoff though to the final whistle, you'll be asked to rate every single ad shown during the game, even halftime. Don't worry if you miss some, because the website will have them for you to watch as well. Then, when Monday rolls around and you see news stations and articles all over the country referring to the Ad Meter when recounting which commercials were the best, you get the satisfaction of knowing you helped contribute to the rankings. Plus, you may actually get to see some of the commercials online ahead of time.

 

Wireless Wednesday for 1/22/14: With Mitch Evans - PGA Merchandise Show Part 1

* TOPICS -
Rick is in Orlando at the PGA Merchandise Show with Brian Katrek and others.... He loves to go searching for the new and cool golf gadgets to tells us about.
The 2014 PGA Merchandise Show has over 1000 exhibitors, 50,000 attendees, over 10 miles of aisles to walk and all the cool golf products you would expect.



1.   Putter Wheel - Putting training aid   (3 for $40)
 
It doesn't look like a normal ball, but the PutterWheel is the same weight as a standard ball and has the same cover as a ProV1. So, despite the fact that you're looking at significantly less material, it's supposed to feel pretty similar to a normal ball.

There are a few little cues that the training aid provides to help with alignment: First, the straight lines of the ball function the same way drawing a line on your ball does - and at address, you can see pretty clearly if your feet are going on the same line the ball is. Second, there's a red ring that runs around the inside circumference of the ball. If you see any red when you're standing over the ball it means your eyes aren't directly over the ball.
If you don't put a square stroke on this ball, it's going to wobble around and miss the cup instead of rolling straight. The wobbly feedback steers you towards hitting the ball with a square, descending blow.

2.   GAME GOLF - New Wearable Shot-Tracking Technology
2010 U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell is on board with Game Golf and he gave a demonstration on how it works.
It's cool technology, explain it's vesatile, and the statistics golfers are able to review following a round of golf are amazing.  To help bring GAME GOLF to life, McDowell displayed one of his previous rounds and highlighted some of his favorite features.
 

3.  Rife Putters
Grooves on a putter face
RIFE Golf is the true innovator behind horizontal grooved face putter technology with a patent on specifically sized grooves since 1997. These precisely spaced grooves allow the putter to gently press into the cover of the ball and grip and lift it into an instant forward roll. RIFE states, "just as grooves in irons help control spin so do grooves in a putter face." Other companies are now trying to imitate this patented technology but the spacing of the grooves is the true key to the gripping and lifting effect of grooved face putter technology. Horizontal RollGrooveTM faced putters create the truest "no skid" roll in golf no matter where you hit the ball on the putter face
 


4.  Eye Loc headgear  $79.99
EyeLoc Head Gear is designed for indoor, low light outdoor and bright light outdoor conditions.

Moulded from Grilamide TR90, a thermoplastic polyamide, the unisex frames are strong, flexible and lightweight.

The yellow or polarized lenses are impact resistant with excellent optical clarity.

A hard case with an inner soft sleeve are included.

 
 



 

* If we have time-  Adams Golf  -  High tech golf club manufacturer
Rick plays some Adams clubs
Maker of the most-used hybrids on the PGA Tour for six consecutive seasons, Adams increased its presence to 37 percent of all hybrids in play in 2013. This goes along with the company topping the Champions Tour count each of the last nine years and ranking as the most-played hybrids on the Web.com Tour since 2006. Adams also earned top billing on the European Tour for the first time and won the LPGA Tour season hybrid count.
 
Adams’ renowned heritage in hybrids has been documented by Golf Digest, which awarded the company ‘Hybrid Innovation Leader’ honors in each of the five annual Hot List issues. No other category has been so ruled by a single manufacturer.
 
The company recently re-introduced the legendary Tight Lies fairway wood with great fanfare. It features the classic revolutionary club design, combined with today’s technology, making it easy-to-hit from any lie. A tri-level sole design reduces the amount of turf interaction to create a larger impact area below the ball and promote crisper contact and more optimal launch.
 
Adams Golf, the maker of the #1 Hybrids on Tour, produces easy-to-hit products that all players can use to enjoy the game more. For more information, please visit www.adamsgolf.com or shop.adamsgolf.com.
 
#1 Hybrids on Tour claim based on usage on the PGA, Champions, LPGA, European and Web.Com Tours, as reported by the Darrell Survey Co. and Sports Marketing Surveys, Inc.



App of the Week  - Ernest Sports new Club Fitting App  $20 for iPad

Based in the Metro Atlanta area, Ernest Sports is a company known for their technology advances when it comes to launch monitors.
Now they have an app that goes along with their popular ES12 monitor and it gives you the ability to see and evaluate different data from your swing to see what your best choices may be when it comes to picking out new clubs.
All makes and models of clubs are entered into the app
It will email you fitting results
Great graphics
Ball speed and distance data recorded.
http://ernestsports.com/club-fitting-app/
 

Wireless Wednesday for 12/18/13: With Mitch Evans - Holiday iPhone Gift Accessories

* TOPICS - Many people will be receiving iPhones and smartphones for Christmas, so let's look at some iPhone accessories to go along with your new phone

Give a listen to Rick and Mitch here:

Show notes:

1.  Tech21 Cases and Shields

www.tech21.uk.com  

Tech21 makes some of the best cases for iPhones (And iPads) Rick even gave Mitch and Randi a Tech 21 Case and Shield for therir new iPad Mini w/Retina.

 
2.  KYOCERA’s “Kyoto Opal”

http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/phones/
A super shield for your iPhone.
You may already have a case, but want to add a shield.
The film cover is made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin with thinly sliced Kyoto Opal mixed in for decorative properties. The extremely fine grain structure of the Kyoto Opal makes it so that when the display is on, the opal material has a very transparent quality and does not interfere with the screen display or operations. When the screen is off, the opal material shines brilliantly in different colors depending on the angle it is viewed from. Because this characteristic makes it difficult to see the screen from side angles, the cover film can also help ensure user privacy from nearby onlookers.
 

This year marks the 5th anniversary of “Kyoto Opal,” which is being used in an ever-widening range of products: from traditional Japanese souvenir items to flutes, high-end ukuleles, professional hair cutting scissors, magnetic necklaces which are designed to improve blood circulation, and even in eyewear.


The wide use of Kyoto Opal stems from its unique aesthetic features. Utilizing special staining techniques, Kyocera has been able to realize a variety of rich and subtle hues and tints, which cannot be duplicated with molded resin-based opal products. Furthermore, by surmounting the inherently brittle characteristics of naturally occurring opals, which tend to split and crack, it is possible to cut the material into diverse shapes and sizes.

Available in the U.S. through the maker’s Web site starting December 5 (Power Support International http://www.powersupportintl.com/iPhone-5-5c-5s-Film-s/1863.htm.

3.  iPin - laser pointer  - $49.99

Turn your iPhone into a laser pointer and presentation device with the iPin.
The iPin is tiny. It's a pin that slips into the audio jack of iPhone and sits pretty flush so it doesn't get in the way at all.

It serves as a laser pointer and presentation device when paired with an app. So you get the laser pointer capabilities with an app that will change slides and control a cursor on your screen. Very useful indeed.

 It retails for $49.99 and I love it.

There is a coupon deal ongoing through the holidays at http://ipinlaser.com/ipin.

4.  Phone Soap

Did you know your cell phone is 18 times dirtier than a public toilet? We are constantly transferring bacteria onto our devices from everything we touch. You wash your hands, but never clean your phone. The PhoneSoap Charger is the first and only cell phone charger that cleans and sanitizes your phone in less than five minutes while it charges, and it is the safest and most complete way to kill all the bacteria growing on your phone. Using UV light to safely get rid of bacteria, the PhoneSoap charger does not use heat, liquid or chemicals. PhoneSoap Charger is universal, and designed to fit even the largest smartphones. No need to worry if you want to charge and clean your phone overnight, the PhoneSoap charger has unique acoustic outlets designed to let you hear your notifications and alarms even when your phone is inside. You will be able to hear your alarm, notifications and calls loud and clear. $49.95 www.phonesoap.com

5. Photojojo - iPhone (smartphone) lenses
www.photojojo.com
Sampler pack of three lenses $49.99
Polarizing, Wide Angle, telephoto, Fisheye



App of the Week  

Portable North Pole - iOS and Android

It's being called the No. 1 Christmas app in the world.

Portable North Pole 2013 is the digital version of the popular www.portablenorthpole.com website.

Kids of all ages love this app. Users have the ability to create their own videos from Santa and send to their friends and family members.

Santa will also make calls to landlines or mobile phones to spread the Christmas cheer.
t's a $3.99 app in the Apple iOS Store and $3.77 for Android in the Google Play Store.

New with this version is more interaction with elves.

UGROUPMEDIA is the developer of the app, and they list some of the key features:

Santa’s Premium Videos

Santa’s personalized Calls

New Advent Calendar

Videos for Children and Adults

Variety of video scenarios

New exclusive content

Wireless Wednesday for 12/12/13: With Mitch Evans - Rick's Gadgets of 2013

 Rick and Mitch are celebrating the 50th Wireless Wednesday, and they look at some of Rick's favorite gadgets of 2013.

 Have a listen:

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 12/12/13 on 92.9 The Game Part 1’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 12/12/13 on 92.9 The Game Part 2’ on Audioboo

TOPICS - Happy 50th - Rick and Mitch turn "50"  50th Wireless Wed.  Quite a milestone

 
Rick's Holiday Gift Guide: Rick's Favorite Gadgets of 2013 and the App of the Week!

1.  Polaroid Z2300 Instant Digital Camera

www.polaroid.com   $179.99

Polaroid is back with many new cool products and a 10MP digital camera that also prints 2" x 3" pictures in 35 seconds.
 

2.  Motorola Moto X -  My favorite smartphone of the year

Fast and easy to use Andriod Phone  $99.99 with 2-year contract
You can design the phone when it comes to colors
Display
    4.7" AMOLED (RGB) / HD 720p
Pick it up, and the Moto X is curved to fit your hand. With a twist of your wrist, it becomes your camera. Use a simple gesture to instantly launch the 10-megapixel rear camera without unlocking the phone. An easy-to-use interface allows you to capture images faster -- just touch anywhere on the screen to snap a photo and quickly shoot a burst of photos. The comfortable Moto X features a custom shaped battery that filled the curved space and powers your Moto X through a whole day.

Running the Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system, the Moto X is powered by the Motorola X8 Mobile Computing System, which includes a software optimized Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (1.7 GHz Dual-Core Krait CPU, quad-core Adreno 320 GPU), a natural language processor, and a contextual computing processor.

The Moto X has 16 GB of internal storage, and its 2200 mAh battery provides up to 13 hours of talk time and 10 days (240 hours) of standby time.
Never Miss a Shot

The Moto X allows you to go from pocket to picture in just a few seconds, so you'll never miss a shot again. Whether your Moto X is in your pocket or already in use, just twist your wrist twice and it's ready to shoot.

 
3.  The Selfie  #TheSelfie

$19.99

www.gabbagoods.com

"Sefie" was the word of the year by the Oxford Dictionary
The Remote Shutter release makes it easy to take selfies or group shots and upload them straight to your favorite social media outlet.

The small portable design makes it convenient to carry around, allowing you to capture every memory and moment of your life!

How to Use: Its simple! Take the cable, plug it into your headphone jack, open up camera mode, snap a photo! You may then post to Instagram, twitter, Facebook, path, or anywhere else!

 4.   Leef - ultra fast usb drives

$10-$20
The coolest and fastest USB drives.

www.2leef.com

 

App of the Week 

"Cal" for Android - new calendar app for Android devices - free

From the developers, here are some of the other special features you just won't find on other calendar apps.

Awesome widget – We've created a widget that makes any peak at the agenda - a fun experience

■ New day, Every day - Each day starts with a fresh & gorgeous photo to celebrate the day in a fun way.

■ Daily Planning made simple. By connecting Cal with Any.DO you can check out your Any.do tasks for the day.

■ It's always someone's birthday. Write on your friends wall, buy a gift, make a call, or send them a message. It's really easy.

■ At your fingertips – Cal makes it easy to find great places, restaurants, and bars nearby for meeting friends, family, and coworkers

You can get the new Cal for Android at

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anydo.cal



 

Wireless Wednesday for 11/20/13: With Mitch Evans - Rick's Favorite Apps

Mitch is working the 10pm - 2am shift this week, so he joins Mitch late on Wednesday night to talk about his favorite apps.

* TOPICS - Rick goes over his favorite and "must have" apps of 2013 and , the App of the Week!

1.  Kayak - Rick's favorite travel app

The #1 Mobile Travel App. Compares hundreds of travel sites to find you the best deal. Includes hotel, flight and car search and booking, flight tracker and itinerary management. And, of course, KAYAK is free.

- Compare hotel, flight and car rental deals
- Book your hotel, flight or car rental, right in the app
- Track your flight status
- View and manage your itinerary with My Trips
- Look up baggage fees, airline numbers and airport information

 
2.  Bump  Free for iOS or Android

NEW: Now Bump works with computers too! Photos, videos, files, everything. Just go to http://bu.mp on your computer web browser.

NEW: Share files on your device with a single bump!

Use Bump™ to share contact information, photos, videos, and files by simply bumping two phones together. Just open Bump, hold your phones, and gently bump your hands together -- Bump will magically do all the rest.

• SYNC WITH YOUR COMPUTER: Visit http://bu.mp on your computer and bump your space bar to transfer photos, videos, and files
• SHARE CONTACTS: Share your contact info; connect on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
• SHARE PHOTOS: Share photos and videos with friends and family
• SHARE FILES: Share files or documents stored on your device
• SYNC DEVICES: Move contacts, photos, and files between your devices

With more than 100 million downloads all over the world, you can use Bump with all of your friends!
 

3.    Evernote - Favorite notetaking app and more  (Free to start using it)

Evernote is an easy-to-use, free app that helps you remember everything across all of the devices you use. Stay organized, save your ideas and improve productivity. Evernote lets you take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders--and makes these notes completely searchable, whether you are at home, at work, or on the go.

New York Times ‘Top 10 Must-Have App’, Winner: TechCrunch Crunchies, Mashable Awards and the Webbys.
Key Features:
• Sync all of your notes across the computers and devices you use
• Create and edit text notes, to-dos and task lists
• Save, sync and share files
• Record voice and audio notes
• Search for text inside images
• Organize notes by notebooks and tags
• Email notes and save tweets to your Evernote account
• Connect Evernote to other apps and products you use
• Share notes with friends and colleagues via Facebook and Twitter
• Works with Evernote Business: Capture, browse, search, and share Business Notes and Business Notebooks from your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
◦ Premium feature: take notebooks offline to access them anytime
◦ Premium feature: allow others to edit your notebooks
◦ Premium feature: add a PIN lock to your Evernote app

Two subscription options:
◦ Evernote Premium monthly for $5


4.  TuneIn Radio  - Listen to the radio even where you aren't in your car or a radio isn't around. 

Including SportsRadio 92.9 The Game

 
5.  VIPorbit - Free for your iPhone

Contact management software
Easy to use calendar and contact manager designed to work across Mac, iPhone and iPad.
VIPorbit Contact Manager includes a full-featured calendar, customizable contact database and so much more.
Have an iPad? Get ViPorbit Contact Manager for iPad for only $4.99
Manages contact details, including names, multiple addresses, social media accounts and includes 14 customizable fields to track whatever you need.
* Imports contacts from Address Book/Contacts
* Includes a built-in calendar that displays day, week, month and list views, and works with the Apple calendars
* Links related events and tasks to each contact
* Stores a chronological log of all completed and upcoming activities related to each contact
 


App of the Week

Keepy  -   Free, but if you want unlimited Keepies  - $29.99 per year

Keepy lets you organize, enhance, share, admire & save the magic of childhood in a private, interactive & emotional timeline. Keep photos, artwork, voiceovers, schoolwork & mementos, videos, and more with Keepy.

Simply...
*SNAP IT: Take a photo of your kid’s first day of school, lego creations, finger paintings, ticket stubs, report cards, ceramics frogs or anything else that you want to KEEP for your child.

*ENHANCE IT: Tweak the lighting, colors and the crop of your photos (aka keepies) with our easy tools.

*LABEL IT: Add your kid’s name, and the date each keepy was created, to magically generate your organized, interactive (and emotional) timeline.

*RECORD IT : Press “record” and have your child tell you the story behind each keepy so you can keep that cute little voice forever!

*SHARE IT: Invite grandparents or loved ones to be your kid’s “fan” so they can see your child’s private timeline. Or share specific keepies through facebook, twitter or instagram (not so private timelines :)

*ADMIRE IT: Encourage loved ones (and yourself) to leave video comments so you and your kids can admire their keepies, and people’s reactions to them.

*SAFEGUARD IT: Sync your keepies to dropbox to make sure they’re safe and sound forever.