Wireless Wednesday for 5/6/15: Windows 10

Microsoft's "Build Conference" wrapped up last week in San Francisco.
This is a conference where Windows deveolpers gather to get the latest news on Microsoft products.

Some of the news that impacts us from that conference and the Microsoft Ignite conference taking place in Chicago this week...

Have a listen:

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1. Android Apps on Windows Phone

There has long been talk about Windows supporting Android and iOS apps. While Android apps will not directly translate for use on Windows-based devices, Microsoft has released a number of tools that will make it far easier for developers to port their Android and iOS apps over to Windows universal apps.

2.  Internet Explorer is on the way out...

The new browser will be "Edge"

Edge. Edge will be a much lighter-weight browser. It will make use of Cortana and support browser extensions, many of which are currently available on Chrome and Firefox.
 

New apps we have never seen before with new features will be integrated into Windows 10
Spotlight in Windows 10 will suggest apps and tools that users may not yet have used yet. Belfiore used the example of Cortana, Microsoft's voice-based virtual assistant. If a user had yet to use the feature on a fresh install of Windows 10, the system will soon recommend that he or she check it out and make that easy to with some custom buttons.

4.  Windows 10

With Windows 8 and today Windows 8.1, Microsoft tried – not entirely successfully – to deliver an operating system (OS) that could handle the needs of not only number-crunching workstations and high-end gaming rigs, but touch-controlled systems from all-in-one PCs for the family and thin-and-light notebooks down to slender tablets.

When Microsoft pulled the curtain back on Windows 10 back in September of 2014, it was clear that, with an operating system optimized for PCs, tablets and phones in unique ways, the Redmond, Wash.-based firm was onto something.

The Details:

    What is it? A complete update for Windows
    When is it out? Definitely summer, but likely late July 2015
    What will it cost? For Windows 7 and 8.1 users, it will be free for one year


** App of the Week**

Clear

https://itunes.apple.com/app/id973515749

Take control of your online reputation
Securely connect your social media accounts, and Clear will flag any potentially negative posts in seconds. Then you have the opportunity to delete those posts from the internet forever.

Protect your reputation and your job security with Clear!
 

Wireless Wednesday for 4/29/15: Sea Pines, Stan Smith and Mother's Day

Rick is at Hilton Head island this week... specifically Sea Pines Plantation and the Harbour Town Golf Links and The Inn at Harbour Town  seeing what is new at Sea Pines.  A new clubhouse at Harbour Town a new pool, etc.

www.seapines.com


Also was able to spend some time with the legendary tennis player, Stan Smith.

Have a listen:

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With Mother's Day less than 2 weeks away, it's time to look at some Mother's Day tech...  that would make perfect gifts for the active Mom!

1.  Yoga Design Lab - Yoga Mat  -  $50-$68

http://www.yogadesignlab.com/shop/

Blending fashion-forward design elements with innovative functionality and bio-renewable consciousness is key to the Yoga Design Lab approach. From our insulated stainless steel water bottles (reduce your use of plastic water bottles please!), to our hot yoga mats comprised of biodegradable natural tree rubber, to the water based inks used in our printed designs, we can all make a difference with the products we buy.

2.  Wilson Burn 100S tennis racquet

Forgiving feel and control.

Combining Spin Effect Technology with Parallel Drilling provides a very reactive and responsive 18x16 string bed. With the new X2 Shaft, this new line of racquets has extra long handles by shorten the throat to allow players more room for their hands on two-handed backhands. If all of that wasn't enough, these racquets come ready to use with the Sony Smart Sensor.

3.   Keurig 2.0 in special Mother's Day color... Marsala

Retail: 169.99

A Perfect Pairing – Keurig + Marsala
From the satisfying click of the lowered handle to the simple press of the Brew button to the familiar flavor of your favorite beverage, a Keurig® brewer appeals to all of the senses. We partner with 60 quality brands and offer 400 beverages to make sure our Keurig® system gives consumers what they want in taste – and also in looks. It’s not just a coffee maker sitting on a counter; it’s a conversation piece that reflects personal style and design.
Now, for the second year, a Keurig® brewer will be available in the 2015 Pantone Color of the Year, Marsala. A naturally robust and earthy color, Marsala tells a rich color story pairs so well with the curves and edges of our

Keurig® 2.0 400 so well. This color is worthy of a consumer’s coveted counter space.

The Keurig® 2.0 400 will be available in Marsala in early 2015, ready to dazzle and inspire kitchens everywhere.

4.    Acer 13 Chromebook  laptop - 13.3 inches

Less than $250

Chromebook 13, which offers a HD screen, an outstanding keyboard and a slim and light design. It's also the first Chromebook to feature Nvidia's energy-efficient Tegra K1 quad-core processor, which provides much longer battery life than competing notebooks.

5.  ScoreBand

www.scoreband.net

    Now with a fresh look and even more features, ScoreBand PLAY takes entry level scorekeeping technology to the next level. Three scorekeeping modes (Golf/Tennis/AllScore) plus Time mode give ScoreBand PLAY all you need to keep your game on track.

App of the Week:

DUFL  - Keep your clothes in a "virtual closet"

For the serious traveler

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dufl/id958354676?ls=1&mt=8

Description

App is free to download, but...
It is $9.95 per month for a 24” closet or $99 for a standard round trip (expedited shipping charges will apply for overnight shipping

DUFL is a premium, luxury service- a personal travel valet that simplifies business travel by shipping, cleaning and storing your business attire.
DUFL stores your clothing in your personal DUFL closet, and allows you to virtually pack by selecting your clothing items from within the app. Once you’ve scheduled your trip, you’ll travel - bag free, and your freshly cleaned and neatly packed clothing will meet you at your specified destination. When you’re ready to head home, schedule a pick up from the hotel and we’ll clean your clothes and have them waiting in your virtual closet, ready for your next trip!
- Register for DUFL within the app to receive your Welcome kit that includes a DUFL suitcase. Pack your bag and schedule a pick up within the app.

- We’ll pick up your bag, take inventory, have your clothes cleaned and wait for you to schedule your first trip.

- When you are ready to travel, schedule your trip within the app, set your arrival date and destination and your bag will meet you there.
 

Wireless Wednesday for 4/22/15: Big Cedar Lodge and The Great Outdoors

Rick is near Branson, Missouri at the Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf - a PGA Tour Champions Tour event.

He's at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, MO
www.bigcedar.com

Big Cedar Lodge features Top of the Rock - the new 9 hole, Par 3 course where the tournament will be played along with world class bass fishing, boating, archery, nature trails and Big Cedar Lodge is one of the premier resorts in the ecountry.


Technology is big in fishing and really big in professional bass fishing as Rick has covered Bassmasters events in the past.

Have a listen:

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You can see Rick's article on the best fishing near Atlanta
http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-places-to-go-fishing-near-atlanta/


There are hundreds of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams in the state of Georgia that have open fishing all year. With Georgia’s great climate, fishing is popular throughout the fall and into the winter months. Before you go, you will need to purchase a fishing license from Georgia, Alabama or another bordering state. Licenses can be bought online or at an agent in your county. For the state of Georgia, they are available on www.georgiawildlife.com. With more than 500,000 acres of water available for fishing in Georgia, it’s a sport where you can get the entire family involved. Here are places near Atlanta where you have a chance to catch “the big one.”

Lake Sydney Lanier
Gainesville, GA
(678) 696-2491
www.discoverlakelanier.com

It may be croweded to some, but the most popular lake in the state of Georgia is about 30 minutes from Atlanta and stretches 38,000 acres. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Lanier is heavily fished by locals and tourists, but there is still plenty of fish for everyone. If you like catching striper, crappie and walleye, this should be one of your top destinations. Anglers have success with both live and artificial baits, so it’s trial and error to see what is biting. For a complete fishing experience, give Lake Lanier a try.

Reynolds Plantation
5741 St. Lake Oconee Parkway
Greensboro, GA 30642
(800) 800-5250
www.reynoldsplantation.com

Fish the “Great Waters” of Lake Oconee at one of the top resort properties in the world, Reynolds Plantation. There are many boat slips in and around Lake Oconee and Reynolds Plantation. All you need to have handy is your Georgia Fishing License. Lake Oconee is stocked with many varieties of fish, so your rod and reel will get a workout. When the fishing ends, you can play golf as Reynolds offers six fantastic championship golf courses to test your skills on. At the end of the day, you can relax at the beautiful, Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation.

Pursell Farms
386 Talladega Springs Road
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 208-7600
www.pursellfarms.com

Just a little ways across the border in Alabama, you can test your angler skills at beautiful, Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, Alabama. Pursell Farms is home to the top public golf course, Farmlinks, but the property also offers plenty of great fishing. Depending on your needs, Pursell Farms offers everything from guides to rental of gear like lures, tackle boxes and reels. While it is preferred you stay at the resort, Pursell Farms offers full and half-day fishing options in a boat or on the banks. Pursell Farms is private property, so no Alabama fishing permit is required. Just come ready to fish and bring your golf clubs too.

Snowbird Mountain Lodge
4633 Santeetlah Road
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-9290
www.snowbirdlodge.com

Snowbird Mountain Lodge is a short drive from metro Atlanta, but you will feel like you are a world away. Located right on the Cherohala Skyway in the smoky mountains, Snowbird offers endless fishing opportunities and experiences for the entire family. In fact the USA Flyfishing Team comes here to fish. If you want to cast your line, Snowbird offers free use of fly rods as part of your stay.

    
App of the Week:

Fishing Calendar

$5.79  -  sometimes there is a discount

This app lives up to its name - this advanced prediction calendar shows you the best fishing times for any location to help you increase your chance of a catch! View the best fishing times for your current location, track and share your catches, and integrate the app with maps.

Wireless Wednesday for 4/15/15 - AT&T GigaPower and Adidas

Rick is back in town, but he was over at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, GA on Monday for the "Monday After the Masters Event" put on by adidas this year....  

But first, there also was a big announcement in Atlanta on Monday as AT&T and City of Atlanta officials announced that AT&T GigaPower launches in Atlanta and Sandy Springs...

Have a listen:

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1.  AT&T GigaPower launches in Atlanta on Monday

Atlantans are now able to use some of the fastest internet around as AT&T, today, launched U-verse GigaPower in Atlanta and other parts of the metro area.

Per AT&T:

Imagine downloading 25 songs in less than one second, or before you can even crank up the volume. Imagine loading your favorite HD movie in less than 36 seconds, a fraction of the time it takes to pick which movie to watch.

Now, qualifying residents and small businesses can have U-verse with AT&T GigaPower in parts of Atlanta, Decatur, Newnan, Sandy Springs and other communities located throughout the metro area.

2.  Adidas  -  Rick was at the Adidas "Monday After the Masters" golf event at Reynolds Plantation and World No. 5 golfer Jason Day was there with noted golf teacher and former Tiger Woods coach, Hank Haney.

Adidas- company history - 90 years in busines..  Adolf "Adi" Dassler started to produce his own sports shoes in his mother's wash kitchen in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria after his return from World War I. In July 1924.
Adidas has grown into a high tech sports company with athletes like Derrick Rose, Dwight Howard, Caroline Wozniacki, Ana Ivanovic and in golf, Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia and Jason Day wearing ther apparel.

 

3.  Cool usb drives  - like the one given away by adidas yesterday at Reynolds Plantation

Companies are getting creative with the ways they get information to the media and general public.  Cool and unique usb drives are one of the ways with information about the company pre-loaded on them.

 

4.  Purpose of Adidas event at Reynolds Plantation on Monday which Rick attended

- Introduce media to new Adidas asym energy boost golf shoes
-  Diff shoes for your right and left feet depending on if you are a right-handed or left-handed player.

The uniquely built left and right shoes guide weight transfer, stability and power through the swing. asym energy boost is the latest in footwear from adidas Golf that highlights the revolutionary BOOST™ cushioning and incorporates advanced technologies to best support the athlete and their performance.

 5.  Adidas athlete and No. 5 in the world golf rankings, Jason Day was on hand yesterday to talk to Rick about the shoes and he was wearing the new asym shoes...

Day says the technology works and he will soon be putting the shoes into play for tournaments...

 
** App of the Week

The Fly Delta App  -  with all sorts of improvement
Free for iPhone, iPad, Andorid and Windows phones

The app does so many things, but new for travelers is the ability to track your luggage and get flight and gate change info..

Description

Introducing Fly Delta 3.0, the biggest update yet to Delta’s award winning iPhone app. With redesigned navigation, quick access to important day-of-travel information and a history of all your notifications, Fly Delta makes travel easier than ever before.

• Find, compare and book Domestic and International flights
• Book SkyMiles® award tickets
• Share with friends on Facebook when you book a trip, check in and arrive to your destination
• Purchase Delta Comfort+™ and Trip Extras, including in-flight Wi-Fi, Priority Boarding and more
• Reserve Preferred Seats like bulkhead and aisle
• Rebook cancelled flights or missed connections
• Manage your trips, profile and transactions, and customize your travel preferences
• Check your SkyMiles® account balance and current Medallion® status
• Check in, download your eBoarding Pass (available at select airports worldwide) and add it to Passbook
• Pay for checked bags and track their location
• Check the latest flight status and receive flight and gate change notifications
• Save a photo to remember your parking spot
• Check your status on the upgrade or standby list
• View or change your seat
• Locate Delta Sky Club® lounges
• View expanded airport maps, public transportation details and weather information
• Get detailed info about our fleet and partners
• Map flights en route with an interactive flight tracker
• Stream movies, TV shows and more onboard with Delta Studio™
• “Today” gathers everything you need for your day of travel into one convenient place.
• “Feed” ensures you always have the latest flight updates, gate changes and more

The Fly Delta app for iPhone and delta.com are always free to use on Delta’s Wi-Fi-enabled flights. Visit delta.com/app for more information on other mobile device versions.

Wireless Wednesday for 4/1/15: Compression Gear Technology

Happy April 1, or April's Fool's Day, but Rick and Mitch aren't going to pull any pranks...  they talk about the high tech world of compression gear.

But first a quick look at some NCAA and Final Four tech

Have a listen:

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- New tech for replay reviews and timing questions   -  Precision Timing Systems includes all rounds of both tournaments, while the agreement with DVSport also includes all rounds of the Division I men’s and women’s basketball championships, as well as all Football Championship Series (FCS) playoff games and the Division II and III football semifinal and championship games. The DVSport software is designed to provide a more efficient replay process intended to reduce the length of time officials spend at the scorer’s table reviewing a play.     The game officials stop the clock simply by blowing his or her whistle, and resumes play by flipping a switch on their belt pack. A radio transmitter connected to the scoreboard controller allows the clock to stop and start instantly, thus eliminating the delay of a scoreboard operator doing it once hearing a whistle or seeing the official signal the ball in play.

Rick was up at the 2XU compression wear event in New York back in February. He saw new compression wear and where that area of fitness and recovery wear is going....


1.  About 2XU

Founded and based in Melbourne, Australia; 2XU’s philosophy is to create products which will advance human performance. 2XU employs fabric and construction technology to take you beyond what you previously thought possible. 2XU is fast becoming the most technical performance sports brand on the planet. Worn by multiple world champions, endorsed by sports institutions the world over and praised by professional athletes from all disciplines, 2XU understands what is needed to be the best. Developed by athletes for athletes.
www.2XU.com

Please watch:

60 second 2XU “Heart Not Hype” video

https://www.youtube.com/user/2xuaustralia


2.  Should athletes be wearing compression gear?  

Yes, for performance and recovery
⦁    2XU Compression – sports performance and recovery.
⦁    2XU’s products are renowned for their technical quality and are used by numerous elite athletes around the world including athletes from 43 NBA and NFL teams and the US Marine Corps.

3.   Should everyday people wear compression wear?

Yes, especially while traveling. Soxxy Air compression socks can make a big difference on long flights. Blood circulation is key. And these socks look good too.
 


4. When a former Navy Seal like Jeff Nichols swears by compression wear, who are you to argue?

- He must be ready at a moments notice.  2XU compression gear is used by the Navy Seals as they have to possibly recover from a long flight and then perform on a moments notice....

5. New compression gear might help relieve edema

Problem:  I always have swelling in my legs and ankles. I had an ulcer on the side of my ankle, but my doctor finally got it healed. She told me it was because of the swelling, and I’m afraid it will come back. Any suggestions?

Answer: One of the causes of leg swelling and ulcer formation has to do with the veins in the leg. In technical terms they become incompetent and the blood pools around the ankles instead of being pushed up the leg.

This causes the swelling and can lead to ulcer formation.

The goal is to reduce the swelling and lessen the chance of a new ulcer forming. There are many ways to do this including surgery on the veins and compression from the outside.
 


*App of the week*

"Storm" by Weather Underground

Free
Severe weather season is around the corner and that means that people are going to be checking the weather on their phones more than ever. Some people check the weather to simply plan their outfit, while others require more in-depth weather information, either because their livelihood depends on it, they live in areas affected by severe weather or weather simply fascinates them.

To ensure iOS users have access to the most comprehensive weather information possible, the worldwide weather service, Weather Underground, has recently launched the ultimate storm tracking application. It’s called Storm and it’s free to download in the App Store on iPhone or iPad. With the Storm App, users will be equipped with the most advanced storm tracking tools and severe weather alerts.

Unlike other weather apps out there, Storm provides high-definition radar and the ability to toggle between past or future radar and near real-time single site sweeping radar. Within the full-screen interactive map, users can view jet stream winds, fronts, tropical storm data, severe weather alerts, current conditions and more. In addition to sophisticated storm tracking tools, users can access the latest information on severe weather within a 30-mile radius via push notifications or in-app alerts. It’s a very powerful and in depth storm tracking app that will benefit anyone interested in severe weather.

To learn more, visit http://www.weatherunderground.com/storm today.