Wireless Wednesday for 12/17/14: Sports Tech and Gadget Gifts

Rick is home and getting ready for the holidays...  and he's going with what he knows best and we are talking sports gadgets as holiday gifts this week...

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First Rick and Mitch tackle the age old question... Do ZipBuds work and stay untangled?

Rick is testing a pair of ZipBuds, some unique earbuds that aren't supposed to tangle.

 

1.  LifeStraw  Portable Water filter

www.buylifestraw.com  $20-$35

For hikers, bikers, campers, anyone that needs clean water

Simply place one end of the LifeStraw® tube into unfiltered water (a water bottle, river, or even a puddle) and suck clean water through the top of the straw. Follow the instructions provided for your first use.

 
2. Lamkin Golf Grips

Winter is the perfect time to change your golf grips.

Lamkin UTX models feature proprietary Tri-Layer Technology designed to optimize feel for enhanced shot-making and provide exceptional all-weather playability. The three functional layers include a foundation made of super tacky and soft ACE 3GEN material for enhanced comfort, a middle layer with a moisture-wicking fabric weave for traction and control in wet weather and a firm outer layer to limit torque and minimize shot dispersion. UTX grips ($8.99) are available in standard or midsize options in three distinct colors.  
 
“When it comes to selecting equipment, professional golfers are among the most discerning athletes in the world, which is why our premium grips are trusted by so many of the game’s elite,” says Bob Lamkin, President and CEO of Lamkin Grips. “We offer a tremendous variety of models to suit the preferences of all players, each specifically designed to maximize on-course performance.”
 
Offering the widest assortment of performance-enhancing golf grips, Lamkin has been an industry leader for nearly 90 years. The company’s famed products are preferred by PGA Tour superstars Justin Rose, Keegan Bradley, Brandt Snedeker, the legendary Arnold Palmer and many others.
 
Lamkin grips are unrivaled in quality thanks to world-class engineering, premium materials and handcrafted, repeatable production techniques. Among the popular lines offered by the company are UTX, Crossline, R.E.L ACE and i-Line, among others.
 
More information: www.LamkinGrips.com

 

3.  Golf Balls  - Jack Nicklaus Golf Balls and Vice Golf

Have a golfer on your list?  Golf balls really do make a good gift.
Jack Nicklaus Golf Balls - Our goal: to simplify golf ball selection. In today's world, most golfers don't know which ball is the right ball for them. With Nicklaus Black, Nicklaus Blue, and Nicklaus White, all you need to know is the tee you play from. We have created three cutting edge balls to maximize feel and distance for different levels of play:

    Nicklaus White - For those who play from the forward tees
    Nicklaus Blue - For those who play from the middle tees
    Nicklaus Black - For those who play from the back tees

Vice Golf -  quality personalized golf balls - makes a great gift.
 
www.vicegolf.com

4. Tecnifibre tennis racquets

www.tecnifibre.com

Quality tennis racquets from a high tech sports manufacturer.  Under the radar manufcturer of racquets and strings.
Great price points.
Tecnifibre is the official stringer of the French Open, a testament to their dedication to quality. Tecnifibre racquets feature a strong and lightweight material placed strategically in their racquets to increase stability, power, and comfort.

5. Mio Fuse

The newest from Mio.  it's the Fuse.  www.mioglobal.com

 Sleek and simple in design, the MIO Fuse Heart Rate Training Band accurately measures your performance and optimizes your training. It reads EKG-accurate heart rate data without a cumbersome chest strap while you exercise and it tracks your steps, calories, distance, speed and pace. The Fuse also connects to popular fitness apps and sport devices to track your performance.

    Built-in accelerometer captures steps, calories, distance and pace
    Chronograph timer with “Touch” to start/stop
    All Day Mode and Workout Mode
    30-hour memory
    Multi-colored LED indicates your customizable heart rate zones; use MIO GO fitness app to set up and customize your display
    12-hour or 24-hour clock
    Rechargeable LiPoly battery (charged by USB charger)
    Water resistant up to 30 meters
    Available in two sizes: S/M (red) and Large (aqua)
 



* App of the week:

Slickdeals  - Android and iOS apps

Slickdeals is the only OFFICIAL app of Slickdeals.net, the largest community-driven deal sharing site in the US. Slickdeals has the best deals, coupons, sales, promotions and freebies for tons of categories and products like Electronics, TVs, Laptops, Phones, Games, Clothes, Groceries, and even Local deals for travel, restaurant deals, massages and more from your favorites like Groupon, Living Social and more.

Slickdeals is powered by our huge community and forum of users helping each other to save money by finding deals across the entire web and sharing them with each other. Discover great deals from all major retailers and get amazing discounts and coupons for stores like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Kohls, JCPenney and more!

Have an issue with the app? Suggestions? Praises? Send us an email at android@slickdeals.net - Your feedback will help us make this the best deals app on the web.

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✔ Popular Deals: These are deals from our forums that are popular by community votes and activities
 

Wireless Wednesday on 92.9 The Game for 11/19/14: Black Friday Deals

Rick says, it's never to early to start planning for Black Friday if you are a holiday shopper.

There are deals, especially when it comes to gadgets and tech.

Here are some great Black Friday deals - listen to both parts 1 and 2.

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1.  Staples with a $99 ASUS Laptop

It's the Asus X205-TA Laptop and it will be on sale for $99.99. It's a basic laptop in the era or gaming machines and expensive tablets.

Remember, it's under $100.

Here are the specs you need to know:

It has an Intel Atom processor, 2GB RAM, a 32GB Hard drive, and an 11.6" HD

The 32GB Hard Drive is Flash memory and it comes preloaded with Windows 8.1 and Bing.

As far as slots, you get two USB 2.0 and one Micro HDMI ports.
 


2. Target - Beats by Dr. Dre  Solo Headphones  $97

Regular price almost $200. Beats products almost never go on sale.

 

3.  hh gregg   - Seiki 40" 1080p Smart LED HDTV - $178.00

hhgregg will be offering Thanksgiving Doorbusters while supplies last from 4PM until midnight on November 27th. Black Friday doorbusters run while supplies last from 7AM to 10PM. The ad says that sale prices are valid from November 27th through November 29th.

Seiki 40" LED HDTV feature Seiki's own Muse Streaming Media service and 1920 x 1080 panel resolution.

This TV may be from a brand you don't recognize, but it's a quality TV.
 

4. HP 7 Stream Tablet -    $99 on HP.com

Tablet that looks just like your Windows 8 desktop.

Runs Windows 8.1, lots extras

Fast processor 32 GB of storage

A true Windows experience in a tablet

5.  Adidas is #OpenAllWinter

Adidas launched its global winter social media initiative #openallwinter Nov. 1, 2014, inviting participants to take snapshots of themselves enjoying outdoor activities and sharing them through social media accounts. Great hiking shoes and boots, vests, jackets and more...  use the hashtag #openallwinter
 

6.  Sprint tells me they are going to have some sort of Doorbuster on one of the most popular Android phones - The Samsung Galaxy S5

* App of the week:
 

Ebates app for iPhone and iPad

Free

Ebates.com pays you to shop online! Earn up to 26% Cash Back every time you shop with a FREE account! In fact, you will get a $5 bonus when you make your first purchase.
Ebates works with 1,700 stores including Sephora, JCPenney, Kohl's, Home Depot, Overstock.com, Groupon, and Walmart, so you are sure to find your favorites.
In addition to Cash Back, Ebates has thousands of great online coupons, free shipping, and special offers from its stores, so you always get the best deal.

FEATURES:
CASH BACK
Earn up to 26% Cash Back at over 1,600 stores including Sephora, JCPenney, Kohl's, Home Depot, Overstock.com, Groupon, and Walmart.
BUY NOW
Instantly buy items from product search and mobile browser. Store your payment and shipping information for quick checkout.

*No strings attached and it’s a great way to save extra money on everything holiday shoppers are planning on buying anyway—from travel tickets to gadgets to clothes and accessories.  

Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer great deals—sometimes double cash back—on everything you buy.
Supported Stores include: Ann Taylor, Bloomingdales, Carter's, GNC, JCPenney, Joe's New Balance, Kate Spade, Kohl's, Lancome, Macy's, Nautica, Office Depot, Overstock, ShoeBuy, Shoes.com, Under Armour, & Walgreens

 

Wireless Wednesday for 11/12/14: Thanksgiving Kitchen Gadgets and Royal Isabela

Rick is in Isabela, Puerto Rico at Royal Isabela  - a new resort outside of San Juan. Northwest coast of Puerto Rico, beautiful, golf, hikiing, Not a hotel - stay in casitas, Voted one of the top-5 luxury resorts in the Caribbean.

Here's Rick and Mitch:

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Going to be doing some cooking for Thanksgiving or the holidays?
Here are some cool new kitchen gadgets you might be able to put to good use...

1.   iDevices Smart Thermometer

 
A Bluetooth thermometer and an app can take all the guess work out of cooking meat? The home chef on your list will love the latest offering from iDevices. The smart thermometer will monitor your chicken, pork, turkey or roast and then lets you know, via an app on your smartphone or tablet, when it it ready to take out of the oven. This not only ensures safe cooking, but also safe dining as there is no chance your meat will be undercooked. The IDevices Smart Thermometer is available at www.idevicesinc.com for $79.99 and a mini version without an illuminated display is $39.99.

2. Nutri Ninja

- A blender/extractor

With 21,000 RPMs in combination with 900 watts of power, you can now create fast, easy and healthy nutrient-complete juices to enjoy on the go.

Household appliances are supposed to transform our lives in one way or another.

They should either make routine tasks easier and less complicated or enable one to lead a more healthy lifestyle. The Nutri Ninja blender does all of that and more.

All with a price tag that comes in at under $100.
Blending, juicing, extracting... all words that are used when talking about mixers and blenders, but what should a health-conscious person be looking for in small appliance that has to make nutrient-rich juices?

The Secret to the Nutri Ninja™

CEO, Mark Rosenzweig says it's the high blade speed, the blade itself, being an Pro Extractor Blade and the power that the Nutri Ninja generates.

What traditional blenders sometimes lack in their features. With the Nutri Ninja™ you can get a smooth, even consistency with the most fiberous fruits and vegetables.”

See Rick Limpert's full review at:

http://www.examiner.com/article/nutri-ninja-passes-all-the-tests

 


3. Butterball Electric Turkey Fryer

The Butterball electric turkey fryer is a safe way to fry your turkey indoors. Turkey fryer fires happen because the oil overheats and the equipment is over-filled. The Butterball electric turkey fryer lets you know how much oil to add, maintains the temperature of the oil, and never overheats. The turkey fryer also cuts down on time, allowing you to cook a 15 pound turkey in about an hour.

You can get a Butterball electric turkey fryer at Meijer, Home Depot, Lowe’s, or online at www.masterbuilt.com.

Or $90 on Amazon

 

4.  Whisky Elements  - if you are looking for a different flavored drink for Thanksgiving

Oregon start-up company Time and Oak created Whiskey Elements, which are basically small sticks of wood that have been charred to create a smoky aroma and - when dropped in a bottle of whiskey for a day - better-tasting booze.

It adds a woodsy taste, similar to what you get from top-shelf brands from flyover states. Pleasant neat. With ice, any alcohol burn was negligible, and the woodsy flavor was still there.

Price: $10 for two, available at timeandoak.com.

5. Progressive Collapsible Pie Carrier

It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a couple of holiday pies. Whether your family is craving pumpkin, Dutch apple or mixed berry, you can use the Progressive International Collapsible Pie Carrier to haul around dessert. The carrier holds two nine inch pies or one large meringue, and can even double as a deviled egg carrier. Now that’s something to be thankful for!

Price: $25
 


* App of the week:
Thanksgiving Menu Maker

Free app

Most dinners on Thanksgiving have the old standbys. Switch it up a little with Thanksgiving Menu Maker, which lets you plan out your dinner with just a few taps. This app contains 75 recipes and it has a great price: free! All recipes are broken down into categories and you simply add the dishes you wish to make.

A shopping list is then automatically created. The killer feature is the planner section. This area breaks prep down to the day before, Thanksgiving morning, four hours prior, etc. Finally, you can learn techniques from how-to videos within the app. If you use this app, you'll have a four course meal planned in minutes.

 

Wireless Wednesday for 11/5/14: Apps All Atlantans Should Have

You may have dozens of hundreds of apps on you smartphone, but here are some Apps that Rick thinks all Atlantans should have at their fingertips.

Rick and Mitch talk about that and then the "App of the Week."

Have a listen to both parts:

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1.   Atlanta Traffic Cams

99 cent app   iOS app

Traffic is always a big problem in Atlanta, this 99 cent can help you get around.


2. Groupon/Scoutmob

Online coupons and discounts for Atlanta area restaurants and things to do in Atlanta. Save money with these apps.

These are great apps to have when you want to buy just about anything, anytime, anywhere. By leveraging the company’s global relationships and scale,

 

3. MARTA "On The Go" app

Free for iOS and Android

This application allows the user access to all bus and rail schedules and real-time information for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority.

 

4. www.atlanta-airport.com

Not an app, but the official website for Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Int'l Airport. Real-time flight info and security line wait times.


5.  Atlanta Checker Cab app

Forget about Uber, Lyft and the ride sharing apps.

Atlanta Checker Cab has been serving the community for over 70 years and the drivers know their way around.  Especially important to have this app leading up to the holidays.

Use this app to hail your next taxi.

 

6.  Radio.com app  - Listen to 92.9 The Game

 
* App of the week:

TaskRabbit

Free

Online temp agency.  Matches people that will do work and projects with individuals and companies that need to hire someone.

Growing in Atlanta.

Wireless Wednesday for 10/22/14: Halloween Gadgets

Rick is in Macon for 8 days as he is the media coordinator of the women's prfessional tennis tournament down there..  The Tennis Classic of Macon being held at Stratford Academy. The tournament features 3 of the top-100 players in the world and about a dozen of the top-150 players in the world.

Halloween is right around the corner, and Rick and Mitch take a look at some new Halloween tech.

Have a listen:

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1.   Screaming Doormat

Want to give a good-natured holiday scare to both trick-or-treaters and the UPS guy? Check out the battery-operated Screaming Doormat. You hide the small, pressure-activated device under your own favorite Halloween doormat. When guests arrive, they’ll be greeted with the sound of thunder and screams – plus a mysterious voice that beckons to “Enter at your own risk!” and “Welcome to the Haunted House!” Two AA batteries are included.

The Screaming Doormat Halloween decoration can be found on Amazon.com for $21.50.
Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Pressure-Sensitive-SCREAMING-Halloween-Decoration/dp/B0098P7T0W/?tag=techlicious-20

2. Epson Home Cinema 500 projector and AtmosFEARfx

Awaken a host of digital spirits this Halloween and turn your home into the ultimate haunted house with the Epson Home Cinema 500 projector and AtmosFEARfx. Whether you want creepy and bone-chilling or fun and family-oriented, digital decorations make it easy to stun the neighborhood with spooky scenes projected onto windows, doors or walls.

Setup is as easy as three straightforward steps. Choose an AtmosFEARfx scene, focus the projector on a surface and watch it come to life. It makes for an unforgettable Halloween.

 


3.   Flashing light-up body parts

These are illuminated severed limbs made from plastic, but look like the real limbs of all the people you murdered at the nearby nuclear power plant? Would be great to decorate your house or scare a friend or family member, also effective on trick-or-treaters. $19.99
www.nerdapproved.com

 

4.  Do-it-Yourself Spirit Radio

The Spirit Radio. This updated version is basically a crystal radio circuit connected to a computer that can detect  bizarre sounds from various electromagnetic sources, ghosts, spirits, etc.

Materials cost about $30 - learn how to do it at www.instructables.com

 

5. Webcaster spiderweb creator

No haunted house (or costume) is complete without a few cobwebs. Cast your own with this handy gun. Comes with (6) sticks — additional sticks in different colors available. $64.99 in store, $49.99 online, halloweenadventure.com
 


* App of the week:

A Major Update to the Starbucks App

For those of you who just can't wait to spend $4 for your Venti latte, Starbucks is about to allow customers to pre-order and prepay for their daily caffeine hit using a mobile app.

The service, aimed at attracting customers who are put off by the lines during the morning rush, will debut in the Portland market later this year and be rolled out to stores nationally in 2015, the company announced Thursday.
 Starbucks said it will also enhance its loyalty program and rewards for customers using the app.

There is growing demand for online payment options by consumers. Mobile payments are likely to reach $3.5 billion this year, according to research firm eMarketer, and is forecast to soar to $118 billion annually within four years.