Wireless Wednesday for 1/27/16 - 2016 PGA Show

Rick is down in Orlando at the 63rd PGA Merchandise Show, held Jan. 26-29. This is where the golf season kicks into high gear, with all the new product announcements and the debut of everything golf for 2016.

Tuesday is always Outdoor Demo Day, so Rick was at the massive driving range at Orange County National seeing all the new products.

Here is some of what Rick has taken in at the PGA Show:

1.  It's the 100th Anniversary of the PGA of America.

- Not the PGA Tour, but the PGA of America
Founded in 1916, The PGA of America is the largest working sports organization in the world, comprised of more than 28000 dedicated men and women who are ambassadors of the sport of golf. Certified golf instructors and promoters of the game of golf to everyone, everywhere.
 

2.  Datrek

Chiller Cart Bag

Bag Boy's new Chiller Cart Bag features a cooler pocket with a removable, insulated cooler bag which holds up to six 12-ounce cans. The Chiller is lightweight, weighing in at 5.85 pounds, with a 15-way organizer top with full-length individual dividers to enhance functionality and durability.

    Chiller pocket with removable insulated cooler bag holds six 12-ounce cans
    Nine total pockets provide ample storage including two large side accessory pockets, an over-sized ball pocket and a fleece lined valuables pocket
    Soft-grip over-sized putter well
    Ergonomic soft-grip lift assist handles
    Suggested Retail Price: $199.95
 


3. Ben Hogan Golf

Ben Hogan Golf started making golf clubs back in the 1950s, but what this company has done since 2014 is nothing short of amazing. They make quality clubs, but with the Hogan irons, no longer will you see the numbers 2,3,4 and so on on your clubs. Now golfers will see lofts ranging from 20-47 in degrees on their clubs.

FT. Worth irons and TK wedges, in addition to a new set of game improvement irons and a line of hybrids, both of which will present breakthrough technologies.
"By crafting irons in every loft from 20-47 degrees, and by re-aligning the length differentials between clubs, only the Ft. Worth irons allow you to carry one less longer iron and one more higher-lofted iron (in your bag)," adds Terry Koehler, President and CEO of Ben Hogan Golf Equipment.
 

4. GO PUCK

Wearable and attachable power.

External battery that clips right on to just about anything, including your golf bag.
Comes with a band and an optional mount.
Dual USB output: Standard and Rapid Charging at up to 2 Amps
Pocket Sized for Portable Power Anywhere
4 LED State of Charge Indicator
Super Lightweight
Rugged Design - Shock and vibration resistant
 
 

5.  GOLFZON Simulators come to the U.S.

GOLFZON, with headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, made its debut at the 2015 PGA Show soon after finalizing a position as an Official Marketing Partner and the Official Golf Simulator of the LPGA and the installation of a simulator in the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Fla. GOLFZON is also the golf training system for the Korean National Team and has simulators situated globally, presenting golf in a way never seen before.

"We are excited to publicize the excellent technology and quality of GOLFZON at the world's largest golf exposition and look forward to the response from attendees and media at this important event," said Tommy Lim, the Vice President of the EU and American Business division at GOLFZON. "Participation in the show will serve as momentum in further aggressively targeting the North American and global golf markets."

Since its establishment in May 2000, GOLFZON has been trying to overcome the entry barrier to golf and expand the number of golfers under the corporate philosophy, "making golf enjoyable for everyone," believing that golf should be no longer exclusive for the upper class only.

Some numbers to consider about GOLFZON's impact:

• 43: Number of countries where GOLFZON has a presence.
• 2000: The year GOLFZON was founded in Seoul, South Korea.
• 5,500: Sites around the world for GOLFZON.
• 25,000: Number of simulators in operation around the world.
• 130,000: South Koreans playing on GOLFZON simulators daily.
• 200,000: People around the world playing on GOLFZON simulators daily.
• 1.7 million: Online GOLFZON members.
 


App of the Week:

BioMech Putting App and Sensor

- An app that can improve our putting stroke, it's worth a try.
BioMech Sports is using technology to improve your putting. First there was the AccuLock ACE putter, as it was a putter designed with biomechanics, physiology and physics in mind. The thought here is a  legal putter that allows better vision and takes the unpredictable muscles in the arms, wrists and hands out of play is something golfers of all levels can benefit from and trust.
BioMech continues its wave of innovation with the introduction of the BioMech Golf App and real-time Putting Analysis Sensor, the first such products to not only identify mistakes in the putting stroke but to actually help fix them.
Among the putting elements that the BioMech Golf App & Sensor identify throughout the stroke are:
    Position of the putter throughout the putting stroke
    Path direction back and through
    Putter face orientation and loft at address and impact
    Detailed analysis of timing, acceleration and force changes at any point throughout the stroke
 

Wireless Wednesday for 1/13/16 - Best of CES

Rick is back from CES and the massive CES Show! What did he see?

Let's look at some of his favorites... as he presents his "Best of CES Picks"

Have a listen to Rick and Mitch: (Both Parts)

1.    A company called Steam CC and their Ripples machine and Ripples Maker app

Steam CC, the inventive company aimed at transforming a simple cup of coffee, debuted their latest innovation, the Coffee Ripples App, at CES last week, which connects users to Ripple-enabled coffee establishments. With the Coffee Ripples App, java aficionados can print any picture or message, let's call it a

“Ripple” onto a foam-topped latte or cappuccino.

Rick brought the logo of the Green Bay Packers and they transformed it onto the coffee.

 
2. ZeroHour Flashlights

ZeroHour flashlights are a new integration of premium tactical gear with portable power. Our products feature USB ports to power mobile devices, making them a must-have emergency device for light and power needs during outages.

Including the:

ZeroHour Relic XR Flashlight 3400mAh (Pre-Order for March 2016)

COMPACT TACTICAL USB RECHARGEABLE BATTERY BACKUP FLASHLIGHT The ZeroHour Relic XR set is our latest flashlight. It is a compact USB rechargeable tactical flashlight with variable control ring, tail-cap switch, and waterproof battery backup all-in-one. Our first flashlight, ZEROHOUR XD, set new standards for flashlights by offering the ultimate integration of light and power. This flashlight is also designed to be bike and weapon mountable and will work with any standard 1" bike or weapon mount. * Featuring an all-new variable control ring that allows maximum flexibility in choosing brightness from 0 to 1000 lumens, plus the option to click into XR's preset modes (10 lumens, 1000 lumens, Strobe, and SOS).
 

3.  Kwikset

Smartlocks are hot and they were all over the CES convention floor.
Kwikset is the leading U.S. lock manufacturer and makers of Kevo, the industry-first Bluetooth™-enabled smart lock.

** New Products from Kwikset

-Kevo 2nd Gen
The smart lock you've been waiting for. The 2nd generation lock features a refined user experience, improved design and the latest version of advanced SmartKey® security.
- Kevo Convert
An easy-to-install smart lock conversion kit that enables smart lock features to your existing deadbolt lock.

- Premis
The first Apple HomeKit-compatible smart door lock from Kwikset. Premis offers homeowners convenience of Siri voice control remote locking, unlocking and monitoring, keyless entry, advanced SmartKey security, and Kwikset patented SecureScreen™ Technology.
 

4. The Boomstick

BoomStick: A $99 device that is basically a clicker to boost your mediocre headphones or earbuds. If you don't feel ready to invest in an expensive pair of cans, this gadget is a great way to improve what you've already got, for less than $100 (which, really nice new headphones will easily out-cost.
It really does work...   at http://www.boomcloud360.com/index.php/

 
5.  Lenovo Wireless N700 Mouse

Lenovo Wireless N700 Mouse: This crazy-looking little Bluetooth mouse doubles as a remote; you can fold it into a clicker to use for presentations or a laser pointer.  You can buy it for under $60 at Amazon or www.shop.lenovo.com

App of the Week:

The Swivel Selfie  (Debuted at CES)


The Swivel Selfie. The Swivel Selfie is a real-time augmented reality mobile app for apparel and accessories that allows users to instantly try-on products using a mobile device by itself or in conjunction with a mirror, receive personalized recommendations, share looks, and make purchases.

Personalized collections or products are accessible at home, on-the-go or activated as shoppers pass displays or walk through departments in-store, enabling them to see how an item looks on their own image without needing to find their size or try it on in the dressing room.
 

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:

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 4/29/15 - Sea Pines and Mother's Day Gadget Gifts’ on audioBoom

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 1/7/15: CES and the App of the Week

Rick is at CES  in Las Vegas this week. Looking at all the new gadgets and tech trends.

This is the annual Consumer Electronics Show and is attended by nearly 160,000 people.  It runs through Friday.

Have a listen:

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 1/7/15 on 92.9 The Game’ on audioBoom

Let's talk about CES

1.  What is CES and what is it really like?

160,000 people. Long lines, expensive hotel rooms, for the most part.
Multiple convention centers. All the latest gadgets...

2.  CES Pre Show events

Officially, CES didn't kick off until Tuesday, but Rick already attended two pre show events- "Unveiled" and Pepcom's Digital Experience. These are "media only" events, where the press gets to see many of the new products ahead of time.
Rick went to both and both were crowded with new products and media.

3. Show floor opened today.

Miles and miles of aisles at LVCC< Sands Expo, and some of the convention centers in hotels.

4. Monday's Press Conferences

Many of the big companies have "press conferences" on Monday where they make new product announcements.  LG announced their new LG G Flex 2 phone and new washing machines and dryers.
Shaq was there for Monster audio and other celebs will be throughout the show...

What's Hot???

1. Wearable tech
2. Tech for the home
3. New Phones, laptops, micro chips

App of the week:

UA Record   -  Under Armour's new fitness app

UA Record, a new health and fitness network app that Under Armour is launching here at the Consumer Electronics Show.

UA Record, which you can download free starting this week in the Google Play Store or Apple's App Store, aims to simplify your personal health data with fitness activity tracking tools, and to connect you to a digital community of folks who might motivate you to get and stay in shape.
 Under Armour ambassadors you might choose to follow — among them ballerina Misty Copeland, skier Lindsey Vonn, tennis player Sloane Stephens and retired baseball star Cal Ripken Jr. You can also follow a feed from MapMyFitness, which Under Armour owns.

Record is a repository for tracking your steps, calories burned, sleep, heart rate and weight, with the data provided by third-party wearable devices and sensors.

After downloading UA Record and creating or logging into your account — you can use Facebook, or sign in with an Under Armour-owned MapMyFitness account — you connect the devices you'll use for tracking. Out of the starting gate, UA Record can connect to apps and devices from Garmin, Jawbone, Withings, MyFitnessPal, Fitbit, Suunto, Misfit, Wego, Polar and Fitbug.

UA Record is free right now, but premium features are coming

 

Wireless Wednesday for 2/12/14: With Mitch Evans - Valentine's Day Tech Gifts and BloKO

 Forget the chocolate and the flowers, Rick says a tech gadget makes a great Valentine's Day gift.  Is he right?  Three great gifts from Zagg.com and a couple more that won't break the bank.
Also, how is Rick dealing with the ice storm?????

Have a listen:

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 2/12/14 on 92.9 The Game Part 1’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 2/12/14 on 92.9 The Game Part 2’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 2/12/14 on 92.9 The Game Part 3’ on Audioboo

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1.   iFrogz Chemistry iPhone Case ($24.99)

You may not be breaking any hearts this Valentine's Day, but statistics say that every 3.6 seconds, someone in the world drops their iPhone, which could cause it to break. In addition, one-third of new iPhone users say they have dropped their new iPhone within five minutes after taking it out of the box.  Gives new meaning to the term "call drops." Protect your iPhone and give it a Valentine's Day theme with the iFrogz Chemistry iPhone case available at Zagg.com.

 
2.  iFrogz BoostPlus Near Field Audio Speaker ($59.99)

A new take on a speaker for your iPhone and the sound is unreal. Audiophiles will love this portable and available in pink or red, the BoostPlus Near Field Audio Speaker. It allows allows you to play your music anywhere and it runs on AA batteries or a USB power connection. You put your iPhone face-up on the speaker and it will amplify your music to fill the room. Perfect for some Valentine's Day love songs.

3. iFrogz Coda Forte Bluetooth Headphones ($99.99)

iFrogz has been producing quality products for many years and that is why Zagg.com sells a ton of them. Here is what is sure to be another bestseller.  These very lightweight iFrogz Coda Forte Bluetooth headphones not only come in an attractive pink color, but they are comfortable and you will enjoy flawless sound. You get 12 hours on a single charge and you can even take calls and talk on the built-in microphone.  They can also be used when plugged in with a wire connection, but Bluetooth is the way to go.  Again avaialble in time for Valentine's Day at Zagg.com.

 
4.  Datawind Ubislate 7C Android Tablet ($37.99)

Yes, a tablet for $37.99
Do you know someone looking to get into the tablet universe but they aren't quite sure if a $500-$700 device is going to be worth the investment? Well, you can impress your special someone with a new Android tablet that runs all of the Android apps, has a microSD expansion slot that allows expansion up to 32GB and a nice 7-inch multitouch screen. It has a front-facing camera and decent sound if you plug in headphones or earbuds. Take a look for $37.99 at www.datawind.com.

5. Vacuum Insulated Tumbler Thermos ($22.88) on Amazon

The Sipp Thermos line combines sleek style with unique functional features

TherMax double-wall vacuum insulation is designed to keep liquids hot for 5 hours and cold for 9 hours

Crafted with an unbreakable stainless-steel interior and exterior, the tumbler is made to endure

Eastman Tritan lid is BPA free and has a built- in tea hook for tea bags or most loose-leaf infusers

Leak-proof lid with one-hand push-button operation; holds up to 16 ounces; cleans safely and easily in the dishwasher

 
App of the Week  -    Blocko

Block those sports - and in these two weeks- Winter Olympics spoliers from invading your social media streams