Wireless Wednesday for 1/15/14: With Mitch Evans - Palm Springs, Clinton, CES and More

Rick does two segments with Mitch tonight as he is in Palm Springs for the Humana Challenge and a chance to hand with Bill Clinton at his health summit.

 Have a listen:

* TOPICS -

Rick is in Palm Springs for the Humana Challenge PGA event had the Clinton Foundation Health and Wellness summit... and he had the opportunity to hand with President Bill Clinton at the conference.

But also CES wrapped up.

The 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is finished in Las Vegas - We take a look at what is popular so far...  

That means thousands of weird and wacky gadgets were announced and shown to the press.
Here is some of the craziness.

1.   Clio

A so-called "invisible speaker," is from Clear View Audio. The Clio uses a clear membrane that causes vibrations to create sound. It also has a small base that is available in a variety of colors. The small speaker is built for living rooms and bookshelves and retails for $349.
http://www.clearviewaudio.com/
 


2.  Sleep Number x12

A new Sleep Number bed
We are all looking for better sleep.
Monitoring your sleep patterns with an activity tracker is now fairly common. Sleep Number take that to another level with the x12 bed with built in sensors on each side of the bed to monitor each person's sleep. If your partner snores, you can tell the bed to raise the noisy person's head to hopefully shut them up.
SleepIQ is a touch free, non-intrusive technology developed in partnership with BAM Labs. It monitors the user while in bed including their average breathing rate, movement, and average heart rate. The tech then has an algorithm that takes that information and provides a SleepIQ score for each person in the bed, each night. The x12 bed will ship in February starting at $7999.99.
 


3.  TREWGrip and Typo  (2 diff keyboards)
TREW Grip - An in-the-works keyboard that is held upright like a steering wheel.

The keyboard was designed specifically for small tablets such as the Nexus 7 and the iPad mini. Made by a small, private Cincinnati company, TREWGrip's keys are on the back side of the device, where users' fingers are positioned as they hold the keyboard upright.

Users place their tablet in a suction mount in the middle of the keyboard. Once the tablet and keyboard connect through Bluetooth, users can start typing. Moving the mouse is just as weird -- users rotate the TREWGrip around to navigate using the device's accelerometer. Although the TREWGrip is unique and interesting, it's hard to believe it will catch on.
No price as of yet.

 
Typo

American Ido l host Ryan Seacrest is one of the backers behind the Typo iPhone case that puts a BlackBerry-type Qwerty keyboard on top of your iPhone. It's just the thing for someone who has used a BlackBerry for so long they just can't change. The only spanner in the works is Typo admit BlackBerry has launched legal action.
 

4.  Yellow Jacket's iPhone stun gun

Yes, it's a tough and rugged case that will protect your iPhone and, with an in-built battery, keep your phone charged longer. And if you happen to see someone you have an issue with, flick a switch and your iPhone case is a stun gun. It's legal in most places in the US except New York.
It's non lethal. But gives you a medium-sized shock
 



App of the Week  - the course Rick played earlier today Sliver Rock

The Silver Rock Resort app  (Free)

What a beautiful course
The SilverRock Resort App includes a GPS enabled yardage guide, tee time booking, course information and more.

Owned by the City of La Quinta and Managed by Landmark Golf Management, SilverRock Resort’s Arnold Palmer Classic Course, a home course of the Bob Hope Classic 2008-2011, is a challenging 7,578 yards, sprawling over 200 acres with massive native bunkers and stunning water features set against the backdrop and natural beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains.
Rick played horribly
 

Wireless Wednesday for 1/8/14: With Mitch Evans - CES 2014

Rick and Mitch are back together in 2014.  The big Consumer Electronics Show is going on in Las Vegas.

Have a listen:

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 1/8/14 on 92.9 The Game Part 1’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 1/8/14 on 92.9 The Game Part 2’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 1/8/14 on 92.9 The Game Part 3’ on Audioboo

Show Notes:

* TOPICS - The 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is underway in Las Vegas - We take a look at what is popular so far...  

If you have never been to CES - it is massive. Miles and miles of conventions space with every electronics company showing their new products


1.  Remote Controlled vehicles, cars, helicopters controlled by your smartphone

MOTO TC Rally, which debuted this holiday season. Griffin's booth will feature a large, 14’ x 9’ elevated racetrack with banked corners that will encourage CES attendees to take MOTO TC Rally for a spin around the track. The new remote-controlled race car connects to iOS devices via Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE v4.0) and features super quick maneuvering capabilities via proportional steering; impact sensors that detect bumps and crashes changing the way the car handles; a fully independent, shock-absorbing suspension; power rear-wheel drive; and ground effect lighting.

 

Griffin’s new app-powered HELO TC Chopper, a Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE v4.0) version of Griffin’s original twin-rotored HELO TC helicopter in high-visibility yellow. Using the free HELO TC Chopper App, users can fly the chopper in one of two ways: Touch Control, using the Multi-Touch display to maneuver the chopper; or Tilt-to-Fly mode, in which users tilt their iOS device to move the chopper forward, back and side to side. The Record & Recall feature can record and store up to three Flight Plans so users can repeat a favorite flight pattern easily. Make up routes among the furniture, missions to fly, obstacles to avoid, goals to achieve, and replay them later with friends. An Auto-Land feature brings HELO TC Chopper down for a safe landing with just a tap. HELO TC Chopper, regularly $49.99, is now available with special CES show pricing for $29.99 at store.griffintechnology.com/helo-tc-chopper.

 
MOTO TC Rally and HELO TC Chopper both require iOS 6.0 or later and are compatible with iPhone 5/5s, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (5th generation), iPad (3rd & 4th generations), iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad mini with Retina Display.



2.  Griffin's Multi-Dock

MultiDock, their premium business solution for charging, syncing, and docking multiple devices. Ideal for deployment in schools, businesses, and enterprise settings, MultiDock is available in two configurations: a single 10 bay unit and a stacked 30 bay cart complete with smooth rolling wheels, a handle and a lockable laptop tray. Six MultiDock units, capable of charging up to 60 devices at once.

 


3.  Biometrics that we all use

Fingerprint sensors and eye scanners aren't new, but their presence in consumer technology was minimal until last year's introduction of the iPhone 5S. Now smartphone and tablet manufacturers are tripping over themselves to build fingerprint scanners into their devices.

It doesn't stop at fingerprints. Thanks to the iPhone, the whole category of biometrics is suddenly red-hot. You can bet on devices, systems and even physical locks that scan some part of your body to use as your password. A lot of discussion will also focus on whether that's a good idea.
 


4.  The Connected House

We've talked about this before.  Rick was one of the first people that AT&T let visit their "House of Tomorrow." We soon won't be turning knobs and pushing button and flipping switches in the home. Most things will be controled by an app.

In 2017, more than 11 million U.S. broadband households will have a smart home controller, up from 2 million in 2013, according to research firm Parks Associates. AT&T and Comcast launched home automation offerings in Denver and across the country in recent years, allowing homeowners to control thermostats, doors, security systems and other products via tablets and smartphones.

Two years ago, Nest’s smart thermostat won a top innovation award at CES. Other stand-alone smart home products are also hitting the mark, such as the Philips Hue lighting system featuring smartphone-controlled multicolor LED bulbs. The system is very simple to set up and use.
The HomeSitter will alert you via your smartphone when there is an issue with your house or apt.

 "App"ifacation of cars

Audi chairman Rupert Stadler is delivering the second pre-show keynote this year, perhaps the most notable appearance by an automaker at CES. As such, Audi is expected to announce a major partnership, reportedly with Google and to integrate its Android mobile operating system into future Audi models.
Ford has also been at the forefront of putting all sorts of apps in cars.
“The whole automobile area is exploding in terms of not only electric cars, (but) cars that do things on their own." “They take over the driving, they warn you of lane changes, they tell you if you’re falling asleep. There’s all sorts of things like that out there that’s definitely very big and very fast growing.”

Apps of the Week  

Favado  (Free for iOS)

The Favado app aggregates sales data for your local grocery, drug and big box stores. You’ll find the freshest sale data from the weekly ad, and if a sale item also has coupons available, Favado will tell you where to find them. Build a shopping list from the sales, and you’ll be able to stop over-spending at the grocery store.

Favado makes it easy to “know before you go” and make sure you’re only buying your favorite items before they go on sale. Doing so can save you up to 70% on everyday items! You’ll save the most if you build a shopping list around the week’s sales, but you can also use the search function to compare prices before you run out for milk.

Money saving experts across the country hand select the very best sale prices, even secret sales, from more than 65,000 grocery and drug stores nationwide, and add them weekly into Favado -- so that the very best deals are right at your fingertips.
 
And Audio Roadshow  - A new app where you will be able to listen and leave feedback for the shows on 92.9 The Game and other CBS stations.

App will debut shortly.

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.