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Rick Limpert does his "Wireless Wednesday" tech segment on 92.9 The Game in Atlanta every Wednesday night around 11 p.m. with Mitch Evans on "The Mitch Evans Experience." Tune in and listen and feel free to call or text in a question.

For much of 2012, I did the segment on Dave-FM before they switched over to The Game.  I was on "The Steve Show" with Steve Craig.

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Wednesday
Feb262014

Wireless Wednesday for 2/26/14: With Mitch Evans - High Tech Shoes and the Oscars

On the heels of Nike Announcing self-tying laces last week, and tons of new shoes introduced so far in 2014, shoes have gone high tech with tech accessories and the shoes themselves.


Have a listen:

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1.  Nike's Marty McFly's self-tying sneaker will hit the streets next year to mark the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future

Nike has announced the power-laces that tightened up Marty McFly's hi-tops in Back to the Future Part II will become a reality by 2015.

The character played by Michael J Fox in the 1985 installment of the trilogy sported a pair of Nike trainers as he skateboarded around Hill Valley.

But when the time-travelling teenager arrives 30 years in the future in Part II, released in 1989, the brand had made a few changes.

Fans of the film gawked at the grey trainers that automatically tightened and adjusted to fit his feet.
But it was the self-trying "power laces" that made cinema-goers gasp and the fantasy footwear became part of cinema history.

Until now.

Designer Tinker Hatfield has confirmed the power laces will arrive to mark the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future and the year the second film was set in.

Speaking to Sole Collector at the Jordan Brand Flight Lab in New Orleans, Hatfield said: "Are we gonna see power laces in 2015?

"To that I say yes!"

Hatfield has not revealed what shoe the power laces will come with yet.

In 2011, Nike created 1,500 limited edition pairs of the MAG hi-tops, an exact replica of Marty's trainers, and each pair was auctioned on eBay.
 



2.   Nike Hyperdunk

Cost $190 and hit stores last year. The first training shoes that work on the Nike+ system will be the Lunar Hyper Workout+ for women and the Lunar TR 1+ for men.

The Nike Hyperdunk iD Basketball Shoe features Dynamic Flywire for support and super-lightweight Lunarlon cushioning tuned specifically for basketball. Customize yours with glow-in-the-dark features, a can't-miss midsole graphic and an outsole to match your playing surface.

Flywire

Flywire helps provide ultra-lightweight support and comfort for your foot. It gets its strength from thin nylon fibers strategically placed on the upper of the shoe to hold the foot in place, helping to reduce slippage during activity. This allows for a massive reduction in weight because material is used only where it’s needed for structure

 



3.   New Balance Now Makes Golf Shoes

New Balance Minimus - $99.95

New Balance Golf shoes are back in a minimal package. These golf shoes feature a new dual density molded spikeless outsole for superior traction and a REVlite midsole for lightweight cushioning. The New Balance NBG1001 Minimus Sport features a water resistant mesh upper with a new supportive stability cage. The NB Minimus Golf 1001 is believed to be the lightest golf shoe on the market today. Colors: Light Grey + Lime Green + Black


 

4.  High Tech Adidas running shoes-

Adidas Energy Boost -$150
Adidas launched this shoe with Energy Boost cushioning material,it was with a star-studded press event that boasted of “a revolution in running” and of “changing running forever.” The new, high-tech material replaces the industry-standard EVA foam that makes up the shoe’s midsole. According to the company, Boost foam, which is made with tiny “energy capsules,” both cushions your foot on the down stride and provides a “maximum energy return”  giving you a, um, boost that should improve performance. It’s also supposed to last longer without wearing down, and is temperature-resistant.

 


5.  High Tech casual shoes

InStep Nanopower- create energy as you walk

 I'm shocked that scientists have not thought of this before, but they are finally here: the InStep Nanopower Shoes that create electricity while you walk. Using liquid metal, the shoes can create about 10 to 20 watts of power.

The best part is that you can use that power to charge some of the technological gadgets that you have on you all the time, like your cell phone and iPod.

Researchers Tom Krupkin and J. Ashley Taylor at UW-Madison have been working on the InStep Nanopower Shoes using a process called reverse electrowetting.

The way these shoes work is simple: liquid metal is stored in pouches located in the heel and sole of the shoe and as you walk, you start pumping nano-sized drops of the metal through tiny channels, creating electricity. The electricity is stored in a battery at the center of the shoe, which you can then use to charge whatever you may need.


 


App of the Week  - Official Oscars App

Rick won't be watching, many will be - Probably Wendy....

The Oscars are back! Get the official Oscars app for iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Android devices and Kindle Fire to stay up-to-date on all things leading up to the 85th Academy Awards. During Oscar season, access complete nominee lists, trailers, buzz worthy videos, photos, news, Red Carpet, backstage, and more.
 

Wednesday
Jun192013

Wireless Wednesday for 6/19/13: With Mitch Evans - New Tech Announcements

Last week was a huge week for tech news and announcements - Rick recaps what happened with Apple, Microsoft and Sony and a weather radar app for the App of the Week.

 

Show notes:

Announcements from Apple

1.  OS X Mavericks - Apple's new operating system

The first of a series of future operating systems named for places in the company’s home, California. Mavericks has enhanced many aspects of previous operating systems, including battery life, Safari and the Finder. In addition, new features, such as file tags and enhanced multiple display support are now possible on Apple computers. The new iCloud Keychain feature saves user login information for virtually anything, as well as credit card info –  but encrypts this data to prevent hacking, making logging into various websites and shopping online more efficient. Other Apple apps like Notifications, Maps, Calendars and iBooks have also been giving makeovers and some snazzy new features.


2.  New computers -  A new Mac Pro desktop and new MacBook Airs

The new MacBook Air is faster, more efficient and more responsive than previous models and is also about $100 cheaper than the former’s original price. The release of new Airport Extreme Base Stations makes it possible for Apple users to stay online on the go.

    The Mac Pro was also a major topic of interest. Tim Cook described the new Mac Pro as “the future of a pro desktop” and something “truly revolutionary, truly radical.” Every aspect of the Mac Pro has been upgraded. The Mac Pro features a unified thermal Intel Xeon core, which allows for more than double the performance output of older models and the fastest ECC memory ever. Flash runs 2.5 times faster, than any flash ever built, and 10 times faster than any previous Mac Pro. More processors, memory and bandwidth all equal a Mac Pro experience more than twice as fast as any before. All of this is jammed into the new iO station, which is one eighth the size of the previous model, allowing for easy transportation.

 
3.    iOS 7 - New Operating system for iPhone and iPad

“iOS 7 is the biggest change to iOS since the introduction of the iPhone. It’s packed with new features, and an amazing new interface” says Cook. Everything about the operating system has gotten a face-lift, including the lock screen, camera, calendars, Gamecenter and even Siri. Several new features were also introduced, such as the iTunes Radio, which is sure to prove itself a major Pandora competitor, AirDrop (a new, simple picture sharing application), and Activation Lock, which allows users to deactivate their device if it is stolen


4.     iTunes Radio - takes on Pandora and Spotify

iTunes Radio app that streams music and lets users create custom stations much like Pandora. The new app has integrated some of its features from Genius, the software that learns music taste and builds recommendations upon the data. iTunes Radio users will have access to all of the iTunes catalog - about 26 million tracks. The new app will also be available in iTunes and Apple TV.

An ad supported version will be free for U.S. customers, but iTunes Match subscribers will not see any ads.



** Microsoft's announcements

5.  a. Microsoft Office coming to iPhones and iPads - 
      b.  Mini Mircosoft stores to open in Best Buy stores
      c.  Microsoft Xbox One ($499) - Xbox One delivers an entertainment experience like nothing before.

Its innovative
technology is rivaled only by its iconic design. Sharp corners and clean lines make
for a sleek, modern console that complements any decor. Xbox One was designed
from the ground up to be the centerpiece of every living room.

 
6.  Sony's new Playstation 4 - ($399)

New controllers
Does not require an "always on" internet connection
Will now play PlayStation 3 games  - but will offer a cloud service where older games will be stored and can be played.


App of the week: 
My Radar -  Free for iPhone, iPad, etc

It's the time of the year here in Georgia where we need to be concerned about the weather, as evidenced by the bad storms last week.
My Radar gives you an accurate weather radar, right on your mobile device.
Zoom in and out to look even at your own neighborhood.


 

Wednesday
Jul112012

Wireless Wednesday for 7/11/12: Free Stuff For Your Birthday

A lot of fun this week with Steve, Mitch and Jeremy.

We talk about where you can go on the internet to sign up for free stuff for your birthday and an app that wants to be your digital suggestion box.

Have a listen: