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 12/5/13 (Thur): With Mitch Evans - Household Gadgets for the Holidays

* TOPICS - Rick's Holiday Gift Guide: Tech Items For the Home and House and the App of the Week!

 Rick and Mitch have a lot of fun talking about these great items forthe home.

Have a listen to both parts

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 12/5/13 on 92.9 The Game Part 1’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 12/5/13 on 92.9 The Game Part 2’ on Audioboo

1. Samsung Navibot - Corner Cleaner (Vacuum)

Its pop-out arms with rotating brushes mean that it can suck up your detritus no matter how far into the corners it's fallen, and its hazard detection feature lets it negotiate obstacles with ease. The best robo-cleaner yet.

For those where price is no object.

Around $1000

2. Shark Steam & Spray - $199 at retail stores and online

The Shark Steam & Spray outperforms the Swiffer WetJet in tests.

Shark has combined their trusted super-heated steam with a gentle, non-toxic cleanser, to get your floors clean. For customers who need extra cleaning power to deep clean and sanitize all hard floor surfaces, the Shark Steam & Spray offers 99.9 percent sanitization, killing germs and that pesky bacteria with no residue left behind in your house.

Steam & Spray Mode

When your really need to get something clean. Great for stuck-on dirt, heavy traffic areas or that buildup of gunk that has been driving you crazy.

Steam Mode

Everyday cleaning and sanitizing jobs that you need to keep up with.

Spray Mode

For quick messes and for use with Shark's SaniFiber Disposable Pads. These are disposable pads that offer a similar cleaning performance to the Shark's reusable microfiber pads. Cordless cleaning is easy and effortless.

3. Ninja Ultima

www.ninjakitchen.com

Double time. Take a different approach to blending with this dual stage pro, which combines variable speed precision, total crushing & smooth pureeing for unbelievably quick, even & consistent results. This blender majors in creating delicious juices & enticing smoothies & includes 3 single-serve cups for dishing out the good stuff. Model BL830CB.

Includes 3 single-serve cups for juicing

Dual stage blending: total crushing & smooth pureeing

Variable speeds

72-oz. Eastman® Tritan™ blending jar

BPA-free design

2.5 horsepower; 1500 watts

Dishwasher-safe removable parts

2-year limited warranty

 

4. First Alert Carbon Monoxide Alarm

For $29.99 it could save your life

www.firstalertstore.com

The statistics say that about 170 people die each year in rhe U.S. from Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

Now in a travel size, the Travel Carbon Monoxide Alarm can come with you when you travel to check out hotel and motel rooms for CO. It is also a perfect companion as you move into your new dorm room or apartment.

It's easy to use this battery-operated device.

Like a smoke detector, if the alarm goes off, there is a potentially harmful amount of CO in the area or room.

5. Keurig® K-Cup® Single Cup Brewers

I love the Keurig

Makes a great cup of coffee and no waste as you make as cups as you need.

Start at $99.99

For coffee, tea, iced beverages and more, the world has discovered Keurig® as the way to brew. With over 200 varieties to choose from, it's always easy to find the right cup -- for you

App of the Week

iPad Secrets and Tips and Tricks - Free for the Lite version, $2.99 for the Pro version

Millions of people will be getting new iPad and iPad Minis over the holidays

MASSIVELY UPDATED TO COVER APPLE'S LATEST FREE UPDATE, iOS 7.

Most people can use the iPad straight out of the box, but miss out on many hidden features and secret shortcuts. To unlock all that potential and become an iOS power user, you need Tips & Tricks – iPad Secrets.

This FREE Lite Edition provides you with four complete chapters, giving you a taste of the content you’ll get in the full app. But with the latest update you’ll also receive regular new material – tips, how-tos, news stories and even app reviews – all for free. It’s our way of saying thanks for using our app.

FREE content delivered to your iPad every week!

Snappy tips that get straight to the point, all accompanied by images for clarity.

Share your favorite tips via Email, Twitter and Facebook.

Retina display graphics make the text and images crystal clear.

Save time, work more efficiently and enjoy your iPad more!

* Next Week will be Episode 50 of "Wireless Wednesday" with Rick and Mitch - very special edition

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.


 

Wireless Wednesday for 11/13/13: With Mitch Evans - Black Friday Tech Tips

* TOPICS - Rick and Mitch talk some Black Friday tech tips and of course, the App of the Week!
 

Have a listen:

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 11/13/13 on 92.9 The Game Part 1’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 11/13/13 on 92.9 The Game Part 2’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 11/13/13 on 92.9 The Game Part 3’ on Audioboo

1.  The Target iPad trade in (fisaco)  - Moral - Read the Fine Print!

Rick got a ton of email on this - not all positive

Target is offering an iPad trade-in program through November 9, 2013.

The retailer says it will be giving gift cards for at least $200 for used iPads in good condition. 
* These gift cards had to be used right then to buy a new iPad
Target says in order to get store credit towards a new iPad, you must make sure your iPad powers on and its screen isn't scratched.
If your used gadget passes the condition checks, you should then go to Target's trade-in website to find a participating store nearest to you

 

2.  Do your research.

Stores may have the same items at drastically different prices.
Compare Black Friday prices. For example, compare a print ad to a retailer's website.

3.  Remember a lot of these items are "limited quantities"

Carefully read Black Friday online and print ads to see if the Black Friday items you're looking for are available in limited quantities and, if so, if you can get a rain check before you start complaining.

 
4.  Don't forget about rebates

Many of these deals include a main in or internet rebate of some sort
Make sure you have all the receipts and forms necessary to claim your rebate




5.  Apple products discounted

Apple products never go non sale
Products like the iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina Display, iPhone 5s and lots of other hot Apple devices are desired holiday gifts.
Apple usually gives some sort of Black Friday discount 5-10%


App of the Week

BFads.net App

The BFAds.net Black Friday app lets you plan your Black Friday (Day after Thanksgiving) shopping trip weeks in advance! Brought to you by the largest Black Friday site, the BFAds.net app provides you with early access to the season's best sale advertisements and deals from major retailers.

Browse the ads by store or category, read the latest sale news and even create your own shopping list to take with you to the store on the big day!

Advanced filtering and search options allows you to narrow down the broadest of searches to a handful of specific items.

Cross-compare items and prices between stores, categories and existing sales information to ensure you get the best deal!

Receive updates informing you when a new Black Friday ad is released or when a special online holiday sale goes live!