Wireless Wednesday for 10/30/13: With Mitch Evans - Halloween

* TOPICS - Rick and Mitch are getting ready for Halloween, so we break out the Halloween gadgets and apps - Boo!

Have a listen to all three parts:

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listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 10/30/13 on 92.9 The Game Part 3’ on Audioboo

Show Notes:

1.  Pumpkin Gutter  $12

"Pumpkin shredding glory! This is by far the best thing ever invented for pumpkin carvers. You can gut a pumpkin in seconds. I carve hundreds of pumpkins for friends and competitions around Halloween and this thing takes a beating. You won't be disappointed in this product."



2.  Buckshot Bluetooth Speaker  Around $50

The Buckshot is a new, super-portable, multifunctional, rugged and water-resistant wireless speaker.  It's loaded with features.  Pipe in that halloween music, those ghost and spooky sounds.
 


3.  Creature Crate

Scare the neighbors and trick or treaters

The Creature Crate is built of solid wood and assembled the old fashioned way: with glue and square nails. It is built to last! The wood is aged or stained to your preference.
It shakes it makes noise, it cam emit smoke

Multiple Creature Crates can be linked to each other or to other animatronics to provide multi-character shows complete with sound, fx and lighting.





4. Garden Zombie

Artist Alan Dickinson to create a lifelike (deadlike?) zombie for your garden, and he succeeded in scaring the Dickens out of everyone. For $100 plus shipping, you can be sure nobody will be snipping your lavender anytime soon

 

5. Flicking 3-Light Candelabra  $20

Greet the guests who dare enter your haunted Halloween home with this electric candelabra. It features flicker-flame bulbs and a gothic design, lending an air of spooky atmosphere to any room. Whether you use it for your next costume party or for a gathering of friends on Halloween, this candelabra will bring a sense horror and fright to your festivities.





App of the Week

Track-O-Lantern - Track your kids while they are trick-or-treating - $1.99 - (Android)

This app lets you monitor your child’s phone from your home computer. The parent needs to download the free Track-O-Lantern reader on his/her wireless device, PC or Mac. The free reader for the Track-o-Lantern Halloween child tracker works as a map. Install on the parent’s phone, log in with credentials from the child’s phone, and you’re up and monitoring. Displays history and current location.
 

Wireless Wednesday (Thur) for 10/24/13: With Mitch Evans - Best Tablets of 2013

* TOPICS - Rick is back from Ridgeland, Mississippi where he was covering the Bassmasters Open and we talk tablets

We are going to have some sort of announcement about new iPads today, so Rick and Mitch take a look at the "Best Tablets" of 2013.

Tablets have become so popular so quickly that they're predicted to surpass both laptops and desktops by 2015. Why? Because they're portable enough to take anywhere, and -- thanks to an ever-growing roster of apps -- are versatile enough for work and play. With so many models available, choosing the best tablet comes down to your needs and budget.

Those looking for a device that's affordable and easy to use with one hand should check out 7-inch Android tablets. Quality options start as low as $150. The 7.9-inch iPad mini and the larger 9.7-inch iPad offer the most tablet-optimized apps and the most intuitive interface, but start at $329. Then you have Windows 8 tablets, many of which double as laptops, making them compelling productivity partners. Most Windows tablets are larger, but cheaper 8-inch models are starting to hit the market.

1.  Apple's iPad Air and iPad Mini w/ Retina display
Faster processor, lighter, better screens,

2.  Best Android Tablet: Google Nexus 7
$229

The Google Nexus 7 delivers pure Android 4.3 Jelly Bean goodness along with blazing-fast quad-core performance, long battery life and one of the best screens on the market. The 1920 x 1200, 7-inch display is not only amazingly sharp at 323 PPI, but eye-poppingly colorful and bright enough to be viewed from any angle without image degradtion. The latest Android OS allows users to create child-friendly restricted profiles for the first time while the front and rear cameras provide solid camera images on a device that weighs just 10.2 ounces and lasts over  8 hours on a charge.
 


3. Polaroid 7" Kid's Tablet
Price: $149

 Now little ones can have their own interactive fun! The Polaroid 7-Inch Internet Kids Tablet is loaded with 35 kid-friendly apps and interactive features, as well as 10 Dr. Seuss and Smithsonian interactive books. It has simple parental controls and a safe web browser so theres no wandering into off-limit sites. A kid-safe video player, camera, music player and game arcade provide hours of fun, and the large buttons make it easy to use. The backlit LED screen is crystal clear with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This 8GB tablet is Wi-fi enabled with USB 2.0 connectivity. Stand included.

    Simple parental controls & safe web browser.
    Includes 10 Dr. Seuss and Smithsonian interactive books.
    Preloaded w/over 35 premium apps (full versions).
    Appshop for kids (safely download kid-safe content).
    Camera & music player specially designed for kids.
    Maximum Resolution: 800 x 480
 


4. Best Tablet Value - ASUS MeMO Pad HD 7

How much tablet can you get for $150? A lot more than you might think. A chearp tablet that feels anything but cheap, ASUS's MeMO Pad HD 7 features a colorful 1280 x 800 screen, a powerful quad-core processor, high-quality front and rear cameras, 16GB of internatl storage and a microSD card slot for expansion. Throw in 9 hours and 40 minutes of battery life  and a host of custom Android features and you have one of the best bargains in all of tech.
Price: $150
 


5. Best Tablet for Reading Books - Amazon Kindle Fire HDX

When it comes to eBooks, no one tops Amazon, especially if you're looking for free stuff to read. Both the best tablet its size and the best tablet for entertainment, the 7-inch Kindle Fire HDX gives Amazon Prime members ($79 per year) a host of compelling books, movies and TV shows for free. However, the HDX offers more than just a compelling content library as it provides impressive audio, blazing fast quad-core speeds and a 1920 x 1200 screen that's even better than the Nexus 7's, along with 8 hours and 39 minutes of endurance. A special Mayday button in the interface allows you to get live, video support on the tablet 24/7 while FreeTime allows parents to limit what their kids can do with the tablet.

Starting Price: $229
 



6.  The Wildcard in the fight:  Samsung Galaxy Note 3  - $299

A tablet and a phone
Strong battery life; Gorgeous full-HD screen; Sharp camera; Useful pen apps; Powerful performance
A gorgeous 5.7-inch full-HD display, a fast Snapdragon 800 processor and lots of improvements to the pen experience. It gets better. Verizon's version of the Galaxy Note 3 offers nearly 10 hours of nonstop use on our tests and is capable of next-generation AWS LTE speeds. Then again, the Note 3 is considerably larger than your average smartphone.

 
App of the week:

The Apple iWorks Suite of apps is now free when you buy a new iPad, IPad Mini, etc
 Apple announced its iWork suite of apps have been updated for iOS devices! The new apps will be free with any iPad, iPhone, or Mac and have been upgraded to make use of the new iPad and iPhone hardware and iOS 7 software.

Pages, Numbers and Keynote for iOS have all been udated visually and performance-wise. All three are sporting a new look that fits iOS 7′s flat aesthetic.
 

Wireless Wednesday for 10/2/13: With Mitch Evans - Current Tech Trends

A lot of information this week.  

TOPICS - Rick and Mitch talk about whether he and Randi should buy an iPad Mini to replace his older iPad and they look at some tech trends on the horizon.... and the App of the week

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 10/2/13 on 92.9 The Game Part 1’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 10/2/13 on 92.9 The Game Part 2’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 10/2/13 on 92.9 The Game Part 3’ on Audioboo

1.  Mitch and Randi have an original iPad.  They need to replace it, should they get another iPad, iPad mini or what?
 
_____________________________________________________________________
**Tech trends to look for for 2013, 2014 and beyond

2.   Free Wi-Fi for everyone

Towns are cities are slowly embracing this initiative.  Free Wi-Fi is popping up in cities all over the country. Soon there will be free universal Wi-Fi everywhere
http://www.techguysmartbuy.com/2013/09/nyc-to-free-wi-fi-by-december-in-select-areas.html

3. Augmented Reality

3D, but so much more
CrowdOptic is a company on the forefront of Augmented Reality and focus-based analytics
Augmented Reality is the interaction of superimposed graphics, audio and other enhancements over a real-world environment displayed in real-time. A key challenge in cyber-physical systems is that users often can’t see the cyber information they need in the real-world setting. For example, as construction workers walk around a site, they can’t see the 3D building plan for the project directly overlaid on the walls in front of them to determine if they are built as planned. Augmented reality technologies enable these workers to reduce costly mistakes by visualizing what they are building atop what actually exists in the physical world. Retailers are currently experimenting with augmented reality to get more customers into the stores by allowing shoppers to ‘see’ the clothes on them without having to actually try them on. Some of these apps are a bit gimmicky now, but have the potential to change how we shop, train for new skills, game, build, and make other important decisions.

 

4.  Crowdsourcing and Crowdfunding campaigns will get more popular

More and more people, organizations, bands, tv and movie producers are putting their ideas up on sites like Kickstarter or Indiegogo or creating their own websites to get money to produce their projects.
What's to say cities or schools can't start their own campaigns for various things.
It's a new way of fundraising.

5.   5G

The G stands for Generation, thus typically the speed of data transmission over wireless networks increases with each generation. U.S. wireless providers are far into the process of converting their networks from 3G to 4G, as are the device makers (Apple's iPhone 5 was its first 4G smartphone). Recently two competing 4G platforms were in use by various wireless telecom companies. For many reasons, LTE (long-term evolution) won out over WiMAX for North American cellular phone markets in 2012, thus moving all of us closer to a common broadband platform for the world. You can expect to see 5G roll out within the next few years.


*App of the Week

NFL Matchups for iOS and Android Free

Create your own team.
Play the free, officially licensed NFL and NFLPA game that provides real-time updates and nonstop gridiron excitement.
▪NFL Fantasy Integrated player stats, updated each week based on Fantasy performance
▪Includes all 32 NFL teams and 1,000+ real NFL players
▪Build your team and field it against the finest existing teams in the NFL
▪Train your players and unlock unique skills
▪Participate in special weekly events against the entire Mobage community and earn exclusive prizes

Wireless Wednesday for 9/25/13: With Mitch Evans - Accessories for the New iPhones

* TOPICS - The new iPhones went on sale last Friday... Rick and Mitch take a look at some of the new accessories available  and the "App of the Month"

Have a listen:

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 9/25/13 on 92.9 The Game Part 1’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 9/25/13 on 92.9 The Game Part 2’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Wireless Wednesday for 9/25/13 on 92.9 The Game Part 3’ on Audioboo

1.  Cases Made By Apple

5C - A colorful mesh-style plastic case. This costs $29 and comes in the same five colors as the phone itself, so you can either match the phone or mix it up with a secondary color. There's also a black option if you want to tone things down a bit

5S- Made of leather on the outside and protective microfiber on the inside, and come in softer colors like yellow, peach, etc  for $49


2.   Book Book iPhone Wallet Case $59

It's a case, it's a wallet  -  all in one
It’s the best implementation of a wallet/case combination I have seen, especially now that it has a camera hole for the iPhone 5 model. While there are many case/wallet combos on the market, and I have tried quite a few, the BookBook remains my favorite because it’s rugged, stylish and has a place to carry cash.
 

3.    Pivot Power Mini Outlet Adapter  -  $24.99

A wall adapter with a plug for everything.
Only the newest homes these days come with built-in USB adapters in the wall. Our outlets simply weren’t designed for the type of power-hungry lives we all lead today. (Our descendants will wonder how we lived.) Enter this handy little adapter that doubles the plugs of any outlet it encounters and adds two USB ports. Great for an office, bedroom, kitchen or for throwing in your travel bag.

 
4.  PhotoJoJo iPhone Lenses  $20-$50

www.photojojo.com

PhotoJoJo Fisheye, Telephoto, Wide Angle and Macro Lenses are like pro-lenses for your phone!

Each is crafted out of solid aluminum and outfitted with thick, high-clarity glass. They’ve been factory tested by hand and inspected to ensure the utmost optical perfection.
How it works: each set comes with adhesive removable metal rings. The ring sticks to the back of your phone, and the Photojojo Lens attaches magnetically. Snap it on and off in an instant!

We've also included two extra-strong rings specially designed for the iPhone 4/4S and iPhone 5 (they stick to glass and won't block the flash or back mic).
 

5.   The Armpocket  - for Fitness Buffs  $29.95

www.armpocket.com
 You can comfortably and confidently carry your essentials, including your phone and case. Multiple inside compartments guard your valuables and a low-profile audio port lets you easily and securely connect your headphones. Great for the gym, school, shopping or traveling — anytime you need a dry, hands-free, secure and comfy carrying solution.

This model features two head-phone outlets, one on the bottom left and one on the bottom right, compatible with all phones including iPhone 5/5S/5C.

 
*App of the Week

Beyond the Box  - for iPad and iPad mini   - Free

A photo aggregator where you can get the pictures of your favorite team or player sent to you
Beyond the Box re-imagines sports news with real-time NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, Soccer, and college Instagram photos and Twitter updates. It delivers instant news about your favorite teams and players on a personalized sports timeline by pulling data from 4,000 media sources and 3,000 players.

* INSTAGRAM SPORTS PHOTOS *
Beyond the Box now curates vibrant photos of your favorite teams and players from Instagram. There’s high-quality, stylized official photos from leagues and teams that provide new angles into the sports world. The photos shot directly from the camera phones of popular players give you a lens into the world of superstar athletes. Finally, what would sports be without fans? Beyond the Box pulls live photos from the game captured by fans in attendance. Viewing the game from your living room just got a whole lot more fun!

 

Wireless Wednesday for 9/25/13: With Mitch Evans - Accessories for the New iPhones

* TOPICS - The new iPhones went on sale last Friday... Rick and Mitch take a look at some of the new accessories available  and the "App of the Month"


1.  Cases Made By Apple
5C - A colorful mesh-style plastic case. This costs $29 and comes in the same five colors as the phone itself, so you can either match the phone or mix it up with a secondary color. There's also a black option if you want to tone things down a bit

5S- Made of leather on the outside and protective microfiber on the inside, and come in softer colors like yellow, peach, etc  for $49



2.   Book Book iPhone Wallet Case $59
It's a case, it's a wallet  -  all in one
It’s the best implementation of a wallet/case combination I have seen, especially now that it has a camera hole for the iPhone 5 model. While there are many case/wallet combos on the market, and I have tried quite a few, the BookBook remains my favorite because it’s rugged, stylish and has a place to carry cash.
 

3.    Pivot Power Mini Outlet Adapter  -  $24.99

A wall adapter with a plug for everything.
Only the newest homes these days come with built-in USB adapters in the wall. Our outlets simply weren’t designed for the type of power-hungry lives we all lead today. (Our descendants will wonder how we lived.) Enter this handy little adapter that doubles the plugs of any outlet it encounters and adds two USB ports. Great for an office, bedroom, kitchen or for throwing in your travel bag.

 

4.  PhotoJoJo iPhone Lenses  $20-$50
www.photojojo.com

PhotoJoJo Fisheye, Telephoto, Wide Angle and Macro Lenses are like pro-lenses for your phone!

Each is crafted out of solid aluminum and outfitted with thick, high-clarity glass. They’ve been factory tested by hand and inspected to ensure the utmost optical perfection.
How it works: each set comes with adhesive removable metal rings. The ring sticks to the back of your phone, and the Photojojo Lens attaches magnetically. Snap it on and off in an instant!

We've also included two extra-strong rings specially designed for the iPhone 4/4S and iPhone 5 (they stick to glass and won't block the flash or back mic).
 


5.   The Armpocket  - for Fitness Buffs  $29.95
www.armpocket.com
 You can comfortably and confidently carry your essentials, including your phone and case. Multiple inside compartments guard your valuables and a low-profile audio port lets you easily and securely connect your headphones. Great for the gym, school, shopping or traveling — anytime you need a dry, hands-free, secure and comfy carrying solution.

This model features two head-phone outlets, one on the bottom left and one on the bottom right, compatible with all phones including iPhone 5/5S/5C.

 



*App of the Week
Beyond the Box  - for iPad and iPad mini   - Free
A photo aggregator where you can get the pictures of your favorite team or player sent to you
Beyond the Box re-imagines sports news with real-time NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, Soccer, and college Instagram photos and Twitter updates. It delivers instant news about your favorite teams and players on a personalized sports timeline by pulling data from 4,000 media sources and 3,000 players.

* INSTAGRAM SPORTS PHOTOS *
Beyond the Box now curates vibrant photos of your favorite teams and players from Instagram. There’s high-quality, stylized official photos from leagues and teams that provide new angles into the sports world. The photos shot directly from the camera phones of popular players give you a lens into the world of superstar athletes. Finally, what would sports be without fans? Beyond the Box pulls live photos from the game captured by fans in attendance. Viewing the game from your living room just got a whole lot more fun!