Wireless Wednesday for 5/29/13: With Mitch Evans - French Open and CTIA

Mitch and I talk some French Open tennis and gadgets that were introduced at CTIA and of course, the app of the week.

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Show notes:

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1.   Download the official French Open app for up to date scores, draw, schedule, and highlights

 

CTIA–The Wireless Association, the proven authority leading the mobile movement since 1984, just held CTIA 2013 in Las Vegas, what news came out of the show?

2.   Kevo electronic door lock

It's hard to overstate the cool factor of Kevo's electronic locks for your home's front door. The power of Bluetooth stands behind the nearly keyless entry, which requires just a smartphone app and the touch of your finger to secure and gain entry to your residence.

Military-grade security layers help manage the app's security, and immediately wipe and deny entry in the event of a misplaced or stolen phone.
With the smart device within about 4 feet of the door, you simply lock or unlock it by tapping your finger (or elbow or nose) on the lock face. An LED ring lights up green when the door unlocks, yellow when it locks, and blue while it's processing. A red flash denies entry.
 

3.  Ericsson's 'smart window'

Ericsson has taken the saying "window of opportunity" to new levels. At CTIA, the company highlighted two novel approaches of integrating mobile technology into your everyday window pane.

One demonstration embeds a cellular antenna inside a glass, which can increase reception inside buildings and trains -- potentially turning a dull offline morning commute into a more productive trip. Ericsson also decked out a window with IR sensors around its edges. With these sensors, users can swipe and tap the window to carry out tasks like switching on a light bulb or turning down music.

Though these "smart windows" won't come to market anytime soon, Ericsson is scoping out companies to license out this useful, future-thinking technology.
 


4.   Caterpillar announces they will make a rugged Android smartphone

Yes, Caterpillar, the heavy machinery manufacturer.

This new B15 is running Android Jelly Bean with a 4 inch display, ability to withstand a 5.9 foot drop, shatterproof glass and water submergence of 3.2 feet for 30 minutes.
The Cat B15 is designed for field workers and active lifestyle folks (snowboarders, mountain bikers, etc.).

 
5.  Jennifer Lopez and Verizon announce a partnership

Jennifer Lopez and Verizon Wireless made a little noise at CTIA after they unveiled a partnership to create a Latino-centric shopping experience for mobile devices.
Viva Movil is, for the most part, an extension of Verizon's retail arm, and will sell Verizon phones and service plans. Core services such as customer care will continue to be handled by Verizon.
Lopez will be the face of the brand.

 
App of the week: 

The Eye Browser app - Try on sunglasses aye eyewear virtually to see how they look on your face
Free

Wireless Wednesday for 5/22/13: With Mitch Evans - Weird Gadgets of 2013

Rick and Mitch talk about a variety of things today.

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The USGA and R&A bans anchor putters.
New Rule -  In making a stroke the player must not anchor the club - cannot be anchored against any part of the body
and... Rick will also talk some unique gadgets that have debuted here so far in 2013

1.   Why is Rick heading to PGA Headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach next week?  What is the deal with anchor putters being banned in golf?

 
Unique gadgets so far in 2013 - Call it "Weird Tech"

2.   Lenovo Yoga - Is a laptop, is it a tablet? Convertible computer.

Yoga  combines the productivity of an Ultrabook™ with the touch experience of a tablet, taking full advantage of the Windows 8 functionality. The screen flips a full 360 degrees into four modes that make it easy to create, share, or consume content. Combine those with its long battery life, and the Yoga 13 provides ultimate versatility.
Price $999

 
3.  iMusicBodyRhythm  About $100

Uwe Diegel is a former concert pianist, turned medical product designer. His latest invention arrived at CES via Kickstarter, and is designed to let you feel the rhythm of your music. The iMusicBodyRhythm is a massage vest that pulses to your beats. Simply connect the vest to your iDevice, and you can get a massage to the beat of your music, or create your own beats with a virtual drumkit.
 

4.   HAPIlabs HAPIfork  $100

According to French company HAPIlabs, eating too fast is one of the main reasons some of us put on weight – we simply eat too much before our brain can process and tell us to stop. The HAPIfork monitors you in real-time, and warns you with a gentle vibrate (sending your forkful of peas everywhere) and some flashing lights if you’re eating too fast, whilst the accompanying app tracks your eating habits over a long period of time.

 
5.   Dhama Pursuit Business Shirt  -  Abut $130

The people at Dhama are now hoping to increase your office comfort with their new business shirt. The shirt which comes in a number of colours and sizes may look like your everyday shirt from the outside, but inside its material exterior lies advanced thermal engineering, moisture management and bio-chemical engineering. The in-built heating and cooling system ranges from 73 to 122 degrees so wearers can cool off in the sticky summer day sun.
 

App of the Week

MLB Home Run Derby

Swing for the fences with this addictive app for your iPhone or iPad
Play against Facebook friends and gamers from all over the country.

 

Wireless Wednesday for 5/15/13: With Mitch Evans - Pet Gadgets

May is National Pet Month, so that means Mitch and I talk about pet gadgets and an app of the week where you kind find out what is the best treat for your dog.

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Show notes:

May is National Pet Month - Some pet gadgets  maybe even some for Pearl the Puppy

1.   PintoFeed Automatic Pet Feeder - $129

Feed your pet via Wi-Fi and your smartphone

 Pintofeed has taken this a step further with their automatic pet feeder that is controlled with your smartphone. When connected to your home WiFi network, the Pintofeed can be accessed by multiple users with different access levels. It has a food capacity of 5 pounds (expandable to 10 with a separate add-on) that is kept fresh with their specially designed freshness seal. The feeder is powered by an A/C adapter and 4 D-batteries; has an internal memory to ensure your pet gets fed if the network or power goes out.

 
2.   Doggie Doorbell by PebbleSmart

If your dog is an indoor/outdoor dog, you probably have a scratched up doorframe where he digs when he wants to be let in or out.  The Pebble Smart Doggie Doorbell, an Indiegogo project, gives you a doorbell that you can train your dog to push to let you know when he needs the door opened. 


3.  Crittercord

Rick's defense against the cord chewing ways of Pearl the Puppy.
They are heavy-gauge, so they resist even the most determined chewer.  They’re also infused with citrus scent and a bitter taste that won’t wash away that should make the cords less attractive to your pet.  They are sized to fit standard outlet cords or USB and smaller computer peripherals cords.  Each size is available in a 6-foot length; the outlet cord size is $11.99 and the computer peripherals size is $7.99.


4.   Ridogulous Pet Collar - smart pet collar  -  $120

Modern technology gives us the power to interact with almost everything around us: from our TV to our fridge to our front door.  With that newfound connection, we can do amazing things.

To capitalize on this, we’re building something incredibly personal by creating the smartest dog collar ever.  Your dog wears the collar and is wirelessly connected to the rest of your world through your smartphone.  Things like location tracking, activity monitoring and health scanning provide peace of mind and security, while interactive games and "pack leader" competitions bring the fun!!
If you understand these tech terms, congrats.  If not, just take our word that they are top notch:  GPS, GSM/GPRS, Bluetooth 4.0, Accelerometer, inductive charging, internal memory, microphone, speaker and more. 


5.   StiKitty Mat - (In development) $45

A mat that cleans the paws of your cat.
Fashioned after a cleanroom tacky mat, the Stikitty is a quest to bring the world's cats and their humans an innovative, effective, and stylish fix to cat litter mess.

The Stikitty Base, a brand new product that improves the performance and style of the tacky mat. We want your pet to be happy and healthy.
Gets litter and other dirt off of cats paws

 

App of the week: 

Treat Matchmaker - online at http://beefeaters.com/treat-matchmaker/
By answering questions about your dog, this app will tell you what is the best treat for your dog.

Wireless Wednesday for 5/8/13: With Mitch Evans - Fun Twitter Accounts and Escort Live

On this installment of "Wireless Wednesday", Mitch and I talk about some fun Twitter accounts to follow and then it's the App of the Week!

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Have a great week!

Wireless Wednesday for 5/1/13: With Mitch Evans - Digital Life House and Mother's Day

An informative "Wireless Wednesday" this morning as Mitch and I talk some hockey, some clay court tennis, the AT&T Digital Life house and possible Mother's Day gifts.  Also the app of the week.

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