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Tech Podcast Network team coverage of CES and other events that TPN affiliate cover. If it's Tech it's here!
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| 1 | CleanVideoFitness Technology Underwater Mini Cameras, Lights at 3,000 Lumens | Fitness Technologies has been making waterproof MP3 players since 1996. This year, Fitness Technologies introduced a new line of waterproof video cameras designed for rugged outdoor use. The first is a helmet-mountable cameras and lamps - up to 3,000 lumens. That is a bright light, no different than a headlight. The light has an interesting look, because they contain a heat-sink to keep the light's heat down. Fitness Technologies have mini cameras that fit into a waterproof case. FitnesstechUSA cameras retail for $200 to $250 and are available now. You can see all three cameras in the video below, plus you can get a look at a pair of tiny waterproof MP3 player and a new line of diving flashlights. You can find more about these and other products by visiting Fitness Tech USA. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Andy Smith of Geocaching World | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | CleanVideoComply Foam Upgrades your Ear-Buds | If you have ever bought in-ear buds with those rubber tips, you know what I am talking about. You want a comfortable fit that blocks out sound. That is what Comply foam is all about. Their tips use the same material as memory foam mattresses do. Therefore, the tips allow you to block outside sounds and give you a comfortable experience. Comply Foam works with many popular model headphones. From beats, Skull Candy, Monster, Ultimate Ears. Some companies also package the foams right in their headphones. They test every earphone that every tip holds to the earphone. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Andy Smith of Geocaching World | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | CleanVideoCourseSmart Online Textbooks for Students | Coursesmart is a higher education content distrobution company. They connect consumers with distributors. Coursesmart is the first to put eTextbooks and eResources on iPad. These are mostly classroom textbooks. These are not Cliff Notes. This is full textbooks. 1 million students using, 2 million users on over 700,000 campuses. Best part is when faculty members can create syllabus, where the textbook is cataloged right on it. That way the student doesn't have to wade at the campus bookstore and find the wrong version. These are all new books and less expensive than the old paper textbook. Prices depend on textbook. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Andy Smith of Geocaching World | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | CleanVideoSnoball: Set Triggers to Donate to Non-Profit Charities | If you are a non-profit, this is a great way to get donations. People would log on to Snoball and integrate giving tp charities of your choice. For instance, if you set a goal, you can donate to a cause. These triggers will act when something happens. For instance. I could say: I'll donate $100 if my Twitter followers reach 1,000. When that happens, the trigger is tripped and your account will send the money. This can work with a business - after so many Foursquare check-ins, a business could donate to their charity. There is also a cap, just in case the Snoball goes viral. You don't want to break the bank. There are over 1.6 million nonprofits to send donations to. These are 501C and 170C non-profits, as registered by the government. Start a Snoball, Share a Snoball and see the good. For instance, there is a Snoball right now that when Jeremy Lin scores, someone is donating 5 cents to Garden of Dreams Foundation. They are working on defined categories, but you can definitely search for local charities to give money to. There is no "random" option, but Snoball does feature charities that you could get behind. This is all tax deductible. You can get a report at the end of the year who you gave money to. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Andy Smith of Geocaching World | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | CleanVideoFord on Researching Innovation | We talk with Johannes Krisstenson at Ford talking about research at Ford. They are displaying some wonderful research information of what vehicles are coming in the future. My Ford Touch is one of those things. We talk about the new Ford Fusion and how it shows some of those features. 100 MPGe, smart energi charge, and more. Pulling out of the driveway, the car is quiet - no emissions. We talk about missing the sound of the rev. The input for research comes from not only a think tank, but also customers. Research and listening are two things that bring innovation of tomorrow in vehicles. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Andy Smith of Geocaching World | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | CleanVideoWacom Cintiq 24HD Interactive Pen Display | For those artists, CAD designers and more. Wacom is back at CES with their newest version of Cintiq drawing tablets, the 24HD. This is a drawing board that is connected directly to the computer - Mac or PC. Wacom's newest pen, with 2048 levels of pressure, it will recognize and react to the pen. You could make it so sensitive, the pen doesn't have to touch the screen. The screen is 1920x1200 with 92% Adobe Gamma color. The base does swivel, so you can move the Wacom as you continue to draw. The Wacom is $2495 and available now. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine Don't forget to watch at the 6:24 mark as Jeffrey shows off his art skills... | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | CleanVideoVerizon Touchtunes 4G LTE Jukebox with Karaoke, PhotoBooth | While at the Verizon booth, we saw the newest in business jukebox from Touchtunes. These devices are running off the 4G LTE service from Verizon. That way, you don't have to connect an Ethernet cable for easy install. We walk through the process of getting the songs. The new photobooth option lets you create memories for your friends. The photobooth takes 6 pictures, which you choose four. You add filters and frames, type in your email address and your pictures are sent. The Touchtunes jukebox also has a Karaoke feature. Find the song, grab a microphone and start singing. You can also download an application, then plug songs into your favorite jukebox through the mobile device. Touchtunes is part of the Verizon innovation program. This juke is available now, with photobooth and karaoke in the future. Check out another video from the Verizon booth - Jamie Davis with Intouch Remote Health Monitoring Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | CleanVideoCasio GreenSlim Projector with 3,000 Lumen LED Light | Casio came on to the live show to talk about the Casio GreenSlim projector. At 1.7 inches high, this is a great mobile presentation projector. There is no mercury lamp in the projector. The GreenSlim projector provides 3,000 Lumens of brightness for this 5 pound projector. They use laser and LED light source. They can get 20,000 hours out of this projector. They are also extending the warranty to 5 years. This will give you a 120 inch projection in any lighted room. The GreenSlim has an instant-on, instant-off. That means no waiting for the lamp to warm up, so you can turn on the projector and start presenting. With VGA, HDMI and composite input, you can get resolutions of XJ 1024x768 and wide XJ at 1280x800. The Slim line of projectors also runs with a mobile application called Mobishow - You will be able to wirelessly connect via your mobile device straight to the projector. The GreenSlim starts at $999, but with the longer lasting light, you can see a better return on investment. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Steve Lee of Waves of Tech | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | CleanVideoCatch: Organize Notes from the Messy Desk | Steve Brown, CEO of Catch joined us. It's a private journal for all your ideas on your mobile device. Catch takes the messy desk and lets the organization come together. You just put your information in the phone. Tag it with specific names. Then, when you want to look back, search on the tags. Catch looks at the stories. Instead of post-it notes all over the place, you can have the journal on the phone. Steve was also catching all lyrics from his band. That way, he could come back to get all the words they were thinking of. Catch Notes is a free service, and available on Android and iOS devices. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Steve Lee of Waves of Tech | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | CleanVideoGunnar Digital Performance Eyewear | Gunnar's digital performance eyewear is a range of spectacles designed for people who spend too much time in front of a screen. Typically stylish and yellow-lensed, Todd occasionally wears a pair of Gunnars while doing the GNC show. Joe Croft dropped in to show off the latest specs and Gunnar currently has a four-way line-up with Advanced Computer, Advanced Gaming, Premium 3D and Advanced Outdoor eyewear. As you might guess, three out of the four are primarily for indoor use only. The Advanced Computer eyewear is for those people who use computer screens all day and the glasses help with the typical symptoms of prolonged computer use, such as a lowering in the blink rate leading to dry eyes, tired eye muscles from short range focussing and poor light quality from fluorescent lights. The technology in Gunnar glasses addresses each of those issues to make the eyes more comfortable while using a computer screen. The new Spring 2012 collection is now out at Gunnars. Prices from $80 - $300 for standard lenses. Budget up to $700 for custom prescription lenses from Zeiss. Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central and Steve Lee of Netcast Studio for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | CleanVideoGuardian Trace for Your iOS Device | Guardian means security, but a new company called Baytan labs is taking that security into the mobile world with the Guardian Trace for iOS devices. It works with your device's contacts list and can be set up to send easy alerts if you find yourself in a bad situation. A countdown is begun if you fail to deactivate with your PIN and when it reaches 0 an alert is sent to the contact(s) of your choice via both email and text stating that you have failed to check in from whatever event you enabled, such as a jog or date. The alert will also include your last known location. The app can also be used on an iPod, which, if you are going for a run, is useful, since that is a common device to carry along. The app also has a simple "Send Panic Alert" button so if a situation unexpectedly arises you can quickly send a message for help. The app is currently free, although that will apparently change later when some premium services will become available. It is currently only available for iOS devices and you can find out more by visiting Baytan Labs. Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | CleanVideoDiamond Wireless Range Extender and Set-Top Box Preview | I remember building a PC many years ago and at that time, Diamond Multimedia was one of *the* graphics card companies. I even seem to remember that it was VL-bus card, so that dates it to a pre-Pentium era. Anyway, it's great to see that Diamond is still around when so many others have fallen by the wayside. Todd interviews Louis Kokenis from Diamond Multimedia on the latest products. The Diamond Wireless Range Extender has three functions in one. First, it's a wireless repeater that eliminates deadspots in wireless coverage. Second, it's a wireless bridge that will connect a wired network device to the wireless network and third, it's a standalone wireless access point, creating wireless hotspot from a single network point. With regard to the last mode, the WR300N's small size means that it's great for travelling and creating a wireless network in a hotel room. On-sale now for around $60. Diamond will be introducing an Android-based TV set-top box that combines web browser, media player, ebook reader, game console, anything that can be downloaded from the Android Market. It won't be tied to any particular media provider as it will either be able to download an app, e.g. Netflix, or else it will be able to browse to any website and play media directly. Sounds cool, especially if it runs ICS. Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central and Steve Lee of NetCast Studio for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | CleanVideoNyxio VioSphere Splits your TV and PC | Nyxio is a new company that is looking to integrate your computer and your TV. They have a product, the VioSphere, which literally splits your monitor screen into half PC and half television. The VioSphere is a touch-screen monitor that has a built-in web-cam and microphone to allow you to video-conference while you are watching that big game on the other half of your screen. It's like the old picture-in-picture TV features, which allows you to watch both or go full-screen with one or the other. It functions like an all-in-one PC with a DVD burner also built-in. While it runs on the Windows platform they also are partnered with Bluestacks to include Android apps as well. It also comes with a wireless keyboard and built-in WiFi. As for the TV end of things, it just takes a normal coax input. The VioSphere comes in a wide range of sizes spanning 21" (although their website states the low end at 32") all the way up to 65". A price point isn't given in the video, but you can learn a lot more info on the product. You can also visit Nyxio online for additional information. Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | CleanVideoCTX Technologies Mini All-In-One Computer, iPhone Dock | There are some very small computers on the market these days, but CTX Technologies may have one of the most interesting of these new small-form-factor devices. The new box has a mini touch screen and a projector with range up to 80 feet so this tiny screen can be seen as a very big screen on your wall. It has an Intel Atom processor, HDMI port, USB, WiFi, Bluetooth, and more. CTX Technologies also showed off an iPhone dock that not only charges your handset but can project a virtual keyboard onto the surface in front of it and allow you to type emails, documents, or whatever simply by touching the "buttons". The MISEETX computer will be available in April for around $600, while the iPhone dock retails for about $110. You can find more by visiting CTX Technologies and be sure to check out the video demonstration below. Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | CleanVideoProtect your Kindle with Solarmio | These days many of us own the Amazon Kindle, and unfortunately many have found out just how fragile the device can be. Solarmio, who recently won an Innovation Award at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, has some solutions to protect your favorite e-reader. The new Solarmio Kindle case will not only protect the device, but it has a few other handy features like a light for nighttime reading with a separate battery to power it for up to 50 hours. The case not only can be charged by a standard USB cable, but also has a solar panel cover that can keep it charged as well. The Solarmio cover is available now for $79.99. You can see a full demonstration in the video below, as well as find out more by visiting Solarmio on the web, where you can also purchase this cool case for your Kindle. Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | CleanVideoPhilips Introduces New AirPlay Line | AirPlay is a standard introduced by Apple, but it has been picked up by many audio hardware makers to get their products integrated with the Apple and iTunes ecosystem. Philips is introducing a whole new line of AirPlay-compatible products from entry-level all the way up to the high-end of audio. Philips has a stand-alone speaker with built-in WiFi and a WPS button to easily connect to your home router and you can control them through an app of your PC, Mac, or mobile device. They are also introducing a new pair of headphones that are towards the high-end of this category as they made from premium materials like leather, memory foam, and have a durable, cloth-lined wire. You can see both products in the video below and also visit Philips online to get more info. Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | CleanVideoSennheiser RS 220 Cordless Audiophile Headphones | Cordless headphones rarely have audiophile sound quality because of the data compression technologies used to transmit the music to the headphones, but Sennheiser's new headphones resolve this by using a lossless technology to transmit the sound. Eric Palonen gives Todd and Jeffrey more detail. The Sennheiser RS 220 are cordless audiophile headphones, based on the reference HD 650 headphones. The wireless transmission technology is based on lossless Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) implementation. The charging base has both digital and analogue inputs. The RS 220s will be available from March for $599. For comparison, the HD 650s are $499. Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central and Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | CleanVideoKopi USB Charging Strips | Kopi is a company that makes charging strips that not only charge regular devices, but also USB devices. The K_bars are not surge strips, but they can be daisy-chained to distribute power where needed. The USB ports determine which device is plugged in, then charge accordingly. Kopi also showed off their Kar charger, and the USB battery charger that charges four batteries in parallel. Samuel called it the "Bittorrent of charging". KOPI also has universal USB charging plugs for those that travel around the world. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Steve Lee of Waves of Tech | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | CleanVideoSamsung SmartCam brings Personal Security | Samsung has a new type of home surveillance camera (IP camera) The SmartCam IP Camera allows you to see your home while you are away. The SmartCam has an easy setup. Push a button on the camera and it looks for the router information. The camera activates using motion, and audio-detection. The SmartCam will then send you an alert to your mobile device. SmartCam records the event and sends to a private YouTube channel. Included features to the SmartCam: night-vision up to 15 feet, free apps for all mobile platforms, and an always-on setting to allow you to view it anytime, even when it hasn’t picked up activity. The Samsung SmartCam will be available this March for $149.99 at Samsung . Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | CleanVideoiBolt Streamer Kit Connects Android Devices to TV | iBOLT showed off the Streamer Kit. This is a technology that uses a special HDMI cable from certain Android smartphones to TV. This is called Micro High Definition Link technology (MHL). Sprint EVO, Samsung Galaxy, HTC Resound has MHL technology. MHL is a high definition video and audio interface standard supporting up to 1080p HD video, 60 fps and digital audio output, Dolby 7.1 support. Streamer Kit costs $49 and comes with 6 foot adapter cable, a super thin 6 foot HDMI cable and a one amp microUSB wall charger. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | CleanVideoMWE Lab – The Emperor Strikes Back | Geeks the world over would have left CES this year with tiny holes in their artificial hearts if we here at F5 Live had not stumbled across something like the Emperor 1510 to plug the hole and thankfully MWE Lab delivered. With the growing dominance of mobile technology that suggests you have places to go and things to do it's always nice to find gadgets that make you not want to leave your home or office. Here's why the Emperor 1510 does exactly that. Gianni Martinez was nice enough to talk to us and give us a hands on demonstration despite the fact that he was about to keel over from exhaustion (just like me). Designed to be an ergonomic work station, it's purpose it straightforward. Create an environment where the user has easy access to the technology they require and allow them to leverage its use in a way that maximizes the user's performance. I had a chance to try it out myself and even though I was only able to experience it for a short time, it does seem that 10-12 hour shifts would pass by rather quickly and comfortably. Take into consideration the amount of time and energy we invest into using our computers and a $6,200 investment in yourself is a small price to pay over the long run. Check out our video below and as always leave your questions and comments so we can sure you stay as plugged in as possible to this years CES 2012 news! Interview by Jon Wurm of F5 Live for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | CleanVideoCorsair – Classic Gaming Peripherals Done Right | Visiting the Corsair booth gave us a look some powerful gaming peripherals that will certainly have your opponents rage quitting in no time. Corsair had two new keyboards, two new mice and three new headsets for us to play with this year at CES. The key thing to note at Corsair is that the devices are designed by gamers for gamers. Everyone at Corsair has the passion and drive to make gaming a better and more enjoyable experience for the consumer and everything that the designers do and put together at Corsair is done with honest care. It's something you rarely see in manufacturing anymore and was certainly refreshing to see when we got to talk to some of the designers. Starting with the 90 Series, they are optimized for MMO and RTS games that require a lot of actions per minute or macros recorded to specific keys. The 60 Series are designed for first-person shooters. Both sets of keyboards have the Cherry MX Red keys, which allow very light, precise touches and triple taps for the hardcore gamers. Each of the mice also come with 5700 DPI, however feature adjustable, on-the-fly DPI options for your needs per game. The cool thing about the M60 is that the mouse has a "sniper" button, which drops your DPI immediately to 800 (default) in order to scan, acquire and then take out your enemies. It gives you the option to keep your movements natural and not have to be twitchy when you play your FPS. On the M90, it has 9 macro programmable buttons, however the buttons are placed in a way so that your thumb does not hit them or accidentally trigger a macro. This allows you to not have to disengage some of them because they are simply in the way. Now, while you can have the best keyboard and mouse on the market, you still need to hear what's happening around you and Corsair has crafted some gaming headsets that do not overwhelm you with over-enhanced bass. The Vengeance 1100, 1300 and 1500 are here to offer several options for gamers that have different budgets. With Corsair, all you need is motherboard, CPU and video card and you can get everything else you need for your computer from them. For all our gamers out there, Corsair is definitely worth checking out for your gaming needs. Interview by Nicholas DiMeo of F5 Live for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | CleanVideoZimri Speakers – Small and Mighty | Ever wanted a small and compact Bluetooth portable speaker for your smartphone or MP3 player but always found that they came up a little short when it came down to how loud or powerful they were? Zimri Speakers has solved that problem. The smallest speaker rocks not only the Bluetooth option but also an 1/8" input and can pump the tunes for 6-8 hours on only a 2 hour charge. The sound volume is very amazing for its size, too, and it's something you have to hear to believe. We also got to see a prototype of a larger Zimri speaker with a microSD slot and a much larger and louder bass response that is meant to act as a standalone MP3 player if wanted, but can also still connect via Bluetooth. Finally, a cube speaker we saw rattling across the table was explained and we learned that it has a super-enlarged bass driver yet still does not have the distortion you'd expect in a device of its nature. This one, too, has a microSD slot and volume controls on the bottom of the device and they are recessed. We also got to see a charging solution battery pack, in both 3,000 and 6,000 mAH capacities. These chargers have two USB slots, with one being a rapid charger and go hand-in-hand with the speakers that they have. Take a look at the video for a Bluetooth test on the little speaker that goes over 40 yards across the convention hall without losing signal! Interview by Nicholas DiMeo of F5 Live for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | CleanVideoShogun Bros – A Twist on PC Gaming | Shogun Bros. was nominated for a CES Design & Engineering Award this year for their X-1 combination mouse, gamepad and demonstration device. Only using 1 AAA battery to power it, you can switch between the optical mouse pointer, gamepad and thumb control-based laser pointer with ease. Other than the fact that this thing will control three important parts of your life all in one tool, the other cool thing here is that they have partnered up with Assassin's Creed to deliver customized versions of their X-1. These premium mice are available in Altair White & Ezio Grey and sport a genuine leather look. In other nifty gaming products, a keyboard and mouse set is sure to tickle your taster as the keyboard is compact, yet still comes with everything you'd expect on a full-size keyboard and the mouse supports an option for quick trigger as well as 5700 DPI. Interview by Nicholas DiMeo of F5 Live for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | CleanVideoSennheiser – High Quality Headphones | We couldn't go to CES this year and not catch up with our pals from Sennheiser and talk to our good friend Eric Palonen for another session of what's happening in the audio world. Eric, although not decked out in the Adidas gear this year, talked with us about three products that were unveiled this year. Starting with the product that was being slowly uncovered on Facebook in the month leading to CES, the audiophile in all of us let out a cheer when Sennheiser announced their HD 700. They are bringing a brand new sound to you by having the sound hit your ears at an angle, which provides a wider sound stage. By adding a noise-dampening frame across the entire headphone, they are able to bring pure, natural noise to your ears like never before. The HD 700 is perfect for the mastering engineer or the person who wants audio playback that is actually a representation of what was recorded without bass or mid-range enhancements. We then got to see the HD 800, which looks like something out of Tron but with every design element being functional and purposeful. The 56mm transducer is the largest in a production headphone, is placed inside a larger, yet thinner earcup. The thinness does not mean the set is uncomfortable, though, as the headphones come with two sets of swivel points and microfiber cushions. These are perfect for the audiophile who has $1,500 to spend on a set. On the more affordable side, for $350 Sennheiser has the Imperior series, based off the HD 25. The Imperior is made for the portable audio market, in that it enhances the music the best way with the loudest output without the need for a battery. It comes with an Apple in-line remote and mic adapter but is still made to work on any smartphone and MP3 player with a standard 1/8" terminal. All in all, good stuff out of Sennheiser this year and we're excited to see them making headphones for all types of people and price ranges. Interview by Nicholas DiMeo of F5 Live for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | CleanVideoPrize Monkey – Rewards for Fun | Seeing a big, yellow vending machine in the middle of the convention floor is sure to make anyone stop and wonder what it is. Upon closer review, a large LCD screen with a monkey on it further peaked my curiosity. Naturally, we had to talk with Brad Thorne, co-founder of Prize Monkey to give us some insight on what the project was about. Prize Monkey is based off the idea that people love free stuff and the instant gratification that goes along with it, specifically when you use your mobile device. Using their "un-kiosk" and the cloud, users can interact with the monkey on the screen and impact his actions based off of input from their phones or tablets. Prize Monkey looks to partner up with different companies who create different promotional products to appeal specific demographics. For CES 2012, Prize Monkey created a small demonstration of their product and by using an iPad, you go to the site, enter your email address and you will earn some "bananas" that you can then tap on to redeem a prize from the vending machine, in this case it was a small table hockey toy. Of course, the natural extension is making loyalty points important again and Prize Monkey looks to venture into supermarkets and even sports stadiums. There is some definite potential here if the right companies want to get on board and turn common social interactions into exposure for their brands. Interview by Nicholas DiMeo of F5 Live for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | CleanVideoFulton Innovation – Wireless Power Consortium | This was by far Nick's favorite thing at CES 2012. Fulton Innovation has decided to get ahead of the companies wanting wireless inductive charging and has joined the Wireless Power Consortium and has teamed up to create the Qi (pronounced "chee") Standard using their E-Couple technology to unite the world and cut that final cord that ties us all down. Motorola, Sharp, Energizer, LG and Samsung join the list of over 80 companies that will allow interoperability across their devices and chargers, which will allow consumers to charge essentially any compatible device (with the option to retrofit) on their desk, in their office or even in their car, because at the end of the day, it's all about convenience. The idea for wireless charging doesn't only extend to the phone sector. All mobility is looking to get some love as tablets and laptops can also be made to do the same thing. You can purchase an adapter module, bolt it under a table and you have wireless charging whereever you want it. Imagine setting a blender on a spot in your kitchen and it charges with no wires. Then, using the same spot on your induction range compatible top, cooking with a pan that can go from boiling to simmering using autonomous functions. For the ladies, you could have a designer bag with charging capabilities so your phone doesn't have to be taken out to plug it in. The possibilities are endless and we've mentioned it throughout our CES coverage on our shows which you can find here. Interview by Nicholas DiMeo of F5 Live for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | CleanVideoCanon – HD For All | Being avid Canon fans and users ourselves at F5 Live, you could imagine our excitement to see what cool camcorders were in store for us this year at CES. In speaking with Ben Thomas at Canon, we learned that six new Vixia video cameras have made their way to market, in both the M series and R series. The M series, the higher end of the two model lines, features built-in WiFi, severl new menu enhancements, a new image stabilizer called Intelligent IS and a 20% increased low-light performance than that of its predecessor. New this year to Canon is their driven focus on the ability to share the content you create. Before, it was extremely easy to produce content but getting it to your friends and family could sometimes be a chore. With Canon now moving to native mp4 support on top of its AVCHD file format, users can now get those files onto the web fast. Helping that cause is their new app called Movie Uploader, which is currently available on the computer and Apple devices. By using the app (or plugging it straight into the computer and hopping onto Canon's site), you can share and upload any video you'd like to Facebook, YouTube or as an attachment in no time. For the R series, these entry level models now pack a punch as they too include built-in WiFi. However, here's where consumers looking for a new camera need to pull the trigger. These little guys have a 32x optical zoom and still have the Intelligent IS so you can zoom to your heart's content. Oh, and it also has a mic jack, headphone jack and is DLNA capable. Add that to a pricepoint of $349-$549 and you have a Canon camera that become your best friend forever. Interview by Nicholas DiMeo of F5 Live for the TechPodcast Network. Also check out - Canon VIXIA: Six New Models With WiFi, iPhone Tethering | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | CleanVideoCalifornia Audio Technology – Top-of-the-Line Speakers | High above the Vegas Strip in the Venetian Hotel during CES 2012, we found audio company CAT, or California Audio Technology. They are a high-end consumer audio company that has been in business for 22 years and recognizes that while there may be a decline in the economy, people aren't skimping out on good, professional quality audio components for their homes or recreational vehicles. What makes these audio products different from the rest in their market is the top of the line materials used in the components. President and Co-founder Brian Barr jumped into details and said that their loudspeaker enclosures are made of Corian, Avanite, stainless steel, concrete, marble and/or granite. These are the same materials you'd find in the aerospace industry or even in a race car. For the actual speaker components, these 120 pound beasts boast an high-grade aluminum cone, the largest neodymium magnet on the back of the driver and a solid copper faceplug, perfect for dissipating heat. Interview by Nicholas DiMeo of F5 Live for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | CleanVideoKodak Playful Dual, M750 Easyshare | It was announced on Thursday that Kodak will be discontinuing their camera products. Both of these cameras will not be released. Nonetheless, it was a great interview with Jennifer Cicney of Kodak. You can Read my thoughts on this. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Steve Lee of Waves of Tech | 2/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | CleanVideoTimbuk2 Cases Water Resistant, Customizable | Mike Wallenfels of Timbuk2 joined us at the TPN CES Live coverage to talk about their bags. They create innovative bags since the days of the messenger bag. Now with the Deluxe laptop messenger, you can keep your laptop safe from water. They also have cases that allow air flow. These padded cases cools off your hardware twice as fast. Timbuk2 has several bags you can get for affordable prices. Many different prices on cases for iPad, Kindle, PC and Mac. If you go to their website, you can also customize your case. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Steve Lee of Waves of Tech | 2/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 32 | CleanVideoMXL Tempo Microphone Connects to iPad, Computer | MXL was at our booth talking about their newest Mic, the MXL Tempo. This is a microphone that connect to an iPad. The challenge of connecting a condenser mic to an iPad is the power. The iPad sends a lower power signal, so you need to adjust at the microphone. MXL Tempo uses the camera adapter to send the audio signal to the iPad. Tempo is available now for $79.95 Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Steve Lee of Waves of Tech | 2/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | CleanVideoPanashiba All In One iPhone, iPad Dock with HDMI Splitter | International company Panashiba showed off the Panashiba AIO-101 - an all in one iPad, iPhone dock for your night stand. Additionally, this is a 4-port HDMI splitter. You can have a DVD or Blu-Ray player close to your night stand, and switch to your TV at the foot of the bed. With an app (available soon), you will be able to watch from the TV, or turn to your side and watch a movie right from the iPad. The AIO-101 is expected to be in the US shortly, and is expected to be $169.99. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine | 2/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 34 | CleanVideoMotorola MOTOACTV Fitness Watch, MP3 Player | Motorola showed off the MOTOACTV fitness watch at CES. This is the world's first GPS fitness tracker and smart music player. Wear MOTOACTV on your wrist, or connect to a bike. It will keep track of the calories, steps, and more. If you have a Bluetooth heart rate monitor, connect it to the MOTOACTV, and it will track your results. You can download your information to the computer and put up on the Motorola MOTOACTV website. Share with your friends, and have little healthy competitions. The built-in MP3 player also can determine which songs affect your exercise. The performance playlist will help you power through. You can also set a "Fit song", which could help you when you need that extra boost. MOTOACTV is available in 8 GB ($249) and 16 GB ($299) models. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine | 2/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 35 | CleanVideoBoxee: TV Tuner Dongle for Boxee Box | Boxee is showing off the new Live TV tuner is a USB dongle that you connect to the Boxee. Plug your cable or antenna to the dongle, and watch your shows from the Boxee box. There is also a social network option to this device that will help you find shows your friends are watching. The Boxee live TV tuner USB only works on Boxee box. They have put out version 1.5 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, but also announced they will be moving away from those platforms to focus on the Over the Top TV device. Boxee Dongle is $49. The Boxee is available at $179 Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine | 2/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | CleanVideoMionix Rage-Proof Keyboards, Precision Mousepad | We found a company called Mionix at Showstoppers during CES. They were showing off the Mionix Disciple 60, as well as a mouse pad that gives you more precise movements. The keyboard is the Mionix Deciple 60. It has mechanical switches and a steel plate on it. Keys can be removed so it can be re-configured for MMO gaming. It lasts 50 million keystrokes. It's thicker cable also brings USB and audio jacks to the back of your keyboard. The NAOS mouse is also an ergonomic mouse that can do 128 dpsi recognition. However, your surface might be the bigger issue. The mouse comes with software that can tell you how your mouse is fairing on the surface. Mionix does sell what they call the "World's Best Mousepad". This is perfect for gamers or artists that need that precision movement. The Desciple is $149.99 - $79.99 - and the World's best mousepad is $49.99. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine | 2/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | CleanVideoKidzvuz: A Safe Place for Kids Online | The World from a Kid's Point of View Kidzvuz is a Safe environment , targeting eight to ten year olds, allowing them to comment and learn how to create a digital footprint and build skills in digital content. All of the content is moderated, and parents have total control of what is actually released and published on the site. The site is free to use, supported by brands who want to reach the audience, who get great user generated content, but in full compliance with the Child Online Protective Act. Interview by Andy McCaskey of SDRNews and Don Baine of the Gadget Professor for the TechPodcast Network. Positive | 2/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 38 | CleanVideoKBCovers: Secret Weapon for Creative Types | The Need for Speed Mousing around is one of the not-so-secret productivity killers, stealing time from creative types around the world. Keyboard shortcuts allow you to keep your fingers in motion - but unless you excel in the game "Missing MatchUps" with your kids, it's hard to remember hundreds of combinations. And they are all standard patterns, except when they aren't - like between every applications that you need to use on your project. KBCovers offers a full range of apps. In both US and European keyboards, for video and photo editing, the covers are made of ultra thin silicone, and offer full color coding to help you learn and remember the shortcuts for your daily use. Interview by Andy McCaskey and Courtney Wallin of SDRNews for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 39 | CleanVideoFeedair: Information Notification from a Smartphone App | It's a new way to stay in touch. Feedair provides a non-intrusive alphanumeric display, and apps that can pull in your unread gmail,Google weather, CNN News, or other messages. You program the feed by selecting one of the visual widgets in the iOS or Android apps. It aggregates your social feeds from services including Twitter and Facebook, and displays them all in one place. The product was announced at CES, and is scheduled to ship in March, 2012. Interview by Andy McCaskey of SDRNews for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 40 | CleanVideoClarityOne: Fighting EM Fields Deliver Great Sound | Six Patents -12 Years of R&D In any speaker system, the last thing that you need is something that introduces distortion into the system at just the instant that you want the purest sound into your ears. Traditional systems attempt to compensate for poor match between amplifier and speaker with crossover networks or active processing. ClarityOne Audio's new system insures that the harmonics that give music its richness come through the system The net result is a set of earbuds that produce pure, clean,undistorted sound from your phone, mp3, iPod and audio book so you hear everything other earphones leave behind. Interview by Andy McCaskey and Courtney Wallin of SDRNews for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 41 | CleanVideoBreffo: Spidey’s Mobile Secret | The "AnyWhere" Mounting System Breffo returns with a new improved version of the 2011 CES Innovation Award winning "SpiderPodium" mounting system for mobile devices that looks like a nightmare sized spider. In real life, it's a practical and novel way to attached tablet or smartphone to almost any structure - vertical, horizontal or in between. With a one year warranty, tested to 100 flex cycles or more, the Breffo offers the flexibility to attach your device to bike handlebars, treadmills, camera tripods, tree branches or anything the spider limbs can wind around. Interview by Andy McCaskey and Courtney Wallin of SDRNews for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 42 | CleanVideoCraftsman Internet Connected Garage Door Opener | Craftsman may not be a name you expect to see at the Consumer Electronics Show, which is generally all about computers, home theater, smartphones, and the like, but you may be surprised by the fact that they were there and they had some cool things to show off. How does the world's first internet-connected garage door opener sound? This garage door opener has an app for checking it's status and opening and closing it remotely. Handy for those time you drive away and forget to hit that close button. There are apps to control it available not just for the PC, but also for both Android and iOS devices. This also eliminates the need to give out keys or passcodes to repairman and others, because you can simply let them in remotely. The device is already available from Craftsman at their website and at Sears locations. They are also working on many future improvements, like integration with home security systems. The device begins at $349 and you can learn more from Craftsman. Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 43 | CleanVideoCES 2012 Live – Day 4 Wrap up Show and Staff Thank You! | In this episode we wrap up 40 hours of live coverage of CES 2012. Not to mention nearly 300 interviews of vendors at CES 2012. | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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| 49 | CleanVideoCES 2012 Live – Day 4 Hour 1 | CES 2012 Live Day 4 Hour 1 | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 50 | CleanVideoCES 2012 Live – Day 3 Pick of the Day | Our team battles it out to pick the best product day 3 of CES 2012 | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 51 | CleanVideoCES 2012 Live Day 3 Hour 8 | CES Day Three Coverage Hour 8 | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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| 59 | CleanVideoAviiq: Portable Laptop Stand and Accessories | Light and Compact A closeup look at just the sort of accessories that a road warrior needs to keep his computing on track and his bag light. Aviiq On The Go presents a group of clever ideas to minimize bulk and weight, yet provide needed capabilities on the road. The folding laptop stand is warranted for three years, and in testing has exceeded 50,000 folding cycles. The Portable Charging Station reduces the clutter of long cables in the bag, and enables you to maintain the full range of devices while mobile. Interview by Andy McCaskey and Courtney Wallin of SDRNews for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 60 | CleanVideoCES 2012 Live Day 2 Pick of the Day | TPN team members battle it out and present their picks of the day. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 61 | CleanVideoCES 2012 Live Day 2-8 | Day 2 Hour 7 Coverage of CES 2012. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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| 63 | CleanVideoCES 2012 Live Day 2-6 | Day 2 Hour 6 Coverage of CES 2012. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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| 68 | CleanVideoCES 2012 Live Day 2-1 | Day 2 Hour 1 Coverage of CES 2012. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 69 | CleanVideoCES 2012 Live Day 1 Picks of the Day! | Team members battle it out to pick a product of the day! | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 70 | CleanVideoCES 2012 Live Day 1-7 | Day 1 Hour 7 Coverage of CES 2012. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 71 | CleanVideoCES 2012 Live Day 1-6 | Day 1 Hour 6 Coverage of CES 2012. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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| 76 | CleanVideoiGrip: Get Your Hold On Most Any Smartphone or GPS | Universal or Custom The iGrip Universal holders are designed to work with a wide rand of devices - ipods to full size smartphones, with or without a case. If you are looking to protect a specific device like Blackberry, Apple or HTC Smartphone, you will want to checkout the PerfektFit Holders . Cell phone hands-free legislation now in many States! Over the last decade thirteen different states have implemented some type of hands-free legislation. Plus, iGrip has a selection of automobile GPS units such as TomTom, Magellen, Garmin and other popular units. Interview by Courtney Wallin of SDRNews for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 77 | CleanVideoiDevices – The iShower | iDevices - Getting Clean With Music The iShower from iDevices is a small but clear speaker that receives music transmitted from your mobile device from up to two hundred feet away. It work with any blue tooth enabled device and while the stand can be attached onto you shower wall the speaker can be detached and travel with you to the beach or the garage. The iShower can be paired with up to five devices so that you do not have to connect your phone with the device every time you want to listen to music. Interview by Andy McCaskey of SDRNews for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 78 | CleanVideoQooq: A French Chef Cooking Companion | 3500 Recipes and 100 Chefs Qooq is a source of inspiration for experienced and novice chefs. There are 250 technique tutorials on every aspect of the techniques of cooking, and then 3500 interactive recipes that allow you to adjust quantities, create shopping lists, view utensils required and provide access to specific video clips for the recipe's preparation. Plus there are 500 wine pages, and 450 pages of ingredient variants. Interview by Andy Smith of SDRNews and Geocaching World for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 79 | CleanVideoSmithMicro – Better Mobile Networking | SmithMicro's Solution to Overloaded Networks Smith Micro is launching a new product named Mobile Network Director, which Sprint has announced is being released this quarter. The goal of Mobile Network Director is to help to manage the traffic on a particular network and giving the overflow of that traffic to a different mobile network. This will help a customer's mobile device stay running optimally even at the peak times of the day without any interruption of service while switching the device to and fro networks. Interview by Andy McCaskey of SDRNews for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 80 | CleanVideoDyyno – Profitable Video Distribution | Dyyno - Profitable Video Distribution Dyyno is a media streaming platform that is there to help customers make money from videos they have the rights to. They're abilities support PC or Mac and Dyyno was the first company to have content streaming live on Roku. Dyyno is also available on the iPad, Samsung platforms, and Android based platforms. Dyyno has the ability to set customers up with their own Roku channel and expand their ability to market their video products. Interview by Andy McCaskey of SDRNews for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 81 | CleanVideoTurtle Beach – The Sound of Winning | Turtle Beach has long been synonymous with gaming audio, and this year they have decided to make high-quality gaming headsets available to everyone, everywhere. They have added new headsets to their high-end wireless line, allowing people on any budget to afford a high-quality Turtle Beach wireless gaming headset. They have even branched out and created a new line of mobile gaming headsets for your iPad, iPhone, Android-based phone or tablet, Nintendo DS, Sony PSP or any other mobile device you are currently gaming on. Now, no matter where you are or how you're gaming, you can always experience the sound the way it was made to be heard. Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 82 | CleanVideoNexia Home Intelligence – Automating Your Home | If you're a regular to F5 Live, or you have gone snooping around your local RadioShack in the past year or so, you have probably encountered the Schlage Link line of home automation products. With things like door locks and cameras, all accessible from the Internet, it was a useful set of products. No more leaving a key under the mat, just unlock the door from your phone when the repair guy gets to the house. Well, Schlage has decided to up the ante and expand the product line, renaming it Nexia Home Intelligence and bringing on companies like Pella and Trane to bring new features to the set, like window shades that can automatically open/close on a timer or from the web, or an air conditioner that can be remotely controlled, all through the Nexia website. We have a hands-on demo of the website, showing off the Pella window shades, remote-controlled cameras and more below. Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 83 | CleanVideoCambridge Audio – Analog for a Digital World | If you're not into professional audio, you may not be familiar with Cambridge Audio, but for those of us who are familiar with Cambridge Audio, this year's announcements were very exciting. From a compact digital to analog converter (DAC) that would have made our lives at CES much easier this year to a full home theater receiver with network streaming, Internet radio and, of course, a built-in DAC, Cambridge certainly came full-force to the convention. We got to see the upgrade to their DacMagic product, the DacMagic Plus, a simple way to convert almost any source, digital or analog, to full 24-bit/384kHz audio through up-sampling. In addition, it has ground-fault noise reduction, meaning no more humming because of the things that are plugged in around it. We've all experienced plugging our computer into a stereo system or mixer and there is a constant hum on the speakers - not with this bad boy. All of this is housed in a box about the size of an average digital camcorder. This is a must-have for anyone running a recording studio or even a podcast/online radio/TV show. Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 84 | CleanVideoHomeGrid Forum – Any Wire, Anywhere | My interview with John Egan, who was representing the HomeGrid Forum shed some light on what's up and coming for G.hn technology. Just in case you're wondering what that is, G.hn is a home networking technology that uses existing (legacy) wiring in the house to transmit data with bandwidth of up to 1 gigabit per second, hence the tag line, "Any wire, anywhere." Some of the heavy hitters that participate in the HomeGrid Forum such as AT&T, British Telecom, Best Buy and Marvell Semiconductor understand there is good reason for adherence to this standard as it benefits both consumers and service providers. The consumer is afforded a choice in service provider and the service provider themselves have assurance that all their existing and potential customers have the opportunity to take advantage of the service provider's technology. Simply put, the standard uses rules and guidelines that helps prevent fragmentation of the market. When these products hit the market be sure to look for the HomeGrid Forum logo which reassures interoperability in your house. A definite plus with G.hn technology is that so long as the house has electrical outlets it can be taken advantage of. If you're reading this and you live in a mansion the question of range could come in to play but through the use of nodes, that act as repeaters, the data can travel long distances without any signal loss. Based on some estimates from service companies, not having to run any new wiring saves 4 man hours of installation time plus materials. This help make the use of G.hn technology easy, efficient and cost effective. More good news is that consumers can also expect prices for new technology to be comparable to the old technology that is currently in use. Interview by Jon Wurm of F5 Live for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 85 | CleanVideoEco Alkalines – Batteries That Save the World | Amidst a sea of eco-friendly booths, a familiar sight grabbed our attention and made us start asking some questions about the packs of AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V sized batteries Eco Alkalines had on display and as it turns out, there is something special about them. Jessica Bell was nice enough to answer all my probing questions about their products but before we jump into the batteries I want to mention that their eco-friendliness actually starts with the brochures and packaging. I was surprised to learn that all the printing is done by using a soy-based ink and it's good to know they aren't afraid to think outside the packaging. As for their manufacturing process, they have achieved 88% efficiency which has helped them gain a "carbon neutral" certification. This is not a status that is easily achieved. They are also landfill safe so you don't have to feel guilty about being part of the 98% that does not recycle batteries properly. One of their most frequently asked questions is about the expected usage time and how it compares to other big name brands. As it turns out, life expectancy tests put Eco Alkalines's batteries ahead of Duracell and about 15 minutes behind Energizer. Not bad at all. As far as availability is concerned, you can buy their products online from Amazon.com, Best Buy and Walmart so long as you live in the U.S., Canada, Australia or Mexico. No need to worry about it costing you an arm to be environmentally friendly anymore. At an MSRP of $4.99, their batteries are competitively priced. Interview by Jon Wurm of F5 Live for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 86 | CleanVideoiOnRoad – Safety While You Drive | I had the opportunity to speak with the guys from iOnRoad about their Android app and boy was I impressed. They have harnessed the power of a phone's camera, gyroscope and accelerometer to create a product that helps you drive better. All you have to do is put the phone in your windshield, like many people do already for their navigation apps, and it will begin watching the road to make sure you are staying in your lane, not speeding and giving yourself enough distance between you and the car in front of you. The first concern I had was quickly alleviated: iOnRoad can run in the background while you listen to music, have text messages read to you or even continue to use your navigator. When you inevitably get too close to another car, it will alert you and tell you the car in front of you is getting too close or that you no longer have enough stopping time if they were to stop suddenly. It also lets you know if the lane lines have shifted in its viewport, meaning you may be riding the line. This product is perfect for us being in Las Vegas where people don't quite drive the way you would expect, nor are there any rules about driving in a single lane at a time. While it was refreshing to see an application like this one start on a platform other than iOS, there is no way a company can ignore the size of the iSheeple flock, so the company is currently beta testing an iOS version of the application as well. The application, both on Android and iOS, works really well and truly is an innovative idea, so it is no wonder they won a CES 2012 Innovation Award. Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 87 | CleanVideoVivitek Qumi Q5 Projectors | Vivitek hit the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last month with a full new line of projectors known as the Qumi Q5 line. The Qumi is Vivitek's line of home-theater-quality projectors. These are, obviously, front-end projectors, which bring the absolute best picture to your living room or dedicated home theater room. TPN's Jon Wurm got a first-hand look at the new lineup. Vivitek brings the following specs to to their new projectors: Up to 500L brightness HD resolution Projection on up to a 90 inch screen HDMI, USB, and VGA 3D Ready 30,000 hours Vivitek showcased several of their projectors in different light situations to show what they can do. The picture is incredibly bright and the 1080P video comes through loud and clear. In addition to a full array of computer hook-ups the Qumi has traditional home theater ports like HDMI, as well as the ability connect to smartphones and tablets. The Vivitek Qumi projectors can be used in-home or by a business professionals for presentations. You can get a demonstration in the video, posted below, as well as checking out the Vivitek website. Interview by Jon Wurm of F5 Live. | 2/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 88 | CleanVideoSiano – Digital Mobile TV | Siano's Digital Mobile TV Device Siano is a digital mobile television company that makes a product that allows a user to broadcast television programs on their phones or other mobile devices. Siano's device is small enough to fit in your pocket and plugs directly into an iPad or into a mobile device. Some of the channels on the Siano menu are free and some require a user to pay for them. The product is popular world-wide and is gathering steam in the United States. Interview by Andy McCaskey of SDRNews for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 89 | CleanVideoPioneer Car Electronics: It’s ALL About Connectivity | App Radio Now iOS and Android With over 20 years of CES experience, Pioneer's Harry Krol's enthusiasm for the show and Pioneer products has been undiminished. For 2012, Pioneer Car Electronics is emphasizing connectivity through technologies like Bluetooth, HD Radio, in dash navigation systems, and connectivity to iPhone or iPod. Selected applications are available on a new in-dash unit on "App Radio" - a much bigger multitouch touchscreen monitor that replicates an interface that is almost identical to how you interact on your phone. It includes "Find a Parking Spot" apps, and access to your entire media library that is already on your smartphone. App Radio 2, introduced at CES2012, adds full Android support. Interview by Andy McCaskey and Courtney Wallinof SDRNews for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 90 | CleanVideoSavvy: Cure for the Shopping Hangover | Simple. Effective. You take a picture of your receipt, and if that item goes on sale you get an alert - so you can claim the better price with the retailer. In 2010, over $20 Billion in price adjustments were left unclaimed - and retailers everywhere thank you for your inattention. Savvy (an app for iPhone or Android) gives you a way to recover money on your purchases, by letting you know that a price change has occurred and allowing you to claim that better price. Over 200 retailers are in the program. Interview by Courtney Wallin of SDRNews for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 91 | CleanVideoNvidia Tegra3 Tablets Run Windows 8, Quad Core Processors | We check out the new Tegra3 tablets by Nvidia at CES. Amazing little devices, these tablets run Quad-core processing using ARM processors. HD video at 1080p, multi-tasking ability and a lot more. With the new Windows 8 OS, these tablets look good. You can connect them up to a HDTV and do more from a tablet. Watch video on the TV, while you check out your Twitter on the tablet screen. The Tegra3 tablet will be out later this year. I might even be mixing down video come CES 2013 using this tablet. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine | 2/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 92 | CleanVideoFord Apps NPR News, Roximity, Stitcher, iHeartRadio in Ford Sync | Ford Sync was also updated this year. Five new apps were introduced at CES. They include: iHeartRadio - the Clearchannel station app, so you can get your local radio stations wherever you are NPR News - Several NPR shows right at your fingertips Roximity - Personalized, time-sensative offers when in proximity to a place Stitcher - Internet radio for mobile Tune-In - Listen to your favorite radio stations There is also an app called Sync Destinations, which the location-based service gives you better turn-by-turn directions. Sync is available on 2012 models of Mustang, Fusion, F150, and others. They are also working on an aftermarket solution to put Ford Sync in your older vehicle. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine | 2/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 93 | CleanVideoMy Ford Touch Improves Menus, Updates Available on All Cars | While at the Ford Booth, we got to see the new updated My Ford Touch system. Back in November, they updated the software so consumers could move around the screen without having to look at the display. The four corner system gives you a proximity so you know where to press. One corner you will have navigation, another will see temperature settings. The in-car navigation system also has been improved. With additional 3D view, you can get an idea which direction you are heading. Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine goes through the systems with Bridget on MyFordTouch. Best part is this update is available now. You can download and install, or you can head to your Ford dealer and they will install for free. | 2/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 94 | CleanVideoRoamz: Unexpected Pleasant Surprises | Personal Tour Guide The joy of discovering interesting things around you is the secret appeal of this free iOS app. It's all a benefit of geographic awareness built into smartphones - and leverages the power of other social media channels that are active in the immediate area. You don't have to be following people or try to filter the madness of 200 million tweets per day. Roamz offers suggestions about what everyone nearby is buzzing about, as it monitors Foursquare, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for traffic nearby. Interview by Courtney Wallin of SDRNews for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 95 | CleanVideoAcoustic Research AirPlay Wireless Audio System | Jeremy from Vox International, representing Acoustic Research, dropped by the TPN studio at the Consumer Electronics Show to talk a little bit about the new AirPlay Wireless Audio System that they introduced at the show. As the name implies, the system is based on iTunes and it allows you to free your iTunes library from you computer or mobile device and stream the audio anywhere in your house. While there are a number of AirPlay devices on the market, Acoustic Research hopes to separate themselves from the group by, not only their famous name, but also with quality and pricing. Users will be able to tether multiple players together so that they can have them in separate rooms, creating a whole-house audio system. The box has 10w x 2 for audio power and will be available this April for $129.99. You can learn more from Acoustic Research. Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network. | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 96 | CleanVideoAdventure Cameras by Contour | Contour came by the TPN.TV booth at CES this year and showed some great action sports cameras; the Contour Roam, the Contour GPS and the Contour Plus. Theses cameras are great for filming while hiking, snow boarding, biking, skiing and other action sports. They all use a micro sd card up to 32 Gb. You can get up to eight hours of video at 1080p and up to twelve hours at 780p. They all take removable lithium batteries which run for about three hours of video taping . They also adjust the white balance and the exposure to create crisp clear videos. These cameras are waterproof up to 1 meter. With the water proof case you can go down to 60 meters, great for scuba diving or snorkeling. All three cameras can connect by USB cable. Both the Contour Roam and the Contour GPS have an internal microphone only. The Contour Plus includes the internal microphone but it also has a mic cable out jack, this along with the ability to connect a HDMI cable adds live streaming capability. Now you can live stream your adventures directly to Ustream using the Cerevo Live Shell. Now instead of telling other people about your adventures, they can watch them as they are happening. You can control the camera on the Contour GPS and Contour Plus thru the Contour Mobile App on the iPhone or an Android phone The Contour GPS and the Contour Plus both have GPS included so now you can map your adventures. The Contour Roam at $199 is the newest phone and should be available soon. The Contour GPS and the Contour Plus are available now and are $299 and $499 respectively. Not only does Contour offer great action cameras but they also have some great mounts, including ones that allow you to mount camera directly to your helmet, pole, roll bar, surfboard and many other objects. So if you are into adventure sports and filming, Contour has everything you need and want. Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central and Don Baine The Gadget Professor of Geek News Central | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 97 | CleanVideoYurbuds, Ear Buds for the Athlete | Most people like to listen to music while exercising. The first thing you learn when you start exercising is that your ears sweat and most headphones don’t stay in sweaty ears. There is nothing more frustrating than having your ear buds constantly falling out, while exercising. The company Yurbuds understands this frustration, they are athletes who make products for athletes. Their newest product is the Yurbuds Ironman Series. The Ironman Series Yurbuds are ear buds specifically designed for the athlete who carries an iPhone or iPod Touch. There is a three button control on the center Y which allows you move forward and backward through tracks, control the volume, and answer calls. On the other side of the Y is the microphone. What really makes the Yurbuds special are their proprietary twist and lock technology. Place the ear buds in your ear twist and lock them in place. Now no matter how much you sweat or it rains they will not come out. They are made of a medical grade silicon, so once they are locked into the ear they are very comfortable. They have a great sound quality, the speakers in the ear buds are tuned with the drivers and sound tunnel. The speakers in the ear buds are protected by their ergonomic design. You can remove the silicon cover and clean them with a little soap and water. There is a life time guarantee on the product for damage done by sweat or rain. The Ironman Inspired earbuds cost $59.99 and are available through the Web site and various retailers including Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Apple and Target. Whether you are a world-class triathlete or a weekend runner Yurbuds were made for you. Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central and Don Baine The Gadget Professor of Geek News Central | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 98 | CleanVideoNero Kwik Media Media Manager | Todd and Don talk to Martin Stein Senior Vice President of Global Products at Nero about Nero Kwik Media at the TPN booth at CES. Nero Kwik Media is a program that will sync all your media (pictures, videos, audio and music) across all the devices in your home. Kwik Media Features (from the website): Move all the files your heart desires to and from your PC and mobile devices Play back Blu-ray movies View HD video projects on DVD and watch Hollywood Blu-ray movies on your laptop Burn Audio CDs from MP3s With just a few clicks, you can create a CD mix from your favorite playlists Play back your favorite jams from your laptop and rip Audio CDs to add to your computer Find and organize friends by faces Easily organize photos of friends and family by faces Browse and organize photos, music and videos in one place Conveniently create projects to burn and share straight from your library Make quick and easy edits of photos before sharing or adding to slideshows Share videos on Youtube or myNero Upload your photos, music and videos to social media websites with just a few clicks Edit slideshows with effects Add exciting, animated background themes to slideshows Sync your music playlists as well as photo and video album contents from your PC to any mobile device with USB mass storage For more information or to get your copy of Nero Kwik Media, go the website kwikmedia.nero.com | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 99 | CleanVideoToshiba Glass FREE 3D TV’s | Todd and Steve Lee (from Waves Of Tech) talk about seeing the 3D TV's at the Toshiba booth at CES 2012. The one that impressed them the most was Toshiba's 55inch 4k tv which will ship sometime in "early 2012" and cost somewhat less then $10,000. I personally don't know how much I would use the 3D on the set, but I would LOVE the 4K. Now to get more 4K content. Anyone have a Red camera I could borrow? For more information, go check out the Toshiba Website us.toshiba.com | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 100 | CleanVideoCobra iRadar detector and smart phone app | Todd talks with Chris from Cobra about their new iRadar App and Radar Detector. The iRadar detector connects to your smartphone (iPhone or Android) via bluetooth so that you get the alerts on your phone. The newest thing is they added the iRadar community to the app which allows you to see alerts from other users of the iRadar app so that you can be aware of those radar traps along your way. (Of course, nobody speeds... right?) The detectors are available now for around $130 at most retailers or at cobra.com and cobrairadar.com | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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