The USB Implementers Forum, or USB-IF, is a non-profit corporation founded by the group of companies that developed the Universal Serial Bus specification. USB-IF doesn’t make any products, and they don’t speak for any of the hardware vendors, but rather they facilitate the development of USB peripherals and promote the benefits of the products that […]
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CES 2021: Shure Home Office Mic and Bluetooth Headphones
Every year at CES we love to stop by the Shure booth to see the latest in cool new consumer microphones and headphones. Laura Davidson, Lead Retail Market Development Specialist at Shure, joins us again to tell us about their new products. She explains and demonstrates the new MV5C home office microphone (https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv5c) designed to […]
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CES 2021: Hex Home Security
Dan Bugos, product manager for Origin Wireless, joins Allison to talk about their Hex Home security product. This is a small puck called Hex Command that you connect to your network and two very small Hex Sense devices that plug into normal outlets. With these three simple devices, the Origin Wireless Motion Engine not only […]
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CES 2021: ViewSonic Monitors
Allison interviews Ray Hedrick from ViewSonic about their line of monitors compatible with the Mac. He walks through the VX line of displays perfect for home offices, and the VP displays that are intended for serious video and photography editors. He explains how they’re perfect for Mac users because they also support full power delivery […]
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The Night Before Christmas
Since Christmas will soon be here, I thought it would be a good time to resurrect the poem that has become a holiday tradition on the NosillaCast. In 2019, we lost our beloved Honda Bob, a long-time NosillaCastaway and contributor to the show and a very dear friend. But his memory and the silliness he […]
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CES 2020: Charmin RollBot
Our 48th and final interview at CES 2020 is rather appropriate for the unusual times in which we find ourselves. Allison interviews Gregg Weaver from the Charmin GoLab about their latest innovation, the Charmin RollBot*. According to a survey commissioned by Charmin and conducted online by The Harris Poll, 58 percent of people ages 18-34 […]
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CES 2020: Matias Wired & Wireless Keyboards for Mac
Allison interviews Selena from Matias about their keyboards tailored to the Mac. First, Selena describes the Wired Aluminum Keyboard for Mac. Since Apple discontinued its wired Mac keyboards, Matias stepped in and has become a leading provider of keyboards for Mac owners who prefer a wired solution. The Matias Wired keyboard has an aluminum frame […]
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CES 2020: ChargePoint Home Flex EV Charger
Allison interviews Danny Allen from ChargePoint about their Home Flex home charger for Electric Vehicles. ChargePoint is the leading provider of EV charging solutions. The company operates the largest network of charging stations across the U.S. ChargePoint’s Home Flex is a 240-volt Level 2 charger that can deliver from 16 to 50 amps of power […]
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CES 2020: Tanvas Touchscreens with Haptic Feedback
Allison interviews Greg Topel from Tanvas about their touchscreens that provide haptic feedback. Tanvas is developing a multi-touch capacitive touchscreen that allows the user to tactically interact with vision-based controls. Tanvas uses electrostatics to control friction and create a virtual touch experience. The many applications include creating the feel of edges of keys, the snap […]
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CES 2020: Barnacle Systems Boat Security and Monitoring
Allison interviews Brandon Wright, CEO of Barnacle Systems, about their system that provides safe and secure remote monitoring of your boat. Barnacle is like a smart home but tailored for your boat. The Barnacle System consists of a hub that you mount on your boat, typically behind your helm. The hub picks up signals that […]
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