Allison interviews Michael Magnani from Kwikset about their new electronic locks. Kwikset’s new K?vo lock connects to your mobile phone and is controlled with the K?vo app for iOS and Android. K?vo also connects to your Nest thermostat to better control your home’s environmental settings based on whether you are home or away. The setting […]
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A Better Way to Reduce File Size in Preview
It’s that time of year again, time to make the annual family calendar using iPhoto. Every year I learn something new about the best way to do this. I couldn’t have been more pleased when Apple decided to let us use the same database for both Aperture and iPhoto so I don’t have to copy […]
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Allison interviews Thierry Dechatre from BeeWi about their smart home solutions. BeeWi announced a new set of connected switches, lights, sensors and controllers that communicate using Bluetooth Low Energy. BeeWi offers lower cost products as well as apps that control all of their products for iOS, Android and Windows Phone. The setting is CES Unveiled […]
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Allison interviews Ron Given from Escort about their new radar detectors and social network. The new Passport Max2 radar detector works across all radar bands and significantly reduces false alarms with digital signal processing. The Escort Live Social Network connects all participating Escort radar detectors and shares radar information amongst them with an iPhone or […]
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Allison interviews Michael Calhoun from Kurio about their new Motion 2.0 action game for Android. The game uses a tablet’s camera to capture the user’s body motion and incorporates the motion into the game without the need for controllers. The game is designed to get kids up off the couch and help to keep them […]
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Allison interviews Jake Sigal from Tome about their partnership with Humanscale. Tome’s software combined with Humanscale’s OfficeIQ sit/stand office furniture creates a connected, intelligent workstation to get people out of their seats and moving more during the work day. The setting is CES Unveiled at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Learn more at http://tomesoftware.com Using a […]
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Allison interviews Chris Zoller from Polar about their heart rate monitors and activity trackers. The A300 Heart Rate Monitor was announced at CES and has a smart watch appearance. It includes Polar’s Smart Coaching features and also comes with 24/7 activity tracking and vibrating activity alerts. The Polar Loop is a flexible band worn on […]
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Allison interviews Rick Popovits from Synaptics about their human interface products. Synaptics makes touch screens and fingerprint readers for various devices including watches, cameras, phones, tablets and laptops. The setting is CES Unveiled at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Learn more at http://synaptics.com Using a Screen Reader? click here
Continue readingMore TagAmpStrip Heart Sensor Uses an Adhesive Bandage for 7 Day Wear
Allison interviews Steve Schwartz from FitLinxx about their new AmpStrip heart sensor. AmpStrip attaches to the torso like a band-aid and measures heart rate, skin temperature and posture 24/7. The user wears AmpStrip for up to 7 days before replacing the adhesive strip. AmpStrip is available for pre-order on IndieGoGo. The setting is CES Unveiled […]
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Brain injuries in contact sports are a significant concern for parents. With BlackBox Biometrics’ Linx Impact Assessment device, parents and coaches can get real time and cumulative data on head impacts. Allison interviews Jessica Sica-Lieber from BlackBox Biometrics about their Linx Impact Assessment System (IAS). Linx IAS measures impacts to the athlete equipped with a […]
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