Steve interviews Dr. Andrei Dragomir, founder of Aquark Technologies, about their novel and compact quantum devices. Aquark Technologies is a spinout from the University of Southampton that is dramatically reducing the size of a core component of quantum technology. The device can accomplish all of the tasks of a conventional system with a small fraction […]
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CES 2020: Navitas GaNFast Charger Technology
Allison interviews Eugene Sheridan (no relation), CEO of Navitas, about their Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductors for incorporation into chargers. Navitas semiconductor technology, known as GaNFast, provides much higher efficiencies than traditional silicon-based chargers. This is made possible by the very high clock speed that can be used in GaN-based switching power supplies. With GaNFast-based chargers, […]
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CES 2020: GENNY Water Generation System by Watergen
Allison interviews Erez Paz from Watergen about GENNY, their new water generation system designed for households and offices. GENNY provides fresh, cool water on tap with no plumbing, refills or infrastructure required. Plug GENNY into a standard power outlet and it will produce up to 8 gallons of water per day. GENNY uses a state-of-the-art, […]
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CES 2020: Sandman Doppler by PAI Labs
Allison interviews Alex Tramiel, CEO of Palo Alto Innovation, about their new Sandman Doppler clock. (Spoiler Alert: there may have been a Shaquille O’ Neal sighting during the interview). PAI has taken the design of their original Sandman Clock and made several improvements including adding audio capability with stereo speakers, Amazon Alexa, 6 USB charging […]
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CES 2020: Anna Menstrual Pain Reduction Wearable
Allison interviews Neha Joshi from Captain Well about their new smart device designed for women, called Anna. Anna is a wearable device that safely reduces menstrual cramps and pain with no side-effects. Anna is a safe option that relaxes muscles and eases fatigue while reducing pain signals which, in some cases, can make it a […]
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CES 2020: Segway S-Pod
Allison interviews Jeff Wufu and Julie Tang from Segway about their new S-Pod personal transportation concept vehicle. Resembling the Wall-E egg chair, S-Pod is a self-balancing vehicle that is operated by an intuitive assistive navigation panel. S-Pod is easy to learn how to operate and master navigation. It spins and rotates on its center for […]
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CES 2020: Acouva Bluetooth Hearables
Allison interviews Amy Jackson, VP of Audiology at Acouva, about their new Bluetooth earbuds. Acouva analyzes your hearing and boosts sound with amplifiers personalized for your ears. Using bone conduction technology, Acouva’s built-in microphone is able to pick up your voice and eliminate background noise. The earbuds are designed with a small exterior body and […]
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CSUN 2019: Sonova/Phonak Roger Assisted Listening Devices
Allison interviews Helene Rydell from Sonova Phonak about their Roger assisted listening devices. Roger is a system of microphones and receivers designed to help people hear better under various conditions. Roger mics include the Table Mic which automatically selects and amplifies the person who is talking and the Select which allows the user to manually […]
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CSUN 2019: Ocutech Low Vision Aids
Allison interviews Sarah Lovejoy from Ocutech about their bioptic telescopes that help visually impaired people see better. Ocutech Bioptics are like miniature binoculars that attach to your regular eyeglasses and make images larger and easier to see. Bioptics are ideal for individuals with reduced visual acuity between 20/60 to 20/300 and they can be prescribed […]
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CSUN 2019: AssistiveWare Proloquo2Go AAC App
Allison interviews Barbara van ’t Westende from AssistiveWare about their Proloquo2Go Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app. This app runs on an iPad and helps people who cannot convey their thoughts using speech to communicate. Proloquo2Go uses symbols and pictures that are displayed on the iPad and selected by the user to communicate. The symbols […]
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