Allison interviews Tobias Helenstein from Maono about their collection of microphones designed for podcasting as well as their wireless lavalier mics. Tobias starts with their podcasting mics including the PD200X and PD400X, both of which are dynamic and have XLR and USB outputs. The more affordable PD100X has colored lights on the rear of the […]
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CES 2025: XEBEC Portable Snap-On Monitors
Allison interviews Alex Levine, XEBEC CEO & Cofounder, about their portable monitors that snap onto any laptop to expand your display area and optimize your work setup. Alex describes their Xebec Snap which can turn a regular laptop into a modular portable workstation for office productivity on the go. Up to three additional displays can […]
Continue readingCES 2025: iFixit Smart Soldering Iron and Electronics Toolkit
Allison interviews Eric Essen, iFixit’s Chief Tool Officer, about their new smart soldering iron and electronics toolkits. Eric describes iFixit’s FixHub Smart Soldering Iron designed to bring soldering to people without experience. It is powered through any powered USB-C port and has an adjustable soldering temperature through a web interface. When connected to a PD […]
Continue readingCES 2025: Shiftcam Accessories for Mobile Phones
Allison interviews Benson Chiu from Shiftcam about their wide array of accessories for mobile phones including iPhones, Samsung, and Android. Benson starts with their Planck SSD which attaches to the bottom of mobile phones with a USB-C port. They support 1 or 2TB of storage and can handle data rates over 1 GBps. This product […]
Continue readingCES 2025: Ecoflow Portable Power Stations
Allison interviews Jeannette Holton from Ecoflow about two portable power stations from their River and Delta Series. These power stations are all low noise, emissions-free, and provide instant power on demand. First, Jeannette shows the River 3 Plus Portable Power Station which is perfect for camping or home electronics backup. The River 3 Plus weighs […]
Continue readingCES 2025: Incase Laptop Sleeves, Backpacks, & Keyboards
Allison interviews Ashley Holmes from Incase about their laptop sleeves, backpacks, and keyboards. Ashley starts with the Crosstown Vertical Sleeve for 14” and 16” MacBooks. It has the handy feature of allowing access to the laptop from the top of the sleeve when placed in a backpack so the computer can be removed without removing […]
Continue readingCES 2025: xTool Desktop Laser Cutters/Engravers
Allison interviews Kerry Young from Smoky Mountain Designs about xTool desktop laser cutter/engravers. While Kerry focuses on their portable desktop models, xTool offers a range of laser cutters from industrial to portable. Allison also talks with Richard Gunther, host of the Digital Media Zone, who happened to be at the xTool booth and is a […]
Continue readingCES 2025: Vivoo At-Home Urinalysis for Health and Wellness
Allison interviews Gözde Büyükacaroğlu, vivoo co-founder and COO, about their at-home urinalysis system. Vivoo includes a single-use test strip and a mobile app that together allow the user to get rapid and accurate urine analysis to assess several categories of health and wellness. To use the system, the user urinates on the test strip which […]
Continue readingCES 2025: BioLite Backup Energy Systems
Allison interviews Erica Rosen from BioLite about their backup solutions designed for the home. BioLite batteries provide automatic backup energy to power your home essentials for up to 24 hours. Unlike other home backup solutions, BioLite is a DIY install that takes only 30 minutes. It has an ultra-slim design that is quiet and designed […]
Continue readingCES 2025: Plantaform Smart Indoor Gardens
Allison interviews Renata Scorsone from Plantaform about their innovative smart home garden that uses fog to grow plants. Plantaform has a minimalist modern design that fits into your home decor. It comes in black or white and is shaped like an egg about 30″ tall with windows on the sides for viewing the progress of […]
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