Allison interviews Awf Wiswasi from MOTER about their software that collects and processes car data to help drivers, fleet owners, and insurance companies. During a drive, MOTER software collects real-time data from the car using COVESA standards and sends the data to MOTER servers for processing using proprietary algorithms. From the driver’s perspective, MOTER data […]
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CES 2025: PlugP2P Peer-to-Peer EV Charging
Allison interviews Anne Campbell, founder and CEO of PlugP2P, about their peer-to-peer EV charging marketplace. PlugP2P safely connects owners of EV chargers and electrical outlets to EV drivers needing a charge. As a PlugP2P host, you can list your EV charger and electrical outlets, set your calendar and price, and accept and decline reservations. The […]
Continue readingCES 2025: Komatsu Underwater Remote Controlled Dredge
Allison interviews Madeline Pearce from Komatsu about their prototype of an all-electric underwater dredge that is remote-controlled. Komatsu is a global manufacturer of heavy equipment, founded in 1921. Their electric dredge is designed to remove debris from the beds of rivers and the base of dams to repair ecosystems or prepare for natural disasters. The […]
Continue readingCES 2025: Zoox Robotaxi Funded by Amazon
Allison discusses the Zoox Robotaxi, an operational vehicle built for riders, not drivers, and funded by Amazon. Zoox is a full Level-4 autonomous vehicle designed to hold four passengers and pick up, navigate, and drop off passengers in a city environment. The seating positions are symmetrical so each rider gets the same level of comfort […]
Continue readingCES 2025: HERE Automotive Navigation Solutions
Allison interviews Sowmya Gopal from HERE about their unified navigation solutions for electric vehicles, including automated driving, EV routing/charging, and a digital cockpit for driver interface. Sowmya demonstrates the HERE’s Maps and Navigation system on a hyper-SUV, the Lotus Eletre Carbon, and explains how it integrates the navigation experience with range management. The HERE system […]
Continue readingCES 2025: j5create Matter-Enabled Smart Plugs and Thunderbolt 5 Dock
Allison interviews Brandon Thweatt from j5create about their Matter-enabled Smart Plugs and new Thunderbolt 5 dock. Brandon starts by explaining that Matter allows smart devices made by different companies to interact with various home automation systems using a common standard. So Matter-enabled devices can be controlled through and work seamlessly across Apple, Android, and Alexa […]
Continue readingCES 2025: Maono Podcasting and Lavelier Microphones
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 […]
Continue readingCES 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 […]
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