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Front view of a kayak with the PacMotor attached around the kayak. An electric motor with a propeller is attached to each of two rods that extend into the water on either side of the kayak.

CES 2024: PacMotor Electric Propulsion for Kayaks

Allison interviews Michael and Mathew Becker from PacMotor about their electric propulsion system designed for kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards. It takes about 5 minutes to expand PacMotor from its stowed configuration, slide it onto your kayak, and securely strap it in place. No bolts or screws are required to attach PacMotor so there is no […]

CSUN ATC 2022: Eschenbach Foldable Video Magnifier Unit

Allison interviews Kenneth Bradley, President and CEO of Eshenbach, about their desktop video magnifier unit. The Vario Digital 22 is a foldable desktop video magnifier with high image quality and compact design. It features a 22” full HD monitor with optical zoom from 1.3x – 45x magnification and an FHD camera that provides a true-color […]

RÃ˜DE NT Mini Mic with woman wearing headphones

RØDE NT USB Mini Mic – by Terry Austin

RØDE NT Mini Mic Hello there Castaways! Professor Terry Austin here with another problem to be solved that ends in a product review. I was at a meeting over Spring Break – HEY, I still get to have those at my age BECAUSE I’m a professor! Anyway, at this meeting, everyone there sat in front […]

Western Digital MyPassport Wireless Pro Portable Hard Drive with WiFi

Western Digital MyPassport Wireless Pro Back in 2006 I purchased a CompactDrive PD70-X — a battery powered portable hard drive (mine was 40GB) that sported a number of memory card slots in one end. While away from home, I could whip a memory card out of my camera (replacing it with another), place the filled […]

CES 2019: GoSun Solar Cookers

Allison interviews Collin Guernsey from GoSun about their line of solar cookers. GoSun cookers rely on the sun to heat and cook food without the need for fuel, thereby minimizing emissions and pollution. GoSun offers three solar-only cookers ranging upward in size, volume of food they can cook, and price: the GoSun Go, Sun, and […]

CES 2017: Nebula Projected Displays by Anker

Allison interviews Max Thayer from Anker about their new Nebula projection systems. The Nebula P3 pico projector is a portable, light weight device projecting 2K lumens at 720p. It includes automatic focusing and a 3hr battery life, great for outdoor and on-the-go use. The larger Nebula 100″ Cinema Display projects 1080p video from just 13 […]

CES 2017: Willow Wearable Breast Pump

Allison interviews Kristy Burns from Willow about their innovative breast pump. Willow is the only wearable breast pump that fits in your bra, moves with you, and is easy to take with you. Willow tucks inside your bra and works quietly while you go about your day, allowing you to pump without the need for […]