Allison interviews Manu Menon, COO at Axis, about their new Gear smart shade controller. Gear is custom-engineered hardware that will automatically or on command lift and lower your existing window shades. Gear works with any shade with a beaded chain or cord loop. If you pull your shades with one hand, Gear will work as […]
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CES 2019: Votion Smart Home Ecosystem
Allison interviews Samuel Au, Director at Votion, about their suite of home automation devices. Samuel first describes Active, a company that helps other companies achieve MFI licensing for their products. Samual then describes Votion and their two lines of home automation devices. The first is WiFi connected, AC powered, and supports connectivity with Apple HomeKit, […]
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CES 2019: EyeQue In-Home Vision Testing
Allison interviews Jamiee Neal from EyeQue about their vision testing devices for in-home use. Jamiee describes Vision Check which measures your eyes’ refractive error and PD Check which measures the distance between your pupils. Using data from these devices, the EyeQue PVT smartphone app determines your prescription which you can use to directly order glasses […]
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CES 2019: Blue Ember XLR Microphone
Allison interviews Hillary Money Lyle from Blue about their new Ember XLR condenser microphone. The Ember mic is ideal for live-streaming and for recording podcasts, music for online distribution, and sound for YouTube videos. Featuring a hand-tuned condenser capsule and a consistent frequency response with ultra-low noise, Ember captures a rich, smooth vocal sound. Ember’s […]
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CES 2019: PAIBots AR Interactive Robot Construction Kit
Allison interviews Shai Yammanee representing Pai Technology and their new PaiBots learning tool for kids. PaiBots is an augmented reality interactive construction kit to help kids learn while having fun. It includes over 130 uniquely shaped, easy-to-grip blocks with rounded edges and an app that runs on a mobile device. Kids can create their own […]
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CES 2019: B-Secur HeartKey Authentication and Health Monitoring
Allison interviews Ben Carter, Chief Commercial Officer of B-Secur, about their HeartKey biometric product. HeartKey is a system that measures a person’s electrocardiogram (ECG) and uses this information to authenticate the user. Authentication is secure because each individual’s ECG is unique, containing several distinct features like a fingerprint. Medical grade ECG measurements are taken with […]
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CES 2019: ALOGIC USB-C Docks & Power Banks
Allison interviews Pratik Kumar, Product Director at ALOGIC, about their docking stations and power banks. Pratik starts with the Ultra Dock Wave which combines a USB-C dock, a 5,000 mAh power bank, and a wireless Qi charging surface all in one compact package. He then describes several other ALOGIC USB-C docks, hubs and power banks […]
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CES 2019: Solo New York Lifestyle Bags
Allison interviews Serkan Ozturkcan, VP of Marketing, at Solo New York about their lifestyle bags. Solo offers several versatile bags including backpacks, tablet cases, briefcases, messenger bags, sleeves, totes, duffles, and work bags. Serkan describes several bags in their Varsity Collection designed for leisure and sporty use. The collection fuses a retro collegiate sports vibe […]
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CES 2019: Ohmnilabs Affordable Robotics
Allison interviews Dr. Tra Vu, COO, and Jared Go, CTO of Ohmnilabs about their innovative 3D printed robotic arms. OhmniLabs makes useful and affordable robots that bring people together. Ohmnilabs’ robots are made in the USA using lean and scalable manufacturing via 3D printing to enable rapid and low-cost products. Their goal is to make […]
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CES 2019: Hive Link Connected Home Care
Allison interviews John Gutch, Global Head of Marketing for Hive, about Hive Link, a new smart home care service designed to allow caregivers to check their loved one is getting on with their day as usual, while giving a loved one reassurance someone is there if needed. Hive Link is a combination of home security […]
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