Category Archives: Mobile

YurBuds introduces Inspire Limited Edition Wireless earbuds



yurbudsEarbuds have become commonplace in today’s world — we have grown accustomed to seeing people on the street and on public transit using them. But they can also be a major nuisance. How many times have you moved only to have them ripped out of your ears by the ridiculously long cords which tend to catch on everything?

Wireless is the obvious answer and YurBuds recently showed off its latest model. These are actually meant for exercise, but they will work just fine in your home as well. The design is such that the earbuds stay in, regardless of activity — even a gymnast could use them, the company claims. YurBuds also claims the Bluetooth connectivity is good to up to 100 feet, and that water and sweat repulsion is no problem. Retail is $169.95 and they device is available now.

Interview by Don Baine, the Gadget Professor

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Dexcom shows simple glucose monitoring



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Diabetes is a major health risk on today’s world and easy monitoring of it is essential to the well-being of everyone who suffers. The company produces a tiny handheld electronic sensor to help with this.

The little device can easily monitor blood-sugar levels and even sound alerts if it detects a problem. Users can also set thresholds to generate customized warnings. It goes further, allowing the customer to set up remote monitoring for family so that others can monitor your health, for example — keeping an eye on your child while he or she is i school. Dexcom also talks a bit about plans for the future of this technology. The device is available now.

Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network and Chris Montera of EmsRadio.com

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GeoNaute shows off 360-degree action camera



geonauteWe’re all familiar with the wearable cameras on the market today, most notably the GoPro. We even see them being using on TV to capture action during mountain bike and skiing events. But one thing none of those do is capture the entire 360-degrees around the wearer.

GeoNaute is changing that with its new 360-degree Camera Pack. The device contains three lenses place around it, so can capture action in all directions. The device automatically stitches these images together, so there is no need for post-production when you get home. The camera is set to retail for $499 and will be available in the coming months. You can pre-order now.

Interview by Jamie Davies of Health Tech Weekly and Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network

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Lenmar shows off the Chug Plug for your MacBook



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Jenny Simpson of Lenmar stopped by TPN in Las Vegas recently to talk about the company’s new battery pack for your MacBook computer.

The new Chug Plug can provide up to four hours of additional batter life and connects via the computers existing cable. It is Apple specific, so don’t expect to get one for your Windows PC. It has built-in smart technology that can detect how much power your Macbook needs and push extra if necessary. The Chug Plug will be available for $159 starting in March. You can check it out over at Lenmar.

Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network and Chris Davis of Health Tech Weekly

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Panovise displays its camera mounts at CES



panavisePanovise makes mounts for may devices, including smartphones. Todd stopped by the booth to take a look at the mounting systems for portable cameras, such as the GoPro.

The systems are very advanced. You begin with the stand, such as suction-cup mount, and then add the various attachments for whatever device you are going to be using with it. The kit is called the Action Grip, and you can expect to pay somewhere in the $40 range for the starter set. You can find out more by watching the video below, and you can also visit Panavise on the web.

Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network

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uPnP Forum on the New Universal Plug and Play Devices Coming Out



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Scott Lofgren of the uPnP forum joined us at TPN CES live broadcast. Of course, the Universal Plug and Play forum is meant for those networking devices together.

Today, any sensor can utilize uPnp. Whether computer, TV, auto, or wearable technology, uPnp is in a position to help make these items talk with each other through your mobile device.

“I think it’s a very unique time for uPnP where we can grow and ease the pain for others that are trying to come up with their own solutions,” stated Lofgren.

A study a couple years ago stated we are connecting 2 devices to the internet. With wearable technology and home automation, uPnP is looking to create a standard platform so all devices connect with each other.

For more information, check out upnp.org

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Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Don Baine of The Gadget Professor


OtterBox Preserver Series of phone cases



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Don Baine talked with Jordan Vetter at the Otterbox booth at CES 2014 about the new OtterBox Preserver Series of phone cases.

The Preserver Series is a waterproof and dustproof case that will keep your iPhone 5S, iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S4 safe and sound while you enjoy whatever environment you find yourself in. All the phone’s functions, including the Touch ID sensor on the 5S, remain available while protecting your phone against water, dust and drops. The cases are fully submergible up to 6.6 ft. (2 m) for 30 minutes and can take a drop from up to 6.6 feet (2m) without damage.

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The OtterBox Preserver is available now in assorted colors for $89.95 from otterbox.com

Interview by Don Baine, the Gadget Professor for the TechPodcast Network.

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YourKarma Wifi Hotspot at CES



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Todd interviewed Robert from YourKarma about their Karma Wifi hotspot device at CES. The Karma device is a pay as you go wifi device that lets you buy and use your data as you need it. It costs $14 per 1 gb of data with no other fees. Use it when you want and it never expires. You can even earn more data when a new person uses your Karma Wifi. Earn 100mb of free data for sharing each time.

This device would be real handy for someone that only uses it once in a while and doesn’t want a monthly fee. It is also priced so that the heavy user can use it and not blow the budget.

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The Karma Wifi hotspot is available for $99 at yourkarma.com

Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network.

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NewsRepublic App



newsrepublic-2Robert Unsworth joined our TPN CES live broadcast to talk about NewsRepublic. This is an app across all mobile devices. They have over 800 content providers who post to their system. Appygeek is one of the tech-centric sites.

They are here to bring new partners onto the site. They work on a revenue share model with display advertising. They are one of a few companies who pay each content writers on traffic generated.

NewsRepublic has strong partnerships so writers have stayed with the company.

To find out more check out mobilesrepublic.com

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Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Chris Montera of Health Tech Weekly


MXL Mobile Media Microphones



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MXL microphones have joined us once again for the TPN CES live broadcast. Perry Goldstein of MXL joined us to talk about mobile media.

Mobile Media microphones are devices that will connect to any mobile connection. The 3.5 mm jack is the only consistency to these devices, therefore MXL uses these in the new line. From interview microphones, boom microphones, to boundary microphones (for stage or conference calls) — all connected to your mobile device.

“People will put up with grainy video, put up with shaky video — not centered. As soon as they can’t hear, they shut it off,” stated Perry.

Most mobile media microphones are self-powered. MXL is also looking into wireless microphones and latency with such. You can sync later, but live video goes straight up and you don’t want audio issues.

For more information, check out mxlmics.com

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Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Daniel J. Lewis of The Audacity to Podcast